windsor08

I had to look. Could I find a substitute for my 6 night Fremantle to Melbourne cruise on Resilient Lady? A long way to fly, and very few 6 night itineraries. One out of Portsmouth had possibilities, but there were no suites in my category available. The email from VV talks of new Itinerary releases for the entire fleet very soon. Presumably this will happen before 27 March, when the will automatic refund occurs, and maybe the new itineraries will have a touch of the Brilliant.

Resilient Lady journeys from Europe to Australia again around October. If the problem persists another upheaval to schedules is necessary then too. Cunard sails annually to Australia via South Africa,, so it is feasible, but VV doesn't have much time to make a decision and find passengers too make it viable.

I agree with Spinn that a long journey on Shadow with only a few dining options would be a little challenging. We have enjoyed our meals in the MDR, and the menu does change. Our two dinners at La Terrazza have been excellent. La Dame also had a beautifully cooked duck, but I see no reason to pay extra again when La Terrazza is so good. I too don't fancy cooking my own food while on holiday, buy obviously the hot rocks dining appeals to many fellow cruisers (before the cold snap). Caviar and Pommery have appeared upon request, so the essentials were restocked in Florida. I hope the fog lifts to allow views of the Newfoundland coast as we arrive.

Thanks Spin for the additional information.

Our 15 night Shadow cruise embarking next week includes Newfoundland as a destination. There are three formal nights scheduled.

The bow ties have appeared. Three formal nights for us! Does my blue Rolling Stones Tongue tie match my dark suit?

As preparation for this cruise my wife and I last night attended Come From Away the musical. What a brilliant show that is - and gave extra flavour to our upcoming visit to Newfoundland as part of this cruise. I know we won't be anywhere near Gander, but it all adds to the sense of the place. We are looking forward to a wonderful cruise and hopefully kind weather!

Queen Elizabeth, Azamara Journey, Oceania Regatta, SS Whisper, and Coral Princess will all be sailing across the south of Australia via Fremantle before Christmas if you are looking for alternatives to NZ.. We too did NZ ages ago on Solstice, Milford Sound was wonderful, as was the whole cruise, but there is too much of the world I haven't seen to do it again.