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A couple of websites I looked at stated that F502 has a fully-obstructed view, however, more detailed sites with deck plans of the Coral, clearly show that it is NOT obstructed. F502 is an OB category, definitely not obstructed. The obstructed view cabins (OW) are definitely on deck 8 behind the lifeboats. There are as couple of sites that show this plan and indicate which cabins are obstructed view. They show they are on Emerald deck 8. I am confident that F502 is NOT obstructed. https://www.dccruising.com.au/pdf/deckplan_co.pdf
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Balcony cabin or mini suite on Pacific Adventure?
Aus Traveller replied to korky1's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Sorry. My mistake. I was thinking of Princess. -
I haven't been in that cabin, but from what I can see, F502 would have a 100% obstructed view. You would get daylight so it would be better than an interior cabin.
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Balcony cabin or mini suite on Pacific Adventure?
Aus Traveller replied to korky1's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
A mini suite doesn't entitle the passenger to priority boarding. It has to be a full suite. -
Balcony cabin or mini suite on Pacific Adventure?
Aus Traveller replied to korky1's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
On the Pacific Encounter we have been in both a mini suite and a balcony cabin. In the mini suite the shower is over the bath giving more space in the shower compared with the tiny shower in the balcony cabin. BTW we found that the bath is OK when the shower is used, but not when it is used as a bath. It is narrow with high sides and very difficult to get out of. However, this mightn't be a problem for a 55kg person if they are agile. Of course the mini suite is a little bit larger than a balcony cabin, but I don't feel it is worth the extra money. Just my opinion. -
Looking to cruise out of sydney
Aus Traveller replied to love to cruise 2017's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Princess definitely doesn't add gratuities to the drinks prices on its Australian cruises, but the prices are higher than they are on ships where auto-gratuities are charged. -
Changing Planes at Sydney Airport
Aus Traveller replied to gdlamberth's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
I agree with Aussieflyer's comments regarding Jetstar. Maybe it should be called 'One star' or 'No star'. I would definitely pay a bit more and book with QANTAS. As a second option, Virgin isn't too bad. -
Changing Planes at Sydney Airport
Aus Traveller replied to gdlamberth's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Woodscruise has answered the question on time. I would definitely go by the airport shuttle bus that travels within the airport to get to the other terminal. It is very quick. -
The Lady's clothes were collected every morning and washed before being returned to her three hours later. During this time she "had to stay in the cabin". Firstly I would not have had the clothes washed every day and I would have washed them in the evening and dried them in the cabin. Her saying she had to wear her husband's jocks is crazy. I wash my underwear every evening and it dries quite well in the cabin. She did say that RCL paid compensation. $300 would have been sufficient to buy a few things in the shop on board even if they don't sell underwear. The lady is quite slim so it is not as it she was a plus size and found it difficult to find things to fit. I would have found the episode upsetting and disappointing, but I would not have let it spoil my holiday.
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We sailed many times in a cabin directly under the buffet on the Sea Princess. We never heard a sound.
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January and February are the wet season in northern Australia. Very hot, very humid and most likely rain with the possibility of a cyclone.
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That was my theory Julie - that the suitcase was delivered to someone else's cabin and that they didn't do anything about it. At the end of the cruise, the cabin steward would have found it in the cabin after the occupants had left. When the owners of the suitcase say that it was on the ship the whole time, I can't think of another explanation. It couldn't have been left in the luggage trolleys - it would have been seen immediately.
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The OP asked for a hotel near the airport and the cruise terminal and one that would "work to see some of the area". We know there isn't any accommodation near the cruise terminal. They could either go to an airport hotel that is a long way from anything that would interest a visitor in the way or sightseeing, or one in the centre of Brisbane where they could do sightseeing. I felt a central Brisbane hotel would involve less cost in taxi fares. Up to them but I know which one I would prefer.🙂
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There is no accommodation near the ship terminal in Brisbane. If you were simply spending the night and weren't interested in sightseeing I would suggest one of the motels in Hamilton (20 minutes' drive away). However, these motels are not good when you want to go sightseeing for a day. In my opinion, you should definitely look for accommodation in the centre of Brisbane city. There is quite a range of accommodation available.
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A BIG Thank You to the Aussies & Kiwis on here
Aus Traveller replied to JJK2008's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
In my opinion (as a former travel guide writer!) Canberra is certainly worth the trip. I feel it is magnificent. The city is beautifully laid out around a large lake, Parliament house is superb (and worth going on a free tour), the War Museum is worth a visit. You could probably see all the sights in one full day. -
That is the puzzle. If the bag tag was torn off, once the passengers enquired about their bag, it would have been delivered to them. They claim it was on the ship the whole time. I wonder if it was delivered to the wrong cabin and the occupants of that cabin didn't bother to do anything about the bag that wasn't theirs. Although that scenario seems rather unlikely given the lack of space in cabins.