resordanis

So sorry for your loss. I do enjoy reading your posts over the last few years.

7 minutes ago, arxcards said:

Yes of course, $22.99. I was getting mixed-up with another fee.

My mistake also, I thought it was $23.99! I wasn’t going to activate but we did use it for ordering coffees etc  in Hollywood Conservatory. We didn’t have the package and purchased wine and I was actually glad, as with mini bar set up, we had ample alcohol. I might add prices have gone up dramatically since our last cruise on Princess in October 2022 for very poor quality wines. In the end we found better value with purchasing a bottle.

On 3/3/2024 at 3:32 AM, rjack22 said:

I think I know the answer to this but I thought I'd ask anyway.   Does a guest have access to a microwave anywhere on the ship?  Buffet perhaps?   Sky Princess if that makes a difference.

 

I know heating pads are prohibited so if there was access to a microwave I could bring one of those bags you throw in the microwave and heat up with me on the cruise for my aching back.

Hot water bottle works a treat.

1 hour ago, arxcards said:

Just to note, the Ocean Now ordering does work with standard fares as well, but you pay a $30 one-off activation fee.

 

Now we have just completed a cruise, I have switched to the new app. No issues at all.

We paid $24 on Majestic last week on standard fare. I only activated one. Also on the new app and even though husbands DOB is still incorrect all other information is there and correct.

9 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said:

But if you booked after Dec 2022 you would have been booking under the new conditions so wouldn't be eligible for the OBC surely? 

I think it depends on the date for 2022. We booked early December 2022 and not eligible for new package, but did get the extra OBC for Sydney to Yokohama cruise.

11 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

That sucks.  How long was your cruise?  Hope your symptoms are mild 

Only 7 days, which was surprising. I don’t have it yet, but husband does…..nothing is mild with DH😩

13 hours ago, rkmw said:

The Coral P4incess came in yesterday (Thursday) and they started disembarking passengers at 6.30, but doesn’t always happen 

Same with us today Bob, very early before 6.30am, but doesn’t always happen.

Not sure why Majestic would miss the early departure time. We arrived by 5.30am and left before 7 and many were off well before us. I must say our departure from the ship was handled very well.

32 minutes ago, Tripmode33 said:

Thanks for replies.

Will try guest services but hold very little hope of scoring the $25!

Hopefully no covid for us!  After reading your post in theatre and couple coughing behind us, decided to mask up.

Supposed to sail at 4pm, but still tied up at circular quay at 7.30!

We took all precautions. No tendering, no buffets and no crowds. Take care, but enjoy your holiday.

1 hour ago, Tripmode33 said:

Boarded Majestic today. 

Recently received an email from Princess re guests to receive $25AUD regional spending credit for Plus/Premier package guests who booked before 14 December 2022 (package price rise date) to compensate for new changes to inclusions announced July 2023.  The email also states guests on standard fares will receive this credit but it's a bit ambiguous if the 14 December 2022 date applies to those on standard.

Has anyone on standard booked after December date but before announcement of inclusion changes received this $25 credit once on board?

We left Majestic today. Definitely no $25 credit! Majestic once again give us something else again though……Covid!. 

it is all up to the weather gods!

Just now, resordanis said:

Great, thanks Geoff. Wanting to visit family and tending has proved disastrous in the past.

Husband just reminded me that getting there is the next problem. This year with cyclone we didn’t make it and this cruise is in January 😩🤔

2 minutes ago, arxcards said:

Yes, dock. Same LOA and width as Encounter & Adventure who have been docking in Cairns.

Great, thanks Geoff. Wanting to visit family and tending has proved disastrous in the past.

Hi all,

Currently on board Majestic Princess and looking at booking a cruise on Crown Princess. It says we dock in Cairns, but I am not sure. Definitely won’t book if we go to Yorkeys Knob? The size of Crown looks like it is similar to Diamond Princess, so could be ok! Any thoughts.? 

1 hour ago, Chiliburn said:

Not really,that I’m concerned about.Some other people where chatting about it on the blog that only Pinnacles get those little badges.(who cares)

A couple of things I noticed there’s some coffee discounts at the coffee shop and some extra discounts on glasses of wine or beer. 2 per cruise each ,instead of one .

And something about bingo ?

Also looks like no free wash and fold bags, although I have never used that service.

EDIT my mistake it is still there!

2 hours ago, Chiliburn said:

I’m on edge in two weeks.

  Originally it was port Arthur for a full day and  then 2 full days in Hobart.

Now it’s Eden and arrive in Hobart in the evening ,then a night there and leaving the next day. Two sea days back to Sydney.

2 hours ago, Chiliburn said:

I’m on edge in two weeks.

  Originally it was port Arthur for a full day and  then 2 full days in Hobart.

Now it’s Eden and arrive in Hobart in the evening ,then a night there and leaving the next day. Two sea days back to Sydney.

I was going to do that cruise, can’t wait for your report!

1 hour ago, Yaya_in_Oz said:

I'll be on the Grand in a couple of weeks which stops in Hobart overnight. We arrive about 8.30 pm. Is there anything worth seeing if I get off the ship at that time of night? Pretty lights? I'm booked on the full day tour down to Bruny Is the next day so wont be visiting the city centre but have been there a few times before. TIA.

We are the same with Majestic leaving tomorrow. Arrive 8.30pm. In December on Brilliance we had 2 full days which was great.

33 minutes ago, Wishing on a star said:

If you have one of these cabins, shown in the video...   the part of the balcony, which is the same amount of area as the standard balconies, is covered...  but the extended part will be open/uncovered.

Best of both worlds, really.

 

Thanks just what I needed to know.

Just now, Rick&Jeannie said:

Unless you are speaking of an aft balcony...they are layer-cake tiered.

No not aft, thanks again.

Just now, Rick&Jeannie said:

Does this help?

 

It sure looks like all of them are covered...I may be wrong.

Thank you, I do hope so.

Hi all,

Can someone please tell me whether the 

premium deluxe balconies on Majestic on dolphin deck are covered in any way.?We got an upgrade from deluxe to premium and just curious. Thanks

I only drink wine and have the plus package on one cruise……what price is the drink limit? Also ours is the old plus package if that makes any difference.

25 minutes ago, cheznandy said:

Sounds good.....hey qantas just gave us 30 bucks each for food...we are at the bar.

You just can't fly in the day of the cruise anymore

Small compensation for a long days travel but better than nothing! 

20 minutes ago, cheznandy said:

Either Merure Icon or Mercure Bugis...ATM.

Don't do FB but will catch up with you on board.

Still in Sydney....broken seat....all off plane. Bloody Qantas.

It will be worth it in the end Chez🤔

1 hour ago, OzKiwiJJ said:

There is a lift to get you up to the ticket office level -  there is an entrance to it at the Circular Quay corner of the building - then escalators up to the next level. I believe they have made some changes inside the main part to provide easier access to those who need it but I'm not sure what that entails.

You are definitely right for access to the Opera House, but for the tour, there is unfortunately still stairs.