Normo

We have used Insure & Go. Without doing the research I think Tick maybe a subsidiary of them also. I knowthe underwriters for them both is the same company.

There are a lot of options and companies around that will cover all levels of travel insurance , its just a question on the cost of the premium..

Regards

Hi

it is a difficult one to give an opinion on as we are all at different age and and varying heath levels.My sister in law has a few medical conditions, which she declares on the application and although premium increases she gets cover.

if you have not already done so try a few on line insurers and if after filling in all relevant info, you are not offered cover maybe a phone call to the insurer would assist. My mother in law is way past mid eighties but very active and healthy, she struggles to get insurance parley because of her age.

Regards

When are you cruising? we are departing August 1.

We also depart 1 Aug.

Regards

Norm

I reckon you will find your cabin good, ( is an extended balcony, they are approx. twice as large as a normal balcony) it is a higher grade balcony fare.

The only risk is below the Lido deck looks like under a bar but should not be a issue.

We got a great location on deck 6.

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That is correct Woodyren , I should have said double visa.

Yep a real process to go thru to get a Chinese visa.

We have to post ours from SA. Last time the embassy phoned us and asked if we also received back some one else's Passports.

Having said all that it is only a matter of filling out the paper work and sending / attaching copies of relevant travel info.

Hi Denis

We went on the Aurora a few years ago and visited the same ports needed a multiple entry. Also went on another ship and one port in China needed a single entry BUT we got a multiple entry to make us feel better as we boarded in Hong Kong and thought if we decided to go across the border there would be handy. Also an insurance policy in case visa requirements change

Good luck with trying to get detailed info. from Chinese Embassy here or anywhere else :).

We have been to China a number of times, to be diplomatic I will just say check Chinese visa requirements right up to the last weeks before you go.

Regards

Norm

Hi Campingman

the shuttle has not been complimentary for a few years now. it is contracted out on a commercial basis. We found it more convenient and cheaper to get a taxi both ways.

regards

Hi all

I am considering buying Carnival Shares.

Windsor 21 mentioned buying on the USA share market and won't have a problem relating to OBC.

I believe the UK share market gives the same benefits relating to OBC entitlements??

Also it was mentioned in another post brokerage was about $40,

Through Direct shares (St George) for 100 shares the fees and taxes are around $190.

Any commentsor clarifications appreciated

Regards

Norm

Thank you all for the advise and info.

Regards

Norm:)

Hi All

The cruise we are booked on will have one stop in China at Shanghai.

Does a single entry visa suffice if you go ashore more than once EG on day one then again on day two?

regards

Norm

Jean

Thanks for the info. Looks like P&O have now updated the website.

Thanks all for the reply's , the following info. relates to Pacific Sun leaving from Newcastle NSW.

Pedestrian wharf access is not permitted

Shuttle Transfer Services - only pickup and drop off only. No parking permitted.

Bus Stops

There will be two bus stops for the service:

Channel Berth Cruise Terminal – Outside the baggage drop area.

Newcastle Train Station – Bus interchange located at the northern end of the station.

Timetable

The service will operate from 7:00am – 3:00pm, with no set timetable. Each loop is estimated to take 30 minutes. Multiple buses will be in service, and are expected to depart every 10-15 minutes

Hi

We are going on Pacific Sun in March. Would anyone know if there is a Bus Shuttle from Newcastle to the wharf and if so is there a charge to board it.

regards

Normo