Inaugural AFF Cruise 25 - 29 Jan 2018

[Pushka]

37 forecast for Thursday. Got to 42 here today. 41 tomorrow.

 

[love_the_life]

37 forecast for Thursday. Got to 42 here today. 41 tomorrow.

Then I shan’t need a cardi?

 

[Major]

As we don't need a passport I assume they need some sort of photo ID to board.

 

[Pushka]

If it’s like this next week @6.40pm I’m in the pool.


MrP flew over last night and the water across the bay was crystal clear and very calm. If it’s the same flight path today I’ll try grab a pic.

As we don't need a passport I assume they need some sort of photo ID to board.

Absolutely or no boarding. And some kind of card for payment of drinks etc.

I’m still using my passport. For the last time as it needs to be renewed and that will be happening the day after the cruise.

@sinophile888 - haven’t heard from you in a while. Is all ok? You must be boarding in Mel soon?

 

[Anna]

I'm taking my passport too. I will feel more secure in case we get diverted to NZ Yes I know that's unfortunately unlikely.

KI honey is supposedly really rare and pure because it's from some 19th century strain of bees that missed out on some disease or other due to being on an island (I think??). So if you like honey it might be worth tasting that. See if you can tell the difference lol

 

[Pushka]

I'm taking my passport too. I will feel more secure in case we get diverted to NZ Yes I know that's unfortunately unlikely.

KI honey is supposedly really rare and pure because it's from some 19th century strain of bees that missed out on some disease or other due to being on an island (I think??). So if you like honey it might be worth tasting that. See if you can tell the difference lol

Yeah. The Ligurian bee is KI’s claim to fame. It also means that people are banned from taking any honey product on to the Island.

Geez it’s hot here at the moment.

 

[Bundy Bear]

In Port Lincoln with the temperature so high it really won't be much to do when its 40C outside.

Get off the boat; take a selfie see the horse and get back on the boat.

There is something I want to see on Eyre Peninsula but its a 2hour drive each way.

 

[Pushka]

We should have more of an idea of PL later today. It’s isually cooler than Adelaide unless there is a raging northerly. Which happens just before a cool change.

Coffin Bay is a great option for those who like Oysters. Very pure and pristine environment.

 

[Anna]

see the horse

Horse? What horse? Or is this another internet term I'm not cool enough to know?

 

[love_the_life]

Horse? What horse? Or is this another internet term I'm not cool enough to know?

Makybe Diva | Monument Australia

 

[Anna]

Has anyone else had the 'Move Over' offer? (I'm not accepting it!)

SPECIAL FREE CRUISE OFFER
Princess is extending a special offer to guests booked on the 25 January 2018 Golden Princess sailing. Move to any voyage up to 6 nights worldwide and receive:
* 100% of cruise fare back (as refundable onboard credit)
* Free cruise up to 6 nights
* Free cabin upgrade (pending availability)
* Speciality Dining for 2
Suggested voyage: 6 nights Southern Australia Explorer sailing on Golden Princess departing 4 January 2019 or 23 January 2019. This offer is only available by calling 1300 300 621 in Australia or 0800 446 865 in New Zealand, but please act quickly as this offer will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. * Travel agencies will receive a $50.00 bonus commission per cabin if offer is accepted. Please note, cruise fare refund excludes Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses.
Thank you for your attention to this notification.

 

[Pushka]

Has anyone else had the 'Move Over' offer? (I'm not accepting it!)

SPECIAL FREE CRUISE OFFER
Princess is extending a special offer to guests booked on the 25 January 2018 Golden Princess sailing. Move to any voyage up to 6 nights worldwide and receive:
* 100% of cruise fare back (as refundable onboard credit)
* Free cruise up to 6 nights
* Free cabin upgrade (pending availability)
* Speciality Dining for 2
Suggested voyage: 6 nights Southern Australia Explorer sailing on Golden Princess departing 4 January 2019 or 23 January 2019. This offer is only available by calling 1300 300 621 in Australia or 0800 446 865 in New Zealand, but please act quickly as this offer will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. * Travel agencies will receive a $50.00 bonus commission per cabin if offer is accepted. Please note, cruise fare refund excludes Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses.
Thank you for your attention to this notification.

Oh wow. Very interesting. Love_the_life made our booking so she may have received that. I only get the excursion emails.

They’ve overbooked! Nice little bribe there for TA’s

 

[Bundy Bear]

Has anyone else had the 'Move Over' offer? (I'm not accepting it!)

SPECIAL FREE CRUISE OFFER

Thank you for your attention to this notification.

Ah is that what that was about,

They should have said it we are overbooked, everything has its own terminology.

Good if you have to cancel I guess.

 

[Pushka]

Gorgeous flat sparkly seas today. The harbour is ‘up the top’ of this photo.


And back over land

 

[Pushka]

Ah is that what that was about,

They should have said it we are overbooked, everything has its own terminology.

Good if you have to cancel I guess.

That would create panic.

 

[Bundy Bear]

And then they decided to ring me,

Yes I got your email that you are overbooked, no I don't want to change.

 

[serfty]

Do Cruises have IDB's?

 

[Pushka]

And then they decided to ring me,

Yes I got your email that you are overbooked, no I don't want to change.

Oh gosh, they must be really worried then! Can’t imagine anyone wanting to change a PH 4 night cruise right now.

Do Cruises have IDB's?

Ummm. Que?

 

[serfty]

Involuntarily Denied Boarding!

It's an Airline term where a flight get's oversold; some people are denied boarding even if they have are ticketed.

Maybe there demand for longer cruises at higher value to the Company than those hopping on for just a couple of days.

 

[straitman]

And then they decided to ring me,

Yes I got your email that you are overbooked, no I don't want to change.

No offer here!

A full refund and a free cruise would be tempting if we weren’t going as a group.