welshcruiser

25th October explorer of seas from Southampton!

Voyager of seas 22nd March Singapore to Hong Kong 

Hey just saying hello bigmike! We met on Victoria, think it was 2011. Mike (& Jeff):D

Any friends on this cruise from Venice?

Anyone else joining us??? :D

Hey.....

Just booked with our freinds Jan & Roy.

Mike & Jeff

Hope you guys are looking forward to the cruise! A week today we will be staying at the hilton gatwick airport.

Looking forward to meeting you. If the weather nice on embarkation day we will probably be up in the bier garten. If we don't see you there on deck we will be in maharaja lounge after drills!

I see you have joined the 'straight' forum, and at least they welcomed you! More than us! :D

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Ha ha, you made me smile before bed! Lounge suit as opposed to dinner suit!

Yes I suspect it's mainly brits on board, including a few ex-pats who live on the Spanish costas. There are obviously a scattering of yanks (sorry! ) & few other European nationals.

FOD meetings usually held in maharaja bar by the casino, which is extremely camp btw! In Malaga we are planning on going up the coast to a gay beach if you're interested!

Why don't we agree to meet up at a bar when we board?

Can I ask how old you are? We are 54 & 47!

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Hi Kevin, thanks for your reply. We had a great time at Christmas, that's one of the reasons we booked again. The ship has variable reviews but we like it, it's smallest & oldest of the fleet. Traditional almost, but obviously with the oriental theme. Service was excellent, as was entertainment. We rarely use gym/sauna sorry! We bought drinks package last time as we do like to drink. However it's not good for Jeff so may not do it this time.

We haven't booked any shore excursions, been to them all before! To be honest things like the toboggan is easy & cheaper to do on your own. We can help &/or you can join us where you haven't booked anything.

NCL is very casual, which is our only gripe as we like to 'dress up'! We will probably take a lounge suit to wear occasionally. We went with a straight couple last time so didn't do much in way of 'family', there were some but not large number. Well anyway there's at least 4 this time.......let's have a fun time! When are you travelling? We fly out on sailing day. Mike :)

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Don't think you will find large numbers of family on there, but there were quite a few last time

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Which ports were those? We were on it for Christmas 2012. Weather was pretty good then! Lol

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Hey! We have just booked this last minute! We were on the Spirit for Christmas 2012.

Mike & Jeff

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Hey Craig we are on the following cruise! Mike & Jeff

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1 Sep 2013 on Adventure around Iceland and Norway

23 Sep 2014 on Oasis Barcelona to Rotterdam

 

Gonna try fit in another somewhere in between.

 

Be great to meet any friendly guys on the waves

Hey,

We have booked on Adventure 13 October. I see you have done a few on her so what do you think? And any tips.......?

Cheers,

Mike & Jeff

Hey, great pics guys.....certainly makes you want to go on her!

Will email you Rich.....

Hey there Mike and Jeff!

 

Yes prices have gone up since the TA was announced and went on sale. From my experience it really could go either way. Prices may come down if bookings lack or people decide not to make final payment. They may also go up...you can never really tell.

 

My suggestion would be to book if you have the money for a downpayment now and see how it goes. If the price drops RCCL has always refunded me the difference and if it drops after final payment the difference has been added as an on board credit..

 

We usually book an ocean view balcony. We booked an inside stateroom this time (hoping to not regret that decision). Considering we will fly over and stay a few nights in a hotel, I figured the difference would help pay for that. After all we really do not spend all that much time in the room on the balcony when we have.

 

We are excited about going on a TA. It is something new for us and we really like the Oasis :D

I'm not sure they do refund the difference if the price goes down in the UK, they may in the States but probably not here! Its about £1300 for an inside at the moment, & of course we would have to stay a few nights in Fort Lauderdale at the end. :D

Another positive I would celebrate my birthday on board.......:D

Hi George

 

Richard and Steve from 'sunny' Wales here. We are doing the Westbound TA next year, wasn't sure as we did want to wait a year and do the Allure TA but hopefully will do them both, have been on Oasis before so really looking forward to the sea days though

Mike & Jeff from definitely sunny Wales (at the mo!) are thinking of joining you but prices seem bit high now? :rolleyes: Some of our friends have booked too.....