Golden Princess 2 Nighter - must do on board?

Hello All

We're sailing on the Golden Princess for a 2 nighter from Sydney to Melbourne later this month. It was too cheap not to book at $275 for a guaranteed balcony.

My question is to those who have previously sailed on this mighty vessel, given that we have only embarkation day and one sea day, what are the 'must do or must see' things on this ship?

Thanks

Rob

I'm on the same cruise, so can't help you with suggestions, but will be watching this thread! I'm going to take a deep breath and pretend I didn't read how much you paid... ;)

Since this is the Golden's first time in Australia, you might receive more replies in the general Princess boards? One thing that does look like a must-do is sunset drinkies in Skywalkers. Otherwise, since I'm cruising with my 10yo, must-dos will probably involve ice cream and swimming pools regardless of weather.

Have a great cruise!

I'm on the same cruise, so can't help you with suggestions, but will be watching this thread! I'm going to take a deep breath and pretend I didn't read how much you paid... ;)

 

Since this is the Golden's first time in Australia, you might receive more replies in the general Princess boards? One thing that does look like a must-do is sunset drinkies in Skywalkers. Otherwise, since I'm cruising with my 10yo, must-dos will probably involve ice cream and swimming pools regardless of weather.

 

Have a great cruise!

No kids in tow for us so the bars might get a bit of a work out as well as the pool (weather permitting). And I actually over quoted the price - it was $271 pp and is still available now for a guarantee balcony.

Have fun!

And I actually over quoted the price - it was $271 pp and is still available now for a guarantee balcony.

 

*fingers in ears* lalalalala I can't hear you!

From what I can see from the deck plans, one of the two main pools is undercover. And you can't take more than 20 paces without hitting a bar.

*fingers in ears* lalalalala I can't hear you!

 

From what I can see from the deck plans, one of the two main pools is undercover. And you can't take more than 20 paces without hitting a bar.

I can't see a down side in this whole crazy plan - should be fun.

I can't see a down side in this whole crazy plan - should be fun.

Except if everyone packs into Skywalkers at the same time,

the stern of the ship could sink ..:D:D

Except if everyone packs into Skywalkers at the same time,

the stern of the ship could sink ..:D:D

:D - that's funny...

There is plenty to do and see that the 2 days will go too quickly.

My experience on the short getaway cruises with Princess is that the whole ship is also trying to experience everything in such a short space of time. So things like specialtity restaurants, or the lotus spa, etc book very quickly.

Hi Rob,

Although I havent been on the Golden yet, I have been on the Diamond and Sapphire, very similar except Golden has Skywalkers at the very back and the layout of a few public areas are a little different.

Having done a few two nighters, as said in above post, everyone will be wanting to do everything in a short period of time.

Firstly I would try to board early to maximise time on. Princess you can access your cabin when you board, so go and unpack first up. Get anything you need from Steward or room service before they get too busy!

Don't forget to bring your two bottles of wine for your two nights dinner;)

Get an ice bucket and they will be chilled nicely.

Take anytime dining and make a booking as soon as you board, you will probably depart 6pm from OPT as it is a weekday (ferries busy) so I woud make the booking for about 7.30pm so you can be on deck for sailaway.

Enjoy sailaway from the rear deck to view the sun setting behind the harbour bridge.

Have a martini before dinner, I think the bar is the Promenade Lounge bar on that ship. Princess have full martini cocktail lists, they make the martinis at your table:p Nice place for people watching.

Self serve breakfast in the buffet and take out to the rear of the Lido deck at the outside tables.....or breakfast at the International cafe, nice coffee and snacks.

Enjoy Skywalkers at sunset for nearly 360o views, but nice to sit and read during the day while everyone else is busy.

Have a spa up on sports deck at sunset, (there are two spas up there) when everyone else has gone to dinner.

Do a lap around promenade deck, you a can walk all the way around, up a few stairs at the front, sit on one of the wooden loungers on promenade and watch the waves, now that is real cruising.:p

Enjoy your cruise, I will have to wait until 2017 for the Golden, I would have jumped at this one as insides are $196 but it is weekday and no leave for hubby:(

Chez

The bars, the theatre and the activities may be the go for the two day cruise. Enjoy:D

I'm on board as well with a great deal - will be trying to make the most - this is my first time on a non AU Princess ship. There is a great 10 min you tube video that runs through all the venues on board.....

I'm on board as well with a great deal - will be trying to make the most - this is my first time on a non AU Princess ship. There is a great 10 min you tube video that runs through all the venues on board.....

