Aus Traveller Posted January 19, 2018 #51 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I don’t think anyone else got the reference :eek: Of course they did. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 19, 2018 #52 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I don’t think anyone else got the reference :eek: I knew the address, a well known haunt for clowns but we have a rule when it comes to houses and that is not to have that colour house as it shows up the dirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banzaii Posted January 19, 2018 #53 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I don’t think anyone else got the reference :eek: I don't like that house. There a nasty mean old man lives there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 19, 2018 #54 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I don't like that house. There a nasty mean old man lives there! Yeah, I have seen movies about that house, it normally doesn't end well.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embl Posted January 19, 2018 #55 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Welcome to Cruise critic, I suggest you book with the US TA then. Are the prices quoted by US TAs inclusive of taxes Etc? If not, do these 'extras' add up to substantially more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 19, 2018 #56 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Are the prices quoted by US TAs inclusive of taxes Etc? If not, do these 'extras' add up to substantially more? They are generally not included in the advertised price and it really depends on the itinerary as to whether it is substantial or not, When looking at other booking prices such as with the cruise line direct, take note of how much the taxes and port charges are and then use that for your consideration when comparing.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted January 20, 2018 #57 Share Posted January 20, 2018 My days as a comedian are numbered... Well when the comedians can no longer get a gig at the RSL or Leagues Club, then there is always room on the cruiseships for them.;p:halo: In their twilight years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted January 20, 2018 #58 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Very principled - so do you only cruise on Australian flagged ships and buy Australian made goods from Australian owned companies? It’s a global world market these days - why wouldn’t someone take advantage of that? If Australian companies can be competitive then business will naturally flow to them I do like to like to support the Australian Travel Industry and its employees, even though they are selling tickets for foreign owned vessels. Not support some US T/A.:evilsmile: But then I could be biased, having links to a family owned travel business. As for only travelling on Australian owned ships, we don't have any, save for Sydney Harbour Ferries. I do drink Australian Cider though, not that Swedish or NZ rubbish. Nearly time for a Tasmanian Mercury Draught Cider, just come back from Goulburn, 38C over there.:') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodogbodog Posted January 20, 2018 #59 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Fair enough and just pulling your leg Speaking of the weather I’m actually over in a chilly LA waiting to board a cruise back to Sydney - 13 degrees C here at the moment Spending Australian earned dollars in a foreign land afraid [emoji45] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted January 20, 2018 #60 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Fair enough and just pulling your leg Speaking of the weather I’m actually over in a chilly LA waiting to board a cruise back to Sydney - 13 degrees C here at the moment Spending Australian earned dollars in a foreign land afraid [emoji45] No worries at all. My missus reckons I should be on the stage...'The first one out of town' lol. Enjoy your voyage back to Sydney, you will soon warm up as you head back across ye olde Pacific Ocean. Which ship are you embarking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 20, 2018 #61 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Fair enough and just pulling your leg Speaking of the weather I’m actually over in a chilly LA waiting to board a cruise back to Sydney - 13 degrees C here at the moment Spending Australian earned dollars in a foreign land afraid [emoji45] Bon Voyage.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodogbodog Posted January 20, 2018 #62 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Enjoy your voyage back to Sydney, you will soon warm up as you head back across ye olde Pacific Ocean. Which ship are you embarking? Crystal Serenity on the first leg of her WC - I’ve got a live from thread running @ https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2582871 where I’ll be trying to keep people entertained for the 24 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 20, 2018 #63 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Crystal Serenity on the first leg of her WC - I’ve got a live from thread running @ https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2582871 where I’ll be trying to keep people entertained for the 24 days Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted January 20, 2018 #64 Share Posted January 20, 2018 If you are paying the cruise line direct, that is a broker not a TA. That eliminates the risk. With the understanding that Oz is different in many ways (like toilet water swirling in the wrong direction): When using a US based TA, your credit card fare payments are charged directly by the cruise line. The TA merely takes your CC info and transfers that info to them. If the TA "takes" the payment, something is not quite right. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsor26 Posted January 20, 2018 #65 Share Posted January 20, 2018 If you can’t nominate a US address then I’m very disappointed in your creativity Try using 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500 - I know that one exists ;p Seriously though there are ways around that requirement - it’s not like they go knock on the door to check... the agent I have used in the past in USA was happy to use their address for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted January 20, 2018 #66 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Crystal Serenity on the first leg of her WC - I’ve got a live from thread running @ https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2582871 where I’ll be trying to keep people entertained for the 24 days Thanks, love the cruise blogs, sort of a cruise fix.:halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 20, 2018 #67 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Thanks, love the cruise blogs, sort of a cruise fix.:halo: Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted January 21, 2018 #68 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Triple J and Bodogbodog I understand use the same TA. I have referred that TA to another person on a flight forum and they are now dedicated to using one. But sadly here I can’t get into details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embl Posted January 21, 2018 #69 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Just a bit of sharing. I recently contacted a couple of US TAs re an RCI Pacific Cruise in December. Their cruise price was marginally lower but included $200US OBC for an inside. The Aus fare didn't include OBC but had a $200 deposit while the US TAs quoted a $900US deposit. For us we kept it local given that December is a long way off and anything could happen before then. I'd much rather lose the $200 if it came to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 21, 2018 #70 Share Posted January 21, 2018 This is why I always say to people to check more than just the price and what it includes or what is excluded. Deposit amounts, final payment timing and cancellation policies are all worth knowing prior to committing to a particular deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted January 21, 2018 #71 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Often the big American discount cruise sites don't disclose the port taxes etc, until you book.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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