RosieCanberra

We're on the same cruise. There is a 'Live from' thread in the Princess forum with the menu from Sabatinis showing USD25 per person. Not sure what that will be in 2024 though.

We were on Celebrity Solstice, and it was great.

There were a LOT of Victorians on our Quantum cruise. I think it would pay RCI to base a ship in Melbourne, even for part of a season.

We sailed in October a few years ago, via Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, and NZ ports. Smooth seas for all except for some rocking and rolling after Auckland. A great cruise.

I'm assuming they must be updating the web page, very strange. Every time I have sailed into the Port of Melbourne, Public Transport Victoria have had a counter selling the cards and providing information and maps. When are you sailing?

Oh wonderful, have a great cruise. We've sailed Ovation to NZ, it was fabulous.

Yes we have, the lead prices don't reflect taxes, port fees, gratuities so keep that in mind. But no issues. Great service, promptly respond to email, available on the phone too.

I heard similar on Quantum last month. The passengers were keen for Radiance to return to Oz.

On Quantum last month the 'Dress to Impress' nights had everything from tuxedos and ball gowns to people in shorts and t-shirts. In over 50 cruises on various lines I have never seen anything like it.

We disembarked Quantum 21 December. Mic was drinking Mojitos which I'm pretty sure are USD15 a pop and we didn't get charged anything additional. I usually had a Mud Slide at USD12. We love the new voucher system.

We stayed at the Savoy Hotel which is a 3 star so very basic, but cheap with free breakfast and wifi. Cab to the port was under ten euro.

Just catching up Uncle Les and sending best wishes from Spain. Take care! Rosie and Mic xx

Oh Uncle Les that's lousy news. Take care and we are happy to help out if you have treatment in Canberra. Just shout out. Xx

We had been to Milford Sound a couple of times before, but one time we sailed in on Ovation of the Seas and I think it was the first time for the ship and the captain. It was a beautiful, beautiful day and we actually sailed into a couple of other sounds that were not on the itinerary as the captain was having such a fun time exploring. We were mainly on our balcony. A gorgeous day. We saw seals sunning themselves in Milford, and some sea birds. I don't recall seeing anything in the water.

Oh wow, that's a shame. Hopefully they get their act together.

I cruised Spectrum December 2019, from Hong Kong. Japan and Philippines. Absolutely fabulous trip. The ship is beautiful, we had a silver junior suite which was lovely. I don't remember it being very different to cruising in other parts of the world, other than there were more Asian guests and some more Asian food options. But the vast majority of guests were caucasian and the majority of menu items were the same as other Royal Caribbean ships. We loved it. Couldn't fault the ship or the service.

Yes, exactly. Two of the couples are new to Princess, I was hoping they might get a free upgrade.

We are a group of four couples, all booked cheap oceanview cabins and all got oceanview cabins. Once we booked an inside on Princess and got a balcony. It was just for two nights, from Sydney to Brisbane (which was why we booked an inside).

Both Carnival and Princess have AUD on board when cruising out of Oz. RCI have today announced an increase in gratuities to USD16 a day per person, converting to $23.09 per person per day.

Thanks for the laughs everyone, I will email Celebrity. It's very odd. We are sailing Azamara in October and joined their loyalty club with a status match. I noticed my points had reduced when I did this. Must have triggered something? I haven't done anything else. My next Celebrity cruise is over a year away. My husband also joined the Azamara club, and his balance is unchanged.

Argh! My Captain's Club points have reverted back to pre-power up. Just disappeared. Has this happened to anyone else? Any advice on how to get them back? We were already Elite, so we haven't missed a tier. My husband still has his. Most peculiar.

What drinks are available?

Oh no! I hope all is ok

Did they ask to see evidence of your RAT result on boarding? Some are saying they were asked for proof, so they showed a photo of the negative result. Others have said they were just asked if they tested negative. I plan to take a photo of it anyway.

Oh I love this! Thanks so much for all the detail, I love Norway and looking forward to going back. And many thanks for the shot of Jimmy Perez's house 🙂