dianeh

Many thanks. 

Need some reviews for excursions in New Zealad cruise. 

Do any of the shops on the Westerdam sell cigars? Sell, not smoke. Thank you 

As a above! Thank you all🙃

Questions for the experts please. HAL Westerdam

1) on previous cruises smoking was permitted on the Seaview deck. Is this still allowed?

2) We dock early in Auckland. We can either fly home to Vancouver at 8:30 pm that same day, checking in 3 hours prior, or stay a night in Auckland giving us a fair amount of time to explore. Would option 1 work but where do we store our luggage? I don't fancy killing time for hours in the airport.

3) If you think overnight is a better option what decent hotel would you recommend? And any must sees? 

Thank you all.

Thanks so much. Haven't decided if we will stay a fee days in Auckland yet. We will be spending Chriswith family in Adelaide before the cruise. I was curious to know how the tours were and will investigate further in the Australia and New Zealand forums layer. Than ks so much

Of course:

Dunedin

Christchurch

Picton

Wellington

Napier

Tauranga

Auckland

We are cruising Jan 2025. Those of you who have done this cruise, what were your favorite tours? Our options are available to research yet but would love to hear your recommendations! 

Most tours begin early but we don't dock until 8 am. Is there any shortened version of seeing the 12 Apostles? Thank you. 

26 minutes ago, dianeh said:

Went to the link but no Volendam.  Looks like it only looks 7 days out.  

Found it.  Thanks

22 minutes ago, Labanos said:

Terminal 21

https://pevvesseltraffic.broward.org/webx/#

 

Went to the link but no Volendam.  Looks like it only looks 7 days out.  

Coming from Miami, how will I know which terminal to go to for boarding? Sailing Volendam April 15.

Op here. Booked an Oceanview guaranteed. Given an Oceanview DA. No idea what that upgrade is worth. If anything. 

I do realize you a making fun. This was pre covid. I just couldn't understand why? 

We have to keep to a budget. And a specific time frame. Air from YVR in Premier Economy is pricy but can't travel in Economy. I realize Carnival is a fiierent class of ship from HAL. But I couldn't wrap my head around the huge difference in service. I appreciate everyone's input and keeping the posting non judgemental. Thank you. 

The string trio called Stringsx3 was fantastic. I happened to speak to the restaurant manager and he know nothing of the shortages. Not sure how you run out of items when you are in Port everyday? 

Yes Long Beach. 

We and another couple sailed a couple of years ago from lax to Mexico. We had balcony cabins. We usually cruise with Hal and have also sailed with Norweigan. We found our 7 day adventure horrible. Almost every meal in the dining room was cold, over or undercooked. We were told they would make it right. Never did. Our last night we ate at the buffet. The ship ran out of clamato juice, worstershire and avocados. There's more to add but you get the gist of it. We are flying to Sydney next December 2024 to see family. I have found a cruise for New Zealand on the Splendor. This is the only cruise in the time we wish to visit. I swore I'd never set foot on another Carnival ship but maybe I should give them another try? 

I am confused by your last sentence.  I do not expect, nor am I concerned. I am not an avid cruiser and am trying to inform myself. My apologies for coming across toxic. Never my intention. 

Not expecting anything. Just wondering when we are assigned a cabin. That's all. 

I agree. Thanks for your reply. 

Thanks. I guess I need to be patient. Our TA suggested guarantee because you ofter get a better cabin. We usually go inside but opted a window which I hope is not obstructed. However if it is then lesson learned. Enjoy you cruise. 

Hi

Did they email you your cabin #?

Oh you lucky ducks! 

Thank you