simmo67

These Music cruises are very popular and the ones that I have watched a bit closer have never really dropped in price from the opening sales. The demand is high and they (P&O) know that they can charge the higher prices for them. That said, you never know, the bubble may burst and the prices may fall. I wish you luck.:D

Thank you... Thats what I thought although this one is Royal Caribbean !Mmmm what to do ???

Looking for some advice... Prices for Rock The Boat 2017 are quite high not sure if this is because its only just been released. The line up is great but I dont want to book & then the price drops.

Has anyone watched the prices on chartered cruises... Do they fluctuate throughout the year???? Thanks

Hi there, We have just booked for Pearly NYE cruise out of Sydney 27th Dec 12 nights. I cannot find any threads regarding this cruise, even checked the roll call and couldn't find one there either. Is there any other cruisers out there that are booked on this cruise? All our other cruises we have done we always book nearly 12 months out but this was a last minute one and feels great not to have to wait too long But would love to chat and find others on this cruise.. Fiona

Youve got the ship to yourself.hahah. Very jealous wish we could have come with you 😂

Please take off Simmo67 Radiance of the Seas 26 Dec 2015...had to cancel this one for now! Thankyou

Hi David can you please add

simmo67 Radiance of the Seas 26/12/15 South Pacific

We did pay extra for the royal seats because we didn't know what to expect. You're correct that it was intimate enough that you could see very well from anywhere you were seated. The buffet line wasn't very long either. The only benefit to the royal seats was if you wanted to be called up on stage. The Chief took a man from each of the royal seats and brought him on stage and there were some ritual things they did and some dancing things. But that part was really funny. My husband was chosen and he's a huge ham so he loved it. The picture that they show on their website is exactly what it looked like except the buffet was under tents because it was a bit drizzly off and on the day we were there.

Thanks so much for your feedback...I will definitely just book the standard package then. Ummm no I think I would rather sit and laugh at others...unless I've had a few champagnes no way would you get me up on stage :D

We had narrowed it down to Lahaina and Smith's, but due to time constraints and transportation issues, we weren't able to do either. We ended up going to the Chief's Luau in Sealife Park near Waikiki. It included seeing the turtles and sharks at the park, as well as hula instruction, ti leaf headband making lessons, tattoos, etc. We watched them unearth the pig. It was very intimate (I think there were less than 100 people there) and it felt like we were special guests of the Chief, not just part of a huge crowd. The buffet line was not very long and we could get seconds. (The pig was awesome!!) A couple of drinks were included (and they weren't watered down). There was fire dancing and other polynesian dances. We had such a good time, the Chief was hilarious and we felt it was money well spent. I think we were there about 4 hours. I would highly recommend this one.

I was also considering doing this one...great reviews on TripAdvisor...can you tell me if it's necessary to pay the extra to have better seats? If there is only about 100 people can you still see what's going on no matter where you sit?

Donna

I agree, & there is nothing much in the way of eating places except the hotel & shrimp trucks. It is a very nice up-scale hotel. The lobby is beautiful.

Can you rent a car from Turtle Bay or is it best to hire a car from Honolulu beforehand? We are staying at Waikiki for 5 nights then going to North Shore for 5 nights. Thanks .....Donna

From next year, us Aussies are getting both the Voyager and the Explorer. I realise they are the same class but just wondered if there is any difference between the two? If you have cruised on both do you have a preference?

Great question....you just read my mind! Be interesting to hear back from people who have sailed on both. Donna

Just did the cruise and loved every minute of it. This was my first cruise and I was lucky enough to be in a newly refurbed penthouse suite on deck 13. We are mature cruisers with no kids so can't really comment from a young families viewpoint although they seemed to be very kid friendly and fun and we enjoyed the entertainment which was very family friendly and they had a HUGE range of dining options and we never ate anywhere other than the complimentary places on offer. We enjoyed every show and on board activity and loved the mix of American glitz and hawaiiana. Shore excursions are plentiful but expensive if booked via Norwegian.

 

 

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Thanks Bawleygirl and Punkybubbles.

I was looking at the Penthouse suites too...what category/number did you stay in? Was deck 13 a good location to everything?

