thetexasaggiecruiser Posted September 17, 2014 #126 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) Omg I was so stupid! My email should be makaylahwhite1989 at yahoo dot com. So sorry teachergal29, could you email me again? Thank you so very much! I sent this one - just to help out teachergal29 has been so awesome on this. Raina, hope the cruise is going swimmingly! Edited September 17, 2014 by thetexasaggiecruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloGaleRNTX Posted September 17, 2014 #127 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I'm sorry to be late to the party, but could you add me to the list of those who want the name of the discounter?? I'm flogalerntx52 at yahoo dot com Thanks!! Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdwcruises Posted September 17, 2014 #128 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I sent this one - just to help out teachergal29 has been so awesome on this. Raina, hope the cruise is going swimmingly! Thank you so much! And many thanks to teachergal29. And it also Raina is having a fabulous cruise! Can't wait for the next installment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieVisi2r Posted September 17, 2014 Author #129 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I shall be posting another update in a while. The unlimited wifi has kicked in. Still not terribly fast but time doesn't matter now! Yahhh I hope i have not sent you all on a 'bum steer' with the airline people but they were brilliant for me. Raina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h20cruzer Posted September 17, 2014 #130 Share Posted September 17, 2014 It seems everybody wants the website for the discount air broker myself included my email address is cosmocruisegirl at comcast dot net. Raina wonderful review. Brought a tear to my eye. Vancouver bC is my favorite city, loves those pics. I always tried to get my dad on a cuise but never could get him to go. So wonderful you and your father can travel and have this special time together. Norma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retirement Posted September 17, 2014 #131 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) Could I have the name of the discounter, too, please? anitapaulton@gmail.com We live in Vancouver and think that it's the most beautiful city in the world!:) Edited September 17, 2014 by Retirement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springaussie Posted September 17, 2014 #132 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Raina how fast are is Radiance cruising at now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieVisi2r Posted September 17, 2014 Author #133 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Tuesday 16th September Cruise Day 5 - At Sea The seas were up to 5 metres last night. It was a great sleeping night with the gentle massage of the rocking bed. We are cruising at 18 knots. Another relaxing blissful day at sea. Trivia. Behind the stripes lecture. Todays guest was Marius, Head of hotel, who I talked about on day two. He is from Cyprus and runs everything NOT marine on the ship. Hotel, Food and beverages, Entertainment, Guest Services, Human Relations, IT, Medical, Marketing, Spa, Photography, House keeping, Inventory……. 12 departments. Busy man. He has been in shipping for 18 years and 10 years with RCL. HE started as a head waiter and worked his way up. He said his biggest challenge was doing the season out of Brazil. Late dinners, bars open to 6am and the ship empty until 1pm! That and missing out on friends and family and the big events in their lives. On board, crew are from 66 different nationality’s. So it is ALWAYS someone’s Independence Day, or some other celebration they have made up! He sky dived last year in Hawaii after mis-hearing the guys in the mess after a few beers. He thought they said Diving’ so said he would love to go! He said that he jumped out of the plane and was so happy, loving the feeling then thought “why are you happy, your shute is not open yet!” But he did love it. (Fool). I then went to the Crown and Anchor lunch with an officer. We sat with Lawrence, From NZ via Singapore. A lovely guy and had fun chatting about all kinds of stuff. I barely had time for my Nanna Nap today. For dinner we went to Giovanni’s, which as always was fantastic. The Scallops did not disappoint. Shamus, the Maître d from Ireland, stopped by and had a chat. And can that guy chat – so funny. Food was amazing. Not a very exciting day today. Sorry guys. But tomorrow will have a lot more to tell you about. Everywhere you look on Radiance you can see the ocean - even on ceilings. The accessibility to the ocean is one of the things I LOVE about this ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieVisi2r Posted September 17, 2014 Author #134 Share Posted September 17, 2014 The loyalty scheme is amazing on RCCL. Diamond Plus is so wonderful. Every time I look around there is another gift or treat or something special. Everyone on a Royal cruise is treated as special, but I can stay in the cheapest room (which I do with out Dad) and keep getting amazing things and have access to the Concierge Lounge every evening for great drinks - including soft drinks, coffee etc. Not much colour in the sunset today - but still lovely. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windjamming Posted September 17, 2014 #135 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Wow, I just read this entire thread in one sitting (when I really should be getting ready for work!) What an amazing trip! This will be a difficult itinerary for us to take, so thank you for sharing with us. PS: You are a great daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passion4Cruising Posted September 17, 2014 #136 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Raina, thank you for bringing us all on your adventure! I'm hoping my mom would like to do this trip as Australia is on her bucket list. Would it be possible to also get the broker name. I can emailed at Babs82400 at gmail dot com. Thank you again! Barb Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachergal29 Posted September 17, 2014 #137 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Just sent Raina's email to: FlogaleRNTX52 cosmocruisergirl Retirement (Hi Anita, we have sailed together in the past, think the Hawaii r/t) Passion4Cruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artypharty Posted September 17, 2014 #138 Share Posted September 17, 2014 teachergal, one more request for the discounter please! thank