gbenjo Posted February 4, 2015 #51 Share Posted February 4, 2015 There is usually a formal night on the Voyager samplers, but sometimes they don't announce it until shortly before the cruise, so you should get an email with the details. Of course, formal night isn't compulsory (you can go eat in the buffet), but we would all love to see a pic of you in a tux! What a photo opportunity!!!! MicCanberra, with Rosie, dressed in his tux standing on the red carpet with his bottle of bubbly as he checks in at the OPT.:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 4, 2015 #52 Share Posted February 4, 2015 What a photo opportunity!!!! MicCanberra, with Rosie, dressed in his tux standing on the red carpet with his bottle of bubbly as he checks in at the OPT.:D:D:D With gbenjo in the background I might even pay (not much though) to see that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 4, 2015 #53 Share Posted February 4, 2015 There is usually a formal night on the Voyager samplers, but sometimes they don't announce it until shortly before the cruise, so you should get an email with the details. Of course, formal night isn't compulsory (you can go eat in the buffet), but we would all love to see a pic of you in a tux! Thank you for the information. Picture attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 4, 2015 #54 Share Posted February 4, 2015 What a photo opportunity!!!! MicCanberra, with Rosie, dressed in his tux standing on the red carpet with his bottle of bubbly as he checks in at the OPT.:D:D:D Yes, the paparazzi will go wild.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwicruiser55 Posted February 5, 2015 #55 Share Posted February 5, 2015 When cruising next - July 8th, 2015 Which ship - HAL Volendam Where to - Alaska - 7 nights ex Vancouver Why there - pre-cruise we are hiring a motorhome in Canada for 7 weeks, and I will be celebrating my 60th birthday, so looking forward to being waited on for a week and no washing up to do!!! The day we disembark is actually my birthday and we fly home in the evening, so that calls for champagne methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveldayz Posted February 5, 2015 #56 Share Posted February 5, 2015 WHEN: Feb 8 WHICH: Celebrity Solstice WHERE: New Zealand and Australian South Coast WHY: Trying a new cruise line Great deal on both cruise and airfare Terminates at Fremantle (our home port) QUESTIONS: Had lots to begin with but all answered (and then some!) via Cruise Critic forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ru2on Posted February 5, 2015 #57 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Cruising on Pacific Aria December 7th 10 nights South Pacific Vanuatu Islands The why is , wanted to try out P&O's new/old Ship and see how they have refurbished it , it is being marketed as a step up from their other ships and I hope this true also wanted to go back to the South Pacific and P&O seem to do most of the islands we love , I love the snorkelling especially from Mystery Island .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor@cruisecritic Posted February 5, 2015 #58 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Woodyren, my husband and I are as curious as you about the changes that will be made onboard Quantum of the Seas. We did the Atlantic crossing in November, so should have a good compare/contrast when we board in Shanghai next summer. Can't wait to hear about yours. Hope you'll keep us posted. Carolyn Carolyn Spencer Brown Editor in Chief Cruise Critic Our next is on Rhapsody OTS 8 days in the Pacific 28th Feb but I will tell you about the one after as it is probably more interesting. when are you cruising next? 13th May 2015 - which ship? Quantum OTS - where to? Barcelona to Shanghai - and why there? Ports (particularly Dubai, Aqaba, Cochin, Singapore and Hong Kong. Finishing in Shanghai so we can spend time in China.) The ship (new, on board attractions, Dynamic Dining) - anything you want to find out about your cruise? (or should I just wait for you to come back and tell me? ) The changes being made on board as it travels to China. Royal Caribbean have played their cards very close to their chest on these. I am not overly concerned but I expect to be paid the courtesy of being kept in the loop as things that were advertised may be altered. It is inconceivable to think that they do not know what these will be and when they will happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tildi Posted February 5, 2015 #59 Share Posted February 5, 2015 - when are you cruising next? 18th Feb -2nd March - which ship? Carnival Spirit - where to? Pacific Islands - New Caledonia & Fiji - and why there? CHEAP PRICE, for Guaranteed Balcony (still not assigned as yet...), & haven't been to Fiji stopovers before. AND this itinery includes, Isle of Pines - (Last Cruise, couldn't stop there, due to weather/swells....