Debsta Posted January 8, 2012 #1 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I can see people are asking questions on the other thread. So to make my life easy..................what do you want to know? If all the questions are kept here, I can print them off and take them with me when I fly out on 27 January :D That would be in 18 days time :p And seeing as my free cruise is to report on the ship......I'll even let you read my review/report blog :D But you'll have to vote haha OK hit me with the questions, and I'll do my best to find out the answers..........no question to large or to small or to difficult, after all, I'm a finalist in Australia's Best Cruise Reporter competition :p :p :p Oh yeah, you won't have your answers until after 18 February......contest rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzaw Posted January 8, 2012 #2 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Is it compulsory - or just optional -- to talk with an American accent onboard?? Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzy77 Posted January 8, 2012 #3 Share Posted January 8, 2012 You go girl and we'll all vote for you:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royalty X Posted January 8, 2012 #4 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Of course we'll vote for you Deb! :) Okay, questions...hmmm... What sort of Carnival branded goodies can you buy on board (ie. model ships, stubbie holders, etc)? How do onboard activities compare to P&O Australia? I'll think of some more and get back to you... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Creek Posted January 8, 2012 #5 Share Posted January 8, 2012 What is and isn't included in the price? Ie specialty restaurants, ice cream, etc Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroNich Posted January 8, 2012 #6 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Just a few: - Will they be installing a Giant Outdoor Screen? - Will the Staterooms be refurbished? - Will the Aft pool area be turned into the adults on serenity area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted January 8, 2012 #7 Share Posted January 8, 2012 i noticed on their website that they offer kingsize beds and are the cabins as big as p&o and do all cabins have fridges and are you allowed to bring on wine at every port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elzbeth Posted January 8, 2012 #8 Share Posted January 8, 2012 We are traveling on the Spirit in Nov, excited beyond words, can't get enough of these forums for answers to the many questions!!! So, thanks Deb for being a trooper and for the detailed responses and reviews! I understand Carnival are 'Australianising' a few things but would love to know if that means the services currently being offered on US based trips will come with the ship to Aus... 1) free room service 2) can we bring soft drink or water on board at any ports? 3) will camp carnival offer a similar format, session times etc ? 4) will The Serenity area be definitely adults only or can kids get accidental access? 5) will there be behind the fun excursions on board ? 6) how much will cocktails/beer approximately cost? 7) how much is a visit to the onboard doc? ...and all the above!! Sorry to bombard, but there is a chance I'll add some more...! Now, to finish reading your last review! Thanks again, Deb! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzy_emg Posted January 8, 2012 #9 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Are they going to offer a drinks package? Thanks Deb, I'll certainly vote for you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandielle Posted January 8, 2012 #10 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Another vote coming up here,Deb. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thied Posted January 8, 2012 #11 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I can see people are asking questions on the other thread. So to make my life easy..................what do you want to know? If all the questions are kept here, I can print them off and take them with me when I fly out on 27 January :D That would be in 18 days time :p And seeing as my free cruise is to report on the ship......I'll even let you read my review/report blog :D But you'll have to vote haha OK hit me with the questions, and I'll do my best to find out the answers..........no question to large or to small or to difficult, after all, I'm a finalist in Australia's Best Cruise Reporter competition :p :p :p Oh yeah, you won't have your answers until after 18 February......contest rules Could please give the link to the competion you are a finalist in ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debsta Posted January 8, 2012 Author #12 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Could please give the link to the competion you are a finalist in ?? I'm not sure I can as it involves a TA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thied Posted January 8, 2012 #13 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I'm not sure I can as it involves a TA How do we get to vote? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalGee64 Posted January 8, 2012 #14 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Please say g'day to Doug in the casino from Mal and Lex for us, and ask him to do Waltzing Matilda for you. Tell him to have Khe San ready to roll in September! