Rare aussielozzie18 Posted November 17, 2017 #101 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Thanks for sharing your cruise and lovely photos with us Gae. I am kicking myself for not booking this cruise now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 17, 2017 #102 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Did the cruise ship seem to be in good condition to you? From your photos it looked like it was. Did it seem extra bright and colourful? Some of the previous reviews on cc were critical Thanks for your review which was really enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping Castle Posted November 17, 2017 #103 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Yes would be very interested to hear your thoughts. Know the ship is fairly old. Some seem quite critical of smelly, dirty carpets etc but the majority seem to love the ship. We leave in 7 weeks - can't wait! Were there plentiful on board activities? Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaechann Posted November 18, 2017 Author #104 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Yes would be very interested to hear your thoughts. Know the ship is fairly old. Some seem quite critical of smelly, dirty carpets etc but the majority seem to love the ship. We leave in 7 weeks - can't wait! Were there plentiful on board activities? Many thanks I didn’t see or smell any dirty carpets - overall I’d give this ship an 8 out of 10: 1) Production Shows = 10 2) Live music / bands = 8 3) Specialty Restaurants = 8 4) Main Dining Room = 8 5) Buffet = 7.5 6) Cabin = 8 7) Steward = 8 8) Service = 7.5 9) Appearance / Decor = 8 10) Officers involvement = 7 Just my opinion - I heard others whinging but I go cruising to relax, be entertained & meet others so am perhaps more easily pleased than some! [emoji14] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted November 18, 2017 #105 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Thank you for reviewing your cruise, and sharing your great photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 18, 2017 #106 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I didn’t see or smell any dirty carpets - overall I’d give this ship an 8 out of 10:1) Production Shows = 10 2) Live music / bands = 8 3) Specialty Restaurants = 8 4) Main Dining Room = 8 5) Buffet = 7.5 6) Cabin = 8 7) Steward = 8 8) Service = 7.5 9) Appearance / Decor = 8 10) Officers involvement = 7 Just my opinion - I heard others whinging but I go cruising to relax, be entertained & meet others so am perhaps more easily pleased than some! [emoji14] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Seems there are always those that whinge about something. As I said during our Circumnavigation cruise, some would grizzle if they win lotto. About the pettiest things half the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishh Posted November 18, 2017 #107 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Will book that for Wednesday night Trish Sent from my iPhone using Forums I'll look forward to hearing what you think of it. Enjoying the rest of your review so far. Trish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 18, 2017 #108 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I didn’t see or smell any dirty carpets - overall I’d give this ship an 8 out of 10:1) Production Shows = 10 2) Live music / bands = 8 3) Specialty Restaurants = 8 4) Main Dining Room = 8 5) Buffet = 7.5 6) Cabin = 8 7) Steward = 8 8) Service = 7.5 9) Appearance / Decor = 8 10) Officers involvement = 7 Just my opinion - I heard others whinging but I go cruising to relax, be entertained & meet others so am perhaps more easily pleased than some! [emoji14] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Norwegian would be delighted to receive such a positive review for an older ship new to a lot of Australians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumping Castle Posted November 18, 2017 #109 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Thank you so much for your thoughts, great to hear that you enjoyed it all so much and so reassuring for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 18, 2017 #110 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I didn’t see or smell any dirty carpets - overall I’d give this ship an 8 out of 10:1) Production Shows = 10 2) Live music / bands = 8 3) Specialty Restaurants = 8 4) Main Dining Room = 8 5) Buffet = 7.5 6) Cabin = 8 7) Steward = 8 8) Service = 7.5 9) Appearance / Decor = 8 10) Officers involvement = 7 Just my opinion - I heard others whinging but I go cruising to relax, be entertained & meet others so am perhaps more easily pleased than some! [emoji14] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Sounds like it adds up to a good time to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 18, 2017 #111 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Does NCL have the AWS (Automatic Wage Subsidy = Auto Gratuities) requirement whilst cruising in this Region? :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 18, 2017 #112 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Does NCL have the AWS (Automatic Wage Subsidy = Auto Gratuities) requirement whilst cruising in this Region? :cool: No, although you can pick it as one of the perks with the Free at Sea deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaechann Posted November 18, 2017 Author #113 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I forgot to mention that the frig in my cabin actually worked! Though it was very small it was mounted about chest height so very easy to access - I took out most of the bar items so that I could store my own items - worked perfectly! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaechann Posted November 18, 2017 Author #114 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Another thing that I’ve neglected to mention was the NCL app! I must have downloaded it when I first booked this cruise & then forgotten about it so it wasn’t until new onboard friends showed me how it worked on Day 3 that I started to use it. 1) I turned my phone to Aeroplane Mode 2) I turned on the ship’s WIFI 3) I opened up the App from where all information was available 4) Once I exited from the App the ship’s wifi closed down Here are some screenshots - hopefully they are helpful: Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaechann Posted November 18, 2017 Author #115 Share Posted November 18, 2017 More screenshots of the Onboard App: Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaechann Posted November 18, 2017 Author #116 Share Posted November 18, 2017 One final thing to mention - after chatting with gbenjo downstairs at the OPT I was walking towards the Circular Quay station to catch the train to Domestic Airport when I was confronted by an Airport Shuttle operator offering a ride for $15. Normally I say no as I’ve read that there is often a long wait but as it would have been prime commuter time on the trains - 8.30am Friday morning - with the chance of a seat next to none I decided to take the shuttle option. Waited about 10 minutes until he had a full compliment of 10 passengers for his mini bus then we were under way. Turned out to be a good option for me at $15 per head so yes, cheaper than the train & far more convenient! