cruisine21

Haighs Chocolate Factory

5 hours ago, megsie said:

 

Last time we cruised to Eden, we were unable to go ashore because of the predicted wind would make it dangerous for return tendering in the afternoon.  The wharf would be a great asset. 

At the time there was going to be a bus (cost) provided by ship from the dock to Merimbula (which we had planned to do).

Same here.

I highly recommend Eden Fish and Chips in the Main Street.

On 9/8/2019 at 3:37 PM, lissie said:

So trying to understand here - for a casual night will a jacket like this 

https://www.lowesmenswear.co.nz/m-dbk-micro-suede-zip-thru-jacket-41189

or 

https://www.hallensteins.com/clothing/tops/jackets-coats/absent-leader-coach-jacket-9366644?c=Navy 

 

be OK?  Or is it OK to wear a suit jacket with chinos? Sorry completely confused with mens smart casual.  Also I assume the jacket lives on the back of the seat anyways right?  For dancing do men wear waistcoats?    You can't wear a normal jacket for ballroom dancing (the fit is  wrong the shoulders bunch up ) - so most ballroomers social dancing will wear a waistcoar or patterned shirt 

A lot of men wear tuxes dancing in the Queens Ballroom on formal nights. On our cruise a few years ago they had an Australian Ball.

Alternatively you can go to the buffet for dinner which is not formal. You will enjoy the ballroom dancing. They also have dance classes every sea day hosted by professional dancers.

There’s a cafe near me that now charges a fee for all card transactions including debit cards. There’s no ATM in the suburb to get cash.

On 8/22/2019 at 12:45 PM, IngFam said:

I was actually looking at this exact exclusion yesterday with TID and didn't understand the alcohol clause.  It seems if you only have 1 glass of wine and then slip on the deck and break your ankle then you're not covered.  Seems very unfair to me, does the ship medical centre give everyone a blood alcohol test everytime someone comes in with an injury?

The problem with TID is that they don’t cover for any pre existing conditions that are not on the list as being automatically covered.

When have been to Handorf twice when cruising. The first time we hired a car. We caught the train from Outer Harbour and picked the car up in the city. The city car hire offices close at 5pm so they let us return the car to the airport as that cruise was an overnighter in Adelaide. We were able to go the National Motor Museum in Birdswood and Maggie Beers farm as well as Handorf. The second time we did a ships tour which was very rushed and we were given very limited time in Handorf.

We had a private transfer in Paris booked in Paris last year that didn’t turn up so we ended up paying for a shuttle from the airport to Paris Disney. Thankfully the return transfer turned up.

31 minutes ago, GUT2407 said:

If you being investigated for something you need to disclose it, really it’s that simple.

 

lets say you had tests for cholesterol, and don’t disclose that fact, you then have a heart attack, insurance company looks at your records, not disclosed so claim denied.

The test was for cancer

I’m waiting to see a specialist about a test result. Reading the 1Cover policy they say you need to disclose a pre existing condition if it’s under investigation. How do I disclose the pre existing condition if I don’t know what the condition is or it may be nothing.? Even if I see a specialist I probably won’t know what it is until I have further tests.

4 hours ago, joybook said:

Hi cruisine21. I bet the cruise did not include USA. When I talked to Covermore about the USA with pre-existing they were not the least bit interested. I have never used them since.

Yes have done a cruise from the US and they used Covermore 

My parents are 88 and 91 with pre existing. They used Covermore for their last cruise

The Noordam was in Newcastle today

A relative was hit by a car before travelling and they paid out without any problems.

They issue is they only cover for 27 pre existing conditions and don’t provide any cover for other conditions

6 hours ago, GUT2407 said:

Couldn’t agree more,

declare

declare

Declare

 

9/10 they’ll wave you trough with a smile, 10 th they might take it off you and destroy, don’t declare and your be n big trouble

 This was the only time he did it. He did learn his lesson. 

2 hours ago, Pushka said:

Our worldwide annual policy cost $1200 with existing pre existing conditions of DVT, Lupus, hypertension and APS. I’d never buy a single trip insurance policy now.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Did that include the US?

Years ago my husband was given white powder to take when he was discharged from hospital in Japan with food poisoning. He forgot about it and bought it back through customs in his backpack. It was never even questioned.

I met an older couple a few years ago doing a Circle South America. They paid over $10,000 due to the husband’s age and pre existing.

9 hours ago, Reina del Mar said:

Thanks for replies thus far.

 

Shoes now down to seven. (Including travel and pool shoes) Have struggled in Caribbean with shoes that rubbed !

Black patent formal, black patent wedges, Sketchers trainers to travel, gold cork wedges, Flit Flop gold low sandals, gold leather footbed flip flops, mink leather flip flops.  Still too many ? Possibly black suede low evening sandals ??

 

Now, ladies please...black and white trousers will not do for  the whole cruise, apart from three/ four formal out of 19 nights , will they ?

 

I have a white and cream linen trousers both with two tops, couple of linen dresses....are they smart enough ?, black thin embossed trousers with a few tops. Any other suggestions ?

 

Can't get head around wearing clothes more than once. Will do laundry..just once though.

 

Thanks.

I don’t take white or cream at all because I always end up with stains. I go for dark colours black or navy blue. Shorts for during the day and long black pants or leggings which don’t need ironing for night. I wear both pants and tops more than once. I always pack about 6-8 lightweight day/night tops and a couple of light weight dresses.  You can definitely wear clothes more than once. No one will notice.

I pack 3 pairs of shoes joggers, day time time sandals which can also be worn for smart casual nights plus shoes with a bit of a heel. When I cruise with Princess I usually wash a few times on a longer cruise.

A lot of people weren’t using the sanitiser at the dining room and many weren’t using the the wash stations at the buffet.

I’ve just found out that my 92 year old dad was diagnosed with Influenza A one week ago. We were not informed

3 hours ago, Brisbane41 said:

Best solution is to get vaccinated for it. It does work and offers some protection. With the amount of anti vaccination nutters out there infesting the world with their dumbness people tend to get more sick with viruses and diseases spreading on the rise again.

She was vaccinated

We disembarked from the Majestic Princess on the 6th Oct. My mum has has been in hospital for 4 days. Yesterday she tested positive for Influenza A. I contacted NSW Health but they don’t act on it unless the patient is in a nursing home. 

The Ovation is my favourite RCI. I love relaxing in 270

9 hours ago, Calabazar said:

I have also recently returned from a NZ cruise on Majestic, also in an aft cabin although on a lower deck. 

On a handful of occasions there were a few spots of soot visible on our balcony table. These were promptly taken care of by our steward without being asked. There were small ‘drifts’ of soot in the corners by the divider but they came and went. We used a couple of the pool towels on our chairs, just in case. 

All in all it was the best positioned cabin I have ever had - the wake view is the best - and I would hate anyone to be put off by these soot stories.

I find it more annoying when they have run out of a particular wine and there’s no compensation for that!

 The balcony was covered in soot and wasn’t cleaned. They couldn’t use the balcony.