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I wouldnt be looking at anything this side of March

In a normal world I don't think they list our cruises at that time until sometime in May. This year maybe a little different

6 hours ago, island lady said:

 

How about in February?  Hoping...hoping.... 

We most probably wont be able to travel internally between different states until late Q3 or early Q4 this year although we will most probably be able to go between NZ and AUS before that. As for international travel, that will all depend on the virus levels from within the overseas country and the ability to control and seriously reduce the virus within the local community and the introduction of a vaccine that works . Sorry but the actions of some within your country at the moment are not being seen in a very good light and if people cant do the right thing then you wont get in here. I would think that early next year could be 50/50.

Dont shoot the messenger

2 minutes ago, time4u2go said:

I would think it's quite easy...don't allow airplanes or ships from other countries in.

Correct, we are both islands. Keep the countries which are flaunting restriction laws etc away and we can continue our way out of this. With NZ having no new cases in the past couple of days and AUS only having a small handfull, we will be able to travel between the 2 countries as long as we take care etc. In a country of over 25 million people we have done well to have less than 100 deaths.

all figures are approx

I'm from Australia. Dont expect to come this year

I cancelled out October cruise and November B2B on 1st April, received the full refund less the NRD this morning 6th May. (33 days or 24 business days)

When is your cruise departure ?

Hope thats not correct. I cancelled a B2B for Oct 2020 last week because both me and my wife lost our jobs. Waiting on $10000 and certainly cant wait until Nov-Dec to get our money back. We need to survive now!

32 minutes ago, travelers07 said:

We booked a day room at the Hilton last year and it was a good decision. Our flight did not leave until midnight and we had discovered the check in wait at the airport on a previous trip.

 

It was walking distance for us- we travel fairly light. Enjoyed breakfast with a great view. Left the luggage in the room after breakfast and had a good walk around. Back at the hotel we took a nap being careful to set our alarm. Headed to the airport about 7 and still had to wait but it was so much easier.

 

We do love Auckland but facing a 12 hour flight was too concerting and this worked well for us.

 

What may have been a good decision last year isn't necessarily good atm. To the OP consider your options carefully. The advise offered by myself, alirat 153 and Kiwi Kruzer indicates the current condition of downtown AKL. It really is a 4 block disaster zone

Downtown Auckland around the bottom of Queen street/wharf area is a ***** fight at the moment, avoid it like the plague. Head for the Novotel at the airport

1 hour ago, tcmagnum said:

 

 

Head start for you...Kia Orana is the informal greeting of "hello" 

(or more formal meaning of 'be well' or 'be healthy'.

This is used in New Zealand and the Cook Islands.

If you are going to quote our language please have the courtesy to check your spelling.....Kia ora

Youre on holiday, wear what ever you want on holiday. Go casual or dress up, you are not in a fashion parade or on show. You wont be judged

Sorry, I don't know. I'm waiting too

11 minutes ago, Merion_Mom said:

 

Yes, USB ports.  (on the vanity)

 

 

What room class is that photo?

someone said usb ports are beside the bed as well. I also am booked next october from sydney

edit....oops, im talking ovation

All the small change from local currencies goes into a glass in my cabin and at the end of the cruise is an extra tip for the steward. Saves bringing it home and not being able to convert it

Ovation scheduled to depart Tauranga bound for Wellington at 11.00am tomorrow 11th Dec local time. Cant really see it going into Wellington but that is what is reported

2 minutes ago, lissie said:

Are you aware that accidents can occur on roads and people can die?  People can and do die on NZ roads - guess no cruise ship should allow anyone  to take a trip from  a port that involves a bus or car? 

 

There won't be a legal end to play out. New Zealand has a no fault accident compensation scheme. All  those injured will be treated, for free by the NZ health system.   The other side of the bargain is that you cannot sue for an accident in New Zealand law. This applies to visitors not just locals. 

Thanks lissie. I was born and breed in Tauranga and my wife was born in Whakatane. As you would know both these cities are a stones throw from the Island. Even thou we left for a better life more than 30 years ago we are both very sad for the NZ people and another disaster which has been thrown at the NZ people.

33 minutes ago, oceanwavegirl said:

 

 

 

 

am I wrong in saying that was  a ships tender taking the passengers away from the area ? 

 

Where on earth did you get that from. The island is around 70 klm from where the Ovation is docked over the open seas

I just go to the buffet, fill my plate and go back to my room

Skytrain for me as well. Last time in Vancouver we actually stayed at the airport (I'm a plane nut, had room over looking the airport) and went to and from the city on the train. Worked well

Ok from what I am reading is if I get a 1 device package I can only log on with 1 device. When I am finished my session I need to do the "logoff.com" thingy and then my wife would be able to log on with her device and use the internet. When she is finish she would also need to do the logoff.com bit as well. Is this correct ??

After owning 3 or 4 iphones, ipads and apple watches I have numerous chargers in both USA and AUS fittings

Sorry, yes that is what I meant. My USB adapters with USA fittings

OK thanks, so as long as I have my USA adapters I can charge my phone and watch