We did this cruise in May last year It is a great way to see a different island each day. All the information I needed I found by visiting Ports of Call--Hawaii and also joining the Roll Call for NCL then clicking on POM and finding my date for the cruise. These sights gave me so much info. I also read the reviews posted by other passengers who had done the cruise. Just remember they are only their opinions so go on board with an open mind. Cruising an American ship is a lot different to P&O or Carnival. I will say it was a great trip with no sea days and a different port each day.The cruise gave us an insight into Hawaii and ideas for our next trip there. Our cabin was on deck 4 so I can't help you there but go on these other sites and you will find what you need to now.

Thanks Aussiegirl.

Hi we are thinking about going to Hawaii in Sept and cruising on Pride of America.

Just wanted to see if anyone has travelled on her since the refurbishment and any comments about what deck is best to stay on.

Are there any other Aussies travelling on this ship in Sept?

Also if anyone has stayed in a B1 Aft facing balcony....are they big enough for 3 people? Donna

If you have a reservation number and have paid your deposit the price won't go up.

 

We booked a GS on rhapsody in november 2014 during the sale and it is now double the price. In fact the price we secured is less than a balcony, absolute awesome deal.

We also booked a GS and Inside cabin on Radiance in Jan 2015 and both have doubled in price. Pays to get in early :D

Donna

BON VOYAGE

TO THOSE LUCKY CRUISERS

HEADING AWAY IN FEBRUARY.

 

Some great voyages being undertaken this month

as the World Cruise ships pass through our seas.

 

Who is cruising ?

 

A list for Australian and NZers who are cruising,

both locally and overseas on any Cruise Line.

and for overseas guests cruising down here to visit and cruise with us...

 

This list is not intended to replace Roll Calls or Signatures,

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and the Destination.

 

Who is cruising in February 2014

 

02 Feb ... purpledragon ... Sea Princess .. New Zealand

02 Feb ... badgerbill ...Arcadia ... Los Angeles to Melbourne

02 Feb ... aussiedisneyfan ...Arcadia ... Los Angeles to Melbourne

03 Feb ... luvToCruise13 ... Celebrity Solstice ... Auckland to Perth

03 Feb ... Reddings Cruiser ... Celebrity Solstice ... Auckland to Perth

03 Feb ... Yillup ... Radiance of the Seas ... South Pacific

03 Feb ... jennyau ... Radiance of the Seas ... South Pacific

03 Feb ... terrytallent1 ... Celebrity Solstice ... Auckland to Perth 18 nts.B2B

04 Feb ... coastiedee ... Voyager of the Seas ... Tasmania

04 Feb ... BundyCrooser ... Voyager of the Seas ... Tasmania

06 Feb ... ckl001 ... Queen Elizabeth ... San Francisco to Sydney

06 Feb ... Bowie MeMe ... Oeanic Discoverer ... Expedition Cruise,Wellington to Milford Sound

09 Feb ... moosepond ... Diamond Princess ... Auckland to Singapore

09 Feb ... jayekob ... Diamond Princess ... Auckland to Sydney

11 Feb ... Babsjo ... Rhapsody of the Seas ... South Pacific

10 Feb ... melbkat11 ... Carnival Spirit ... New Caledonia

13 Feb ... julzcruz ... Voyager of the Seas ... NZ

13 Feb ... Sapphire57 ... Voyager of the Seas ... NZ

14 Feb ... rekkie ... Radiance of the Seas ... B2B Sydney to Sydney Circumnavigation

15 Feb ... graeme44 ... Crown Princess ... South America Grand Adventure ex Ft Lauderdale to Los Angeles

15 Feb ... K-Roo-Zers ... Crown Princess ... South America Grand Adventure ex Ft Lauderdale to Los Angeles

15 Feb ... Shadavi ... Crown Princess ... Fort Lauderdale to Santiago

 

16 Feb ... Bodogbodog ... Crystal Symphony ... Sydney to Bali

 

17 Feb ... matilda ... Azamara Journey ... Hong Kong to Shanghai

 

21 Feb ... kiwipete ... Diamond Princess ... Sydney to Singapore via Fremantle

 

21 Feb ... Thirsty1 ... Diamond Princess ... Sydney to Singapore via Fremantle.

 

21 Feb ... The 7 Dwarfs ... Sun Princess ... South Pacific and Fiji

21 Feb ... teryytallent1 ... Celebrity Solstice ... B2B Perth via Top End to Sydney 17 nts

21 Feb ... chester35 ... Celebrity Solstice ... Fremantle to Singapore

21 Feb ... Gold Coast Cruisers ... QM2 ... Brisbane to Fremantle

24 Feb ... Aussieflyer ... Arcadia ... Sydney to Melbourne 2 nts

 

