GUT2407 Posted December 18, 2017 #51 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Looking good. I love Hobart and Tasmania generally. I would move to Taseweiga tomorrow, but the 'boss' won't have a bar of it.:evilsmile::halo: Us too, nearly did a while back but trouble scoring a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoe 59 Posted December 18, 2017 #52 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Cheers, have a great cruise. Is the ship really in bad shape, some are saying that everything is broken. Hi, we were on her in September for 15 nights & we didn't encounter any problems. Yes she is an older ship but very well maintained & still beautiful. Oh & the stuff were awesome. Sent from my SM-J530Y using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted December 18, 2017 #53 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Hi, we were on her in September for 15 nights & we didn't encounter any problems. Yes she is an older ship but very well maintained & still beautiful. Oh & the stuff were awesome. Sent from my SM-J530Y using Tapatalk That is what we like to hear. And no doubt you 'Escaped Completely & You did 'Come Back New.':*:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 18, 2017 #54 Share Posted December 18, 2017 That is what we like to hear. And no doubt you 'Escaped Completely & You did 'Come Back New.':*:cool: I sometimes try and do that even when I am on a different line, just doesn't seem to work as well.;p I have often escaped completely but hardly ever came back new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 18, 2017 #55 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Ummm it’s “Come back Fat” (tm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Womble99 Posted December 18, 2017 #56 Share Posted December 18, 2017 For those onboard what movies are currently showing on MUTs? Kids are pestering me as we set sail later this week. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 18, 2017 #57 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Ummm it’s “Come back Fat” (tm) Well I do that easy enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croydonCruiser Posted December 18, 2017 #58 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Hey, we're currently on board too! We're an extended family group of 14 ranging in age from late 70's to mid teens. We've had fantastic weather and smooth seas. There were a few bumps the second night, only enough to rattle the hangers in the closet but not enough to cause any problems. To answer some of the questions, the ship is aging but generally OK. We're on deck 8, starboard side near the rear, and there was a leak in the corridor near our cabin. The carpet still smells, but it's only noticeable in the the corridor. Movies on muts includes Wonderwoman, Battle of the Sexes, Pirates of the Caribbean (I assume the latest). Food and staff all great. Coffee card $36 and soda and more $7 per day. That's all I can think of off the top of my head. We're all having a terrific time! I'll try and answer some more tomorrow. Sent from my SM-A520F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishh Posted December 18, 2017 Author #59 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Cheers, have a great cruise. Is the ship really in bad shape, some are saying that everything is broken. Nope the ship seems to be in pretty good shape but the food in Horizon Court is terrible! Trish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishh Posted December 18, 2017 Author #60 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Trish,Thanks for offering to answer queries. Are there any / many padded chairs outside on the promenade deck, or is it just hard bench seats ? Is the early happy hour working OK ? Have you heard of much wait time for anytime dining around 6pm ? Thanks. I’ll check out the promenade deck seating for you today. There is no happy hour offered at all on the ahip and trust me I would know. Not much waiting time for 6 pm dinner. Trish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishh Posted December 18, 2017 Author #61 Share Posted December 18, 2017 We sail in the Golden in April/May from Singapore to Anchorage. Would love your opinion on which specialty restaurants you prefer. Also, would appreciate any tips for quiet places on board! Enjoy! Sent from my iPad using Forums Sorry I haven’t tried the restaurants but if you head for the princess theatre during the day it’s nice and quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 18, 2017 #62 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Nope the ship seems to be in pretty good shape but the food in Horizon Court is terrible!Trish Thanks for the feedback. It seems some people are like you and have found hardly any issues while others are determined to find things that are broken so that they can ruin their cruise experience, why I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted December 18, 2017 #63 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Well I do that easy enough. Its the sea air or ship's laundry that shrinks your clothes, not the Windjammer or the Horizon Court buffets.:hearteyes::') Thanks to all for their on board reports of GP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croydonCruiser Posted December 