Inaugural AFF Cruise 25 - 29 Jan 2018

[love_the_life]

Not at all. It is to be expected from those ex-convict settled states.
We speak the Queen’s English.

Wot? Ya knows I talks propa, loike

 

[Anna]

Princess (along with most other cruise lines) charge like wounded bulls for shore excursions regardless of the day or the location.

Some friends of mine went on Crystal Symphony this year. Booked it years ahead and booked the cheapest possible cabin, and it was still expensive But I'm pretty sure they told me that the shore excursions were free, they just had to choose which excursions they wanted to do. Is that right or is my memory playing up? (After 'one of those' travel days yesterday with a 22 hour journey that became 30+ hours due to the effects of MEL weather, I wouldn't be surprised if I'm remembering wrong. I can hardly remember my own name right now )

 

[Pushka]

Some friends of mine went on Crystal Symphony this year. Booked it years ahead and booked the cheapest possible cabin, and it was still expensive But I'm pretty sure they told me that the shore excursions were free, they just had to choose which excursions they wanted to do. Is that right or is my memory playing up? (After 'one of those' travel days yesterday with a 22 hour journey that became 30+ hours due to the effects of MEL weather, I wouldn't be surprised if I'm remembering wrong. I can hardly remember my own name right now )

Yes - there are cruise lines that have included shore excursions. Have booked Viking Ocean Cruise for Alaska in 2019 and there are included excursions but they seem a little basic. They also have paid excursions as well. Viking also includes proper coffee and tea throughout the day and wines included with meals. Expensive but the ships are beautiful.

 

[love_the_life]

On a number of the cruise lines that include shore excursions, they open for booking at different times depending on your cabin grade, so that those who pay for a suite etc get first dibs and those in the 'cheaper seats' get what's left over. In the spirit of making money, they also as Pushka said, offer extra fee paying ones as well.
The premium lines often offer good value for money as much is included that on the mainstream lines are chargeable. That said, there is no such thing as a free lunch

 

[straitman]

(Sorry Pushka.....that was mean )

No it wasn't!

We are in Adelaide today on Ovation of the Seas and we can understand most people.

 

[Pushka]

No it wasn't!

We are in Adelaide today on Ovation of the Seas and we can understand most people.

Yes but the cruisers on Ovation aren’t all South Aussie now, are they! Bit chilly for you today hey?

 

[love_the_life]

Yes but the cruisers on Ovation aren’t all South Aussie now, are they! Bit chilly for you today hey?

Yeah, hope it's warmer when we go as I need my winter clothes for Japan a day or so later

 

[straitman]

Yes but the cruisers on Ovation aren’t all South Aussie now, are they! Bit chilly for you today hey?

18 C in Hobart today. That's good as the original forecast was 16 C.

 

[Pushka]

18 C in Hobart today. That's good as the original forecast was 16 C.

That’s almost toasty! Locals will be in a sweat.

 

[Major]

18 C in Hobart today. That's good as the original forecast was 16 C.

What was the Bass Strait crossing like ?

 

[straitman]

What was the Bass Strait crossing like ?

Bass Strait was fine. The ship moved a little more than I thought it would though.

 

[straitman]

I hope the cruise is less eventful than the one we are currently on.

Cruise ship sprayed down after passengers struck down by gastro | Daily Mail Online

 

[Pushka]

I hope the cruise is less eventful than the one we are currently on.

Cruise ship sprayed down after passengers struck down by gastro | Daily Mail Online

That’s less than 4%. Maybe 4% of the population might also get some kind of tummy issue esp in travelers, over a 2 week period.
DailyMailonline is a dreadful resource.

 

[rainbowgirl]

I hope the cruise is less eventful than the one we are currently on.

Cruise ship sprayed down after passengers struck down by gastro | Daily Mail Online

I was just about to ask if you were on that cruise that's been on the news. Hope you don't get affected.

 

[straitman]

I was just about to ask if you were on that cruise that's been on the news. Hope you don't get affected.

We are good thanks and get off in the morning.

Big problem was some people who got sick and didn’t notify medical. (Shakes head)

 

[JessicaTam]

I can now confirm that Miss D will not be able to join me, but Miss N will, and is already excited.

 

[love_the_life]

I can now confirm that Miss D will not be able to join me, but Miss N will, and is already exited.

I hope she is excited and hasn't exited yet . Assume you have made the change with Princess. As long as one person from the original booking remains, it is all fine.

Just booked flight to Adelaide, must do the Melbourne one soon. Probably should do up a list soon with cabin numbers and names.

 

[JessicaTam]

I hope she is excited and hasn't exited yet . Assume you have made the change with Princess. As long as one person from the original booking remains, it is all fine.

Just booked flight to Adelaide, must do the Melbourne one soon. Probably should do up a list soon with cabin numbers and names.

I fixed my spelung.

 

[love_the_life]

I fixed my spelung.

LOL

Does anyone know the dress code for the cruise. I don’t expect a formal night really but probably should check. Don’t want to look like an underdressed slob.

 

[Pushka]

LOL

Does anyone know the dress code for the cruise. I don’t expect a formal night really but probably should check. Don’t want to look like an underdressed slob.

I think I read somewhere it was relaxed casual. Shame. I’d just polished off the Tiaras.