you! ranvic30 at aol dot com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonade-sails Posted September 17, 2014 #139 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Raina, love all of the pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwayshappytocruise Posted September 17, 2014 #140 Share Posted September 17, 2014 You are more than welcome. I did miss one that I was confused about. Hope seetosea comes back to clarify.. :o If it's not too much trouble, I would also like to see the information about discounted airfare. We flew to Sydney on United via business class 5 years ago and it was $10,000 for the two of us....more than our cruise in a JS aft! email addy is lyndaunderscorehoogerhyde@yahoo.com the underscore is this not written _!!! Thanks in advance, loving this review!!! Cheers, Lynda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggie1 Posted September 17, 2014 #141 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I also would like inf on discounted air fare. patsyagatsbcglobaldotnet. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachergal29 Posted September 17, 2014 #142 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) Sent Raina's email to: artypharty alwayshappytocruise aggie1 Had to guess on some of the emails. Those wanting the link, please write out your email exactly as it would be written in the address window. Just put in at for the @ sign and dot for the . Edited September 17, 2014 by teachergal29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted September 17, 2014 #143 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) Great report!! The first several posts in Vancouver and your sailaway reminded me of my amazing Alaska cruise on Radiance in June!! Edited September 17, 2014 by OfTheSeasCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seetosea Posted September 18, 2014 #144 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I tried .spriggs at comcast dot net and it wouldn't let me send it.. I emailed it to pooh3901 and mdwcruises Still looking for the email re: discounter I've checked spam and email and it's not there. Let's try another email jjspriggs at gmail dot com My Comcast account can be so finicky. Thank you for doing this. Jackie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachergal29 Posted September 18, 2014 #145 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Still looking for the email re: discounter I've checked spam and email and it's not there. Let's try another email jjspriggs at gmail dot com My Comcast account can be so finicky. Thank you for doing this. Jackie Just sent it again. Hope it works..:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeckli Posted September 18, 2014 #146 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Have only just had a chance to read the whole thread - thanks to Raina for taking us along :D Will be boarding Radiance in Sydney on Oct 20 :D Would also appreciate the discounter info - email is my screen name at gmail dot com (hope you understand that :) ) TIA :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BekkaW Posted September 18, 2014 #147 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Great review Raina! This itinerary is definitely on our bucket list. We'll be on Radiance in January with DH and my MIL so it's great to see what it's like. Coincidentally, we're from Canberra too - small world! I would also love the details of the wholesaler if someone doesn't mind passing them on bek dot wheate at outlook dot com Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieVisi2r Posted September 18, 2014 Author #148 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Thursday 18h September Cruise Day 6 - At Sea The early sky was very pretty. But it is heating up very quickly. Sadly the wonderful weather of Vancouver is gone and I shall have to wait for New Zealand for good weather again. 29 today! Yack. The morning started off with some “Gospel at Sea”. Sheila Rodgers, wife of Captain Malcolm, usually leads a singing group for her congregation. So she decided to do some singing on morning. It was lovely. There was a very cute kid there with parents that had THE best accent. “Where you goin’ Mumma”. The official chart. And as you can tell I just love the Blue Birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted September 18, 2014 #149 Share Posted September 18, 2014 QUOTE from Raina:"I priced a few airlines and eventually got onto a few of the discount business seat sellers that advertise on many places. This one has a name that talks about first class discount air. I knew I would never get to travel first class. I was after affordable business seats. They eventually got back to me with Global First class tickets with United for around half the price of Qantas. So we grabbed them." I would be very interested in the 'Discount site' where you got a good deal on flat bed Business seats. I know you cannot say it here, but could you please email it to me at psd354 at embarqmail dot com. We are going to be sailing from Australia to LA (28 days) in April 2016. I am doing research now on flying the one way into Sydney or Melbourne. Thanks so much for the great review and photos. :) Sorry for being late, I just caught up. Can you forward it to me as well please. Coming from Scotland, we get hit with big airfare every time. Thanks in advance alex moir at Hotmail dot com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieVisi2r Posted September 18, 2014 Author #150 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I then headed off on the Galley tour. This is always very enjoyable. You go through the My Time Dining kitchen on deck 5 then down to the main kitchen on deck 4. They bake 7000 bread rolls a day – plus loaves, pastries etc. There are 127 Chefs and 42 others (dish washers etc). The dishwashers are worth over $100,000 each. The bakery works 24 hours a day. Recycling and rubbish sorting is huge. Food scraps are mulched (to a minute size – too small for fish to eat) and put overboard. Paper and some plastics are burnt and glass, cans and crockery are recycled. They are sold at certain ports and the money goes into the Staff Fund. Parties, emergencies, family relief etc. That really encourages staff to sort al rubbish well. Mashed Potato anyone? How about some Cauliflower with cheese sauce? Or sponge cake? I'm pretty sure that if you book the Chefs Table you can ask for the galley tour. So worth doing if you like facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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