What do you want to know about cruising?

[dillpickle48]

Our next Maasdam is Australian Circumnavigation this October.  Really looking forward to it.

[MicCanberra]

My Brother and SIL are booked on her for a PNG cruise in November.

[Ombud]

I want to know if I'll get cash back in AUD$ or USD$ if under $25. Also 'if' I win anything at the casino, will that be in AUD$? (Hopeful thinking) I need pocket money for Melbourne in addition to my charge card. 

[The_Big_M]

You haven't said what cruise you're asking about. Cash back is in the onboard currency so if on local Princess sailings where AUD is currency, that will be what comes back. However, if e.g. RCL then USD is onboard currency so that is what you get.

 

All casino payouts are aligned with onboard currency so winnings will be paid in that.

[Ombud]

2 hours ago, The_Big_M said:

You haven't said what cruise you're asking about. Cash back is in the onboard currency so if on local Princess sailings where AUD is currency, that will be what comes back. However, if e.g. RCL then USD is onboard currency so that is what you get.

 

All casino payouts are aligned with onboard currency so winnings will be paid in that.

Sorry about that! 😳 I'm on a Princess cruise and the onboard currency is in AUD. I'm being optimistic about winning anything in the casino but it's fun so I do it anyway.  At any rate, I'd rather have any cash back in AUD bc I'll need / want some walking around money for snacks, drinks, buskers, etc. So at least I'm covered! 

[MicCanberra]

On 9/28/2019 at 5:01 AM, Ombud said:

Sorry about that! 😳 I'm on a Princess cruise and the onboard currency is in AUD. I'm being optimistic about winning anything in the casino but it's fun so I do it anyway.  At any rate, I'd rather have any cash back in AUD bc I'll need / want some walking around money for snacks, drinks, buskers, etc. So at least I'm covered! 

It will be in AUD then, note that cruise ship casinos are much tighter /meaner so you will need some luck. Low amounts of OBC can be cashed out at guest services , even larger amounts,  just say it is for tips.

[polarman]

What are the rules for boarding times on the Spirit.  And, will cabins be open for platinum cruisers early? Thanks

 

[MicCanberra]

Depending on the crowds, boarding times are sometimes enforced, sometimes not. Cabins are usually available by 1pm

[Hokonui]

Why do you not have provision for Dream Cruises?

Is there a Roll Call for Explorer Dream 15/12/19 ex Auckland?

[possum52]

On 11/30/2019 at 9:54 AM, Hokonui said:

Why do you not have provision for Dream Cruises?

Is there a Roll Call for Explorer Dream 15/12/19 ex Auckland?

Perhaps try the board 'Other Cruise Lines - there is at least one thread about Explorer Dream in there. Also try in Roll Calls - All Other Ocean Cruise Lines Roll Calls.

 

Leigh

 

[CruiseCriticAUeditor]

1 hour ago, possum52 said:

Perhaps try the board 'Other Cruise Lines - there is at least one thread about Explorer Dream in there. Also try in Roll Calls - All Other Ocean Cruise Lines Roll Calls.

 

Leigh

 

 

I will ask Head Office about adding Dream Cruises to the boards. 

[MicCanberra]

good job.

[motto1956]

Has anyone recently cruised on the Maasdam?  We are doing the 29 night Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific cruise early 2020, and are disappointed to read all the negative comments.  This will be our 6th HAL cruise, and have not been disappointed so far.  Will this be our last with HAL????

[dillpickle48]

Our last cruise finished in November and we really enjoyed the Maasdam.  Staff and food were great.  Enjoy your cruise.  Entertainment will not be to the same level as bigger ships.

[MrMezentsev]

Which best company to use for a premium cruise to France?

[MicCanberra]

On 12/25/2019 at 8:47 PM, motto1956 said:

Has anyone recently cruised on the Maasdam?  We are doing the 29 night Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific cruise early 2020, and are disappointed to read all the negative comments.  This will be our 6th HAL cruise, and have not been disappointed so far.  Will this be our last with HAL????

We did the Maasdam back in January for 20 nights, it was great, - there is no production shows but plenty of alternate entertainment and activities

[MicCanberra]

On 12/26/2019 at 8:19 PM, MrMezentsev said:

Which best company to use for a premium cruise to France?

Not sure if you mean premium, deluxe or luxury but I would think Cunard's QM2 out of NYC to Southhampton would be best suited.

[Cootakid]

Currently have a booking Singapore to Sydney on Regal Princess this November.  What is the likelihood that Princess would allow me to disembark at Brisbane port 2 days prior?   (Singapore to Brisbane fares were/are sold out).   

 

Not looking for any reimbursement as fare Singapore to Sydney appears to be actually cheaper .......

[The_Big_M]

It's a possibility, but you have to contact them to request permission, then see what they say. Sometimes yes, sometimes no.