22 Feb ... IngFam ... Rhapsody of he Seas ... South Pacific

 

26 Feb ... davwen81 ... Arcadia ... Sydney to Southampton

 

26 Feb ... icat2000 ...Arcadia ... Sydney to Melbourne 2 nts

 

27 Feb ... skyas ... Voyager of the Seas ... South Pacific

 

Who is cruising in March 2014

 

01 March ... NSWP ... Golden Princess ... Buenos Aries to San Pedro LA , 31 nights

01 March ... woodiennz ... Golden Princess ... Buenos Aries to San Pedro LA , 31 nights

01 March ... Sutho ... Golden Princess ... Andes and Cape Horn Adventure

01 March ... resordanis ... Norwegian Jade ... Western Mediterranean

02 March ...gbenjo ... Oosterdam ... Sydney to Sydney Pacific Treasures

03 March ... icat2000 ...Dawn Princess ... Melbourne to Auckland 4 nts

09 March ... newbris ... Voyager of the Seas ... Sydney to Perth via NZ

10 March ... Pushka ... QM2 ... Adelaide to Hong Kong

10 March ... megsie ... QM2 ... Adelaide to Sydney

13 March ... Sandielle ... Sea Princess ... New Zealand

14 March ... timtam2 ... Mariner of the Seas ... Singapore to Shanghai. Rtn B2B

14 March ... Aussieflyer ... QM2 ... Sydney to Hong Kong 19 days

15 March ... kec ... Pacific Dawn ... Island Hopper 7nts

16 March ... Big Kev ... Celebrity Millenium ... Hong Kong to Singapore

20 March ... Shadavi ... Crown Princess ... Santiago to Los Angeles 49 nts

22 March ... daisyaday46 ... Celebrity Solstice ... Auckland to Sydney

22 March ... VK3DQ ... Celebrity Solstice ... Auckland to Sydney

27 March ... Perth cruizing ... Voyager of the Seas ... Fremantle to Singapore

27 March ... Hot Chilli... Voyager of the Seas ... Fremantle to Singapore

27 March ... Stanza ... Voyager of the Seas ... Fremantle to Singapore

27 March ... cotton93 ... Voyager of the Seas ... Fremantle to Singapore

28 March ... marquisite ... Rhapsody of the Seas ... Queensland Coastal

30 March ... cruiselover53 ... HAL Oosterdam ... Sth Pacific 14 nts

31 March ... Emps ... Nautica ... Bangkok to Rome 35 days.

 

Who is cruising in April 2014

 

02 April ... suexxx ... Pacific Dawn ... PNG

02 April ... Mothballs ... Pacific Dawn ... PNG

04 April ... Tannedprincess ... Pacific Pearl ... Food and Wine 3 nt.

05 April ... Shadavi ... Crown Princess ... B2B California Coastal 7 days

07 April ... PeteyD23 ... Pacific Pearl ... New Caledonia

08 April ... cuttafamily ... Rhapsody of the Seas ... Pacific Islands

10 April ... Raison ... Voyager of the Seas ... Singapore to Tokyo

11 April ... Dizziedi ... Celebrity Solstice ... Sydney to Honolulu

11 April ... The Big M ... Celebrity Solstice ... Sydney to Honolulu

11 April ... Bob&Janet ... Celebrity Solstice ... Sydney to Honolulu

11 April ... Pacificdaze ... Celebrity Solstice ... Sydney to Honolulu

13 April ... Cassie Zuzu ... Dawn Princess ... Around Australia

13 April ... NSWP ... Arcadia ... Central Mediterranean 18 days Southampton rtn

15 April ... rugbypopsie ... Azamara Journey ... Mumbai to Athens

16 April ... gaechann ... Pacific Pearl ... Southern Australia

18 April ... Parsta27 ... Rhapsody of the Seas ... Sydney to Honolulu

18 April ... Big Kev ... Rhapsody of the Seas ... Sydney to Honolulu

18 April ... stki ... HAL Zuiderdam ... Ft Lauderdale to San Diego via Panama 18 nts

20 April ... badgerbill ... NCL Star ...Panama Canal

20 April ... DT1304 ... Carnival Spirit ... South Pacific

27 April ... Aqurians ... Radiance of the Seas ... Hawaii to Vancouver . B2B

28 April ... Bob&Janet ... Celebrity Solstice ... Honolulu to Vancouver

28 April ... Peacefulness ... Coral Princess ... Panama Canal Grand Adventure

30 April ... shudie ... Carnival Spirit ... South Pacific ex Sydney

 

