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Have a look on Aliexpress or temu . You could also consider a vest bag.

Mr Liquor is right at the dock and has excellent wine.

There is a liquor store at the port. 

You could buy an international prepaid sim card before you leave. 

Here is a video. Economy 

I used SIM Direct a few years ago and they were great.

1 hour ago, lyndarra said:

 we offered "organic" salt!

Was it formed 250 million years ago and have a use by date?

I have cut down on eating out at restaurants on land and use the money saved to spend on cruises. 

There is a youtube clip here of 7207 which is similar to 7208.

Chipotle chili sauce 

Phenergan works very well for me. One 25mg pill every night before bed(they cause drowsiness), starting two days before the cruise. Also works well for mal-disembarkment syndrome. 

How good is the wine on board? Do they have a good selection or should I bring my own and pay the corkage?

        My partner and I dined twice at the Crown grill twice in November on the Grand out of Melbourne. I read the review you refer to in your op and had a similar experience.

        The steaks were average, not up to the standard advertised (lacking taste and texture). More like what you would get at a good RSL or a local pub. We brought nice red wine with us (corkage prepaid) and had to ask for red wine glasses on both occasions. The wait staff seemed stressed and rushed which did not make for a relaxed atmosphere. They also gave me the wrong starter lol. I put this down to a lack of staff due to quarantine maybe? Who knows YMMV. 

        My top tip is to ensure your table is not near the kitchen (the first time we were walk-ins and the only available table was near the kitchen) because it is very smokey. It seems they have extractor fan issues.

3 hours ago, jeromep said:

I need that shirt  A former coworker gave me a Love Boat shirt that I think is an unlicensed knock off because it mostly looks like the love boat logo, but kind of not.

I bought it off ebay Australia 

I did a tour of the mud spas a few years ago with cruise tours Tauranga and they were excellent. Easy pick up from port, great commentary and we returned with plenty of time to spare.

      I usually bring my manual lever coffee machine (flair) on cruises. I use a battery operated grinder and fill my thermos with hot water from the bar. I have never had problems with security because nothing connects to the power points.

      When I cruised NCL, I brought my own filter papers and coffee beans that were compatible with the coffee maker provided in the balcony room.

     I will be bringing single use bottles of oil on my next cruise for my bread, instead of butter.

1 hour ago, LuckiePuris said:

Can I please ask where you put your name down? Thanks

I rang the dining line from my cabin.

There is a pickup point at the terminal. It is a bit tricky through the Rocks, but just click this google maps link and follow directions directions. 

1 minute ago, yes!yes!yes! said:

 

Is there an Australian power point in the room like on Coral princess?

Sure is, and also a usb port at the base of each bedside lamp.

It's $130 per person with matched wines. On the last voyage, they took names down but did not go ahead with it.

8 hours ago, Torquer said:

Thanks.  

You are welcome. Happy to help😀

The Grand Princess is also having a sail away deck party tonight. 

There is a thread here  that has great information.

I personally have used Sims direct and had a great experience. 😀