buchhalm
Members-
Posts
1,997 -
Joined
Content Type
Forums
Store
Blogs
Downloads
Events
Gallery
Everything posted by buchhalm
-
-
-
-
Luggage Tags Not Available at this time
buchhalm replied to Hot Chilli's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Yes, I kinda hate that print-your-own stuff. It was always nice to receive a lovely package with tags, booklet, vouchers and whatnot in the mail. ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ -
Are those beverage prices in USD or AUD?
-
I think that's pretty self-explanatory. Take a sheet of paper and write the date on it. Place the RAT, a watch or somebody's phone and your liscense/passport photo page on that sheet of paper. Take a photo. Email that photo. (For such eventualities I briefly enable time and location stamp on my phone's camera as a backup proof). Of course that doesn't proof that this RAT is actually current, and not a old negative RAT that might have been buried in a drawer somewhere...
-
Kick off the New Year with our New Bonus Offer
buchhalm replied to kenevenpar's topic in Celebrity Cruises
Don't you just love that "up to $xxx on-board credit" hyped advertising? And then it's in reality only for the most expensive suites (understandably), but for YOUR cabin it's $50 for 2 guests. Whoopty-bloody-doo!! ๐ -
Good duration for massage? - never had one before
buchhalm replied to industrious95's topic in Celebrity Cruises
God, I just can't relax during a massage on a cruise ship. That's because of th PRICES. We lived in Thailand and good massage treatments are cheap as chips, compared to even the most basic treatment on cruises. AND the constant trying to sell you stuff and ridiculous amount of tips on top of steep prices. I mean, what what kind of PRODUCT could you possibly need after a massage? A pile of "healing stones" or "essential " oils? (I made it past 50 WITHOUT such oils, so they can't be THAT essential ๐). And pushing for more services,? Skin treatments, radiation, INVASIVE procedures, peelings....? Meh. I stay well clear of the area That said, I had one of my BEST EVER hair cuts and shave on a Celebrity ship a few years ago. I asked my wife if we could adopt the stylist and take her home. . -
EDEN Port - New South Wales
buchhalm replied to highriding's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Year ago we were in Cooktown on a 4WD tour from Port Douglas. I convinced a bunch of Yanks that the Cooktown Hotel (pub) was the very hotel where Captain Cook stayed when he first came to Australia. -
Local Buses NZ - Port Chalmers and Lyttleton
buchhalm replied to Tripmode33's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
I can only roll my eyes over this article. -
What to do at Circular Quay for 5 hours with baggage??
buchhalm replied to bazzaw's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Good option. Less than 5 minutes (slow) walk from the boat. -
And straight back at you! Cruise on!!!
-
Anything BLENDED for the US market. Tazo, Bigelow, even the US versions of Lipton and such household names. The exception is Tea Fortรฉ, which has some quite lovely blends (Not to mention their "sexy" presentation). A - for example- Twinings EBT is very different in the UK, Australia, Germany, Asia.... The packet looks the same, but what's in the bag varies according to local tastes. At a hospitality trade fair, a VERY senior person from Twinings confirmed this to me personally. ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ
-
Rough seas between Sydney and New Zealand?
buchhalm replied to lhayler's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
I hope it's not getting too rough. I paid good money for a premium drinks package. ๐ -
Rough seas between Sydney and New Zealand?
buchhalm replied to lhayler's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Oh yes. GINGER! I love the stuff. The ships I have been on, had big bowls of the stuff around the place. No idea if it works, but it's yummy. -
Parking stations for OPT departure
buchhalm replied to Sallyandtex's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Ok.. there is a Wilsons car park at 155 George Steet. That is between the Four Seasons hotel and the DFS duty free store. That's about 300 meters at the most from the cruise terminal. Pre booked, the rates are fairly moderated. I just made a dummy booking, and for 3 days it was $106. I was expecting way more. -
EDEN Port - New South Wales
buchhalm replied to highriding's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
More like women who don't do as they are told. (BOOOOOOOOOO) ๐ -
EDEN Port - New South Wales
buchhalm replied to highriding's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Well, I believe you. I worked for an airline in a certain region and we were made to take a specific destination in one of the --stan countries into the network on the express order of the chairman, because he had "friends" there... -
Rough seas between Sydney and New Zealand?
buchhalm replied to lhayler's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Oh, a good question We are leaving next Monday on Celebrity to eventually cross over to NZL. That was in the back of my mind too. As a precaution I got some over the counter seasicknes / motion sickness tablets. I only used them once before in far northern Europe. Worked like a treat. I think if you are not taking the stuff all the time, it kicks in quickly. No side effects, other than a bit sleepy for an hour. My wife takes her sea bands. I think these are more psychological.... Worst case, you can get a shot in the bum from the ships medical centre. I heard that stuff works VERY fast (*and seems to be free??). No need to suffer the motion of the ocean. But ALWAYS check with the chemist or doctor what is suitable for you if you are taking other regular prescription medicines! -
EDEN Port - New South Wales
buchhalm replied to highriding's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
I imagine a boardroom meeting where they discuss itineraries..... "Hey, guys, if have an idea. On the Sydney runs, let's stop in Eden". "Where the f... is Eden" "A bit south. No idea really, but yesterday I sneezed, and a booger landed on my map, right on that place" "Aha. The guys from land excursions will blow their lid. Probably f. all to do there. Let's see if they can get somebody to do some pretend folk dancing. That works pretty much everywhere if you put feathers or buts of fruit on people. Or basket weaving or some such crap handicraft. " .... -
EDEN Port - New South Wales
buchhalm replied to highriding's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
If at least they had a garden in Eden. -
Parking stations for OPT departure
buchhalm replied to Sallyandtex's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
$760??? I do it for 500 ๐ (One way) -
Parking stations for OPT departure
buchhalm replied to Sallyandtex's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Isn't there a convenient shuttle service from Newcastle to sydney cruise terminal? https://www.newcastleconnections.com.au/sydney-cruise-terminals/