Who is cruising in May 2014

 

01 May ... windsor26 ... Island Princess ... Panama Canal Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver

05 May ... badgerbill ... NCL Star ...Transatlatic

05 May ... Bee Kay ... Pacific Pearl ... Auckland to Vanuatu

06 May ... Nervouslyexcited ... Dawn Princess .. Melb to Sydney via NZ

08 May ... Bob&Janet ... Celebrity Solstice ... Alaska

09 May ... Aqurians ... Radiance of the Seas ... Alaska ex Vancouver . B2B

14 May ... luvToCruise13 ... Sea Princess ... Sydney to Brisbane

14 May ... Sydney24 ... Sea Princess ... Sydney to Brisbane

14 May ... megsie ... Sea Princess ... Sydney to Brisbane

17 May ... Peacefulness ... Coral Princess ... Voyage of the Glaciers (Northbound)

19 May ... badgerbill ... NCL Star ... Baltic

21 May ... embeepe ... Island Princess ... Alaska Northbound

23 May ... rabbitoh_777 ... Royal Princess ... Baltics,Scandanavia and Russia ex Copenhagen rtn

24 May ... Peacefulness ... Coral Princess ... Voyage of the Glaciers (Southbound)

28 May ... Fozwald ... Carnival Spirit ... South Pacific

 

Who is cruising in June 2014

 

03 June ... Sydney24 ... Royal Princess ... Baltic ex Copenhagen

08 June ... karenjnz ... Oosterdam ... Vancouver to Seaward Alaska

08 June ... fishtaco ... Carnival Dream ... Caribbean and Montego Bay ex New Orleans

 

Who is cruising in July 2014

 

12 July ... Pushka ... Celebrity Equinox ... Venice to Istanbul

25 July ... BrusselsGirl07 ... Celebrity Mllenium ... Alaska Sth Claciers

 

Who is cruising in August 2014

 

01 Aug ... BrusselsGirl07 ... Celebrity Mllenium ... Alaska Nth Glaciers

01 Aug ... Einreb61 ... Carnival Spirit ... South Pacific

16 Aug ... sandysu ... Celebrity Eclipse ... Scandanavia and Russia

18 Aug ... Jamocall ... Carnival Legend ... B2B Tampa LA Sydney

23 Aug ... Sanielle ... Pacific Dawn ... Barrier Reef Discovery

27 Aug ... Billy and Charlie's Mum ... Ruby Princess ... British Isles

29 Aug ... mr walker ... Rhapsody of the Seas ... Seattle to Vancouver*

31 Aug ... Derwentharps ... Dawn Princess ... Papua New Guinea & South Pacific

00 Aug ... Jamocall ... Carnival Legend ... To be advised

 

Who is cruising in September 2014

 

01 Sep ... nanaof2 ... Regent Seven Seas Navigator ... San Francisco to New York 21 nts

02 Sep ... jcruizer ... Royal Princess ... Nth Europe Grand Adventure 25 nts

02 Sep ... lizzy77 ... Royal Princess ... Baltics

03 Sep ... Hard-habit-to-break ... Volendam ... Alaska Round trip

05 Sep ... mr walker ... Rhapsody of the Seas ... Vancouver to Honolulu*

06 Sep ... nikki80 ... Carnival Spirit ... Pacific Islands ex Sydney Return 10 Nights

08 Sep ... Billy and Charlie's Mum ... Ruby Princess ... TransAtlantic London to New York

08 Sep ... Big Kev ... Ruby Princess ... TransAtlantic London to New York

10 Sep ... lizzy77 ... Royal Princess ... Copenhagen to New York

12 Sep ... Hard-habit-to-break ... Radiance of the Seas ... Vancouver to Hawaii

13 Sep ... aussie2324 ... NCL Jewel ... Seattle to Houston repositioning cruise via Panama Canal 35 days

16 Sep ... mr walker ... Rhapsody of the Seas ... Honolulu to Sydney*

19 Sep ... glenlan64 ... Pacific Jewel ... South Pacific

22 Sep ... lurch123 ... Radiance of the Seas ... Honolulu to Sydney

22 Sep ... Hard-habit-to-break ... Radiance of the Seas ... Honolulu to Sydney

24 Sep ... alexquake ... Carnival Legend ... Sth Pacific Sydney rtn 12 nts.

24 Sep ... Woody22 ... Carnival Legend ... Sth Pacific Sydney rtn 12 nts.

26 Sep ... Big Kev ... NCL Dawn ... Boston , Quebec rtn

27 Sep ... Bescotti ... HAL Noordam ... Rome to Fort Lauderdale 37 nts

28 Sep ... AussieWoman2809214 ... Carnival Spirit ... South Pacific

 