19, 2017 #64 Share Posted December 19, 2017 We've also been looking out for happy hour, but sad to have to agree with Trish, there hasn't been one so far. Promenade deck only has wooden benches. It's not wide enough for loungers. It's still very nice to walk around though, but is unusual in that there are stairs at the front so you go up to emerald deck, walk around the front, then back down on the other side. Sent from my SM-A520F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted December 19, 2017 #65 Share Posted December 19, 2017 We've also been looking out for happy hour, but sad to have to agree with Trish, there hasn't been one so far.Promenade deck only has wooden benches. It's not wide enough for loungers. It's still very nice to walk around though, but is unusual in that there are stairs at the front so you go up to emerald deck, walk around the front, then back down on the other side. Sent from my SM-A520F using Forums mobile app I think the buy one and buy one for a dollar is not on every ship these days. Probably dependent on alcohol sales and I reckon there would be plenty of booze sales on Golden Princess these days without Princess putting on the BOGO $1.:') Particularly on such cruises GP is doing, like now 6 days Melb- Tas. On Island Princess out of LA last year, bars were not busy, then they put on the BOGO 3 times a day and suddenly the bars/lounges were busy.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 19, 2017 #66 Share Posted December 19, 2017 On Island Princess out of LA last year, bars were not busy, then they put on the BOGO 3 times a day and suddenly the bars/lounges were busy.:eek: That would have been awesome.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted December 19, 2017 #67 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Sorry I haven’t tried the restaurants but if you head for the princess theatre during the day it’s nice and quiet. The theatre is often in use for presentations or rehearsals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 19, 2017 #68 Share Posted December 19, 2017 The theatre is often in use for presentations or rehearsals. They sometimes do a movie in the early arvo as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted December 19, 2017 #69 Share Posted December 19, 2017 That would have been awesome.:D Indeed my Chivas Regal became a double for an extra dollar The Panama Canal cruise was good too.. BOGO is the way to go.:halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 20, 2017 #70 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Indeed my Chivas Regal became a double for an extra dollar The Panama Canal cruise was good too.. BOGO is the way to go.:halo: The only way to travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted December 20, 2017 #71 Share Posted December 20, 2017 They are at Phillip Island today. What tours can you do there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croydonCruiser Posted December 20, 2017 #72 Share Posted December 20, 2017 There are tours to Seal Rocks and the penguin parade tonight. I'm not sure what else is on. Doesn't look like many are getting off. They didn't even bother with tender tickets. We were supposed to tender into Cowes but it looks like they are going to Rhyll instead. I'm not sure why. It's a bit overcast, and cooler than expected, but still all good on board [emoji16] Sent from my SM-A520F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted December 20, 2017 #73 Share Posted December 20, 2017 There are tours to Seal Rocks and the penguin parade tonight. I'm not sure what else is on. Doesn't look like many are getting off. They didn't even bother with tender tickets. We were supposed to tender into Cowes but it looks like they are going to Rhyll instead. I'm not sure why. It's a bit overcast, and cooler than expected, but still all good on board [emoji16] Sent from my SM-A520F using Forums mobile app The Phillip Island shorex are very expensive, so probably the reason why not many pax are leaving the ship today.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 20, 2017 #74 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Lots of things to see and do on Phillip Island. The wildlife parks, Nobbies point and the museums at the Grand prix circuit or the Vietnam veterans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crochetcruise Posted December 20, 2017 #75 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Afternoon everyone,I'm on board the Golden Princess now so please let me know if you have anything you want me to check out, or if you have any questions. I probably won't be able to post pictures of the patter while I'm on board but can do that when I get home if anyone wants to see them. Trish Do they still sell the Princess Cruises Captain Teddy Bear-I have guesstimated around AUD$20? Is Stanley the Stowaway Bear aboard-I have an AUD$ price through my Cruise Personaliser for October 2018? Are any of Stanley's other outfits for sale, and a rough price please? Many thanks for your help. I'm trying to calculate what amount I need to put into On Board Credit, so as much as possible is pre-paid. Taxi fares for me, are the big variable. Do enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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