Hazydavo

From a cruise Sydney return.
https://www.royalcaribbean.com/aus/en/faq/questions/different-departure-port-city

I see on the FAQs that it can be requested however has anyone been approved to do it? 

TIA!

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/aus/en/faq/questions/different-departure-port-city
 

looks like you can request, nothing about them not approving anymore?

where did it mention that?

16 minutes ago, amatuercruiser said:

I think possibly the reason the forum  strayed was the question..

 

Would I get the cheap Cruise fair AND get the shareholder on board credit?

 

 

Yep, and do we reckon that’s been answered now?

But just think we may be straying a little from the original purpose of the thread??

1 minute ago, amatuercruiser said:

El cheapo and keen investor is same thing in my book!!

Haha good point 😁

Ummm is this the elcheapo thread or the keen investor advice column 🙄

Voyager docked today

 

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Forums

Explorer perhaps?

Cheers, Hazy

Booked (and can't wait!!!)...

- Explorer of the Seas - South Pacific, Dec 2017

 

what date ? we are on Dec 24th sth pac

15th. Will be getting off (and thinking, wow that went quick!!) as you're about to get on.

Very cool, I am surprised at how fast they come in to the dock. and how fast the clouds were moving as well, must be very windy in Sydney today.;p

:') Yeah that was some fine sailing!!

Nice, cheers for the link.

Pleasure. Nice video too isn't it :D

http://www.scottspics.com.au/?p=2142

Many thanks to all. Much appreciated :)

Hi, have a friend who is going on his first cruise on Pacific Jewel soon and he's not sure what time he is booked in for the dining room or how it works. We took a look at his booking online but can't see anywhere where it's mentioned (like it is on my Royal bookings, which I selected when I booked). How can he find out? Or better still how can he now select the option he wants? Assume they have an early sitting, late sitting and some sort of any time dining? Thanks!

My favourite ship (well so far) is well on her way...

Current position of M/S Radiance of the Seas: Under way from Bora Bora to Wellington

• Departure was 21 hrs 19 min ago. (at 20:00 h local time)
  
• Arrival will be in 4 d 19 hrs 41 min. (at 12:00 h local time)
  
• Traveled distance since Bora Bora: 355.99 nm (659.29 km)
  
• Remaining distance to Wellington: 1,955.63 nm (3,621.82 km)
  
• Traveled distance since Honolulu (Oahu, Hawaii): 2,885.57 nm (5,344.08 km)
  

• Course: 221°
  

Current voyage:

18 days South Sea from Honolulu (Oahu, Hawaii) to Sydney (19/09/17-08/10/17)

Can't believe how much they are screwing around with people!! Now what, the charter people, who couldn't fill the ship (so Royal put the remaining on sale) want them back now?? ***?

Wow!!! Unbelievable!

Thanks for the thread/info. Can't wait for these ships to arrive!!

Wow they'd have to be some important and much loved "stars". The SOB advertised "from $US1,250" for 4 nights is a bit steep!!

Wow, I would not be happy if I unwittingly booked this cruise and then discovered that it was 80% chartered. They should be upfront about it. I'm sure if the price is low enough people will still be happy to book.

Agreed. People should be made aware and they can decide from there. And the prices should be reduced! I couldn't imagine it running very smoothly for the non-charter passengers at all.

Was probably only ever advertised in the Middle East with Emirates airline a sponsor of Stars Onboard

and info still available on this site http://www.starsonboard.me/site/aboutus/company-profile.html?imz_st

Ok so I wonder wether this "event" is still going ahead and they're now just trying to sell the remaining empty cabins?? :confused:

Was it said who chartered it, and then didn't?

Well whoever they are I reckon Royal would be none too pleased with them!

Interesting to see Royal are selling this cruise again. From FB...

"Fancy a 4-night Sydney-Brisbane-Sydney getaway on the beautiful, Explorer of the Seas departing 5 December, 2017? It's the perfect introduction for those who are new to cruising and a great opportunity for those looking for a quick, relaxing getaway!"

Yes amazing to watch onboard...especially as you can see just how much the ship is actually moving but your not really feeling it...or noticing

Bigger might be better for the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. It's downright moronic for the South Pacific.

 

Like I said, match the ships to the infrastructure. I love cruising with Royal, but this is one thing they suck at. They have an obsession with making bigger and bigger ships, these ships just don't work Down Under.

 

I did 5 cruises on the Rhapsody. I loved that ship, and it was just the right size for the region. I can't see myself doing a South Pacific cruise on Voyager or Explorer because they are so limited with their itineraries that cruising with them has no appeal at all.

 

Sent from my SM-T713 using Tapatalk

YES!! Bring back Rhapsody!!!

On RC's site there's a 6 night Tasmania cruise (stops in Melbourne and Hobart) available for booking that departs Sydney on the 9th of Dec.

So looks like the 4 night sailing from the 5th is the chartered cruise.