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbypopsie Posted January 8, 2012 #15 Share Posted January 8, 2012 [omparable to USnprices? Another vote coming up here! SueAre the prices cSIZE=3]Will there be on board booking incentives?[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted January 9, 2012 #16 Share Posted January 9, 2012 We were on Carnival Spirit, Hawaii and Alaska. It was 2005, Australians and New Zealanders ONLY had to pay auto tips up front on top of their cruise fare and it was unable to be adjusted or taken off. Only Aussies/Kiwis mind you. Is Carnival still applying this travesty of justice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausgirl101 Posted January 9, 2012 #17 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi Deb, Congrats on being a finalist.....wish I'd known about the comp, but oh well, I'll just have to suffer through the cruise from Hon-Syd, lol :) Ok question/s Will Aussies be able to purchase spirits to be delivered to cabins through Bon Voyage ? -(USA can by calling their BV department) Will there be single supplement savings for Aus cruise's ? Will there be beetroot on the burgers??....it isnt an Aussie burger without beetroot, lol Will think of more and post again ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debsta Posted January 9, 2012 Author #18 Share Posted January 9, 2012 How do we get to vote? Be my friend on Facebook :D Lots of clues in the original post.....try google :) I'll post a link to the review when it goes live which then won't contravene CC TA rules. Great questions....keep them coming! No such thing as a dumb question......unless it's whether the lifts go from the front to the back of the ship :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilko1969 Posted January 9, 2012 #19 Share Posted January 9, 2012 MY T/A told there is no auto tipping on the carnival spirit when it comes to Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisegroover Posted January 9, 2012 #20 Share Posted January 9, 2012 How much are the bingo tickets? Do they have martini making classes? Have a great time - you have my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalGee64 Posted January 9, 2012 #21 Share Posted January 9, 2012 We were on Carnival Spirit, Hawaii and Alaska. It was 2005, Australians and New Zealanders ONLY had to pay auto tips up front on top of their cruise fare and it was unable to be adjusted or taken off. Only Aussies/Kiwis mind you. Is Carnival still applying this travesty of justice? Depends - if you book through a US travel agent, US rules apply, so you get hit with auto tips. If it's a problem, just front up at guest services and ask for them to be removed. If you book through an Aus TA, no tipping for you! Of course, this only counts while she's US based. No tipping once she home ports down here. Cheers, Mal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmo67 Posted January 9, 2012 #22 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I can see people are asking questions on the other thread. So to make my life easy..................what do you want to know? If all the questions are kept here, I can print them off and take them with me when I fly out on 27 January :D That would be in 18 days time :p And seeing as my free cruise is to report on the ship......I'll even let you read my review/report blog But you'll have to vote haha OK hit me with the questions, and I'll do my best to find out the answers..........no question to large or to small or to difficult, after all, I'm a finalist in Australia's Best Cruise Reporter competition :p Oh yeah, you won't have your answers until after 18 February......contest rules Hey Deb, Another vote here.... Do they have a mad 70s night like the one we just had.....should be compulsory on every cruise in my opinion!! :D Good luck Donna xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australian family Posted January 9, 2012 #23 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Will people be able to see kangaroos and koala's as they cruise into Sydney harbour?:D:D Congratulations Deb on your prize.:o:o What are the kids clubs like? Can you do cooking lessons onboard, and if so how much? Do they have a celebrity chef onboard? Do they offer behind the scenes tours, and if so how much? Can you dine with the captain? Can you get some of the dinner menus? How many formal nights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted January 11, 2012 #24 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Congratulations, Deb. Trivia answers could come in handy! Otherwise, Are the trivia questions world questions, with an emphasis on Aussie/Kiwi questions? Is the dance floor big enough to really dance on? How far can you walk around the ship (without going up and down)? What news/current affairs channels do they show on TV? Do they have guest speakers, who enhance the cruise with their presentations? How modern are the movies? What theatre shows are on offer? What Aussie food and drink can we expect? Did you have a good time? We don't want you to be all work and no play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victravellers Posted January 11, 2012 #25 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Hi Deb Being a big kid at heart I would love a review of the water slide :D Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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