2023

I was on Edge yesterday - I remember seeing large cartons of Marlboro in the duty free store but didn’t see the prices. There were other brands too but I’m a non smoker so I can’t recall the names. Australia has a large excise tax on cigarettes that is why there is restriction on bringing them into the country.

I’m in the same position and have decided to stick with what I have and be happy with my chosen dining times and flash sale pricing.

So you went ahead and purchased a package without a description of what you were buying..…..?

Very diplomatic answer Jim…..There’s quite the trans Tasman rivalry -best not to enter into that argument!

Jim, Thought you’d be interested in the aftermath of Cyclone Jasper. Crossed 115km north of Cairns as Cat 2. Do you recognise the Port Douglas main st where you got your shirts? Daintree Village got 200mm in 6 hours. Weakened significantly when it made landfall but still a fair bit of flooding. Most business closed for the clean up.

Jim, I’m hearing drink prices have gone up fleet wide on every first sailing in December, with many items now over the premium price point. Some popular Martinis and Beer that were once included in premium are now $20+, with no adjustment to the PBP $ limit. Can you confirm? TIA

Edge’s arrival into Sydney was featured on the national morning breakfast program ‘Sunrise’ this morning. Channel 7. Its replay is available on the catch up app 7+. They had brief live crosses and pre-recorded pieces mainly during the weather segments. Interviewed Capt Matt (who spoke very well) and Guiseppe. The snippets were brief and a bit underwhelming by the broadcaster. They are supposed to be featuring the ship again Sunday morning with more prerecorded pieces. The reporter boarded in Cairns I believe.

Forecast upgraded to 40°C by noon - that’s 104F I believe- Slip, Slop, Slap, Slide and Shade as we have no ozone you know! And stay hydrated!

We watched you on the Sydney webcam- couldn’t get a calmer morning on the Harbour.

Ah, that kids petite filet looks just right for me! Do you know if it’s back on the kids menu in the MDR?

Since it’s “per package” pricing it might be a something like a single specialty restaurant, plus a single martini, plus a single room service breakfast. - Something along those lines, all bundled up. Maybe to entice those who are normally ‘room only’ cruisers. It would have to involve alcohol or gambling given that 18+ is mentioned. Only showing on my Jan 2025 sailing not on 2024 sailing.

Could anybody on Edge class explain what the “ultimate culinary series” is? Some pictures of the meal would be helpful too. Thank you.

Thankyou Norwaylady for your wonderful pictures and commentary. I am really enjoying your journey. The photos of the canal are so interesting- I have added this to my bucket list! I will be joining the Edge when she gets to Sydney for our second cruise with her. So, the excitement is building by the day. I love seeing how the menu items appear on the plate too. Sometimes you imagine a menu item differently so the visual is helpful.

It’s the US/Aus exchange rate