Tommy_dbt

Still seeing 'old' website here in 🇸🇬.. 🤔 

Perhaps change is progressive being push out.. 🙄

5 hours ago, mevs904 said:

Well the results followed our opinions.  Disney is our fave followed by Princess.

Disney is much more expensive than Princess though? 

We normally just use the shower 🚿 shampoo /conditioner and soap that Princess provides. 

Sink soap and lotion by Princess is also fine.. Stateroom steward will top up on a daily basis.. ☺ 

6 minutes ago, creativegenius said:

Cruise Critic just ran an article on this very topic.  https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=2945

Interesting article.. 😂 

Definitely an option for the future.. ☺ 

Normally it is on sea days. ☺ 

And definitely not the last day.. Otherwise they won't be able to sell your formal night 📸 to you in time.. 😂 

I thought it was only me too.. 

Glad that CC is back! 

20 hours ago, Tommy_dbt said:

We have been to 4 Princess cruises. 

 

1. Alaska

2. Baltic

3. New Zealand

4. British Isles

We are on 46 days. ☺ 

Alaska - 7 days

Baltic - 14 days

New Zealand - 13 days

British Isle - 12 days

Looks good! 

We have been to 4 Princess cruises. 

1. Alaska

2. Baltic

3. New Zealand

4. British Isles

Some interesting sights and attractions. 

https://discoverbooktravel.com/top-10-attractions-in-southern-and-western-iceland/

We will go for Taronga Zoo

Do you like Thai 🇹🇭 food? 

You can try Satang Thai. 

Our first cruise ship was Diamond Princess got our Alaska cruise. 

We were hooked and since then have travel to Baltic on Caribbean Princess, New Zealand on Golden Princess and British Isle on Royal Princess. 

21 hours ago, Joeghartman said:

This is informative. I’m booking my first Alaskan cruise tonight for next August. 

Enjoy your cruise! 

We went on our Alaska Cruise in 2012 and still have fond memories of it! 

Planning for a revisit in the next few years..☺ 

Hi ParamedicSailor, 

You might want to consider Best Things to do in Penang. ☺ 

Hope you will find it useful. 

How about the Sea City Museum? We find it a very interesting place for one interested in the Titanic Story.

52 minutes ago, TLCOhio said:

From the New York Times Travel Section in late October, they had this headline: “36 Hours in Singapore”  with this sub headline: "Yes, there are futuristic mega malls and skyscrapers. But you’ll also find a rich cultural heritage reflected in traditional temples and shrines, street food and homegrown art."

 

Here are some more of their story highlights: “Singapore’s main island is sometimes described as diamond-shaped — fitting, perhaps, since the sparkling city, which had a starring role in the movie 'Crazy Rich Asians,' is known for its materialistic pursuits. But look past Singapore’s shiny veneer and you’ll find a compression of Chinese, Indian, Malay and other heritages reaching back far beyond the city state’s half-century history as an independent nation. And thanks to the superb street food and efficient public transit, you don’t have to be crazy rich to enjoy this cinematic city, which is now more accessible than ever with Singapore Airlines’ new nonstop service from Newark.”.

 

As detailed below, we were able to do Hong Kong and much in SE Asia earlier this year.  We have been to Australia and New Zealand earlier.  We want to make it to Singapore, but we have not yet been able to finalize that timing.  From this profile and what others have shared, it is definitely on our top priority, future to-do list.  Feel free to offer your reactions, ideas, tips, suggestions, etc.  In this article, there are a number of ideas for places to dine, drink, involving in culture activities, etc.  Also interesting pictures, maps, etc., are included.  

 

Full story at:

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/travel/what-to-do-in-singapore.html

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

SE Asia/Mekong River, Etc.!  Live/blog from early 2018, first adventure through SE Asia, stops in Hong Kong and Bangkok, before exploring all over Vietnam and Cambodia, seven days sailing on the Mekong River. Now at 38,200 views.

www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2591474

 

Here is one of the visuals featured in this NY Times profile on Singapore, its options, activities, etc.:

(Open your screen/viewer wider to see this picture larger/better!)

Thanks for sharing, Terry! ☺ 

We love the zoo in a city concept. 

https://discoverbooktravel.com/taronga-zoo-sydney-australia-a-zoo-in-a-city/

Auckland.. Definitely.. 

Nice city to walk around and have a cup of coffee... The port is just literally beside the city! 

On 10/24/2018 at 9:43 PM, Orlando57 said:

Thanks for your info. I've played conservatively and we're not flying until 4pm, so lots of time at Singapore Airport I suppose, which is OK because it's pretty nice as an airport, and I know where the staff get their meals...

7am disembarkation and 4pm flight is totally fine! ☺ 

From 🇸🇬 with love. 

Tommy 

1 minute ago, rkacruiser said:

 

Thank you for your prompt reply!

You are welcome and enjoy the show! 😉 

Have a fun cruise! 

We were on Golden for a similar cruiselast November! ☺ 

Enjoy! 

10 minutes ago, rkacruiser said:

Are the production shows offered twice or three times during the evening?  How long do the shows last?

 

I have received conflicting information about both of my questions.  As an anytime diner and one who also wants to experience the main entertainment on Royal Princess, I am trying to plan when I ought to try to have dinner when these shows are presented.

Normally 2 time slots for the day. 

Typically the show last around 45 minutes. ☺ 

For 2. Dunedin, 

We did the Taieri Gorge Railway and the Otago Penisular in the same day! 

Long day but totally worth it! 😉 

Taieri Gorge Railway

https://discoverbooktravel.com/experiencing-the-taieri-gorge-railway-in-dunedin-new-zealand/

Otago Penisular

https://discoverbooktravel.com/stunning-otago-peninsula-in-half-a-day-new-zealand/

On 10/26/2018 at 10:17 AM, The_Big_M said:

 

I remember when I learnt it at school the teacher said it was an Australian term. Well known here, not so overseas.

In Singapore, it is known as CBD too.. 😉