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Resilient Lady in Sydney today - December 2023
yarramar replied to Kiwi_cruiser's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
I remember seeing off relatives going on cruises when young. We would all go on board and explore the ship, partake in refreshments etc. and when the ship was about to sail away, we would head down the gangplanks, and watch as she sailed, throwing streamers at the ship while passengers also threw them to us. Ahh, those were the days.🥲 -
My suggestion is to ask this question on the Sydney forum on Trip Advisor. There is a member there who works for the hotel industry in Australia and can provide you with the best advice as to location, price, value for money etc, including in Brisbane. Not all properties are equal and then within the property there is a huge variation depending on room category etc.
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This may be of interest to you. https://www.williecreekpearls.com.au/pages/pearl-luggers-tour You would also have time for this. https://www.broomeandaround.com.au/broome-panoramic-town-tour/day-tour
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Melbourne: NY Times Tips, Ideas, Insights?
yarramar replied to TLCOhio's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Again misread. -"in the laneways (What Aussies call alleys)" This means that an Aussie calls an alley a laneway. Similarly an Aussie calls dim sum, "Yum Cha" I actually thought the same when I read it, but thought "that can't be right"and then reread it and it makes sense -
Melbourne: NY Times Tips, Ideas, Insights?
yarramar replied to TLCOhio's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Actually, you have misread the article. It says that Aussies call it Yum Cha (that we (Americans) call Dim Sum) similarly we Aussies say Laneways that Americans call Alleys -
Why don't I have a Love Affair with Melbourne
yarramar replied to MMDown Under's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Prior to this, discussions were held on a property in Alphington, which later became the La Trobe Golf Course. In the 1960's amid much protest by the community, they tore down the original beautiful Victorian building to make way for "progress". We are lucky that the Exhibition Building did not suffer a similar fate. In 1948 there was only one vote between demolish and keep. -
Why don't I have a Love Affair with Melbourne
yarramar replied to MMDown Under's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Actually the coffee is regarded worldwide as one of the best anywhere in the world. The Royal Exhibition Building is listed as World Heritage by UNESCO along with the Sydney Opera House. -
Melbourne: NY Times Tips, Ideas, Insights?
yarramar replied to TLCOhio's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Whichever way you count it, the way Albo is going, it'll be neck and neck for years. Might be time for a sea or tree change. -
Why don't I have a Love Affair with Melbourne
yarramar replied to MMDown Under's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Now inside the Arts Centre we have the Australian Music Vault. A permanent museum of the Aus Rock industry. I think we in Australia a very lucky to not only having 2 great cities but also the wonderful natural features and lifestyle to enjoy -
Carnival says goodbye to Melbourne
yarramar replied to bazzaw's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
The current culture of Melbourne is more like a toxic mould. -
Grand Princess Gastro And Covid Outbreak
yarramar replied to Zanny's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Who'da thought that a floating box with 4000 people aboard could possibly be a health risk? -
If staying in Sydney 2 days prior, do you need to be in the city 4 days after the cruise? Have a look at Manly or Watsons Bay or somewhere where you can just catch a ferry to be at Circular Quay. Also take a look at Coogee or other beach suburbs. Sydney public transport is excellent and there are plenty of cafes everywhere to have breakfast or coffee in the mornings
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Melbourne: Culture High World Ranking
yarramar replied to TLCOhio's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
As an exercise look up google with the phrase "which city in the world has the best coffee" You will find that Melbourne may not always be ranked #1 but it makes the list of EVERY single survey. Something no other city in Australia or the World does. -
Virgin's Resilient Lady
yarramar replied to MMDown Under's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Well after 45 days on board, I don't think you would care too much about booking anywhere. There are plenty of go bucket meals at the food court to take back to your cabin or on deck. -
Virgin's Resilient Lady
yarramar replied to MMDown Under's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
I recall at least one passenger aboard that commented on this forum prior to the sailing -
Phone signal along East Coast?
yarramar replied to Bellies5's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
I have never heard of any roaming plan that includes "cellular at sea". Make sure "data roaming" is off so that if connected to the ships cell the phone's apps won't be updating themselves at your expense. If he has Telstra, he can use the ships WiFi at reasonable cost to stay in touch with WiFiCalling. This means he can make and receive calls on his regular number the same as at home or on the mainland. -
I have sailed all 3 but not from Australia In order of preference RCCL, Princess and a long way 3rd NCL. This is just my experience but I found that NCL continuously tries to "nickle and dime" their passengers
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Manly and Bondi beach in Sydney
yarramar replied to cruiselvr04's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
I have a couple of microfibre towels that I take everywhere. They fold into a tiny bundle and a great for drying in an emergency. We don't go to lie on beaches anywhere apart from Australia but I probably wouldn't use them on a beach. -
Local tours operators at ports in NZ North Island?
yarramar replied to Sharon2539's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
What do you want to see? The best place to start is here https://www.whatsinport.com/New-Zealand.html Look at the ships excursions and if they are better than DIY, google similar tours or places to visit and use "shore excursion" in the search -
If you just want a lovely outing with hot springs included, We did a trip to the Hot Water Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula. It would be a long day if you return to Auckland or you can stay somewhere overnight.
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Mid-April vs. Late Sept. Cruise - advice please
yarramar replied to CatDiego257's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
As above, It depends on the actual cruise itinerary as to which time is best -
Grand Princess Gastro And Covid Outbreak
yarramar replied to Zanny's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Yes, but on a ship with 2500 + pax, there will always be a percentage that want to "get their money's worth" -
Grand Princess Gastro And Covid Outbreak
yarramar replied to Zanny's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
I'd be more surprised to read that there are NO outbreaks of one thing or another. Any ship with a contained population of 2500 or more passengers is bound to have something going on. -
Did you try Google? There are quite a few to choose from. https://exploringauckland.com/hot-springs-hot-pools-in-auckland/