Iron-Maiden's-No1-Fan Posted August 11, 2015 #51 Share Posted August 11, 2015 All this cruise talk makes us want to go back now, now, now ! ;) We're already researching excursions for Oceana next August - :):D I can't wait for 2017 dates 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson2579 Posted August 11, 2015 #52 Share Posted August 11, 2015 :D:D:D:D and I am going on Saturday:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron-Maiden's-No1-Fan Posted August 11, 2015 #53 Share Posted August 11, 2015 :D:D:D:D and I am going on Saturday:p Noooooooo remember not to turn up early 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted August 11, 2015 #54 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Noooooooo remember not to turn up early Turn up early - we have experienced the worst that can happen and it is a thousand people in a 'shed' listening to a lady on a PA system that doesn't work! Enjoy :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron-Maiden's-No1-Fan Posted August 11, 2015 #55 Share Posted August 11, 2015 A shed..do you get to sit on hay? 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorset Cruiser Posted August 11, 2015 #56 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Yes, transfers are included. all the flights are with Malaysian Airlines :eek: changing at Kaula Lumpur. I suppose I had better start thinking about sorting out the visas and might chicken out and use the P&O recommended firm. The passport runs out next November which is 8 months after my return, should I risk it ;) ps - I suppose the popular excursions will be oversubscribed? I think i will need to pre book for this cruise If they are P&O transfers you will go straight on 😄 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorset Cruiser Posted August 11, 2015 #57 Share Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) Yes, transfers are included. all the flights are with Malaysian Airlines :eek: changing at Kaula Lumpur. I suppose I had better start thinking about sorting out the visas and might chicken out and use the P&O recommended firm. The passport runs out next November which is 8 months after my return, should I risk it ;) ps - I suppose the popular excursions will be oversubscribed? I think i will need to pre book for this cruise Aus visas are easy. Are you going to China - they are a bit more difficult but not too bad. Our Indonesian visa was done by the ship. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Edited August 11, 2015 by Dorset Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson2579 Posted August 11, 2015 #58 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Turn up early - we have experienced the worst that can happen and it is a thousand people in a 'shed' listening to a lady on a PA system that doesn't work! Enjoy :) Haha, still not decided what to do. We usually always go early but we can also drop the luggage off and have a sneaky drink in wetherspoons hoping the crowds will have dispersed:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted August 11, 2015 #59 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Haha, still not decided what to do. We usually always go early but we can also drop the luggage off and have a sneaky drink in wetherspoons hoping the crowds will have dispersed:( My gut reaction having read your posts is that you should just get there ASAP and wait --------- it really IS worth it! At least while you wait you can see and almost touch the ship !!! As you can tell we loved our cruise and would sit for 2 hrs again to board :D:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron-Maiden's-No1-Fan Posted August 11, 2015 #60 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Enjoy ☺ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson2579 Posted August 11, 2015 #61 Share Posted August 11, 2015 My gut reaction having read your posts is that you should just get there ASAP and wait --------- it really IS worth it! At least while you wait you can see and almost touch the ship !!! As you can tell we loved our cruise and would sit for 2 hrs again to board :D:) Glad you enjoyed your cruise. It has been so long since ours was booked. Can't believe it is almost here.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson2579 Posted August 11, 2015 #62 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Enjoy ☺ Thanks, we will try our hardest:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted August 12, 2015 #63 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Will the boarding time be on my printed tickets or will it be on my cruise personaliser nearer the time of my cruise ☺ Check in time will be on your E tickets via Cruise Personaliser, available on line about 5 weeks before sailing. I just got mine on line yesterday for 17 Sept sailing on Aurora. You will be amazed by the superb quality of the tickets and luggage labels, LOL. Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron-Maiden's-No1-Fan Posted August 12, 2015 #64 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Check in time will be on your E tickets via Cruise Personaliser, available on line about 5 weeks before sailing. I just got mine on line yesterday for 17 Sept sailing on Aurora. You will be amazed by the superb quality of the tickets and luggage labels, LOL. Enjoy your cruise. Thanks lol I've heard the quality is superb 😏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted August 12, 2015 #65 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Glad you enjoyed your cruise. It has been so long since ours was booked. Can't believe it is almost here.:eek: Have a great time ---- we're not jealous really .... cough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson2579 Posted August 12, 2015 #66 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Have a great time ---- we're not jealous really .... cough. Thankyou. The cruising bug means I am continuously jealous:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted August 12, 2015 #67 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Thankyou. The cruising bug means I am continuously jealous:o One tip if you are Freedom Dining in the Meridian - ask for tables 98, 99 or 100 - great views and outstanding service. :):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson2579 Posted August 12, 2015 #68 Share Posted August 12, 2015 One tip if you are Freedom Dining in the Meridian - ask for tables 98, 99 or 100 - great views and outstanding service. :):) Thanks for that. We normally go for tables for 2 as we like to eat and go, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted August 12, 2015 #69 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Those are tables for 2. Give it a go and you won't be disappointed with the location or service. ;-)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson2579 Posted August 12, 2015 #70 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Those are tables for 2. Give it a go and you won't be disappointed with the location or service. ;-)) Wow, thanks. Is there only one freedom dining restaurant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted August 12, 2015 #71 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Wow, thanks. Is there only one freedom dining restaurant? There is the Peninsular one as well but you will only find out when you board the ship. Whatever - sorry if this is off topic - but if you find a table you like and great staff request that each night as you go into the restaurant and the Restaurant Managers do their bets to help you. Having said that you may have to wait for your chosen table - they can't reserve tables. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson2579 Posted August 12, 2015 #72 Share Posted August 12, 2015 There is the Peninsular one as well but you will only find out when you board the ship. Whatever - sorry if this is off topic - but if you find a table you like and great staff request that each night as you go into the restaurant and the Restaurant Managers do their bets to help you. Having said that you may have to wait for your chosen table - they can't reserve tables. :) Thanks for the advice. We always do freedom dining but never knew you could ask for a certain table.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted August 12, 2015 #73 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Thanks for the advice. We always do freedom dining but never knew you could ask for a certain table.:cool: We didn't until this April. The Restaurant Manager will try to help you but they won't reserve tables so you may have to wait a little longer. On our last cruise, by the end of the cruise, there were 5 couples asking for the tables near us. Says it all about the staff. We asked for a quiet table for 2, preferably 100 but 98 and 99 would be ok. If you are lucky enough to meet Costa and his team say hello --- miss them all already !!!!! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson2579 Posted August 12, 2015 #74 Share Posted August 12, 2015 We didn't until this April. The Restaurant Manager will try to help you but they won't reserve tables so you may have to wait a little longer. On our last cruise, by the end of the cruise, there were 5 couples asking for the tables near us. Says it all about the staff. We asked for a quiet table for 2, preferably 100 but 98 and 99 would be ok. If you are lucky enough to meet Costa and his team say hello --- miss them all already !!!!! :( They sound as if they were a fab staff. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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