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Haha - I have a hubby who loves trains, so this covered one of his ”want to dos”.

I’m really sorry - it looks like this tour might have been a victim of Covid. All I can find is it closed in 2020 because of Covid and can’t find if it’s reopened yet. Perhaps the ship knows something that we don’t ? Just Google it yourself; Viator, TripAdvisor - or someone on here from NZ might have more info. Good luck, if you can organise it you will enjoy it I’m sure.

I agree with this, we cruised on MSC some years ago; very European / East Med crew. As we had cruised from Perth to Rome, we started with Asian crew which slowly changed and it was very obvious the difference between nationalities. But these wait staff crew on Coral were lovely, very friendly and as I said their experience showed, as in making you feel welcome, comfortable and a pleasure to deal with.

My recommendation is the Taieri Gorge Railway - brilliant scenery, lots of fun. You can book it through the cruise line or privately.

Apologies, yes Coral. The Dining Room Head was from Turkey, our table HW was from Serbia and his first was from Croatia. Our table HW has over 10 years with Princess, started on cruise ships when he was 15 he said. I wouldn’t put him much older than 30, but anticipated our every need. 👍 Must add that this was in the Club Class dining section on Coral, and if anyone is ever hesitant about the value of Club Class, we recommend the extra cost. Felt like the old days of TD 😮‍💨 but so much better. We are booked on the ‘23 WC sector - Dover to Sydney and have waitlisted for Club Class - (currently have a balcony) - price be damned - the three meals a day was so worth it, the service topped it off.

Was surprised this cruise by the amount of East European crew, particularly among the experienced staff in the Dining Room. Not seen this level before on Aus departures.

Lockdowns perhaps? Time will tell I guess

This would be just what some of the Premiers would love ………… being able to lock us down and bring back mandates 😳😤

With the utmost respect; I don’t think Covid is any different to Influenza-A or NoroVirus, it’s not the ship that is infecting people, it is other people. Reporting numbers for any viral infections won’t ever change the facts that there are those among us who continue to either not take proper care or are just unlucky. All we can do is take the utmost personal care, get vaccinated and be responsible for our own actions. And have great holidays, we didn’t avoid anything during our recent 7 days and thoroughly enjoyed it. 😆

I tend to agree with this comment, again, just something missing 🙄 Is this all Princess, or just on Coral? We have a cruise on Majestic in October so will find out then 🤔

That was the first time we heard it too, though had been ashore and using 4G so FB was easy to check. That’s where they were discussing the extra night in Cairns - just after lunch?

Agreed, still ironing out all his “first time in this area” teething problems perhaps? Have no idea what other ships he has captained, but sure someone will know 🤔

Thanks AusTraveller, agree with almost all you said (fortunately opted to not see the Comedian 😮‍💨) But can I add a few additional points: 1) We missed the usual communications from the ship - The 12 noon “Captains/Ship Reports That we passed Willis Island - ( happened to catch it while walking the decks.) The fact that we weren’t going to Port Douglas was on FB before we heard anything from the ship - how did this happen?? Sure there were more of these type of things missing 🤔 2) We were Club Class and think it’s worth it just for the restaurant - the experienced waiters, exceptional service, food recommendations and attention to the small details were fabulous. (sorry about the lobster last formal night - we ate it 😋) 3) yes, missed the chocolates on the pillows - so bought our own 🍫 We just felt the ship (not the staff) was a little off, if you get my meaning.Not all changes are due to Covid, or Covid is becoming a convenient excuse. Again, this is just my personal opinion - only time will tell. We did enjoy our cruise very much, was wonderful to be on a ship again.

Agree, Corals water much nicer than Brisbane city 🤔

But the card won’t open the door anymore?? 🙄🤔

Nope, not particularly ……… sad really 🥺 Both are as advertised 🙄

Yessssss 👏😆

Perhaps you need to try filling out as much information as you can in the Princess Personaliser? Seems to migrate to the Medallion if it is there. There is also a windows version for Medallion, where you can fill out information as well. Try this link: https://oceanready-personalinfo-ui.prod.ocean.com/ And use the name/DOB/ Booking number to access it. Good luck

Definitely the CC is Cruise Critic, 😂😆🤣😆🤣

Yummmmm 😋

So, we have negative rats and all green to go!! Have finished packing and will head down to BrisVegas in the morning ……… yippee 🥳🤩😎 Just off topic - wish CC had a few more “reaction” images below posts - like this one 🤯 or 😳 - could have used at least one today 😂

Eeeuuuw 🥴🤢 these don’t sound very appealing at all - AND “baby alligator ribs” - please explain?? 🙄

No ………… never 🤭 far too controversial - just a gentle suggestion 😌

Good question for Brisbane - think things only happen if the minority raise their voices and ask for these services!!

Aaah but the BCF fishing shirt has a collar 😳