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaechann Posted February 5, 2015 #60 Share Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) Hi cruisersJust doing a little research to see what kind of cruises you all like... So please let me know: - when are you cruising next? 3-10 March - which ship? Queen Mary 2 - where to? and why there? 7 nights from Darwin to Brisbane - obviously NOT for the itinerary just for the ship & with lots of sea days we'll have more time to explore this iconic liner!! - anything you want to find out about your cruise? (or should I just wait for you to come back and tell me? :D) There doesn't appear to be any option for Anytime Dining for the plebs - those dining in the Britannia Dining Room - thought I'd just have to wait until boarding to check with MDR staff. ALSO we are still to be allocated a cabin - we've purchased a sheltered balcony - the price wasn't much more than an oceanview when the specials were on! Thanks! Louise Australia Editor Cruise Critic See in red above! Edited February 5, 2015 by gaechann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaechann Posted February 5, 2015 #61 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Thank you for the information. Picture attached. Wow! You do scrub up well Mic! Hope you enjoy the Voyager in a couple of weeks. I recommended her to some friends of mine who embarked yesterday but with all the reviews about MORE passengers and LESS crew to service them I just hope that I've done the right thing. I loved her before her refurbishment which included the additional cabins. Gae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 5, 2015 #62 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Wow! You do scrub up well Mic! Hope you enjoy the Voyager in a couple of weeks. I recommended her to some friends of mine who embarked yesterday but with all the reviews about MORE passengers and LESS crew to service them I just hope that I've done the right thing. I loved her before her refurbishment which included the additional cabins. Gae Thanks for the kind words, Gae.:D We also recommended the current cruise to friends. It was not so much for the ship but for the itinerary and the price was just so great. They are first time cruisers and wanted a NZ and island itinerary, so it fitted well. I hope our little sampler goes well, if so we will return to RCI more often, if not then at least we have tried.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 5, 2015 #63 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Thanks for the kind words, Gae.:DWe also recommended the current cruise to friends. It was not so much for the ship but for the itinerary and the price was just so great. They are first time cruisers and wanted a NZ and island itinerary, so it fitted well. I hope our little sampler goes well, if so we will return to RCI more often, if not then at least we have tried.:D Gee Mic no wonder someone loves you so much:D At least if RCI doesn't suit you , you know there are lines you can go back to, that's why we are now willing to try others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 5, 2015 #64 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Gee Mic no wonder someone loves you so much:D At least if RCI doesn't suit you , you know there are lines you can go back to, that's why we are now willing to try others. Too true.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazshirl2 Posted February 5, 2015 #65 Share Posted February 5, 2015 When- 2nd March,2015 Ship- Pacific Jewel Where- Port Lincoln, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Portland Why- To get to some ports bigger ships can't get too. See Port Lincoln for first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted February 6, 2015 #66 Share Posted February 6, 2015 When- 2nd March,2015Ship- Pacific Jewel Where- Port Lincoln, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Portland Why- To get to some ports bigger ships can't get too. See Port Lincoln for first time. That looks like a great cruise visiting some interesting ports. Enjoy;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted February 6, 2015 #67 Share Posted February 6, 2015 G'day Louise, We have a few booked. First is a 2 night cruise departing Melbourne on 22 March 15 on - Dawn Princess - Melbourne - Sydney. Get to see family along the way. The next two cruises start with a trip across Australia on the Indian Pacific. We will be sailing from Fremantle. - Pacific Jewel - Fremantle to Singapore via Bali, Eastern Malaysia and Vietnam. - departs 10 May - arrives 24 May Whilst the ship undergoes a dry dock, we will tour Singapore and Western Malaysia then rejoin the Jewel.:cool: - Pacific Jewel - Singapore to Brisbane via Indonesia (visiting Borobudur, Bali and Komodo) , East Timor and PNG. - departs 5 June - arrives 21 June P&O still haven't announced which terminal they will be using in Singapore. Less than 100 days to go.:) In October it is off to the Islands and try out a new ship for us, the first cruise as Elite.:D - 18 October 2015 - Golden Princess - Sydney to Lifou, Noumea, Mystery Island, Vila and Mare, Sydney - and then a B2B - 28 October 2015 - Golden Princess - Sydney to Melbourne. Bit of a break until February 2016 - 28 February 2016 - Sea Princess - Sydney to Darwin, Total Eclipse Position in Java Sea, Singapore, Ko Samui, Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Nha Trang, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Busan, South Korea, Maizuru, Kanazawa, Aomori, Tokyo (Yokohama), Guam, Brisbane, Sydney. We were lucky to witness the 2012 Total Eclipse off Port Douglas, so this cruise gives us another opportunity to see a Total Eclipse. Plus we have both wanted to visit China and Japan. Never been to most of the cities on the itinerary. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 6, 2015 #68 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Some nice long breaks there for you, By the Bay. The Jewel back and forth will be interested pre and post refurb/dry dock.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie FF Posted February 6, 2015 #69 Share Posted February 6, 2015 17th Feb - Rhapsody OTS - QLD coastal 20th March - Rhapsody OTS - South Pacific Islands (Hi Suzie) 29th March - Rhapsody OTS - South Pacific Islands 6th April - Rhapsody OTS - QLD coastal 30th Oct - Golden Princess - South Pacific Islands 10th Dec - Legend OTS - South Pacific 20th Dec - Legend - South Pacific 19th Jan 2016 - Radiance - South Pacific 31th Jan 2016 - Radiance -South Pacific 14th Feb 2016 - Explorer -South Pacific 24th Feb 2016 - Explorer - NZ Why, because I'm addicted to cruising and the free drinks on RCI:D:D:D Now I need next years cruises released.:) Looking at Radiance, Hawaii April 2016, but the price is ridiculous. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 6, 2015 #70 Share Posted February 6, 2015 17th Feb - Rhapsody OTS - QLD coastal20th March - Rhapsody OTS - South Pacific Islands (Hi Suzie) 29th March - Rhapsody OTS - South Pacific Islands 6th April - Rhapsody OTS - QLD coastal 30th Oct - Golden Princess - South Pacific Islands 10th Dec - Legend OTS - South Pacific 20th Dec - Legend - South Pacific 19th Jan 2016 - Radiance - South Pacific 31th Jan 2016 - Radiance -South Pacific 14th Feb 2016 - Explorer -South Pacific 24th Feb 2016 - Explorer - NZ Why, because I'm addicted to cruising and the free drinks on RCI:D:D:D Now I need next years cruises released.:) Looking at Radiance, Hawaii April 2016, but the price is ridiculous. :eek: Free drinks due to the loyalty status?:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted February 6, 2015 #71 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Why, because I'm addicted to cruising and the free drinks on RCI:D:D:D : Wow, what a list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retyredgreynomad Posted February 7, 2015 #72 Share Posted February 7, 2015 when are you cruising next? 5th March 2015 - which ship?Voyager - where to? and why there? FIJI...Last visit on Fairstar Main reason for sailing on this trip is because it was purchased BEFORE the WOW Sale.....$1000 cheaper.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 8, 2015 #73 Share Posted February 8, 2015 When- 2nd April, 2015 Ship- Queen Mary 2 Where- Freo to Capetown Why- Africa and safaris, as well as try Cunard as an alternative.:D When- 27th August, 2015, and 5th September, 2015 Ship- Princess Caribbean Where- Norway, then Norway, Shetland Islands, Iceland and an Atlantic crossing with Canada and NYC Why- New ports and the fjiords along with Iceland.:D When- 25th November, 2015 Ship- Pacific Aria Where- Sydney to Brisbane Why- Inaugural sailing and having all 5 P&O ships in the harbour.:D When- 28th December, 2015 Ship- Celebrity Solstice Where- Pacific Islands Why- New Years Eve cruise with friends, my favourite ship and line (so far).:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 8, 2015 #74 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Wow some impressive lists there and here me with one waitlisted one about to book, I hope anyway and two I'm watching in case nothing comes of the waitlist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted February 8, 2015 #75 Share Posted February 8, 2015 When- 2nd April, 2015Ship- Queen Mary 2 Where- Freo to Capetown Why- Africa and safaris, as well as try Cunard as an alternative.:D When- 27th August, 2015, and 5th September, 2015 Ship- Princess Caribbean Where- Norway, then Norway, Shetland Islands, Iceland and an Atlantic crossing with Canada and NYC Why- New ports and the fjiords along with Iceland.:D When- 25th November, 2015 Ship- Pacific Aria Where- Sydney to Brisbane Why- Inaugural sailing and having all 5 P&O ships in the harbour.:D When- 28th December, 2015 Ship- Celebrity Solstice Where- Pacific Islands Why- New Years Eve cruise with friends, my favourite ship and line (so far).:D Great mix of itineraries and ships. Enjoy.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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