Who is cruising in October 2014

 

01 Oct ... heidispidi ... Norwegian Epic ...Western Med ex Rome

03 Oct ... Kevrich ... Nieuw Amsterdam ... Venice to Barcelona 24 day

05 Oct ... Topaz M ... Celebrity Solstice ... Hawaii to Sydney

05 Oct ... davwen81 ... Celebrity Solstice ... Hawaii to Sydney

05 Oct ... rugbypopsie ... Celebrity Solstice ... Hawaii to Sydney

15 Oct ... stki ... Diamond Princess ... Tokyo to Hong Kong B2B

17 Oct ... bazshirl2 ... Dawn Princess ... South Pacific

20 Oct ... gaechann ... Radiance of the Seas ... Top End

28 Oct ... bodogbodog ... Crystal Symphony ... San Diego to Auckland.

30 Oct ... timtam2 ... Celebrity Century ... Fiji 12 nights

30 Oct ... ratacake ... Celebrity Century ... Fiji 12 nights

 

Who is cruising in November 2014

 

06 Nov ... embeepe ... Dawn Princess ... Around NZ ex Auckland rtn via Melbourne

13 Nov ... bodogbodog ...Crystal Symphony ... Auckland to Sydney

27 Nov ... Sydney24 ... Sapphire Princess ... SE Asia ex Singapore

 

Who is cruising in December 2014

 

01 Dec ... badgerbill ... Ocean Princess ... Rome to Fort Lauderdale

01 Dec ... pippin10 ... Celebrity Century ... QLD and South Pacific

01 Dec ... Thirsty1 ... Celebrity Century ... QLD and South Pacific

09 Dec ... cotton93 ... Celebrity Solstice ... Auckland to Sydney

09 Dec ... benjoon ... Celebrity Solstice ... Auckland to Sydney

16 Dec ... OzKiwiJJ ... Sun Princess ... Fiji and Pacific Islands

18 Dec ... Peacefulness ... Sapphire Princess ... South East Asia Grand Adventure

18 Dec ... kjets ... Sapphire Princess ... South East Asia Grand Adventure

23 Dec ...suexxx ... Radiance of the Seas ... Christmas/New Year

29 Dec ... Stuartm ... Sapphire Princess ... Thailand,Bali,Malaysia

29 Dec ... barnsey1802 ... Voyager of the Seas ... NYE , Fiji/NZ ex Sydney

 

Who is cruising in January 2015

 

02 Jan ... Sydney24 ... Diamond Princess ... Tasmania ex Sydney 8 nts

08 Jan ... Hot Chilli ... Sapphire Princess ... Thailand and Indonesia

03 Jan ... marconi ... HAL Prinsendam ... 68 days Circumnavigation of South America ex Fort Lauderdale

11 Jan ... bazshirl2 ... Dawn Princess ... New Zealand

13 Jan ...resordanis ... Sapphire Princess ... Indonesia

24 Jan ... Parsta27 ... Pacific Dawn ... Australia Day Cruise . Brisbane to Brisbane27 Jan ... ckl001 ... Sea Princess ... NZ ex Brisbane rtn

 

 

Who is cruising in February 2015

 

06 Feb ... wotaripper ... Mariner of the Seas ... Spice of SE Asia 5 nts

07 Feb ... Mothballs ... Rhapsody of the Seas ... Tasmania 10 nts

11 Feb ... wotaripper ... Mariner of the Seas ... Thailand and Vietnam 7 nights

 

Who is cruising in March 2015

 

02 March ... aussie2324 ... Pacific Jewel ... Sth Australia and Tasmania ex Melbourne rtn

12 March ... marconi ... HAL Prinsendam ... Fort Laudredale to Rome 55 days

22 March ... Sydney24 ... Dawn Princess ... Melbourne to Sydney 2 day

 

Who is cruising in April 2015

 

