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On 5/29/2024 at 11:47 AM, harbourside said:

I am going on Vikings 32day Australian cruise which includes Bali 6 hours and Komodo 30 hours.

I Cover has told me I have to include these to stops, don't count as stopover as is it is a cruise.  The policy goes from $916.07 to $1804.52 nearly doubling the policy.  This is NZ dollars .  Any one have better luck with other Insurance companies

 

I have just had a quote from Qantas for our New Guinea next year that beat all the rest I tried (this will be the first travel insurance I have ever paid for as we both now are over the age limit for our free credit card insurance)

Cheers Carole

Thanks for doing this I will be following you along, my New Guinea is not till 2025 so heaps of time to plan interested in your shore activities

Cheers Carole 

1 minute ago, rkmw said:

5 years if your over 75 or children 

Yes, I am over qualified.

46 minutes ago, Aus Traveller said:

You will need a new passport. ☹️ PNG requires visitors to have 6 months validity from the date they leave PNG.

Yes,thinking I will just get a five year one now  will have to give it some thought Unfortunately I am not getting any younger 🤣🤣

Cheers Carole 

On 5/20/2024 at 12:17 PM, Sparky74 said:

It irks me that you need 6 month’s validity on your passport to travel. In effect a passport lasts 9.5 years not 10 years. 

Agree just checked mine and Iam a week short of 6 months on our New Guinea cruise later this year.

Cheers Carole

On 5/3/2024 at 11:46 AM, Yaya_in_Oz said:

Thanks so much for all this @yes!yes!yes!. I'll be going on my first P & O cruise in Jan so all this info is really helpful.

I second that,,my first PO on June 1st.

Cheers Carole 

18 minutes ago, Cbtours said:

A little envious 🤣🤣🤣🤣

im totally green! And Frank is totally saying we’ve got to do one lol

I’m afraid it’s way beyond our means now but life’s good,got three cruises coming up.

Cheers Carole

• Can’t help but be a little envious, wishing you all a perfect cruise.
• Cheers Carole

Always go to fine print 

Cheers Carole

If it means anything Noel Whittaker is wrapping it up in the Sunday Sun.

Cheers Carole

40 minutes ago, cruiser3775 said:

Aldi have them on sale this week for $9.99.  So you have $80.01 to get past until you get value from your Club membership.

No problems doing that I have 12 chances this year to win a holiday and at less than $7 each month.

Cheers Carole

On 4/13/2024 at 8:22 AM, Sparky74 said:

Although I haven’t renewed my club membership I'm still getting the special cub members only emails. 🤷‍♂️

I renewed mine, I’m feeling lucky.

Today I had a surprise parcel from them, a good  quality set of four packing cubes.

Cheers Carole

On 4/17/2024 at 12:20 PM, fishtaco said:

We got charged for visas onboard even though we had visas already but after a few calls to Guest services the $50pp was refunded. (do people not realize you can just call Guest Services from your cabin and save lining up in long ques)?

Shush,don’t tell everyone 

Cheers Carole

Booked with these agents long before Covid always got decent OBC and still do 

Never had extra added on a quote and I reckon $7.50 a month is not a bad price to pay for a chance to win a cruise.

To each his own.

Cheers Carole

On 4/3/2024 at 10:14 AM, cruiser3775 said:

I get additional OBC without having to pay the club fee. I also dislike that they add both the $90 club fee plus their travel insurance to your quote, and you have to ask to have them removed.

I think there are two different thing being discussed here ?

 A TA that has a optional $90 per annum club membership that has a lucky draw monthly for a free cruise,     and,,,,

A cruise line membership ?

Cheers Carole 

5 hours ago, MMDown Under said:

Not a good time for veggie gardening either!  Too much rain!

My Warrigal greens are loving it

Cheers Carole

I take the foil strips out and flatten the boxes, put elastic band round them never had to show them in all the countries we have been to.

Cheers Carole

I have been using said online TA for several years and the $90 voluntary club membership was brought after Covid when cruising started up again.

There is a live draw each month for excellent cruise prizes also I have been invited to a couple of high teas plus there are several offers through the year for cheaper cruises than the norm.

There is no extra fee put on any of your bookings.

Cheers Carole

2 hours ago, Witchymob said:

We have stayed at The Esplanade in Fremantle they have a buffet restaurant for breakfast and usually for dinner depending on the night of the week you are there.  Close to the port taxis not always readily available so I usually book one with the taxi co so there are no probs on the morning of the cruise.  Will be interested in your impressions of the Crown as we are booked on her in 2026 and have not been on a ship that size yet.

We have decided on Port Mill B&B very good reviews on another adviser, I will certainly give my impressions on the Crown when able.

The last bigger ship Iwas on was Majestic nut I love Coral size.

Cheers Carole

Have been to Perth a few times over the years to visit a relative so have done a lot of sightseeing,this time it’s just to do the cruise but thanks anyway.

Cheers Carole

Thank you all for your input re hotels and trains.

Cheers Carole

47 minutes ago, LDean said:

Hi Carole,

We have sailed from Fremantle twice and stayed at Quest Fremantle both times. Good location and an easy walk to the Cruise terminal (~12 mins). Freo train station is a 2 min walk away, and we caught the train to and from the airport as well. From room 501B we were able to watch the ship come in. Had no issues with Quest and would recommend.

Have a wonderful time! Regards, Leanne

Will look up the train,last time I was in Fremantle the train from the airport was not active,,was it easy enough with luggage ?

Cheers Carole

Hi all, going on Crown In November so looking for recommendations for a hotel pre cruise 

cheers Carole

On 10/28/2023 at 11:31 AM, Sparky74 said:

We board the Crown Princess in 34 days but I’m sure someone will answer your questions before then!

Sparky how was this cruise ?

I am reading on another platform about broken generator slowing down the ship and therefore missing or shortened time in ports.

I am booked for Northern explorer in November and have got the third time unlucky jitters

,first time Princess sold Sun then the dreaded C struck hope it’s all fixed up soon (not getting any younger)

Cheers Carole

8 hours ago, mum and son said:

interested to hear answers to this question as well. I'm a deal shopper so usually go with the cheapest prices but, post covid, if the price difference is small (which it usually is) I have been booking direct with the cruise line. If I do a really last minute cruise then I may grab a cheaper price through an online agent, knowing full well that I won't get any service and I won't be able to reach them to make changes

I use online agent and when Covid hit mid cruise it was no problem for me to get in touch and get help,,same agents have a draw every month for a free holiday for members

Cheers Carole