A cruise from Australia 🇦🇺

[njkruzer]

13 hours ago, little britain said:

A bit choppy this morning as we head south. 
Top tier confirmed just over 1000 C&A on board so a lot of new cruisers. There are only 11 pinnacles 

 

Demographic - a lot and I mean a lot of Chinese/ oriental guests.  
The shops seem to be stocked with a far higher quality of goods - Marc Jacob’s handbags 👜, a very big selection of Kate Spades; and of course the 2nd hand LVs 

The Omega watch shop looked like it already was selling and the casino was quite busy at 11am. 

I assume you're in international waters if the casino is open.  When we did the circumnavigation in 2020, just before shutdown,  casino was closed a lot.

[cruiselvr04]

I may have to encourage DH to bring a sports coat.  He was just going to wear nice button downs for dress up night.  
 

Also good to know the Australia kids will be back in school the week we sail.  We love kids but in smaller doses. 

[little britain]

4 hours ago, njkruzer said:

I assume you're in international waters if the casino is open.  When we did the circumnavigation in 2020, just before shutdown,  casino was closed a lot.

I seem to recall a rule that it cannot be opened when off WA which is 50% of the landmass!!! 

[little britain]

Such a shame to see that people have defaced the elevator artwork. 

[njkruzer]

15 minutes ago, little britain said:

I seem to recall a rule that it cannot be opened when off WA which is 50% of the landmass!!! 

We don't use the casino but I remember that even when open it wasn't busy and of course,  no smoking so we could walk through it.

[little britain]

1 hour ago, njkruzer said:

We don't use the casino but I remember that even when open it wasn't busy and of course,  no smoking so we could walk through it.

So you don’t even use your free casino 🎰 $?  If you don’t use it they will take away the perk! 

[njkruzer]

12 minutes ago, little britain said:

So you don’t even use your free casino 🎰 $?  If you don’t use it they will take away the perk! 

I try to remember to use it.  Will try to remember next cruise, or the one after.  Next one is with our young granddaughter so might not use it then.  August on the Jewel will work. 

[ScottishRobbie]

Hi @little britain, was wondering what time you arrive in Adelaide on Friday? I'm getting conflicting info. TIA

[little britain]

3 hours ago, ScottishRobbie said:

Hi @little britain, was wondering what time you arrive in Adelaide on Friday? I'm getting conflicting info. TIA

Docs say we arrive at 10. Meeting for our shore ex (ships winery tour) is 10.30

[little britain]

Hobart, Tasmania 

 

We got a car rental from Hertz. Their office is about 20 mins walk from the ship dock in the centre of town. It was only £48 to hire the car for the day! And only £18 to fill it up with fuel ⛽️ before returning it. 
We drove 250km north and then south. Beautiful rolling hills, fields full of sheep, mellow yellow brick houses… I can’t quite put my finger on what it reminds me of! 

As we were docked overnight we of course went out for dinner .. why wouldn’t you? There is a fabulous selection of quality restaurants; easily accessible within 20 minutes walk; a vast selection of locally made wines and gins, the quality and the prices were amazingly cheap!! 
 

We love Tasmania! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 23 by little britain

[njkruzer]

Glad you had a good day in Tasmania.   We were there in late February/early March if I remember correctly,  and it rained all day!  

[little britain]

The best thing about being overnight in port is that you get to see it again next day!

 

Tribute to the 13,000 women and 2,000 children who were transported between 1803 and 1853

 

Lots of statues along the waterfront 

 

Classic architecture 

 

Salamanca - formerly warehouses now funky restaurants ( mount Wellington behind)

[little britain]

I’ve seen Spectre’s Cabaret a dozen times… first time with a lady Spectre! And a Scottish lady Spectre too! 
 

 

 

[Another_Critic]

8 hours ago, little britain said:

I’ve seen Spectre’s Cabaret a dozen times… first time with a lady Spectre! And a Scottish lady Spectre too! 
 

 

 

They had a lady Spectra on one of the Anthem TAs (I think it was May 2023).

[little britain]

When did they start charging for Danish pastries and croissants 🥐 in cafe 270 ?!?! I haven’t been on this class since 9/22

 

Admittedly they are twice the size but one can easily walk to café promenade and get them for free!

[little britain]

Zan Ma and Li Bao

[Chiliburn]

45 minutes ago, little britain said:

When did they start charging for Danish pastries and croissants 🥐 in cafe 270 ?!?! I haven’t been on this class since 9/22

 

Admittedly they are twice the size but one can easily walk to café promenade and get them for free!

That’s the little Starbucks or whatever it is , Always a upcharge to my knowledge.

 

If you are craving for a meat pie ,cafe 270 usually have them but you have to ask.

Spectre used to be Pixals and it was always a lady.

[little britain]

20 minutes ago, Chiliburn said:

That’s the little Starbucks or whatever it is , Always a upcharge to my knowledge.

 

If you are craving for a meat pie ,cafe 270 usually have them but you have to ask.

Spectre used to be Pixals and it was always a lady.

No it’s in the 270 cafe at the back!! Only about $1.50 but still….!!!

 

DH did have a Scallop pie 🥧 ashore yesterday and enjoyed it!  

Edited January 25 by little britain

[Chiliburn]

8 minutes ago, little britain said:

No it’s in the 270 cafe at the back!! Only about $1.50 but still….!!!

 

DH did have a Scallop pie 🥧 yesterday and enjoyed it!  

That’s it , in cafe 270 , they have always changed for coffee and the things in the display.

 

A friend went to Hobart a while ago and told her to try the scallop pie. She said she lived on them while she was there.

She got a couple to bring back to Sydney for her boyfriend and they didn’t make it  back to Sydney.

[little britain]

Entertainment schedule 

[Another_Critic]

3 hours ago, little britain said:

When did they start charging for Danish pastries and croissants 🥐 in cafe 270 ?!?! I haven’t been on this class since 9/22

 

I think they were charging for some items on the May 2023 Anthem TA.  They were definitely charging on the Oct 2023 Anthem TA.

[Chiliburn]

3 hours ago, little britain said:

Entertainment schedule 

I believe you are off to New Zealand next cruise?

There should be an Asian lady that plays the electric violin. She is extremely good.

 

https://yoomia.com

[little britain]

Tonight’s show was Live. Love. Legs.

( parent advisory) 🤷‍♀️

 

It wasn’t as good as Showgirls on Odyssey

 

Lots of ladies walking around wearing feathers… DH was quite happy though!!

 

 

 

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[little britain]

Adelaide on Australia 🇦🇺 Day. 

We had asked several people what would be happening- some replied it’s business as usual/ others said it’s a big family event, shops will be shut as they all go home to thrown another prawn on the barbie…. 

So we booked a ships tour. Something we never do!  It was a city tour then wine tasting up on the Adelaide Hills. I got it during a sale for about $65pp and used obc so it was free.  It was ok - the wines weren’t the greatest but the countryside was stunning. 

The train into the city centre literally across the street from the ship. I wish we had stuck with going into the city by ourselves as we drove through it looked very busy but on the tour we saw parts of the city that we never would have seen on our own. 
You win some you lose some! 

 

 

When we got back to the ship there was a little festival going on at the yacht 

 club nearby; music, stalls, crafts etc. 

 

Tonight is Australian music on board ( good thing we know the chorus to “Alice”! ) and then a balloon drop. 

[Chiliburn]

A ship tour in Adelaide is a good choice,it’s spread out and I don’t know if there’s much in the way of private tours.

Theres also a historic German village called Handorf up in the hills , that will be good for next time you are here.

 

Dont forget the Pavlova tonight!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 26 by Chiliburn