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Question if you are a 4 star mariner, is it worth it to get a beverage package?as 4 star gets 50 % discount on coffees and wine packages.
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TA do not get 15% and do book direct with Celebrity etc..I know I am one
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I love the idea of the new dining theme , when we were on the Encore we ate outside a lot.So this will be a new dining experience.I love TK dining and the bar next door it is terrific.Looking forward to being on the Ovation soon!
Seabourn does an amazing job.
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Our group of 6 pax recently cruised to NZ on the QM2, overall we were very disappointed with the cruise.Accommodation was reasonable in a Balcony, bathroom has a-shower curtain,Pillows were not good and limited choice.Food was very average and in the Britannia Restaurant it was very ordinary, the last night on board was the best meal,service in the restaurant was very pedestrian.Kings Court food was the ok for Brekky, terrible at lunch time ( same burgers and sandwiches everyday)and at night time the pasta and pizza ( thick bases yuck!)were the same .Service in the Kings court was hard to find. In the Corinthian room they serve food but it is the same choice Everyday!Beverages are expensive.Entertainment was reasonably good.
The Queens room was nice and Afternoon tea was well done .
Dress code was no problem for our group , but not always policed , Cunard should stay on top of the dress code.
NZ ports were great and the weather was very warm.
My cruising background is almost 600 days on many cruise lines, but Cunard for the basic passengers is not as good value ,as Holland America or Celebrity in my opinion .
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Our group of 6 pax recently cruised to NZ on the QM2, overall we were very disappointed with the cruise.Accommodation was reasonable in a Balcony, bathroom has a-shower curtain,Pillows were not good and limited choice.Food was very average and in the Britannia Restaurant it was very ordinary, the last night on board was the best meal,service in the restaurant was very pedestrian.Kings Court food was the ok for Brekky, terrible at lunch time ( same burgers and sandwiches everyday)and at night time the pasta and pizza ( thick bases yuck!)were the same .Service in the Kings court was hard to find. In the Corinthian room they serve food but it is the same choice Everyday!Beverages are expensive.Entertainment was reasonably good.
The Queens room was nice and Afternoon tea was well done .
Dress code was no problem for our group , but not always policed , Cunard should stay on top of the dress code.
NZ ports were great and the weather was very warm.
My cruising background is almost 600 days on many cruise lines, but Cunard for the basic passengers is not as good value ,as Holland America or Celebrity in my opinion .
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Never go on a 3 day cruise !
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Can anyone assist with the following we are booked on the QM2 and there are 3 THEMED Formal nights, the question is what do you wear if it is Themed as I will be wearing a Tuxedo and my wife will be blinged.
One Theme is Masked , so no problem there, the next one is Black and White I guess the Tux qualifies? And the next one is South Pacific, do wear a Hawaiian shirt under my suit ??
Any help is appreciated.
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A group of six adults are looking to book a three night hotel stay for
exploring Sydney after a cruise.
We would like to explore the club level for the added amenities it could offer.
For those that have used these hotels, please let us know
which you would stay with again and why.
Thank you for your help!
We are looking at
Sir Stamford Hotel
Intercontinental Club room
Marriott Club room
all around Circular Quay
We have never been to Sydney before and we feel unsure how to
pick one to stay at.
Hi, The Intercontinetal club floor is the best in town , We have tried Shangrila not in the same class as IC
Join their loyalty club for free wifi etc
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Thank you all for the response. I knew this community would be over the moon with the news of a third ship and more destinations! I got up at 4am to post this, so you'd be the first to know :hearteyes:
Now I'm going back to bed for a couple hours...see you in a few!
I think they should have built a new ship and not buy another old one.
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I was on the Veendam for 48 days with 10 other friends in Feb 2017 , fantastic crew, good food , yes it is an older ship but well maintained.But we all had a great time and loved the Veendam, Personally I have done over 500 days on many various cruise lines , so hopefully I know what I am talking about.
I have been on a Seabourn cruise where the ship was only 4 months and 15 staterooms flooded, it happens!
Remember it is like living in a small village and repairs and maintenance goes on.
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I was the Veendam for 48 days Amazon this year in a group of Ten friends, all very experienced cruisers, we loved it god food, fantastic staff, and the best Captain ever!Yes she is older but very comfortable.
Yes some issues with aircon, toilets, but no dramas and fixed quickly!
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Locals call it the White Elephant terminal , you will need a Taxi , there is a small cafe there, but nothing else in that location.Compared to overseas ports Sydney is terrible.
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Just returned from our 48 days cruise to Brazil and the Amazon with our group of 10 all retired people The Veendam was fine just issues with aircon but they do fix it or moved us. Public area like MDR was warm every night though
Staff were fantastic food was very good and the Best Captain we have ever had on any cruise line Eric van der Welle
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Hi , Has anyone been offered an upsell on this 48 day Voyage, seems like a lot of space is still available for this cruise , but I have not received any offer as yet ,sails on the 2/2/17
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Thank you all for the positive feedback we are on 48 Amazon explorer next week
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Hi Jaded, good decision, I could go on for 3 pages re our experience on this cruiseline, I actually travelled with another couple and met many others who very disappointed in Ponant.
Hope you find a great cruise.
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We have sailed on Ponant and Seabourn , Ponant is rubbish you cant compare it to Seabourn at all, check out my review and others on Le Soleal .Bad service awful food and average drinks.No entertainment and yes a very nice ship with small cabins certainly not suites.
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Hi, I have travelled on Seabourn and Silversea , and recently on Ponant, Ponant is the the worst cruise line I have ever experienced and I have traveled over 450 days on various cruise ships. Check the reviews on C/C particularly Le Soleal , bad food , terrible officers, no entertainment etc.... .Looking forward to cruising with the best all round luxury line Seabourn in August!
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What a joke is the OPT it is a shed nothing else!No facilities inside at all.
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Please read my review on Ponant Le Soleal in cruise critic before you pay your money, stay with Seabourn!
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The Ponant are similar because it is true We were on board Le Soleal worst cruise we have ever done, and we have over 400 days on ships read the reviews, We met many passengers who were very upset. The staff and Officers do NOT care about you and the food was very average
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I am an agent specializing in cruises
Norwegian cruise line
in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
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Agreed Porky55, I have cruised a lot and have Never removed the Gratuities, the crew and staff deserve it.I have been advocating for along time that all cruiselines should build the Grats into the price so no-one can remove them.
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