Tomo72

Yes, having a cash account can work until the limit is met, then you cannot take any more out.

I had no trouble taking out $500 a day.

Made a pretty penny after buying OBC at the $1-$1 rate back in Feb.

RCI only charge the 5% in the casino if you have linked a credit card to your account.

If you have loaded cash onboard or have OBC the dont charge at the casino cashier to withdraw.

On holiday isnt the best time to get a tattoo because you cant swim during the healing period.

I have tattoos so I am not being anti...just saying

We returned to White Bay on Thursday to find the Ferry desk unattended for an hour. The PnO lady nearby tried to help, but eventually admitted they dont know where they were and there was no point in calling the company as they dont answer until 9-930.

TAXI!!!!!

I dont know how they got the footage at Sacred Rock because it looked like they had the place to themselves.

I wouldnt mind betting they either went across very early themselves or later in the afternoon when all regular guests had left for the last tenders.

Thank you for your honest review. Would you mind if I ask a few questions?

 

- did they mention when they will start charging for those two specialty restaurants?

 

- did you notice if it was easy to book Salt Grill / was it advertised?

 

- was it easy to get a spot in the main dining room or did you need to make a reservation?

 

- I've been told on my 3 night cruise that sailaways is a white party. Was this the case witr yours also?

 

- my cruise starts check in and boarding at 4pm, with a 9pm sailaway. I'm unsure how dinner will go the first night, taking into account the muster drill. Was this the same case for your cruise?

 

- how were the bar prices in comparison to VOS, after taking into account the currency conversion on VOS. Etc general price of a can of coke, a piña colada, a glass of house wine.

 

- any tips to make the most of a short cruise?

 

Thanks!!

 

PS I'm also cruising on a 3 night Eden cruise however it's a surprise cruise for my partner so it's not on my countdown incase he happens to glance at cruise critic!

They said it was a "special" for this cruise when we booked Angelos and Dragon Lady, but staff in both said they werent ready to charge for them yet. They didnt mention how long they would be free for.

We didnt book Salt as we had eaten there before a few times. We wandered by on the second night and found in about half full. They may have lower patronage due to the others being free though.

We were told Bianco was part of sailaway too, but when we boarded it was advertised as smart casual. We sailed away at about 6pm. Bianco night was on the second night and formal/Gatsby on the third night. We have found the info given regarding themes very hit and miss with PnO.

For Waterfront they were taking bookings for the 530pm sitting and after that they checked you in and gave you a buzzer to let you know when your table was ready. The food in The Pantry was great though so it could be an option for a late sailaway.

The drinks are cheaper on PnO compared to VOS, but we had a drinks package on VOS. For example a Corona was $8, a Pina Colada $11, a can of soft drink $2.75. Wines were around $9 a glass. They did have a soft drink package available for $7 a day even though it was a short cruise. No alcohol package available.

Best tip is have fun and dont let the little things get to you. Get up early, go to bed late...catch up your sleep when you get home!

We just came off the three night Australia Day cruise on Pacific Eden. In all we enjoyed the cruise but are fortunate that we can compare to two other recent cruises having been on Pacific Pearl for 5 Ships and Voyager in December.

The layout of the ship is very different to any other we have been on and seem to be one corridor after another. We got used to it so no problems there.

It was out first time being on a ship with The Pantry. We loved it, but noticed that the crew do not monitor or enforce the use of hand sanitiser. Perhaps because they feel the passengers dont use the utensils, but we saw danger signs especially on longer cruises.

The staff all worked very hard and were very friendly, but you could tell that a lot were new to their jobs. Once again no problem...be patient and be happy.

We tried both specialty restaurants which are still free. Lucky because we wouldnt be happy to pay for those products yet. Dragon Lady was ok at best. Angelos was very tasty food, but not a lot of food. We are not big eaters, but finished up at the Pantry.

The ship has quite a bit of wear and tear to be seen which we were quite surprised to see. Not a big problem for us, but thought it might have had a better tidy up in Singapore.

Great lounges around the main pool, but so deck chair on top deck would be great.

We had a internal cabin on deck 4. By far the largest cabin of its class in the 5 ships we have been on.

Will we cruise Eden again? Yes if the cruise suits.....absolutely!

Oh do they have a cruise director because they didnt appear at any live announcement or show.... I am sure they would have appeared on Sunrise but we didnt watch that sorry.

