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Despite my previous post, this one does have merit....still wouldn't be our first choice, but definitely credible!
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It offers little which would float our boat...pun intentional...certainly not your typical GB itinerary that's for sure! Land tour sounds much better than such itinerary, for us at least.
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🤔 But, you posted: 'Now I've gone to do it, they are saying that it's the difference between the half price and the premier price' And most contributions are agreeing that if you do it online it's the difference between your 50% off plus and full price premier! That's why I posted my comment, it will cost less on board even without BLC....what is that??
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What's the big deal then, just wait until you board and do the upgrade transaction! 😉
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Absolutely correct, the water definitely was alcohol free. The resultant wine was not! 😉
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We have done this on a handful of occasions, most recently twice in Barbados a few months ago! We had to go 'out of the port' through immigration, and for our first ship transfer from Azamara to Windstar we sat in the covered outside waiting area with luggage for a couple of hours before checking in. Returning from that cruise, we boarded Emerald Azzurra same day. Because that ship was closest to the cruise terminal, literally a 30 second walk, after 'exiting' through immigration I wandered over to the ship. Encountering the most pleasant Hotel Director on the dock he agreed to take on board our luggage. That left us free, and totally unhindered with luggage, to explore Bridgetown for a couple of hours before embarkation. What you suggest will work perfectly in Civitavecchia, and you may find that Cunard (especially for QG class) will take your luggage immediately on your Seabourn drop off at the Cunard dock. Best wishes, I am sure your plan is sound.
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Perhaps mainstream cruising is not for you! 😉
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New Zealand Cruise / Australian Land tour Dec. 28th 2024
hamrag replied to KYBOB's topic in Princess Cruises
You may wish to revisit the date shown in your thread title! 😉 -
What do you mean by 'scotch'....if you are thinking of single malt whisky, neither Chivas 18 yo or JW are such!
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Mmmmm, my understanding has always been that wine contains alcohol....
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Experiences with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus around the world
hamrag replied to Andy_P's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Thread title is a very interesting concept! 😆 -
I do not read the author anywhere saying she didn't know how points are accrued. Her argument is predicated upon fairness, and her point IMHO is fair!
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Whilst fully understanding all cruiseline policies re points being apportioned following the cruise, and only if you were onboard, I think the author makes very fair points and has my total sympathy. As she clearly states, the cruiseline loses nothing and potentially stands to gain two revenue streams for the same cabin!
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I'd guess you lost (never gained) most on this thread at the first sentence. It is commonly recognised that, for efficiency in writing, the sentence word count should be at most 15-20. Quickly eyeballing that sentence, your word count was 3 or 4 times longer than that. Further, unnecessary or needless words should be avoided. 😉
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When and what do you tip the wait staff and concierge
hamrag replied to 20165's topic in Princess Cruises
I didn't suggest anyone was saying that. My question was simply regarding, so called, US tipping policy! 😉 Across 50+ cruises, and at least 18 cruiselines we have always followed the cruiseline suggested tip/gratuity/service charge guidelines....each of these terms are interchangeable you know. And, to be abundantly clear, we have never at any time felt we received inferior service to that of the very public greenback wavers. We have always found that treating all crew members with the greatest of respect is the key that opens all service doors. -
When and what do you tip the wait staff and concierge
hamrag replied to 20165's topic in Princess Cruises
So, turning your comment on it's head, would you be kind enough to explain why you think everyone on this thread should follow US tipping policy. -
Now, that would be a bargain! 😉
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Merci
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Tips included on classic beverage & wifi pkg?
hamrag replied to catspaw1's topic in Celebrity Cruises
That is correct, ONLY if all your drinks chosen are included with the classic package. Otherwise post #3 nails it for you. 😉 -
You do remember you're the thread author though?? 😉
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From reliable sources: Your post is dubious! 😉
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Interesting....Seabourn Sojourn has announced termination of that identical (which was the final) leg i.e. Singapore to Athens a day earlier (2nd May), on their ATW cruise. The only reason we know this is because the ship will then transit with crew only, around Africa to Athens to recommence the scheduled cruises from Athens and we have just booked the Athens to Barcelona cruise 5 June. This is a replacement for the cancelled Oceania Insignia cruise, Barcelona to Southampton, which was part of the ATW cruise which can no longer transit the Red Sea area. All being well, this will be a new cruiseline experience for us.
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Respectfully, based on our 4 Az cruises - 2 pre and 2 post Covid - that does not reflect our experience! Firstly, Az is not a luxury line, nor does it claim to be. It sits in the premium category between mass and luxury lines and, in our experience, achieves that most of the time (across about 80% of the cruise experience). We have not, on any 4 of our cruises found the culinary experience excellent throughout. MDR can be a hit or a miss, varying between good enough and very good. Food temperatures have varied between warmish and hot enough. We find the specialties to range between very good mostly, sometimes excellent, and always mix it equally between MDR and specialties.....we do not use suites (specialties included in cruise fare), so have to pay for the specialties which works well for us. Having sailed across 18 different cruiselines, we have a good understanding of the difference between each cruise category. To the author, we consider X to be at the higher end of mass cruising but don't find the MDR on Az to be any better than X. Having said that you will have a much better restaurant for Sky suite, I'd suggest more akin to Az specialties, than you would have with the Az MDR. Some have reported the menus do not change but, for us at least, there is enough variety to sustain interest across a 7-10 days, perhaps not so much on a 15 day cruise. Some who book suites do report they still use the MDR some nights. We enjoy Az, and it is firmly on our current preferred lines list, alongside Oceania, Windstar and MSC Yacht Club. Mostly, Az offers best value across all of those particular lines which are weak for entertainment (except MSC)....so that may be another consideration for the thread author.
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Azamara seem to be scaling back Azamazing Evenings
hamrag replied to excitedofharpenden's topic in Azamara
Reading these boards, that is part of the problem, they tell us the celebration is off ship and allow us to book such. But then it changes last minute to onboard, that's what happened to us last May in Dubrovnik! -
That's a true 'spin', as you clearly will have several less £ in pocket unless you use points etc.! My main reason for posting is I had no idea you were heading to the western 'down under'.... wow, what a fabulous cruise ahead of you! Not been paying close attention to Az in recent times, just now and then. Enjoy, we had a very good Quest experience in November from Lisbon to Barbados with beautiful sunny days from the day following Madeira.