TANRO02

Mine didn't have a surge protector and has been fine on 8 other cruises and will probably be ok on the next which is unlikely to be Carnival

Cool carnival legend to noumea oct 2014

 

 

 

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hi all

 

 

 

We are taking our first cruise from Sydney to noumea etc on 16/10/2014.

 

We are kiwis.

 

just curious to hear from anyone who has taken this trip ( on spirit,as legend not arrived in Oz yet) any general points on weather,sea conditions in Oct etc.

 

 

 

Also keen to find out on beer,spirit costs in bars and the cost to buy bottle of spirits for cabin. fully realise that drink costs are high but looking through posts only seem to see American costs. Any tips would be appreciated.

 

getting close now and very excited.

 

 

 

cheers

 

 

 

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Just back from Carnival Legends 24 Sep cruise to Noumea and Fiji. Mixed drinks are around $9-10 dollars Aud depending on the quality of the spirit. Generally made with way too much ice, cuts down on room for the mixer and saves them cost. If you ask for a long glass, they will always ask if you want a double. Wine was on the exorbitant side. $48 for a wine I pay $10 for by the case, $8-10 a glass. Duty free shop had some bargains on spirits $23 for a 1ltr Jim Beam, buy early as by day 10 they had run out but they hold that purchase for you and deliver to your stateroom on the last day you will not be able to buy a bottle of spirits on board to take back to the cabin. If a concern investigate rum runner but may be a little late in the day for that. They also confiscate power boards from cabins which was a new one. Bit of an issue with 8 devices needing charging and only one power point. Entertainment was very high standard, food more at the other end of the scale when compared to Princess and RCL. They decor and internal finish is .......... very different, somebody likes Greek urns VERY much.

Regards

Rod