I am happy to answer any questions if anyone has a query.

Will the PnO regular be ready for the pricing for a new ship?

I doubt they will get the prices they are used to with a new mega buch ship.

Loyalty?.. We will see

I was on the Voyager this month and had a long chat with a 1 striper crew member who had 23 years of cruising experience both on RCI and PnO.

He told me that if a crew member was sick they had to have their time off approved by the ships doctor, but then their pay was significantly reduced.

I feel most crew would hide their sickness as long as they could to not affect their income.

It is not just passengers to blame for continual outbreaks.

Cruise after cruise with outbreaks on the same ship cannot always be blamed on passengers.

True - Wonder if they bought them on board or smuggled them on :D

I missed the start of the news.

What was the reference to VB cans?

I still think that yes whilst there are grubby buggers who are less that hygeinic on cruises across all brands, the staff also are a cause of outbreaks too.

PnO continue to do simple things like not have paper covered straws and the staff put these in your drinks. Handling limes and cocktail fruit with their hands, shaking hands etc.

Time for the cruises companies to have a good hard look at their own practices and stop blaming cruisers 100%

Ozscot01, just posted on another thread but here goes again. In Noumea did you do the hop on hop off bus. Could you pay in AUD and how much was it? Also on Mystery Island do they have the see through canoes and if so do you know how much these are to hire? How was your holiday on the Voyager? Hope you had a great time.

The hop on hop off bus was $15 AUD each three weeks ago. I saw the clear bottomed canoes on Mystery Island while I was running around the beaches. I didnt see the cost though sorry.

We were on the VOS cruise that finished last Friday.

We had people leave that cruise with their luggage at most ports...most of they didnt look happy to be leaving.

LOL, :D

Theoretically you you can get 4 days use out of one pair of jocks as well, forwards, backwards, inside out (forwards, backwards).:rolleyes:

5th day until you get home is commando

Another safe guard that I tend to do and not just on cruises, is to fist pump rather than shake hands with people. Might sound paranoid, but it is an effective method without being rude.[/quote ]

 

 

I do the same Mic.

An aspect of poor hygiene which I have noticed that hasnt been mentioned is crew behaviour.

I see have seen on every cruise across three lines that bar staff have a bad habit of making contact with the opening of cans and bottles when opening, and touching limes and other fruit when adding them to drinks. It may seem insignificant to give a lime a nudge to drop it in a bottle after using tongs to place it in the neck but it isnt good.

I copped a flithy look on PPearl 4 weeks ago for asking for a new bottle after a staff member picked a lime up with his hands and placed in straight into the bottle. It happens more than people realise.

I have also noticed that staff quite often shake hands with passengers after building a rapport. What they may do in the course of their duties after a few handshakes may not be helping the spread of a virus.

When we are on RCI cruises we get charged 5% to change credit from our on board account to chips in the casino.

Does anyone know a way around this?

Can I go to the reception desk and take cash off my card and use cash in the casino to avoid the 5%?

I emailed RCI and filled a form out to have a temporary ship departure.

I guess things can happen if you ask nicely.

Hi,

We are booked on Voyager in April to Singapore.

We actually arrive the second last day and then overnight in Singapore.

I would like to attend a fun run (Parkrun) on the final day at 7am in Singapore. Can I leave the ship at 530am and return at 830am to finally leave the ship with family at 9-10am?

The latest departure from the ship is 10am from what my travel agent has told me.

Cheers

Scott

The more local ports the better.

We were on a cruise ship that called in Mackay once.:)

 

 

If that was the Alexandr Pushkin in the 80's I was too.

We werent allowed to dock in Honiara by their government so they used Mackay as a replacement port.

Thousands came out to farewell the ship.

I read that they will all sail in together but thought it would be in the evening.:D

The Pearl is in Sydney 6am till 8pm moored at Point Piper so I doubt they sail,in together in the evening.

We are on the Pearl too.

The 5 ship sail in is around 6-630am

Chez...that was a TRY.

Just thought I should support a fellow Panther fan.

Remind Andy about 2003

I agree Gbenjo, but when he gets a bee in his bonnet he doesnt let up. Ask Mr Newman.

Alan Jones is now pushing this barrow as he lives opposite OPT.

This will bring swift changes.