Cool, will check it out.:D

Thanks Cheznandy, Neil R and all other contributors.

Also just booked!

My plan is just to chase mr 6yr old whom has autism & ADHD.

He loves cruise ships!

Does he like the kids' club, Esilef? I'm wondering if it's worth checking out on such a short cruise... I wouldn't mind a massage or just a couple of quiet hours to myself!

Due to his autism he won't go to the kids club. He will just run all over the ship.

We did 16 nights to Singapore just him & I in April this year. He enjoyed every second.

Hello All

 

We're sailing on the Golden Princess for a 2 nighter from Sydney to Melbourne later this month. It was too cheap not to book at $275 for a guaranteed balcony.

 

My question is to those who have previously sailed on this mighty vessel, given that we have only embarkation day and one sea day, what are the 'must do or must see' things on this ship?

 

Thanks

 

Rob

Hi Rob

we are booked on this cruise also. I'm looking forward to comparing the Golden to the Diamond and Sapphire.

Here is the link to the youtube video showing the many public areas on the Golden. Hopefully it will whet your appetite for the cruise.

cheers

Stuart

Hi Rob

 

we are booked on this cruise also. I'm looking forward to comparing the Golden to the Diamond and Sapphire.

 

Here is the link to the youtube video showing the many public areas on the Golden. Hopefully it will whet your appetite for the cruise.

 

 

cheers

 

Stuart

Thanks - very useful.

Hi Rob,

 

Although I havent been on the Golden yet, I have been on the Diamond and Sapphire, very similar except Golden has Skywalkers at the very back and the layout of a few public areas are a little different.

 

Having done a few two nighters, as said in above post, everyone will be wanting to do everything in a short period of time.

 

Firstly I would try to board early to maximise time on. Princess you can access your cabin when you board, so go and unpack first up. Get anything you need from Steward or room service before they get too busy!

 

Don't forget to bring your two bottles of wine for your two nights dinner;)

Get an ice bucket and they will be chilled nicely.

 

Take anytime dining and make a booking as soon as you board, you will probably depart 6pm from OPT as it is a weekday (ferries busy) so I woud make the booking for about 7.30pm so you can be on deck for sailaway.

 

Enjoy sailaway from the rear deck to view the sun setting behind the harbour bridge.

 

Have a martini before dinner, I think the bar is the Promenade Lounge bar on that ship. Princess have full martini cocktail lists, they make the martinis at your table:p Nice place for people watching.

 

Self serve breakfast in the buffet and take out to the rear of the Lido deck at the outside tables.....or breakfast at the International cafe, nice coffee and snacks.

 

Enjoy Skywalkers at sunset for nearly 360o views, but nice to sit and read during the day while everyone else is busy.

 

Have a spa up on sports deck at sunset, (there are two spas up there) when everyone else has gone to dinner.

 

Do a lap around promenade deck, you a can walk all the way around, up a few stairs at the front, sit on one of the wooden loungers on promenade and watch the waves, now that is real cruising.:p

 

Enjoy your cruise, I will have to wait until 2017 for the Golden, I would have jumped at this one as insides are $196 but it is weekday and no leave for hubby:(

 

Chez

THANK YOU! The tip about getting to your stateroom and booking your dining venue and getting what you need from your Steward and Room Service is duly noted-I'll have Gifts, Beverage Package, On Board and Casino Credit to redeem.

Hi Rob

 

we are booked on this cruise also. I'm looking forward to comparing the Golden to the Diamond and Sapphire.

 

Here is the link to the youtube video showing the many public areas on the Golden. Hopefully it will whet your appetite for the cruise.

 

 

cheers

 

Stuart

Hi Stuart, thanks for the video link. It's our first time on a Princess ship so we're looking forward to it. See you on board.

Rob

Great link. cheers:D

Do we need our passports for this cruise?

Doing online checkin and it's saying we do.

Our cab in is yet to be assigned might get assigned on the day

Do we need our passports for this cruise?

 

Doing online checkin and it's saying we do.

 

Our cab in is yet to be assigned might get assigned on the day

You shouldn't need your Passport, just photo ID but I'd take it anyway.

Is this the first time Golden Princess has been to Australia?

Do we need our passports for this cruise?

 

Doing online checkin and it's saying we do.

 

Our cab in is yet to be assigned might get assigned on the day

Not necessarily required but so much easier if you do.:D

Is this the first time Golden Princess has been to Australia?

I think it maybe, at least for a season anyway.:D