jjduck

chiliburn, thanks so much for the local bus info.  

aussielozzi, we do want to see native animals and are bird lovers!!!

thanks for the additional information, especially about the ho-ho(hum) bus!!!

still researching...

thanks everyone, for the additional answers and information.

very much appreciated.

thanks chiliburn and MicCanberra!  off to do more research.

We are an active couple in our 70/80's and will be staying in the CBD area for a week in Nov. 2024.  We are thinking of taking the train to Blue Mountains for the day.

What do you suggest for our itinerary for short hikes and sight seeing?  Our research is overwhelming with so many things to see.  What would be the top three, for example.

We went to Taronga Zoo last year, Your opinions of Featherdale zoo? (not on the same day)

Any tips greatly appreciated,

Thanks!

We are an active couple in our 70/80's and will be staying in the CBD area for a week in Nov. 2024.  We are thinking of taking the train to Blue Mountains for the day.

What do you suggest for our itinerary for short hikes and sight seeing?  Our research is overwhelming with so many things to see.  What would be the top three, for example.

We went to Taronga Zoo last year, Your opinions of Featherdale zoo? (not on the same day)

Any tips greatly appreciated,

Thanks!

Kathy,

Thanks for this info.  Much appreciated!

aloha,

Noreen

cruiselovingal,

could you please explain how you found the link to pay on the app?  we have been searching on the app and cannot find it.  (our final payment is due end of Jan.)

thank you very much for your help.

rbxlady and rocketman,  thank you very much for your helpful responses.  MUCH appreciated in this planning stage of ours.  so much research to do!

rbxlady and rocketman, thanks for your responses with great advice.

BTW, how far in advance does the shoreside concierge generally contact the guest?  

And while I'm here, how does the laundry service (if any) work on the Encore.   Also, if the butler does not replenish the mini fridge, do you bring back sodas and bottled water from the haven lounge and any bar?

Thanks very much!

oh, good to know about the breakfast buffet with muesli.  thanks for sharing this info.

zgscl,  thanks very much for all this info and especially the pictures!  

birdtravels, I do remember Hokulea in Alaska thru the local news.  sounds like a memorable cruise for you folks.

nwpacific, thanks for the info about oatmeal.  from what i've read, sounds like the haven staff is very accommodating.

ok, thanks birdtravels.  yay, more reading and anticipating.  

Once again, thanks very much for this information!!! (can you tell I'm excited? LOL)

THANKS, graphicguy.  You answered my questions even before I asked them!   Any other comparisons or advice?

"oh, wow, laulau" (LOL) 

thanks so much for this info., birdtravels.   will be sure to absorb all this info.

thanks very much for these three responses.  appreciate your comments.  now, back to researching!

We are in the very early stages of exploring Encore for Alaska next year and considering the Haven.  (For any Celebrity cruisers out there, we have enjoyed the royal suite on Eclipse and Solstice).

We are late 70's, low maintenance.

What level of Haven suites include specialty restaurants?  I think I read somewhere that the Haven menu does not change?  Again, I've read so much I could be confused.

We are light eaters and prefer oatmeal or muesli and fresh fruit for breakfast.  I saw some menus online and did not see these on the breakfast menu.

Any tips or recommendations are appreciated.

Thanks for any help.

Aloha,

Noreen

thanks for responding, cruzin-again.  hope your covid illness was mild.

thanks for these two responses, very helpful.  yes, captainbazz, we have the ETA.

thanks for your three useful responses,  appreciate it!

thanks, dcbiker; appreciate this info.

We will be staying in Sydney for a week after our cruise.  How long does customs usually take and what is involved.  Do you receive the declaration form on the ship?  Any information is appreciated.  Thanks!

We are looking forward to our October 1, 2023 sailing.  Any recent comments on particular wait staff in Luminae that were "better than others" (rare, but we've had a few not-so-good ones, so that we moved to another section!).  Also comments about the concierge(s) in Michael's Club and/or any general observations.

Thanks!