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macanudo23 Posted November 18, 2017 #117 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I don't know if it was asked yet but who was the CD on board? and was he/she good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 18, 2017 #118 Share Posted November 18, 2017 One final thing to mention - after chatting with gbenjo downstairs at the OPT I was walking towards the Circular Quay station to catch the train to Domestic Airport when I was confronted by an Airport Shuttle operator offering a ride for $15.Normally I say no as I’ve read that there is often a long wait but as it would have been prime commuter time on the trains - 8.30am Friday morning - with the chance of a seat next to none I decided to take the shuttle option. Waited about 10 minutes until he had a full compliment of 10 passengers for his mini bus then we were under way. Turned out to be a good option for me at $15 per head so yes, cheaper than the train & far more convenient! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Good work, and very convenient for you.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 18, 2017 #119 Share Posted November 18, 2017 the Onboard App: Sent from my iPhone using Forums We found it very useful when on the Epic and also on RCIs Ovation. This technology will be on a lot of the cruise lines within the next 5 years, RCI, X and Princess already have similar on some of their ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaechann Posted November 18, 2017 Author #120 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I don't know if it was asked yet but who was the CD on board? and was he/she good? An Aussie guy named Dave ? - he has been with NCL for some years! Obviously happy to be here close to home! Did a reasonably good job in my opinion! Which reminds me - there were a few large bottles of Vegemite in the Buffet - hopefully they will be providing the small 1-serve sachets soon - far more convenient! [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheznandy Posted November 18, 2017 #121 Share Posted November 18, 2017 One final thing to mention - after chatting with gbenjo downstairs at the OPT I was walking towards the Circular Quay station to catch the train to Domestic Airport when I was confronted by an Airport Shuttle operator offering a ride for $15.Normally I say no as I’ve read that there is often a long wait but as it would have been prime commuter time on the trains - 8.30am Friday morning - with the chance of a seat next to none I decided to take the shuttle option. Waited about 10 minutes until he had a full compliment of 10 passengers for his mini bus then we were under way. Turned out to be a good option for me at $15 per head so yes, cheaper than the train & far more convenient! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Gai, I have a fabulous driver called Jim that we sms the day before or that morning, he takes us from Airport to hotel, hotel to OPT or White Bay or where ever!!! We have been using him for about 4 years now, $15 each and if he can't make it he sends a colleague. If he picks us up from OPT and isnt full I try to get others to fill his van. We have bumped into many cruisers that use him, and everyone always gets his number to use again. It may have been Jim that transferred you:) Have never taken the train and havent used a taxi in years:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 18, 2017 #122 Share Posted November 18, 2017 One final thing to mention - after chatting with gbenjo downstairs at the OPT I was walking towards the Circular Quay station to catch the train to Domestic Airport when I was confronted by an Airport Shuttle operator offering a ride for $15.Normally I say no as I’ve read that there is often a long wait but as it would have been prime commuter time on the trains - 8.30am Friday morning - with the chance of a seat next to none I decided to take the shuttle option. Waited about 10 minutes until he had a full compliment of 10 passengers for his mini bus then we were under way. Turned out to be a good option for me at $15 per head so yes, cheaper than the train & far more convenient! Sent from my iPhone using Forums I’ve only used the shuttle twice and that was what I did each time. Went to the first one that looked almost full, asked their best price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted November 18, 2017 #123 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Gai, I have a fabulous driver called Jim that we sms the day before or that morning, he takes us from Airport to hotel, hotel to OPT or White Bay or where ever!!!We have been using him for about 4 years now, $15 each and if he can't make it he sends a colleague. If he picks us up from OPT and isnt full I try to get others to fill his van. We have bumped into many cruisers that use him, and everyone always gets his number to use again. It may have been Jim that transferred you:) Have never taken the train and havent used a taxi in years:D $15 is a good price because Ready2go charges about $22 pp if i'm going to or from the airport and i have time on my hands i catch the 400 bus to or from Mascot station and then get the train and using your Opal card it only costs $2.50 for a concession but doing it that way it can add 30 minutes onto your journey as long as you dont have lots of luggage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaechann Posted November 18, 2017 Author #124 Share Posted November 18, 2017 $15 is a good price because Ready2go charges about $22 pp if i'm going to or from the airport and i have time on my hands i catch the 400 bus to or from Mascot station and then get the train and using your Opal card it only costs $2.50 for a concession but doing it that way it can add 30 minutes onto your journey as long as you dont have lots of luggage Yes I had read of that option some time ago but lost the details - as a solo aged almost 70 convenience out-weighs the cost these days! [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 18, 2017 #125 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Yes I had read of that option some time ago but lost the details - as a solo aged almost 70 convenience out-weighs the cost these days! [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Forums I agree and we tend to travel light and we don't have mobility issues or such like some people may. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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