clairebearinaus Posted October 14, 2015 #26 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I can't remember where I read it - might have been the fine print in the Cruise Personaliser - but it said Driver's License for adult and Medicare card for child is sufficient. I'm an overthinker, though, and will be bringing our passports! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 14, 2015 #27 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Is this the first time Golden Princess has been to Australia? I believe so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 14, 2015 #28 Share Posted October 14, 2015 I can't remember where I read it - might have been the fine print in the Cruise Personaliser - but it said Driver's License for adult and Medicare card for child is sufficient. I'm an overthinker, though, and will be bringing our passports! I have used both with Princess. D/L on a Tas cruise, passport on others, never had an issue either way, but if you have a passport I always think it better to ere on the side of caution and take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR82B@Cagain Posted October 14, 2015 #29 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Hi all - looks too good to miss. Can anyone tell me the sailing date please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 15, 2015 #30 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I have used both with Princess. D/L on a Tas cruise, passport on others, never had an issue either way, but if you have a passport I always think it better to ere on the side of caution and take it. Passports get scanned but Drivers' licences need to be copied, so for speed and ease of check-in we bring the passports even for domestic cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 15, 2015 #31 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Hi all - looks too good to miss. Can anyone tell me the sailing date please? Golden Princess - Sydney to Melbourne 28/10/2015 - 2 nights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuartm Posted October 15, 2015 #32 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Is this the first time Golden Princess has been to Australia? I think the only Grand Class Princess ships that have visited Australia are the Star, Sapphire and Diamond, very soon to be joined by the Golden and the Emerald. But I'm sure someone can correct me if I'm wrong. I was in Sydney when the Star visited and I had never seen anything so impressive. Little did I know that 3 years later I would take my first cruise on the Diamond and then be hooked on cruising for life! cheers Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted October 15, 2015 #33 Share Posted October 15, 2015 My issue with such a short cruise is that I will want to stay on for longer or book another cruise...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted October 15, 2015 #34 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Hi all - looks too good to miss. Can anyone tell me the sailing date please? The price is still $249 for a balcony pp. cheaper than 2 nights in a hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 15, 2015 #35 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I think the only Grand Class Princess ships that have visited Australia are the Star, Sapphire and Diamond, very soon to be joined by the Golden and the Emerald. But I'm sure someone can correct me if I'm wrong. I was in Sydney when the Star visited and I had never seen anything so impressive. Little did I know that 3 years later I would take my first cruise on the Diamond and then be hooked on cruising for life! cheers Stu Yes, my first Princess ship was the Diamond, still my favourite of that cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer Posted October 15, 2015 #36 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I am doing this cruise - on an el cheapo inside guarantee as I needed 2 cabins (2 solos). I'm keen to see how the Golden stacks up against the other ships I've been on. I didn't warm to the Dawn P but Golden looks lovely. The person I am going with (adult DS) is very excited as he has never cruised before. Just waiting for cabin allocations now, and waiting and waiting.... trying to be patient. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 16, 2015 #37 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I am doing this cruise - on an el cheapo inside guarantee as I needed 2 cabins (2 solos). I'm keen to see how the Golden stacks up against the other ships I've been on. I didn't warm to the Dawn P but Golden looks lovely. The person I am going with (adult DS) is very excited as he has never cruised before. Just waiting for cabin allocations now, and waiting and waiting.... trying to be patient. :) Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted October 16, 2015 #38 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I'm waiting for our cabin to be allocated as well. Might be a case of last minute allocations as they seem to have so many free. Wonder if the price will drop again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted October 16, 2015 #39 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I'm waiting for our cabin to be allocated as well.Might be a case of last minute allocations as they seem to have so many free. Wonder if the price will drop again? No the price wont drop ...they will fill the cabins with Travel Agents..:D:D on a study course , of course.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 16, 2015 #40 Share Posted October 16, 2015 No the price wont drop ...they will fill the cabins with Travel Agents..:D:Don a study course , of course.:rolleyes: I should become a TA.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted October 16, 2015 #41 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Wondering as we all spend so much time on here if we could qualify as cruise critics. For a free cruise happy to write my thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted October 16, 2015 #42 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I should become a TA.:D It's the same as gaming as a job, and other things. When it's being done for work, it's not quite the same. For example, those complimentary rooms for TAs usually are for the employee only - so they can't travel with spouse, friend, child, whoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted October 16, 2015 #43 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I'm waiting for our cabin to be allocated as well. Might be a case of last minute allocations as they seem to have so many free. Yes, I'm not expecting them to allocate until really close to departure. Means they only have to do it once, so simpler, and I wouldn't be surprised if they toss some upgrades in, so can do it on status then. Wonder if the price will drop again? Might be a small fall, but I wouldn't think further discounting, especially major, is likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brossy Posted October 17, 2015 #44 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I'm on the cruise too. I booked the cheapest cabin way back in March so hoping I might be one of the lucky ones who gets a balcony upgrade (my friend got this in the Diamond Princess last year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyas Posted October 17, 2015 #45 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I'm waiting for my room allocation as well. Managed to get a good deal on a balcony category. Not long now!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 18, 2015 #46 Share Posted October 18, 2015 It's the same as gaming as a job, and other things. When it's being done for work, it's not quite the same. For example, those complimentary rooms for TAs usually are for the employee only - so they can't travel with spouse, friend, child, whoever. Most likely but hey, if that is what happens, my wife can be a TA as well.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseCriticAUeditor Posted October 18, 2015 #47 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I'll be onboard too. I'll be writing 5 Best Golden Princess tips - too late to help in this instance! But will post it here when we publish it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted October 19, 2015 #48 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Most likely but hey, if that is what happens, my wife can be a TA as well.;) If only it were that simple! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 19, 2015 #49 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I'll be onboard too. I'll be writing 5 Best Golden Princess tips - too late to help in this instance! But will post it here when we publish it :) Excellent.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted October 19, 2015 #50 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Can't wait! Should be a fun little cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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