Futureaussie

Thanks for your reply.Hope to meet up with relatives while there for the day.Waverley Station steps sounds good.

We are going on the round Britain cruise in June.Will be calling at Newhaven for Edinburgh.Assume Cunard will run shuttle into Edinburgh.Does anybody know what the usual drop off point is?

Now on sale in Australia via travel agents although not yet online.Have booked same cruise as Katzoe.Looks a good itinerary and looking forward to it.

Yes you can have it refunded to your travel agent.On a recent Voyager (Fawlty Towers) cruise they were fully refunded.

I tried to tell him all that but he didn't want to listen. I just think he is cheap.

 

Cheers

Just back from RCCL cruise on Voyager.One person was encouraging passengers to take off tips and give what they want to steward etc.I agree completely.It is not cheap and if it is going to be compulsory it is not a gratuity/tip and should be included in booking price for all.If prepaid or auto there is no incentive for staff and this can now be seenon cruises.

For those who haven't picked it up from Princess. Emerald will be based in Sydney November 16 to April 17

Re the casino. You are right. They spit out tickets. No coins. Lol. You cannot put cruise card in and get money that way anymore. You either put in notes (US) or go to cashier and they will get from your card. When leaving a machine just push cash out and move to another machine, cash it in or take with you for next time.

 

I also read some bad reviews, I never take any notice anyway but can honestly say, we have not found any problems what so ever. Food is awesome, we have dined in the dining room, 8-30 dining, windjammers, chops grill and tonight we off to giavanies (spelt that wrong I know lol)

If anyone says the food isn't good, I don't know what planet they are from.

Fiona

I am glad food has improved.Have been on 17 cruises and MDR was worst ever.Started going to Windjammer as did many did.It was much better.Many meals from MDR were returned.So many complaints were made on mid cruise survey that an emergency meeting of F & B management was held.Things could only improve after that cruise.

Worst cruise ever of any cruise line was recent repositioning cruise on Voyager.We are a Diamond on RCCL but this will be our last.Reviews are on Cruise Critic and many obviously feel the same.

Just wondering, is the Cupcake Cupboard still on board or did they remove it during the recent revitalization? I know it was definitely on board when I had the chance to inspect the ship in 2013. But it wasn't on the deck plans back then and it's not on there now. Plus I can't seem to find any mention of it anywhere...

Was on repositioning cruise and it is still there with classes.

We are going from Sydney to Singapore in March 2015 and see that the Great Barrier Reef is an option from Airlie Beach. I read somwhere that the trip to the reef is two hours and wonder if anyone out there has done this as two hours in a small boat is not that inviting. Any help greatly appreciated.

Patrick

The boat or catamaran is not that small but can be quite rough.Due to distance travels quite fast.When we did it one person wished he had taken his credit card and he would have got a helicopter back.If you can do it however it is a once in a lifetime and worth seeing.

Was on Voyager repositioning cruise from Singapore to Sydney last week.No prices on any menu and despite asking several people nobody could or would give an answer.

Yeah, it replaced the old 19th Hole bar.

 

I had a peek in from the outside. There's a couple of computers, an automatic coffee machine and a small area for food, along with tables and seating. Couldn't see much else.

Good views but too small.Seats 30/35.Overflow goes outside or into Highnotes where drinks are supplied by merely showing card.Concierge lounge unchanged except for carpets.No windows but not as busy as Diamond Lounge.Concierge in each.

Having just returned from this cruise I agree with comments made.Most of the sun loungers are in poor condition and would benefit from a good clean.The shops are poor for Australian market with a lack of basic items eg cough medicines.There is an acute lack of sitting areas and certainly seemed busy.This may be a problem in poor weather when everybody wants to be undercover.Staff however are friendly and helpful.Disappointed with entertainment,one evening the show was a passenger talent show.Perhaps the new cruise director will improve things.

Both on Voyager 25th November Singapore to Sydney repositioning cruise after refit.

I agree completely with Debstas comments.I will detail more when off ship.The MDR is very poor and for the first time ever have gone to Windjammer for dinner and it is much better. I am Diamond with RCL but this will be my last.The only compliment I can give them is the number of times they sorry.Problem seems to be at management level.

Over the last few days have been filming a promotional video around the ship using a drone in dining room etc.Even stopped the ship for 10 minutes to film above and around it.To be used as marketing campaign in Australia.

Too old for Flowrider! Seems well used however and those using it seem to enjoy.Mini golf has been renewed and is next to Flowrider.It is more my scene.

Ship looking good.All soft furnishings renewed.Staff good.A lot of complaints about food in MDR.Quite a lot of items on menu not available.Shortage of drink lists and those available have no prices on them.No explanation for this.

On Voyager at present.Definitly no cover.Lion and statues all removed.

Balony! For the past 12 years the AU has given a better exchange in Indonesia than the US.

I am sailing from Singapore to Sydney this month.I will have SGD and AUD.The crew will take tips in any currency and they have money change facility on board.I have no intention of getting USD and lose money changing back and forward between currencies.

Even sailing out of Australia the onboard currency including for tips is in USD.

If the ship is cruising Australia the crew will take any currency and spend in ports.No need to change to USD.

I agree! I received the little brochure in the post yesterday which said we could book online, call or TA. I should have known better. I guess they don't value Australians at all.:(

Booked Sydney to Sydney segment no problem on phone after 5pm on 9th.

Many thanks for your reply....we understand that we will only be offered early sitting for dinner....we are hoping that once on board we might be able to change to late seating by joining a large table....has anyone previous experience of this?

 

 

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It is open dining.You will be allocated a table and it is yours for whole cruise.You decide when to have breakfast,lunch and dinner at a time suitable to you during opening hours.There is no set time.

We will be onboard the above cruise from Los Angeles to NYC - we travelled previously on QM2 in Queens Grill and enjoyed the Queens Grill Lounge after dinner for their entertainment. We notice it says on website "Grills guests" - does this mean that we will be able to access this lounge in Princess Grill status?

Yes.Open to both Princess Grill and Queens Grilll guests.We used on round Australia trip while booked in Princess Grill.

Looking to book a pre cruise hotel.Does anyone know what the Londoner is?