Chiliburn

Their billing process seems to work efficiently.

Tanna supposed to quite nice ,probably a good place for a murder mystery. I like a story with a monkey in it .

I was just on Celebrity Edge Beatle and at the captain’s thingo . He was talking about carbon emissions and how Royal and Celebrity are trying to comply. By the sounds of it they won’t be throwing much money around here until they get more efficient ships. As for Lelepa, I haven’t heard anything and don’t expect to.

Apparently they have made it a lot easier for most western countries but that could change at the drop of a hat. The biggest problem I’ve heard of is the scams when you get there .

That would be nice if it happens. https://www.dailypost.vu/news/call-for-an-international-wharf-on-tanna/article_c9279db7-2984-5bc3-a9c2-bf1002c316d7.html

@NSWP Cougar report Uncle Les Celebrity Edge had a mature clientele,I would say 95% of the people were over 50. The entertainment was pretty sedate and it was quite safe for a couple of young fellows like us. And there was a singles concierge!! Steak and eggs every morning to keep the energy up .

My conclusion,Edge is a lovely ship. The food is way better than R.C and the cabins are larger with premium fittings . I had a interior cabin with a King bed and the cabin was huge. I paid $2,000 for it which was reasonable for 6 nights. I would keep an eye out for a cheap cruise if I was you Geoff. Chili ,the last of the big spenders.

I’m not sure what the drinks packages are but you would have get it. Theres three I believe and most of the people had to upgrade to the more expensive one to get a fancy drink.

Not that I’m into it but they even charge for yoga sessions.A few of the gym sessions had charges also.

The only reason I could think is the tide ? They can get big tidal movements around there. Or Royal is just to tight .

I’m a bit of a cheap Charlie in the tip department but always tip the cabin attendant

I bought a coffee plunger along and I m pretty popular .

I bought a couple of drinks last night out side of happy hours. A coke was $US 6 and a bourbon and coke was $US18 ,that’s about $24 Australian. Royal Caribbean for a bourbon and coke is $US11.

It’s a nice ship Geoff but you wouldn’t like it because your medallion won’t work . But they are really out to fleece the punter . you just need to say .Do I really need that suite or that special restaurant where you eat to much.

I have never bought a drink package as I try not to drink so much but I believe there two tiers. The basic just covers the average drink,beer ,house wine,mixed drinks,coffee,juice.

I heard at the bar a couple times,someone order a cocktail or a fancy glass of wine. The bar tender said your drink package doesn’t cover that it will be an extra $6 or $8 The Tender area or gangway is really fancy. The side of the ship opens up to like a shop front with glass windows. Like the perfume area at Myer .I started to take a picture inside but security jumped on me.

Elite doesn’t really give many benefits,90 minutes of internet and a open bar from 5-7 and the drinks are pretty limited. The food is definitely better that windjammers,the Breads a as good as you get. They have a lovely baked ham they are carving up in the buffet,heaps of smoked salmon and even pickled herrings . I just had ham and egg bagel,very tasty. As you said, asked the cabin attendant for a kettle and he had one in half hour. I have my trusty coffee plunger so all good in the coffee department.

They are probably got some kind of an arrangement to exit cash out of china ?? Macau was one of the best for the Chinese,hit the casino ,loose a bit and transfer.

I’m on this cruise also,we where on about 11:00 . Lovely ship very modern and classy. The food in the buffet is a touch above Royal Caribbean but that’s not hard to do.

It doesn’t sound like a very consistent development for Singapore. Maybe Voyager might spend some time there.

So what ship do have in Singapore in 2025?

I’m surprised they have 2 ship let alone one in china.

I think one was going to Tampa and the other Galveston/ New Orleans. That could change easily.

That would rule out bringing a couple of ships through the Suez Canal.

It’s just getting something good for a reasonable price in Sydney.