Bit of a Blog : Solstice : Auckland – Fremantle – Sydney : February 14th 2016

[goodycruising]

Friends of mine on board who are in an Aqua class room are missing their bottles of water.....

 

One of the most bizarre penny pinch ideas ever! It defies the name :( They are going to have to change the cabin class to Spa Class, or Blu Class ;)

 

Am struggling to even get a screen shot of today's sea day activities to respond to a previous request. There's Trivia, loads of fitness classes, a Catholic Mass and they've included the Sabbath Service this evening in today's Daily; there's details of all the music going on around the ship, Canyon Ranch (Spa) activities, the boutique specials, a dance class out on deck, a rehearsal for a Flash Dance, a cookery demo, the Hot Glass Show (you do need to go to at least one of these), there's a sign-up for an Egg Drop Challenge, Casino activities and lessons, something called 'Are You Smarter Than A Ship's Officer?', a Ping Pong tournament, Bingo, talks in the theatre.... all before 6pm. Over 100 activities over the whole day.

 

Thank you, that sounds like something for everyone. Some of those are ringing a bell now.

[4cats4me]

I have also noticed that relaxation area on deck 11 on the deck plan - I assumed it was for the spa, perhaps for before or after spa treatments. Happy to see it's for anyone's use, and not busy! Thanks for noting that, that's brilliant. Will keep it quiet on my cruise though - too much risk of others cottoning on! So is it just accessed by walking all the way forward on deck 11?

 

 

The relaxation lounge is for Aqua paying guests only or for those receiving spa treatments. It is not intended for general use. They used to be strict about carding people, at least when we used it. Enjoy it while you can!

 

 

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Edited March 4, 2016 by 4cats4me

[4cats4me]

Not sure if things have changed or not.....

 

But when we were on the Solstice in Aqua class we were told it was for the use of Aqua Class passengers and those using the spa.

 

It was rarely used during our trip so I am glad you have been making use of it.

 

 

 

Carol

 

 

You are correct, Aqua paying passengers use only OR if getting a spa treatment. Celebrity lists this as a perk for AQ on their website in the portion that refers to unlimited access to Persian Garden.

 

 

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[Beanb41]

Apologies for not finding the request but here are the current drink package prices per person :

 

Premium : $77 per day

Classic : $65pd

Standard : $55.10pd

Premium non-alcohol : $26pd

Classic non-alcohol : $22pd

Bottled water : $19pd

Soda : $11pd

Design your own wine package : 3 bottles or more each valued at more than $100 from any restaurant wine list and receive a 15% discount

 

It definitely pays if you want a drinks package is to include it as part of a BBB package. WE chose pre paid gratuities for a first perk and chose to upgrade to a second perk of classic drinks package for $NZ20 per day ($US12 ) somewhat cheaper than $US65

[NorbertsNiece]

 

 

 

 

 

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Empty suitcase trolleys

 

 

Can't quite see the dog.....

 

[NorbertsNiece]

Look who's back..... momentary absence unfortunately

 

 

Heading ashore

 

 

 

Lots of information available

 

 

 

A steady flow of taxis available..... as they are dropping off they are picking up.

 

[NorbertsNiece]

More about these people here

 

 

There are free trams in town I believe.

 

The route to the railway station is easily navigated

 

 

Views from a car. My lovely friends took me for a ride around Perth and Fremantle.

 

 

Leafy suburbs

 

 

We're on our way to a mall..... you know what they look like!! Get watch battery fitted. Onward to Perth.

 

 

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What on earth?

 

 

The Bell Tower, more about it here

 

 

Kangaroo statues

 

 

Parliament

 

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[NorbertsNiece]

More information about the Botanic Gardens here

 

 

 

 

 

A boab tree

 

 

I've loads of pics... of the city and the memorial; maybe more later.... we head back to Fremantle

 

Statues on the beach..... more about that here

 

[NorbertsNiece]

 

This Cottesloe mansion was purchased by billionaire Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest.

 

More about this controversial acquisition here

 

 

 

 

The Cappuccino Strip...... sounds like my kind of place!

 

Edited March 4, 2016 by NorbertsNiece

[NorbertsNiece]

The Old Synagogue. More about this site here

 

 

 

We have lunch here

 

 

Upside down laundry basket lightshades

 

 

 

[NorbertsNiece]

GF Cake!!! You have no idea how my heart soared..... good old fashioned cake....

 

 

 

Back in the car

 

 

3D or maybe not ?

 

 

 

[NorbertsNiece]

I start my walkabout at the local harbour area

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Am headed towards the Round House

 

 

I detour

 

 

 

 

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There's always one....

 

 

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And out the other side

 

 

 

Walkabout in town

 

[NorbertsNiece]

 

 

 

 

 

View from a bridge

 

[NorbertsNiece]

 

 

 

 

 

Most of the pics I took in Tuscan Grill are blurred.... was so dark in there.....

 

Edited March 4, 2016 by NorbertsNiece

[NorbertsNiece]

This came out not too bad..... lol

 

 

[Martin and Lindsey]

Apologies for not finding the request but here are the current drink package prices per person :

 

Premium : $77 per day

Classic : $65pd

Standard : $55.10pd

Premium non-alcohol : $26pd

Classic non-alcohol : $22pd

Bottled water : $19pd

Soda : $11pd

Design your own wine package : 3 bottles or more each valued at more than $100 from any restaurant wine list and receive a 15% discount

 

 

Thank you for posting this Linda. :)

Are these prices including the 18% Service charge?

 

I must ask, where did you have the chocolate fondue?

Edited March 4, 2016 by Martin and Lindsey

[Martin and Lindsey]

It definitely pays if you want a drinks package is to include it as part of a BBB package. WE chose pre paid gratuities for a first perk and chose to upgrade to a second perk of classic drinks package for $NZ20 per day ($US12 ) somewhat cheaper than $US65

 

 

What is a BBB package?