GUT2407 Posted October 10, 2019 Author #126 Share Posted October 10, 2019 A couple of years back a client put me up at the Sydney Hilton it was something crazy like $40 each for buffet breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted October 10, 2019 #127 Share Posted October 10, 2019 42 minutes ago, ilikeanswers said: I'm pretty lucky I live near some nice burger and rib joints though admittedly there is no view to admire😉. Ok that is better than what I was thinking. My mistake😊. Still if I ate breakfast my stingy self would be heading to Maccas at those prices😜. We try to do the degustation menus at places like that. They tend to be pretty good value since you get to try a little bit of everything and you do eventually get full. I should give credit that some places in The Rocks can be good value. Last year at Vivid we did a three course menu du jour that was only $40 each, the food was amazing and servings generous👍. With the internet I have found it easier then ever to avoid Circular Quay style places around the world. I think that was why I was surprised by the stat of spending 🤔. I thought that I indulged when I travelled but it seems I'm a scrooge next to the average😜. It is always good to have your assumptions challenged keeps the grey matter alert. Americans are traditionally different to us they eat out a lot and spend every last cent ,then borrow some more.The land of consumerism Not that we aren’t catching up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 10, 2019 #128 Share Posted October 10, 2019 3 hours ago, GUT2407 said: And of course terrorists (ooops tourists I mean) tend to gravitate to the touristy areas, rather than go looking for bargains. Not a mistake they both do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 10, 2019 #129 Share Posted October 10, 2019 2 hours ago, GUT2407 said: A couple of years back a client put me up at the Sydney Hilton it was something crazy like $40 each for buffet breakfast. At the Savoy in London (2015) we had breakfast included to the value of 32 GBP pp, trust me when I say that we got a good breakfast but it was one of the cheapest options on offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 10, 2019 Author #130 Share Posted October 10, 2019 7 hours ago, MicCanberra said: At the Savoy in London (2015) we had breakfast included to the value of 32 GBP pp, trust me when I say that we got a good breakfast but it was one of the cheapest options on offer. Ouch!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 10, 2019 Author #131 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Solstice arrives today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted October 10, 2019 #132 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Celebrity Solstice has arrived.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 10, 2019 Author #133 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Looks like she got in early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 10, 2019 Author #134 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Does the dark one say 5:30? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted October 10, 2019 #135 Share Posted October 10, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted October 10, 2019 #136 Share Posted October 10, 2019 (edited) Oasis 5 is named wonder of the seas and will be based in Asian. Where will it go in the Chinese winter is the question,Singapore or Australia . Edited October 10, 2019 by Chiliburn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare MicCanberra Posted October 10, 2019 #138 Share Posted October 10, 2019 51 minutes ago, Kiwi Kruzer said: Celebrity Solstice has arrived.... Welcome to Australia again, I wish I could have been on her but too many other cruises to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 10, 2019 #139 Share Posted October 10, 2019 51 minutes ago, GUT2407 said: Does the dark one say 5:30? 5.39am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 10, 2019 #140 Share Posted October 10, 2019 46 minutes ago, Chiliburn said: Oasis 5 is named wonder of the seas and will be based in Asian. Where will it go in the Chinese winter is the question,Singapore or Australia . I think it is scheduled for Asia year round, the review says it will be much more Asian-ised than previous ships. That reads, more casino less bars for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 10, 2019 #141 Share Posted October 10, 2019 30 minutes ago, Chiliburn said: Looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted October 10, 2019 #142 Share Posted October 10, 2019 55 minutes ago, GUT2407 said: Does the dark one say 5:30? Yes . From webcamsydney.com time replay. https://webcamsydney.com/# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted October 10, 2019 #143 Share Posted October 10, 2019 14 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: I think it is scheduled for Asia year round, the review says it will be much more Asian-ised than previous ships. That reads, more casino less bars for us. Can’t see it Shanghai year round,it’s not a cold weather ship. If we don’t get a Oasis we will be getting another Quantum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 10, 2019 #144 Share Posted October 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Chiliburn said: Can’t see it Shanghai year round,it’s not a cold weather ship. If we don’t get a Oasis we will be getting another Quantum Most likely Singapore for the colder months in China and Japan, but then they are Asian-ising it so maybe it will be less pools and such and more casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangogulf Posted October 12, 2019 #145 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Would be even less ports for an Oasis class ship to dock in our region - even less than Ovation is able to get into. I don't think they really design the Oasis class ships with tendering in mind at all. Can you imagine tendering for 6,000+ pax! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted October 12, 2019 #146 Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) On 10/11/2019 at 10:02 AM, MicCanberra said: Most likely Singapore for the colder months in China and Japan, but then they are Asian-ising it so maybe it will be less pools and such and more casino. And sushi for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Edited October 12, 2019 by NSWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted October 12, 2019 #147 Share Posted October 12, 2019 57 minutes ago, tangogulf said: Would be even less ports for an Oasis class ship to dock in our region - even less than Ovation is able to get into. I don't think they really design the Oasis class ships with tendering in mind at all. Can you imagine tendering for 6,000+ pax! I think a purpose built ship would have a tender capacity. Oasis is a warm weather ship so it would be based in Brisbane or Sydney and do a loop to NZ north island and the islands. Theres a few port Tauranga ,Picton,Noumea,Vila and maybe a couple of tenders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted October 12, 2019 #148 Share Posted October 12, 2019 55 minutes ago, Chiliburn said: I think a purpose built ship would have a tender capacity. Oasis is a warm weather ship so it would be based in Brisbane or Sydney and do a loop to NZ north island and the islands. Theres a few port Tauranga ,Picton,Noumea,Vila and maybe a couple of tenders They could make the tender ride ashore into an event in itself. ....... (or perhaps not , the cruise lines might like the idea and start charging for the ride....☺️ ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 12, 2019 #149 Share Posted October 12, 2019 2 hours ago, tangogulf said: Would be even less ports for an Oasis class ship to dock in our region - even less than Ovation is able to get into. I don't think they really design the Oasis class ships with tendering in mind at all. Can you imagine tendering for 6,000+ pax! Definitely would not want to be in anything other than a suite with priority tendering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted October 12, 2019 #150 Share Posted October 12, 2019 42 minutes ago, Kiwi Kruzer said: They could make the tender ride ashore into an event in itself. ....... (or perhaps not , the cruise lines might like the idea and start charging for the ride....☺️ ) And you only get off the ship if you are on a ship's shorex.😪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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