Kristelle

McCanberra?

Jeans at dinner were quite common on our trip. Not ripped or work wear looking jeans - but neat jeans with nice top or mens polo type shirt

I'm still not sure what was the point of stating the obvious: ie that one can't be on 2 excursions at the same time or that excursions have costs. Or why you quoted me to say that. Oh well, never mind.,

I have been told that all Scenic river ships are basically the same. On our trip on Scenic Jewel - it was 2 beds. We didnt ask for that and were expecting a double bed. They were joined together as one but made up separately - ie a single size sheet, blanket on both singles. Would be easy to separate them and have a gap in middle if you wanted. (although cabins are small, this would leave very little space on outside of beds)

well of course one cannot go on 2 excursions at same time and of course excursions have costs - not sure what point your are making here?

Peru?

oops sorry Mic Canberra beat me to that one. What about Colombia?

Venezuala?

Galapagos Islands?

Argentina?

well, yes, I guess if it is all inclusive and you dont want to go on any excursions and you just planned to stay o n the ship, you are paying for excursions for other people Not sure anyone plans to do that - but, sure, if you do, it is worth considering if all inclusive is for you.

I guess also compare apples to apples - one line might be cheaper upfront but you pay for alcoholic drinks or for some extra excursions or for gratuities, for example As somebody mentioned, depending if you drink alcoholic drinks that might be a plus or minus either way What I liked about Scenic was that everything was included upfront, no extra costs at all - and choice of excursions, not one excursion same for all.

^^ Why hopefully that? Isnt it good there are different options for everyone?

Are we getting a new photo?

Phillip Island?

I have no issue putting change into a tips jar - although demise of cash will see them disappear soon - that sort of 'anonymous' loose change tipping is nothing like the american 20% thing or giving money to every porters, tour guide etc for pre paid activities

Well I guess I am nobody 🤣 - I do still use cash, probably more than most people. However I would still do same - if I caught a taxi and fare was 47:50 I would probably still say Make it $50 But the point is, it is still piddly amount loose change, keep the change type of thing IF ANYTHING - whether it is literally coin change or not. and I agree, nobody needs to do this, it is not an expectation - speaking for myself only, who very rarely catches a taxi or gets a pizza delivery anyway, that is what I would do.

Kunsthaus Graz?

Its a famous painting? but not so famous that I know about it (which rules out just about everything bar Mona Lisa,Girl with Pearl Earing and Blue Poles ) Maybe i n the Louvre, Paris?

So, MicCanberra I guess you are next since you got the name right, not just "whatshername"

JJK2008, thank you. I have often thought the same. Encouraging people to tip starts the slippery slope to expected tipping. Life in general, not specific to cruise ships At most, if anything - round up taxis and pizza deliveries to nearest round number - ie $47:50 - make it $50. Keep the change sort of thing. and if somebody really does exceptional service, not just does their usual job - publicly say so - on Trip advisor,their Facebook page, write letter to their management,send flowers to their workplace etc

Yes correct. It is Colleen McCullochs house. When we were there 2 years ago, her husband was still living there , upstairs, but you could do tours of the downstairs section and she had expensive collection of artefacts from around the world. Interesting but not really my thing

Yes Norfolk Island. But where exactly?

Yay! Will post a photo when I get home from work.