ElvenRinger

Thank you so much!

Hi, thank you to those in this thread for discussing the question of visas or permission to enter Australia and New Zealand.  SinbadthePorter seemed to answer me that, even if I’m cruising out of Australia and stopping at ports in New Zealand, I must also get a NZ visa or permission.  Can anyone confirm this?  Possum52?

thank you!

Hi, I’m a Canadian travelling to Brisbane for a 13 night cruise in March 2023.  I understand I will need an Australian visa, as I’m flying in to Brisbane; however, the cruise visits cities in New Zealand, so I was wondering if I also need a New Zealand visa?  Any help would be appreciated!  

Hi, we went on the back-house tour on Oasis for spring break (1st week of March this year). Here are my opinions:

1. yes, it seems expensive, but you really do get access to many interesting places. We loved the food storage and beer cooler part, where a very entertaining guy dazzles you with the sheer numbers of what they serve per week. Also interesting was the Aqua Theatre, where they explain how it was built, how a typical show goes, how the divers know when and where to dive, etc. The galley was interesting, as well as the laundry. Again, the sheer numbers they throw at you just blow your mind!

2. Yes, we got the sisal bags and aprons, like someone had mentioned

3. One thing to note: when you sign up, the insurance release form and explanation feebly, in my opinion, mention that there will be climbing, so guests must be in shape. What they should strongly word is that if you cannot easily and quickly climb several sets of steep, narrow steps, or if you plan to bring babies or small children who cannot navigate those steps, then please be advised to refrain from attending. One fellow in his 60's but with bad knees had signed up, and only when the guide showed up was the man told that he probably wouldn't be able to make it. Several guests reaffirmed that, and ultimately he was disappointed but at least got a refund. I also mentioned children because a couple also showed up with a little one in a stroller and daycare-age child, who would have never in a million years been able to follow the group. They bailed, too.

All in all, I would definitely recommend the tour, at least once!

I want to thank everyone who has answered my question about comparing RCI and X (thanks for that symbol, I didn't know about it). What an intriguing idea: WOW vs Ahhh. Sounds wonderful! Keep the suggestions and tips coming, too, please. I enjoy this thread much more than those that the posters go on and on about their families' daily activities, or worse, about operations/heart attacks/meds, etc. Not to be rude, but TMI! Have a good day!

Hi everyone, Tracy from Montreal, first time on Celebrity but Diamond Plus on RCI, so my question is, how similar would the two lines from the same stable be? One of the things we liked about Royal was that we felt right at home and could easily get around the ship, regardless of having been on a particular one or not, before. They're all plus or minus the same layout, with the same venues on the same floors, etc. We booked Celebrity Equinox for the Christmas and New Years cruise, 2014, and also to simply try something different. Is there anyone who can mention some similarities between RCI and Celebrity? Thanks