Barwick Cruiser

Yay, another GenX review! Can’t wait to follow along. Is the excursion in Bonaire with Woodwind? We snorkeled with them a few years ago and it was a fantastic experience. You’ll be looked after from start to finish and the snorkeling there is amazing! Cheers! Cathy

Will have to try them next time. We left a few weeks ago and won’t return for another few. Our five weeks seems to preclude any month long sale…that extra week is a killer for parking but sure nice when on holiday lol

I’m also enjoying following along, thanks for doing this…think I might wait to book until the terminal chaos is sorted 😅 The itinerary that was posted…a few days are missing, are they sea days? We enjoyed Eclipse to Alaska, hope you have a wonderful time as well. 🥂 Cathy

Good info, thx for updating. We’re currently in NZ on holiday with family. Used our expired nexus cards in YYZ to bypass the long security line and no one batted an eye. It’s true that they’re still accepting the expired cards. Hopefully our new cards are waiting for us when we get home later Feb 🤞, if not, I’ll try calling as you did. Next trip isn’t until May. Cathy

They have bins of the tester kits at our local Walmart. Have you tried yours?

Thanks again, Jim, for the wonderful trip report and all the fabulous pictures. Hope your flights home were smooth and punctual. Merry Christmas to you and Iain and your families! I’m looking forward to your next adventure! Cathy

Fabulous photos! Thanks for taking us along! Happy cruising holiday! 🎄🎅🛳️ Cathy

Looks like you’re off to a great start! Hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday sailing! 🎄 🎅 🚢 Cathy

We received approval notice about the same time as you, maybe a week later and are still waiting for our new cards as well. We travel in early January but it is reassuring that the old cards will still be valid if we haven’t received the new ones by then. I’ll post back here if/when we get them. Cathy

Next sailing is on Silhouette in May to the Baltics with five days precruise in the Netherlands. Next trip tho is a land trip next month to NZ for four weeks visiting with our son and granddaughter. Very excited for that…once we recover from the long flights lol. Been away for a few days so now I’m eager to catch up with your trip!

David, thanks so much for doing another live posting so soon after your fabulous Galapagos adventure that so many were able to enjoy. I’m looking forward to a new journey to Asia with you and Marcia! Cathy

Too funny about the pies…we’re heading to NZ beginning of Jan for a month to visit family and just last night I said to DH that the first dinner out I’m ordering a pie….the absolute best! Cathy

Wow, don’t you have a gorgeous view! 🍀

Great pics from Devonport Jim, really too bad about the weather, we’ve done that ferry previously but fortunately had beautiful weather. Love the pic of the dog in the truck checking you out!

Totally agree with garden bunny…enjoying the pics and very happy that you’re able to separate the individual photos and add the caption with details. Job well done and much appreciated! Cathy

Thanks for all the helpful responses. Since I will need local calling I think I’m better off using a physical SIM card and activating it once we land in Auckland as have done previously.

Didn’t want to start a new thread so sorry if I’m resurrecting an older one but it’s relevant. I’m traveling to NZ for a month…land trip to visit family, no cruising involved. My iPhone accepts eSIMs. I need both data and the ability to make local calls. Don’t need calling back to Canada or to receive calls from Canada. Can an eSIM do this or do I need to just connect with a local provider in NZ for this? Previously I’ve installed a NZ company physical sim (on arrival at the airport) with a monthly plan that included data, calls and texting. Trying to save money by using the eSIM and setting it up prior to travelling. Thanks for any help!

Great pictures, thanks for posting and glad that everything is running smoothly for you!

Enjoying your review, thanks for doing it. Did you get off in SJ? If so, what did you do?

Hope you have a nice holiday! I was curious when you mentioned the cost of wines going up…my go to is the Villa Maria SB and looks like it’s now priced at $15! Although I love just about any NZ SB the Villa Maria is def not high end and that price is a bit ridiculous. Glad I upgraded my package during the sale. Thanks for posting and good luck with the wifi!

When I boarded the Eclipse last year I had purchased a session in my cruise planner using obc. I had seen a sea turtle posted on a previous review and very much wanted to make one. Once onboard I didn’t see any sea turtles in the display of items to make and asked the assistant when making my appointment and he said that wouldn’t be a problem. Guess they can only put so many items on display? 🤷‍♀️. Anyway, my session ran close to 30 minutes (depends on the complexity of your chosen item) and I paid the upcharge from obc so my souvenir and experience cost me nothing! I had a blast and my turtle made it home safely (in my hand luggage) and every time I look at it it’s the best reminder of a fun holiday that I’ve ever bought! Because I’ve very little creative or artistic genes in me, my turtle is far from perfect but I’m proud to have played a big part in making it so there’s that 🤣.

Following! I’ve very much enjoyed the two Expedition ‘live froms’ (thx @mahdnc and @prmssk) and it will be interesting to read about your journey on Flora. Thank you for all the great details so far!

We need parking for 5 weeks in Jan/Feb and have found Skypark to have the best rate $230 and they are quick to shuttle to the airport and the car is cleaned and pickup is quick on arrival back. Can’t find a better price yet.

Following as well! Hope you enjoy a wonderful sailing! And your pups are super cute! 🐕 🛳️ 🥂

Yes, thank you @Fouremco, we’ll be watching our mail as well although we haven’t received a second approval confirmation. Don't know why they don’t get Amazon to do the deliveries…would’ve had it the next day 🤣🤣 Cathy