pryce_tag Posted November 15, 2022 #1 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Hi everyone, Hopefully you are joining us on this cruise. We are a hubby and wife celebrating our 20th Anniversary. Can't wait. Lynda 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmemmer Posted November 22, 2022 #2 Share Posted November 22, 2022 I’m traveling solo on this cruise. Looking into hotels in Brisbane do you have any suggestions? Renee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violetx Posted November 24, 2022 #3 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Just booked on this one, will be celebrating my forty something birthday. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted November 27, 2022 #4 Share Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) On 11/23/2022 at 5:34 AM, rmemmer said: I’m traveling solo on this cruise. Looking into hotels in Brisbane do you have any suggestions? Renee There are no hotels close to the new Brisbane cruise terminal. If you are coming in by air, it may be easier to stay in a hotel near the airport and catch a taxi from there to the ship. It's about 10 miles distance. Alternatively, there are a number of motels along Kingsford Smith Drive, the best of which is probably the Kingsford Smith Motel. I have no direct knowledge, but some cruisers have said that they run a shuttle bus out to the cruise terminal from there. It's about 8 miles distance. Edited November 27, 2022 by SinbadThePorter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryce_tag Posted November 28, 2022 Author #5 Share Posted November 28, 2022 On 11/23/2022 at 5:34 AM, rmemmer said: I’m traveling solo on this cruise. Looking into hotels in Brisbane do you have any suggestions? Renee Hey Renee, are you just after one night? Are you after something like an apartment? Lynda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted November 28, 2022 #6 Share Posted November 28, 2022 (edited) Does anyone know where the Luminosa makes her first port of call on this cruise? The itinerary says Santo, but that is an island not a locality. Some cruise agent websites suggest it is Champagne Bay and others suggest Luganville. The Carnival website is no help at all. Edited November 28, 2022 by SinbadThePorter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roynmag Posted November 28, 2022 #7 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Hi Sinbad, Itinerary says Champaign Bay. Does anyone have any friends that have cruised on the ship since its arrival in Brisbane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted November 29, 2022 #8 Share Posted November 29, 2022 4 hours ago, roynmag said: Itinerary says Champaign Bay That's good, as Champagne Bay is a definite step up from Luganville. Although I still can't find anything in the itinerary from Carnival to confirm it. They just call it "Santo, Vanuatu". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWhitey Posted December 1, 2022 #9 Share Posted December 1, 2022 Hi Everyone, Just booked and looking forward to another cruise. We did FNQ on Luminosa in November and looking forward to another trip, passport in tow this time so a little more exciting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWhitey Posted December 1, 2022 #10 Share Posted December 1, 2022 On 11/29/2022 at 8:53 AM, roynmag said: Does anyone have any friends that have cruised on the ship since its arrival in Brisbane We were on Luminosa last month, happy to answer any questions we can 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted December 1, 2022 #11 Share Posted December 1, 2022 1 hour ago, BWhitey said: We were on Luminosa last month, happy to answer any questions we can Thank you. Did you have an enjoyable cruise? Do you know whether there is an urn somewhere when you can get boiling water (to make a cup of tea)? Did it take long to disembark in Airlie Beach and Port Douglas? What are your recommendations on board the ship? It seems to me to be a good medium size for cruising here. . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWhitey Posted December 2, 2022 #12 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Yes we had a lovely cruise. Hot water is available on Lido day and night along with Lipton Tea bags, green tea, hot chocolate and their free coffee (Java Blue paid coffee shop level Deck 3). On and off at each port was very smooth and easy. The shows were really good. Fahrenheit 555 as a paid restaurant was great. Sea Day Brunch great menu. The Pizzas in Lido available hot fresh and cooked to order into the wee hours. The White Party was fun to participate and then also to watch. Balcony bathroom only has hand soap and a universal shower wash so suggest shampoo, conditioner and moisturiser. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted December 2, 2022 #13 Share Posted December 2, 2022 18 minutes ago, BWhitey said: Yes we had a lovely cruise. Hot water is available on Lido day and night along with Lipton Tea bags, green tea, hot chocolate and their free coffee (Java Blue paid coffee shop level Deck 3). On and off at each port was very smooth and easy. The shows were really good. Fahrenheit 555 as a paid restaurant was great. Sea Day Brunch great menu. The Pizzas in Lido available hot fresh and cooked to order into the wee hours. The White Party was fun to participate and then also to watch. Balcony bathroom only has hand soap and a universal shower wash so suggest shampoo, conditioner and moisturiser. Glad you had a great cruise. Pleased to hear the shows were really good. Which would you recommend if I only went to one? I'm getting excited, as I miss the North, which I love. I'm looking forward to brunch on our first day, which is a sea day, and freshly made pizza cooked to order. I have packed soap for shower and sink, plus shampoo and conditioner and moisturiser. I also packed Earl Grey tea bags and coffee bags for the odd time i feel like a good coffee. Thank you very much for the information, which is much appreciated. . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmemmer Posted December 7, 2022 #14 Share Posted December 7, 2022 On 11/27/2022 at 10:45 PM, pryce_tag said: Hey Renee, are you just after one night? Are you after something like an apartment? Lynda I will be staying a couple of nights before the cruise and want to visit the koala sanctuary. Looking for a hotel/motel near the sanctuary, airport and the cruise port. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legallyblonde67 Posted December 7, 2022 #15 Share Posted December 7, 2022 On 11/28/2022 at 7:02 PM, SinbadThePorter said: Does anyone know where the Luminosa makes her first port of call on this cruise? The itinerary says Santo, but that is an island not a locality. Some cruise agent websites suggest it is Champagne Bay and others suggest Luganville. The Carnival website is no help at all. It is in fact Santo, we'll be anchoring and tendering across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legallyblonde67 Posted December 7, 2022 #16 Share Posted December 7, 2022 Hi - cruising solo on this one, will have done a handful before this once across Nov-Jan (with short breaks to do washing in between lol). There's alot more people on the facebook group if you want to chat to people there as well. "Sea" you onboard 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legallyblonde67 Posted December 7, 2022 #17 Share Posted December 7, 2022 On 12/1/2022 at 5:13 PM, BWhitey said: Hi Everyone, Just booked and looking forward to another cruise. We did FNQ on Luminosa in November and looking forward to another trip, passport in tow this time so a little more exciting. I was on 13-20th November - were you on that one or the week before? I also loved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legallyblonde67 Posted December 7, 2022 #18 Share Posted December 7, 2022 (edited) On 11/28/2022 at 7:02 PM, SinbadThePorter said: Does anyone know where the Luminosa makes her first port of call on this cruise? The itinerary says Santo, but that is an island not a locality. Some cruise agent websites suggest it is Champagne Bay and others suggest Luganville. The Carnival website is no help at all. Here's the Carnival au page for Santo: https://www.carnival.com.au/cruise-to/south-pacific-cruises/santo-cruises.aspx Edited December 7, 2022 by legallyblonde67 Hard to read without intervening line of text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWhitey Posted December 8, 2022 #19 Share Posted December 8, 2022 16 hours ago, legallyblonde67 said: I was on 13-20th November - were you on that one or the week before? I also loved it! Yes we were on the same cruise😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i love cruisers Posted December 8, 2022 #20 Share Posted December 8, 2022 On 11/15/2022 at 7:49 PM, pryce_tag said: Hi everyone, Hopefully you are joining us on this cruise. We are a hubby and wife celebrating our 20th Anniversary. Can't wait. Lynda Congratulations 🥂🍾 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i love cruisers Posted December 8, 2022 #21 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Looking forward to a nice breakaway with my husband celebrating my 50th birthday. We haven't been on this ship. We have done all of the stops before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i love cruisers Posted December 8, 2022 #22 Share Posted December 8, 2022 On 12/7/2022 at 6:39 PM, legallyblonde67 said: It is in fact Santo, we'll be anchoring and tendering across. You can go to Champagne bay from Santo with a driver. Beautiful beach ⛱️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travellerds Posted January 16, 2023 #23 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Joining the cruise with my husband. we were on this ship in November 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMuffitt Posted January 18, 2023 #24 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Good morning, We are on this trip, really looking forward to seeing Fiji, first time there! 2nd time on the Luminosa, lovely ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMuffitt Posted January 18, 2023 #25 Share Posted January 18, 2023 On 12/8/2022 at 7:53 PM, i love cruisers said: You can go to Champagne bay from Santo with a driver. Beautiful beach ⛱️ So do you think there will be drivers waiting at the port? I love Champagne bay, and would love to go for a swim there again, if possible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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