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It just has me beat that they launch ships with the same name tags around the same time, regularly, and they often put them in the same market to boot. I just think a bit more imagination could be used - Chili of the Seas has a ring to it.

The Youtube version for those that have somehow avoided it over the years. I am sure I have met her on a cruise.

Indeed.

One of the best moments in TV. I think this is floating around on YouTube as well, as the link is UK region

Until someone sneezes

Coming soon to Port Kembla.

Hi Ann, As far as I can tell, Tasmania has no remaining covid restrictions for cruise ships. As far as I can tell, all other cruise lines other than NCL are not applying any restrictions to passengers visiting Tasmanian ports. What remains is purely between NCL and the state of Tasmania.

I guess there is a difderence between East Coast & West Coast, much like here 😁

Embarkation day lunch - what is open? I am thinking of Guy's Burgers, but is there anything else that you would recommend? I get the feeling you have almost been living aboard @Hogbay - what is your pick for Splendor food?

Of course. We understand Canadians anyway - EH.

I just lie. Serve them right for asking.

There is a lot of bloat in there, unless they are keen on hitting the gym every day. The 2 x specialty dinners + 3 photo prints apply for 22 nights, but we also get the same number of dinners and photos on a 3 nighter next month. They can get all the important bits of that package for $30 less per night in the Plus package. I think Princess are pushing this for a competitive difference. I can't argue, as I find it hard to book Royal at present when I can pretty much book an all-inclusive for $65 or $95 each per diem.

A nice time of year for the islands. While moving at sea, the apparent temperature can feel quite cool, especially if you are out of the sun and/or cruising into the breeze. Just covering your arms and legs will normally be enough to prevent feeling cold, or even just using a pool towel like a blanket.

That is true. We are getting pieces of their world cruises when those ships are calling here, and that is a much more traditional crowd than a summer cruise. Policy enforcement is achieved because their traditional passengers want it that way, and will insist on "Keeping up appearances".

Yeah, Princess plus is $65 and also includes internet (plus all that junk nobody wants). We are only doing a shortie on Carnival to use up our cancellation credits, with lots of cancellation OBC to cover our drinkies. Like P&O they need to be 7 nights to get the drinks package, but we have never bothered with P&O's either - too dear. There are plenty of cruises ATM, where the drink package is more expensive than the fare. Crazy, and a good reason to become a tee-totaller. Yeah-nah! 😂

Great minds think alike. Today's Cruise Weekly cw051023.pdf (cruiseweekly.com.au)

P&O UK can be more brutal than Cunard on formal nights.

They certainly have put the WOW back into cruising. I figure there is also lots more 😲 with the price of Chops/Jamie's/Wonderland etc

OPT on Sunday.

That all changes in a couple of weeks. Till then, there are only two ships ex-Sydney during the off season. What days? Pac Adventure was in Sydney on Saturday, Splendor on Sunday.

Shut the borders 🤣

It is scary if a 3rd party has your booking info.

Love Boat actors have been brand ambassadors in the past, and it is really just a bit of extra marketing. I wonder if they are seeing what they get at Carnival from John Heald, and the opportunity to have questions answered on social media by someone other than a faceless entity. But yes, who cares!

Always be aware Eileen - it seems weird. I wouldn't put it past any cruise lines to try and get early payment these days though, but I would expect that your due date would be mentioned as well. I gather you have booked direct?

Toss a coin indeed. It is definitely a bit early for Sounds season. Today & tomorrow would likely have got in, but the following five days would be a no. Watching these weather patterns in the Tasman, and these can be present year round. Nice to take a look from time to time to checkout the odds http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/charts/viewer/index.shtml?domain=combinedW&type=sigWaveHgt