01 April ... fishtaco ... Voyager of the Seas ... Perth to Singapore 14 nts

03 April ... gbenjo ... Celebrity Solstice ... Sydney to Hawaii

Perth cruizing ... Quantam of the Seas ... Southern Caribbean Cruise ex Cape Liberty Return

 

Who is cruising in May 2015

 

01 May ... rugbypopsie ... Norwegian Pearl ... Alaska

03 May ... Mothballs ... Rhapsody of the Seas ... Singapore to Dubai

03 May ... Big Kev ... Rhapsody of the Seas ... Singapore to Dubai

03 May ... cotton93 ... Rhapsody of the Seas ... Singapore to Dubai

17 May ... Mothballs ... Rhapsody of the Seas ... Dubai to Istanbul

17 May ... Big Kev ... Rhapsody of the Seas ... Dubai to Istanbul

17 May ... cotton93 ... Rhapsody of the Seas ... Dubai to Istanbul

 

Who is cruising in June 2015

 

05 June ... davwen81 ... Azamara Journey ... Venice to Venice

 

Who is cruising in July 2015

 

23 June ... davwen81 ... Azamara Journey ... Black Sea

 

 

updated to post no 1514

Please add Simmo67 Radiance departing Sydney 4th Jan 2015. South Pacific Thanks

Well, we may have been lucky but our 14 night NYE cruise, there was no problems. No sickness, no smells (as reported by others who have recently cruised) and no problems with drinks, not out of stock etc..... It actually was probably our best cruise to date. Awesome ship, can't wait for the next NYE cruise after the refurb, I thought it was great now so after the refurb it will be even better. Fiona :)

Have to agree with you Fiona...Voyager was our best cruise yet! We must have been so lucky not having any of the problems mentioned above.

Such a shame that the other cruisers had such a bad experience... you look forward all year to it and for something like that to happen is not fair ...hopefully everyone has fully recovered from their sickness.

For those considering Voyager, she really is a beautiful ship and with all her enhancements happening this year, new dining venues, Flowrider, new type of room (virtual balcony) outdoor cinema etc she will be even better! Donna

Omg. You have booked? Best go look at itiniery.

Its' only a short one, 9 nights goes to Noumea, Vila and Lifou...but it's a ship we haven't been on before and a good time of the year for us (xmas & birthdays over and done with by then). Although you can't beat NYE on a ship!!! Donna

We were also on voyager NYE cruise with Donna. I agree with everything she said. The only trouble was we couldn't find Wayne. :D

 

If you have any questions, fire away. We can help. Fiona

Hi Fiona,

would love to do this all over again with you all ...maybe end of 2015.... this time we've booked Radiance leaves 4th Jan 2015....want to jump ship????

Then you might be able to find Wayne :D

Donna

Wanting to do a cruise at the end of the year. I am now considering the Voyager for NYE as teens don't want to be at sea for Christmas. Not many ports, lots of sea days. 14 days - ports are Suva, Lautoka (Fiji) and Wellington, Auckland & Tauranga (NZ). Teens are very keen to experience the Voyager and I like the idea of only having to cross the Tasman once. Anyone have any thoughts? Would also be interested to hear from anyone who did the same cruise last year.

I can definitely help you there! We did this last NYE on Voyager for 14 nights (same itinerary except we stopped at Noumea instead of Suva). I travelled with my hubby & teens (boy 18 and girl 14). We all had THE BEST TIME. If you read the thread by TassieCruiser it will give you an idea of how much fun it was.

NYE was a blast....parties all around the ship...Royal Promenade goes off at midnight...the Pig & Whistle pub is sooo much fun...but beware if your teens are 18 or over the Vault nightclub will be their 2nd home...along with days in bed and waking up in the afternoon to do it all again...thank god I got them an inside cabin! They spent most of their time on deck at night in the pools/spas and met some really nice friends. My daughter said the Teens club was a lot of fun too.

We had lots of different themes...2 parties were up on deck around the pool area...dancing/ cocktail bar flarer/ there was a white party (dress all in white), 70's night in Promenade etc...all ages went to these parties.

In regards to tours, I can highly recommend something we did as a group I think there were about 15 of us...it was called GO Dirt Buggys in Lautoka if you have adventurous teens they will love this...takes you through mud tracks, stop for a swim in lake with locals, our guide Junior even let us experience Kava along the way (not very good parenting but it was an experience we all had together) :D Tauranga was another port we loved..it has a great beach and it's where all the young NZ locals go for their holidays..so the atmosphere was great ...could get hanna tattoos, loud music playing along the beach...teens will love this stop! Suva I can't comment on and Wellington (we did the cable car) and Auckland you can jump off the Sky tower not for the faint hearted.

