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We also missed Port Arthur last week on Noordam due to high winds and swell (same as in Nov 2018).

duplicate 🙁

Same for me.

New funnel design showcased on Coral Princess in Auckland 😉

1) Just off Noordam and smoking was permitted on starboard side aft on the lido deck. 2) i noticed a sign for luggage storage at Queens Wharf I have also read of "The Luggage Hotel " on Princes Wharf. 3) I have stayed pre-cruise at M Social hotel directly opposite Princes Wharf.

Someone forgot to lock the cages of the Noordam's zoo 😉

I chose Noordam as I'm currently on it 😃 and have booked another one.

No lions nor sheep but a few Australian friends I met at a wildlife park near Burnie, Tasmania

On Majestic in December, took email to guest services who copied email to check with Head office and it was applied the following day 🙂

You can still easily book a balcony as a solo. If you want a deluxe balcony (which have a sofa on Majestic & Royal), you just need to book through a CVP. Not sure about oceanview, as I've only looked at those two ships (and Discovery) which don't have oceanview.

For Princess, get yourself a CVP and they'll be able to book for instance a deluxe balcony as a solo (when online you can only book or check availability for THREE pax). ETA: On Princess, you can online book a balcony or a minisuite as a solo no problem but not a deluxe balcony, for that you need a CVP or probably call princess .

Should that read 2024???

For me it's part of the pre-cruise 'routine' and building excitement 😉

I did not have a package on my Majestic cruise just before Xmas but not once did anyone talk to me about upgrading.

Luggage tags for my upcoming Noordam cruise do not say anything about priority for Club Orange 🤔 (but at least my boarding pass does 😉) I also laminate with clear packing tape and attach with cable ties or staples.

Curious about white noise app - can you recommend one?

Sorry, I don't remember, I was there five years ago. But I'm heading back there in a couple of weeks 🙂

You can also pull up deck plans on the Navigator app (under the 'Plan' tab)

Looks like they're up the creek

Same as what I did before you 😜

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I believe it's in Paihia https://www.fndc.govt.nz/Your-district/Visiting-the-Far-North/Visitor-Information-Centres/Bay-of-Islands-isite-Visitor-Information-Centre

From a visit to the Baha’i House of Worship in Sydney

Thanks Dave 🙂 I knew about the folding glass door. Full blackout blind definitely wouldn't be my thing 🙄 And heat and humidity ain't much of a problem in this part of the world, especially when you're out on the water 😉 May have to check for some last minute deals at some stage that might make it worthwhile to try out one of these. Glad to hear you had a great time - ship certainly looks stunning 😃