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Review - Sydney to the South Pacific on the Splendor
Jandex replied to aussielozzie18's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
Thanks so much for the review!! We are on this same cruise on June 30 and I hadn’t been able to find many reviews of the ship so this was great to read! Have sailed South Pacific numerous times and was great to see pictures that are now so familiar to me! Regarding the swimming in Noumea - I had seen a post on their tourism website a few weeks ago stating they had roped off a small (200m) area of Lemon Bay - patrolled by lifeguards - between 8.45 and 4 - for swimming. This was as of May 5? Did you see this? For those who’ve asked, Covid testing and immunisation is still a mandatory requirement sailing out of Australia. You can test using a RAT - available at any chemist or supermarket - as long as you take a photo of the negative result along with your ID and proof of date - you will be fine. These rules are being reviewed in July - so not sure what the outcome will be in terms of relaxing them from then on. -
Should I try another cruise line?
Jandex replied to DT1304's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
We’ve also mostly sailed RCI - one Carnival, one Princess, one P&O. Have you considered Celebrity? We are sailing Celebrity for the first time later in the year so can’t give you a definitive opinion but from what I’ve heard - it’s a slight step up from RCI. Celebrity Edge is coming to our shores for the 23-24 season, so that might be worth a look. -
I saw Pixels in January and Spectra in March - couldn’t tell the difference except the name change. Not my favourite show.
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Disappointing that there’s not a smaller ship sailing from Sydney as well, as it limits the South Pacific Island ports significantly. Other cruise lines will have much more interesting itineraries in this area. On a brighter note, I also like the prospect of the Singapore relocation. I presume this will be at the beginning of the season?
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Does Ovation have starlink yet?
Jandex replied to Jedi_Laz's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Yes I got 25% which is not much…. -
Does Ovation have starlink yet?
Jandex replied to Jedi_Laz's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
The internet on Ovation this week has not been too good. Constantly cutting out. I did manage to do a call on WhatsApp this morning. My husband has been using zoom everyday with mixed results - usually finds opening stateroom door just a crack helps a lot. We complained about internet and the staff told us that they needed new Cisco equipment (means nothing to me) but that he wasn’t sure when it would be installed. I think will still be an issue for a while… -
Best Covid/cruise travel insurance
Jandex replied to gbenjo's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Covermore has Covid cover - comprehensive or compressive plus I think. -
We’re on this cruise too. Of 3 cruises this season (3 years of rescheduled cruises into one summer) we’ll have been to Port Vila once only. We’ve also had Noumea cancelled on one trip and haven’t yet made it to Mystery island! Obviously we have no control over weather, but it would be nice if there were more ports in the South Pacific that are suitable for larger ships. That’s my little rant - but I must say I’m just happy to be cruising and it’s definitely not the end of the world having an extra cruise day or the same port twice. 🛳️
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Following. We have a port day on Papeete on a Sunday. Seems that a lot of businesses are closed. We have done the east coast tour. many other suggestions of what to do?
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On the 3 night cruises I have been on in Australia they do not offer the deluxe drink package prior to the cruise either. I did however notice it was on sale one we got onboard!
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Vanuatu cyclone damage
Jandex replied to clairebearinaus's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
We’re also boarding 27 March - seems strange we’ve heard very little about what’s going on after the cyclone and earthquake- even in the media. Would be happy to take some things over - like school supplies etc but not sure if we’ll even stop. Is it just me? Or has there’s been so little news….? -
Carnival Splendor Wifi - is it any good?
Jandex replied to Jandex's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Thanks plettza- hope you enjoyed your cruise. This is good to know. I wasn’t sure if you could buy internet day by day as opposed to the whole cruise - so that is good news as well! I’ve seen a few articles saying that zoom does work for meeting purposes but extras like watching videos posted on a meeting won’t load. Any excuse to book a cruise, so we will take the chance and report back!! -
Hi all. We are considering a cruise on Splendor out of Sydney in June/July. My husband can really only come with if he can work on board. This requires him to access the internet for a few hours each day, including zoom meetings. Can anyone tell me if Wifi on board is good enough for this? Thank you 😊
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Royal Caribbean Diamond Vouchers
Jandex replied to dolphingirl47's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
On Ovation recently and the cocktails at $15 are included in the Diamond vouchers. -
We sailed on December 14 on Ovation and my husband tested positive on day 5, and I came home with influenza A! Both of us fully vaccinated for Covid and flu! We asked onboard if there were a lot of cases and they said not. Have no idea where either of us picked up viruses but could have been anywhere. I wore mask on rare occasions I went in lift and on tenders. We are onboard again this Wednesday so fingers crossed we’ll have a healthy cruise! This is now (unfortunately) a part of life, and there is not much we can do about it - take precautions and travel, or stay home.
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RCL Ovation of the Seas - Lack of Entertainment?
Jandex replied to Matkai's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Following. We are boarding on Wednesday and have heard the same. Was on Quantum a couple weeks ago - 3 day cruise - entertainment was fabulous. -
We’re on Ovation 14 December, I love spending time onboard and would be happy to spend more days at sea, however Mystery Island is one of my favourite destinations so I hope we get there.
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Warning for New Caledonia bound cruisers
Jandex replied to cruisermsoon's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Thank you all for your input regarding proof of policy for ANZ credit card travel insurance. I called and they are able to send a copy of my eligibility for insurance. Happy sailing everyone! -
Warning for New Caledonia bound cruisers
Jandex replied to cruisermsoon's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
I use my ANZ card to take advantage of the travel insurance, but you don’t actually get a formal policy. How are we meant to prove we have insurance? -
First time cruiser questions
Jandex replied to cruiser3775's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Angelito was our waiter for our 3 night cruise in August. There were 10 of us travelling together and seated at the table for the three nights and he was really fantastic. -
Also having trouble with the app. Only one of five cruises showing - this is also the case when I sign in online! Hoping it’s just a temporary issue. Royal has mistakenly cancelled two of my cruises in the past - so I’m a little paranoid…
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Ovation of the Sea - Australian experience
Jandex replied to carlandlyn's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
As far as I know the food credit for a la carte on Ovation is for Izumi - as menu items are priced separately. This can be used once only. I’m pretty sure the quote you copied has been added for the unlimited dining package which Royal have just changed rules to using credit only once per day. So not sure how that can be relevant to 3 night package. As for the price of the package- I think it’s over the top. Pre- Covid I spent $99 for the 3 night package, and just a few months ago I begrudgingly paid about $165 for the package for my December cruise. Hoping the price may drop back from $202 in the Black Friday sales - but who knows …. -
Is VeriFLY app absolutely necessary for P&O?
Jandex replied to Jandex's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
That makes sense that it’s used behind the scenes. thanks. -
Is VeriFLY app absolutely necessary for P&O?
Jandex replied to Jandex's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Thank you all for your info. If VeriFLY is not necessary it will take the pressure off some of my family members. Crazy they have all these procedures in place, upping travellers’ stress levels - and then don’t enforce them. Happy sailing everyone!