We have friends we met on Voyager going again this year (I can't because of mums 80th NYE) otherwise we definitely would be doing this one again. Just keep your husband away from them..all the hubby's thought a pub crawl would be a good idea starting at the top and working their way down...think there is about 13 bars all up...well they ended up in the Big Red Car on the Promenade...very funny sight!

Not sure if you know but Voyager is getting refurb this year so when she comes back to Australia will also have the Flowrider and other enhancements made to her. Johnny Rockets is also great (especially for that New Years Day hang over) :D If there is anything in particular you want to know just ask. Donna

That is what I am saying the first price was a good price but to pay $548.00 per night just seems a bit much and we have been in a JS on Rhapsody before and it just seems pricey (last cruise in march in JS 3 adults $4870.00 11 nights) As I said C1 and JS are different but having never sailed celebrity all I can see is an extra 45sq feet and a bath tub in the JS

But at the end of the day if I don't like I don't have to book it

Having said that just booked the Radiance 9 night Jan cruise Balcony for $362.00 per night 2 adults

Thanks for your replies

That's the one we booked too departs 4th Jan. (9 nights south pacific)..prices are still pretty good on this one! Now that the xmas /nye cruises are so ridiculously priced I think many will start to see what's on offer after this period. Be interesting to see how much they go up after the sale. I have started a roll call .....on there on my little lonesome...feel free to join in :D

Last weekend was looking at cruises for jan2015 saw one on Rhapsody 9 night south pacific $3526.00 for 2 adults in a JS

Went to book it today the price is now $4938.00? which equates to $548.00 per night for 2 adults seems a bit steep to me and this is supposed to be part of Royals early bird sail

Unless I am a bit out of tune with prices these days but we will be on Solstice soon which works out at $274.00 for two adults in a C1 cabin

I know they are not the same as a JS on Royal but the JS price seems to expensive to me or am I wrong?

For the same itinerary on Radiance in Jan 2015, it's about $6600 for 2 in a Jnr Suite, $4900 not too bad. Donna

looks like we will be partying in your gs donna. It's huge and glam :d:d:d

 

ally

absolutely :d

We have CC friends on the 4th January cruise (they are staying on from the Christmas/NYE cruise). We would have but we have friends arriving from overseas on the 6th.

 

You are right about the pricing for the Christmas/NYE cruise now - just crazy but they managed to sell out all the suites. I booked it months ago so the price was steep but what I expected to pay for the time but now it is ridiculous.

 

I hope you enjoy 1556 - just remember to push the curtains all the way back to the walls and slide open up those doors - it's wow:) I'll go in just before we disembark and leave you something:)

 

Cheers

Di

Sounds good....I'll look forward to that:D

Aussielozzie18...I got upgraded on my first ever cruise on Rhapsody to a Grand Suite and now can't go back...someone at RCI definitely knew what they were doing! Donna

Pleasure Donna! Which cruise?

 

We have just cancelled one on the Radiance in December because we prefer one on the Rhapsody. Managed to snag the RS as well:)

 

Cheers

Di

Radiance 4th January...still pretty good pricing on this one. The xmas/Nye cruises are outrageous pricing now...pays to get in early.

I snuck into the RS on Rhapsody to have a look at the end of our cruise once...very nice! Could have a lot of fun in there. Enjoy Di.

Oh darn I hate that they aren't showing, I copied and pasted them from photobucket. Looking at pics of 1066 looks like both have nice balconies. I think I will have to try 1066 if available on a future Radiance class ship.

I can see them now on my home computer work must have some sort of block.

The photos are great...thanks so much for posting them.

You have convinced me to book 1556...such a nice view looking out!!!

Donna

Hi Donna, you're welcome!

 

I think if you have kids, you would be better with 1060 because of the size of the balcony and they're out the door and up the stairs to Windjammers:).

 

Cheers

Di

Well I ended up going with 1556 being closer to the centre hump and that gorgeous view from the lounge room won me over! When I went to pay my deposit the price came down by another $1500 (on top of discount that was already applied). Not sure what happened there but got the GS for a great price! Took a printout just in case! My kids are 15 & 18 so they have an inside room because they party all night and sleep till after lunch....so anything different would be a waste of money :D Thanks again for your awesome photos. Donna