Blue Elephant Posted July 12, 2018 #126 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Another question. Have any of you been to the gym on the Spirit post dry dock? We cruised on the Spirit last December and the bikes and treadmills were not working in several cases. I presume this would have been looked at for dry dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tigerlily75 Posted July 12, 2018 #127 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Anybody care to comment on specialty restaurants on board? Not sure what else there is beside nouveau - haven’t been before. Worthwhile? Sent from my iPhone using Forums I haven't personally, but know plenty who have eaten at Nouveau and not been disappointed - everyone has said it's worth it. I believe it's $45, and if you book for the first night you get a free bottle of wine. The only other restaurant with a charge is Bonsai Sushi. There's also a selection of dishes from Nouveau on the menu in the MDR you can purchase, I believe around $20 or $25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 12, 2018 #128 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Sorry, as it was only a 3 night cruise, I didn't visit the Gym or any specialty restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jandex Posted July 12, 2018 #129 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Thanks for the info about nouveau- I may have to give it a try after those comments!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter69 Posted July 14, 2018 #130 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Thanks for the info about nouveau- I may have to give it a try after those comments!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Go first night; you get a bonus bottle of wine... been to Nouveau about 30 times. the best Steak's. it would cost you about $200 plus if dining in Sydney or Melbourne.. There's also a 5 course long lunch on last sea day. Well worth it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter69 Posted July 14, 2018 #131 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Another question. Have any of you been to the gym on the Spirit post dry dock? We cruised on the Spirit last December and the bikes and treadmills were not working in several cases. I presume this would have been looked at for dry dock. All upgraded & new... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 15, 2018 #132 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Go first night; you get a bonus bottle of wine...been to Nouveau about 30 times. the best Steak's. it would cost you about $200 plus if dining in Sydney or Melbourne.. There's also a 5 course long lunch on last sea day. Well worth it.. Cheers for the advice, :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzbluz Posted July 15, 2018 #133 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Another vote for nouveau. It is well worth the additional cost. Sent from my Lenovo A7600-F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banzaii Posted July 15, 2018 Author #134 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Go first night; you get a bonus bottle of wine... been to Nouveau about 30 times. the best Steak's. it would cost you about $200 plus if dining in Sydney or Melbourne.. There's also a 5 course long lunch on last sea day. Well worth it.. Excellent, thanks Hunter69, was already thinking about going night 1 - this advice seals it! Is the wine per person or per table? Can they do a table for 11 or will we need to split up? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzbluz Posted July 15, 2018 #135 Share Posted July 15, 2018 It is not a bottle per person. I'm not sure how they do it for large groups. We go as a table for 3 (2 adults) and received one free bottle. They have large round tables but 11 might be pushing it. I have been 4 times and never seen it fully booked. I'm sure you could get them to make a big table or have you at two adjacent ones. Sent from my Lenovo A7600-F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banzaii Posted July 15, 2018 Author #136 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Thanks Suz - that was a little tongue in cheek / wishful thinking on my part. Even 3 bottles between the 7 adults would be nice! Assuming it's drinkable! [emoji485] Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzbluz Posted July 17, 2018 #137 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Yes it was definitely drinkable ;) Sent from my Lenovo A7600-F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banzaii Posted July 20, 2018 Author #138 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Another question for those recently returned from the south pacific. What temperatures did you experience? Air and / or sea? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter69 Posted July 20, 2018 #139 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Mid to high 20's out in the islands, 22 for water. Did 12 days on Spirit last August. Only cold i felt was breakfast embarkment day.. It's all Air-con inside & sail-out was beautiful Sydney day 22".. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzbluz Posted July 20, 2018 #140 Share Posted July 20, 2018 We went early July last year and weather was perfect. Low to mid 20s. Water a bit cooler but still good. We snorkelled every port day. Sent from my Lenovo A7600-F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tigerlily75 Posted July 21, 2018 #141 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Another question for those recently returned from the south pacific. What temperatures did you experience? Air and / or sea? Cheers The first two days leaving Sydney were fairly cool, and then it started to warm up. You'll definitely want to pack some long sleeves/long pants in addition to more summery gear. Vanuatu was really warm, New Caledonia was "warm enough". The water I would describe as refreshing upon entry, and then beautiful once you (quickly) got used to it. Coming back to Sydney it stayed warm the whole way, I think the day we returned was about 25 or so. Much nicer than Melbourne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banzaii Posted July 22, 2018 Author #142 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Mid to high 20's out in the islands, 22 for water. Did 12 days on Spirit last August. Only cold i felt was breakfast embarkment day.. It's all Air-con inside & sail-out was beautiful Sydney day 22".. We went early July last year and weather was perfect. Low to mid 20s. Water a bit cooler but still good. We snorkelled every port day. Sent from my Lenovo A7600-F using Forums mobile app The first two days leaving Sydney were fairly cool, and then it started to warm up. You'll definitely want to pack some long sleeves/long pants in addition to more summery gear. Vanuatu was really warm, New Caledonia was "warm enough". The water I would describe as refreshing upon entry, and then beautiful once you (quickly) got used to it. Coming back to Sydney it stayed warm the whole way, I think the day we returned was about 25 or so. Much nicer than Melbourne!Thanks all - just packing those extra long-sleeve light-weight items. Don't worry about us packing those warm items! We'll be wearing them when we leave Cbr at 6am -4°C and again when we disembark. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banzaii Posted July 23, 2018 Author #143 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Off to a rocky start.... Dors anyone know why? Dear Carnival Spirit Guest, We are running a little behind schedule today. We ask that you please push back your check-in time by one hour (e.g. 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM window will become 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM). Staterooms will be available after 2:30 PM. In preparation for departure, all guests must be checked in and on board no later than 5:45 PM. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to welcoming you on board. Sincerely, Denese Waiters Sr. Director, Guest Services - Contact Centers Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzbluz Posted July 23, 2018 #144 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Fingers crossed it’s nothing major. Have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tigerlily75 Posted July 24, 2018 #145 Share Posted July 24, 2018 No idea, but have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banzaii Posted July 24, 2018 Author #146 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Thanks all - pushed off 2 hours late. Still no idea why! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted July 24, 2018 #147 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Have no idea on the cause of the delay, but once the 4:30 departure was not going to happen, the ship could not depart until 6:30 - port restrictions for a weekday at CQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryhere Posted July 24, 2018 #148 Share Posted July 24, 2018 This upcoming Spirit cruise will be my lovely wife's first away from RCI. I think she is expecting a very similar experience to Explorer but is prepared for different. She already knows that she loves cruising and one of the things she loves most is meeting new people. The big difference will be that we are travelling with family - which can be a bit hit & miss. I hope nobody expects us to be in each other's pockets 24/7. Ironically that is our sail date! Cheers Was that the Spirit leaving Sydney this evening? We were watching from our windows as it sailed down the Harbour with its lights blazing. A wonderfully evocative sight she was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jandex Posted July 24, 2018 #149 Share Posted July 24, 2018 We got off the Spirit this morning after a great and enjoyable cruise. Not sure why there were delays for today’s cruisers. We disembarked at 7.20am - no issues. Glad all went well and the ship was able to depart at 6.30. [emoji1] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 25, 2018 #150 Share Posted July 25, 2018 We got off the Spirit this morning after a great and enjoyable cruise. Not sure why there were delays for today’s cruisers. We disembarked at 7.20am - no issues. Glad all went well and the ship was able to depart at 6.30. [emoji1] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Welcome back, glad you enjoyed it. I am not sure why it missed the departure window but it would then have to wait due to weekday rush hour traffic on the harbour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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