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Nor me but just noted it was available

They have had it on the last 3 Princess cruises and I think it was on the Carnival Splendor this year They also had lessons in towel animals

Thank you for the information Unfortunately due to overbooking and other excuses we have been left with a booking at the carlton Hotel which I m sure is lovely and is convenient also to MTR but we still may use the HoHo bus and taxis The Carlton is of course a great deal more expensive but hope it lives up to its Hype

Yes it was a shame but my dinner table of 8 happy, HAL lovers advised us that it was the worst cruise with HAL that they had had and not to let it colour our feelings about HAL but of course it did. The food was very bad One night we had all ordered creme brulle and as we all had our spoons sticking up in the air in them we sent them back - they were made with semolina!!! The first soup I had on the first day was like drinking sea water it was sooooo salty Never dared to try them again as I know what I am getting with Princess etc

I am learning a little more every day I knew there was reason I don't cruise HAL apart from the poor cruise I had with them years ago

In reply to what currency is on board the cruise ships If you use any of the Carnival cruise line companies like Princess and HAL it will be AUD with no extra gratuities on drinks etc. If you go RCI it will be US$ and you will pay tips for your room (which you do not on Carnival lines)

Why would people not report their illness? We were not at all ill but due to the ship (Majestic) in January checking everyone DH tested positive on day 6 of the cruise so he isolated and so did I keeping him company (they asked if I wanted to go to another cabin) - we ate together in our room delicious food exactly what we ordered each meal and had 4 phone calls from the staff each day asking were we well; did we have our meals; were they ok; and did we want medical attention. We were given free internet for both of us - the TV has loads of channels; more than we have at home without pay to view, and our meals came with brandy and other drinks we ordered (free) Everyone was great BUT we had to make our own bed although linen towels etc were left at the door every day for us. Without being able to visit ports or the entertainment we did still enjoy the cruise AND just heard from Princess they have given us a future cruise credit of $90 per day each for the days we were isolated. Great service Thanks Princess.

Good luck if stuck try feedback@princesscruises.com They seem to reply where other addresses ignore you

On the Majestic last week our dinner companions had purchased the wine package

Some countries Chile for example require 9 months left on the passport Need to check every country you are going to visit

If you cruise a lot and use all Carnival companies it is worth buying stock just the `100 shares Since 2009 I have had my money back (1400 sterling pounds) about 7 times and still have the shares which - of course have lost value at present - but will bounce back eventually and I still have the value of th4e shares whenever I need to sell them it is a win win situation and at present the cost is half the normal one prior to covid losses

SORRY no free minutes for Elite now you can buy a package for 50% discount for one device per person who purchases the package

Sydney to Sydney with a quite young crowd (which may have made a difference) but it was not a short cruise it was 11 days

Thats because you were not on the Carnival on 29th January 2023 with us

Is the prize entry part of the plus fare or you have to purchase an extra?

I am happy cruising Carnival although I do prefer the Princess experience but last time in March there were NO rules about dress in the dining rooms applied and unchallenged loose children were everywhere (no parents in sight) Most - at least 45% of the ladies went in to dinner with cut off fraying jeans that left nothing to the imagination and almost always accompanied by a gentleman in a wife beater top thongs/flipflops and a baseball cap It did not upset my experience it just made me decide not to waste space packing my evening clothes and DH jacket for the next Carnival cruise next month.

HSBC dos not give a total it just says the card must be used to pay for the return journey in and out of oz so whether it is UK or vanuatu cover is the cost of the return fare

The stewards at the entry to Circular quay are quite strict to see your time stamped papers but not sure about White Bay

Elegant on Carnival? Last cruise we3 did not even unpack our suit and evening dress as pax went to dinner in cut off jeans and wife beaters Nothing elegant there On again in 4 weeks and not even taking such clothes this time but long pants and a nice top DH will have long pants and short sleeved shirt and we will be over dressed if the cruise is the same as before

If you book pre cruise you will be charged for credit vouchers you have to wait until on board and the first restaurant y6ou go to will charge the vouchers as they are non specific IE If you have one voucher and want the expe4nsive restaurant do not go to the cheaper one first as it will take the voucher

I thought Encounter was the old Golden Princess

On the other unnamed site a cruiser advised 3 weeks ago he visited 42 re de l'alma and purchased 6 litres of booze for $163 so obviously they are two different shop

For those who are viewing and may be interested at last I had ma reply from a cruiser who visited the 42 rue de l'alma 3 weeks ago and got liquor so Marlane is still open and working (even if I cannot find her prices)

Just in case anyone is interested I messaged Facebook Marlene (which was advertising perfume etc) in French and they replied likewise to say they do not sell liquor?? I do not know if when Marlene moved away from the dockside shop they split as companies

Just received a reply from Facebook Bonjour, nous ne vendons pas d'alcool. Bonne journée à vous I am surprised I thought booze would have given them a good profit