Rare MicCanberra Posted December 27, 2016 #26 Share Posted December 27, 2016 That is my mission.. to find out for you. Will get back to you with details. Thanks, I appreciate the offer but remember to enjoy your cruise as well. If you happen to hear of anyone that has done it perhaps some details would be good.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr&MrsCookie Posted December 27, 2016 #27 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I did read something about the Taste of Film recently - thought it was here somewhere. Was very informative too. They were only using one movie at the time - can't remember which one but it had someone like Helen Mirren in it. Half the movie was based in India so they brought out indian nibblies during that part. Then the movie was based in France so they brought out some french food during that time. People had commented that you need to eat something before or after as you don't get a full meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 28, 2016 #28 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I did read something about the Taste of Film recently - thought it was here somewhere. Was very informative too. They were only using one movie at the time - can't remember which one but it had someone like Helen Mirren in it. Half the movie was based in India so they brought out indian nibblies during that part. Then the movie was based in France so they brought out some french food during that time. People had commented that you need to eat something before or after as you don't get a full meal. Sounds like the film was '100 foot journey'.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K12Guy Posted December 28, 2016 #29 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Hello, my husband and I will be sailing the Solstice for the first time Jan 12 (our 4th Celebrity cruise and first time to that part of the world) - we are trying to decide about booking dining package and/or excursions in advance or wondering if they will offer better deals on board. What are your thoughts on that? Thanks so much for the info, it makes the upcoming trip even more exciting!! Hope you are enjoying your time on board! Sent from my iPad using Forums Hey Love, move over to the roll call and join. Sharon and I and about 100 others are there now. It will be a fun time! http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2278377&page=27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tassie cruiser Posted December 28, 2016 Author #30 Share Posted December 28, 2016 (edited) Appreciate the offer regarding info Fiona. I wouldn't spend too much time trying to find this out, but if you're passing Guest Services and there is no queue perhaps you could ask please. Overnighting at Yorkeys Knob in March. Have they decided on late night / early morning tender schedule yet ? I'm sure our roll-call would appreciate any info. Thanks. I am reporting back with information. Lol. I just went past the concierge lady and asked her. Re tender schedule overnight at Yorkeys knob, tenders will be running 24/7 continually (approx every 20 min). BUT from midnight to 6am it will only be hourly. Fiona 😄 Edited December 28, 2016 by tassie cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquility Base Posted December 28, 2016 #31 Share Posted December 28, 2016 ^ Great, thanks for doing that. That's a pretty good service; plus will be good for the crew. Saturday night in Cairns...woohoo ! I'll post this info on the roll call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clairebearinaus Posted December 28, 2016 #32 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Thanks for offering to answer questions! When in Noumea did you dock in town, or further out where they shuttle bus you into town? Sent from my SM-G930F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted December 28, 2016 #33 Share Posted December 28, 2016 We enquired when onboard as it was something that daughter and husband really wanted to do. I had heard that if you enquire they may do single free of charge tours, like just a bridge tour or just a engine room tour etc...... on previous cruise lines we did the full tour which from memory was about $150. But we're told that they no longer offer these tours (the free ones) as of about 12 months ago. Haven't heard them do free public tours for a fair few years. There's gold (money) in them thar tours though, so they seem to have ramped those up a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tassie cruiser Posted December 28, 2016 Author #34 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Glad you saved some money on the bridge tour. Strange that the CC party was run the way it was, normally they put out some pastries. They do not always do the give aways at the cc M&G. Sorry I tell a lie...... there was pastries there apparently. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tassie cruiser Posted December 28, 2016 Author #35 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Thanks for offering to answer questions! When in Noumea did you dock in town, or further out where they shuttle bus you into town? Sent from my SM-G930F using Forums mobile app Yes we docked at the cargo terminal and they had the busses to take you to the main terminal. Only the smaller ships can dock at the main terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 28, 2016 #36 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Sorry I tell a lie...... there was pastries there apparently. No worries, they normally have them but who knows what will happen in the future, They may not even do the M&Gs anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudlady Posted December 28, 2016 #37 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Yes MicCanberra thats exactly right just excursions, shopping. Hair etc. We do have the 4 perks. Thanks for all your help guys [emoji51] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloudlady Posted December 28, 2016 #38 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Thanks Fiona [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 28, 2016 #39 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Yes MicCanberra thats exactly right just excursions, shopping. Hair etc. We do have the 4 perks. Thanks for all your help guys [emoji51] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Enjoy the suite life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted December 28, 2016 #40 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I am reporting back with information. Lol. I just went past the concierge lady and asked her. Re tender schedule overnight at Yorkeys knob, tenders will be running 24/7 continually (approx every 20 min). BUT from midnight to 6am it will only be hourly. Fiona 😄 Tenders all night? Maybe Princess is getting a commission from ye olde Cairns Casino, (MGM?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 28, 2016 #41 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Tenders all night? Maybe Princess is getting a commission from ye olde Cairns Casino, (MGM?) This is Celebrity Solstice, so if there is commissions, it would go to RCCL.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpos Posted December 29, 2016 #42 Share Posted December 29, 2016 In November 2016, the cost of the shuttle from Yorkeys Knob to Cairns was $16 USD per person, added to your onboard account of course. No sure if you used the shuttle more than once if you had to pay for each trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToeKnees Posted December 29, 2016 #43 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Any idea what the current exchange rate is on board ? I was surprised that to ring up and put onboard credit to my account was only $1 AUS = 69 c US. Also at the same time purchased onboard credit for my Royal C cruise and it was 77 cents, same person at the call centre for both companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeandMark Posted December 29, 2016 #44 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Loving this post, we are travelling to the South Pacific in March. My husband enjoys playing craps in the casino...could you let me know if they have left the craps table in. Thank you [emoji2] Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeandMark Posted December 29, 2016 #45 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Any idea what the current exchange rate is on board ? I was surprised that to ring up and put onboard credit to my account was only $1 AUS = 69 c US. Also at the same time purchased onboard credit for my Royal C cruise and it was 77 cents, same person at the call centre for both companies. You can buy OBC through the Celebrity website and today is still quoting .769c Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToeKnees Posted December 29, 2016 #46 Share Posted December 29, 2016 thanks for your reply, can you tell me how to get to this area on the website. is it in my booking section ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 29, 2016 #47 Share Posted December 29, 2016 thanks for your reply, can you tell me how to get to this area on the website. is it in my booking section ?? It is in the gifts area and you can buy it in $25 USD units.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToeKnees Posted December 29, 2016 #48 Share Posted December 29, 2016 thanks really appreciate it, just done now :-) Saved me heaps, they must have not updated their website cos just rang again and still at only 70cents over the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted December 29, 2016 #49 Share Posted December 29, 2016 (edited) thanks really appreciate it, just done now :-) Saved me heaps, they must have not updated their website cos just rang again and still at only 70cents over the phone. 70 cents is below the current exchange rate, which is .7206 as I type this. Not worth buying at that rate. Edited December 29, 2016 by OzKiwiJJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 29, 2016 #50 Share Posted December 29, 2016 thanks really appreciate it, just done now :-) Saved me heaps, they must have not updated their website cos just rang again and still at only 70cents over the phone. Keep the paper work and do not be surprised if it is not on your account until the second day. There should be cards in your cabin on the bed when you first board.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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