Rare MMDown Under Posted October 29, 2022 #201 Share Posted October 29, 2022 2 hours ago, resordanis said: That was us. After writing to explain our problems, they are being attentive! Should have done it earlier, but hopefully all will be fine for the 20/11. Off to Crown Grill again tonight and just had delicious Lobster Roll for lunch. Still trying to spend our OBC. 😩😩 What a delightful dilemma to have! Most OBC I've ever had was $50! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted October 29, 2022 #202 Share Posted October 29, 2022 On 10/26/2022 at 8:01 PM, yes!yes!yes! said: I didn't rate it as special, but enjoyed a good walk around. I preferred Airlie Beach, something nice about that place. Cairns was nice along the boardwalk and the beach front, but has a fair amount of druggies around. I didn't notice any, but did wonder if I should be walking alone along the boardwalk at sunrise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted October 29, 2022 #203 Share Posted October 29, 2022 On 10/26/2022 at 8:01 PM, yes!yes!yes! said: I didn't rate it as special, but enjoyed a good walk around. I preferred Airlie Beach, something nice about that place. Cairns was nice along the boardwalk and the beach front, but has a fair amount of druggies around. What did you like about Airlie Beach? We rent accommodation in Airlie Beach and use it as a hub to islands from Shute Harbour, plus beautiful drives north to Gloucester, and Bowen, and inland to Proserpine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted October 29, 2022 #204 Share Posted October 29, 2022 On 10/27/2022 at 8:55 AM, arxcards said: A stunning morning at sea, approaching Willis Island. Nice photo! Always special approaching an island, even if you don't get off! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare yes!yes!yes! Posted October 29, 2022 #205 Share Posted October 29, 2022 3 hours ago, MMDown Under said: What did you like about Airlie Beach? We rent accommodation in Airlie Beach and use it as a hub to islands from Shute Harbour, plus beautiful drives north to Gloucester, and Bowen, and inland to Proserpine. It looks nice, very clean and the people were so nice in the shops and at the markets. Even the shuttle driver said to us, "its $5 but if you don't have it, you can hop on anyway". We paid of course. Everything was easy walking distance to the dock. It just had a charm about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted October 29, 2022 Author #206 Share Posted October 29, 2022 2 hours ago, yes!yes!yes! said: It looks nice, very clean and the people were so nice in the shops and at the markets. Even the shuttle driver said to us, "its $5 but if you don't have it, you can hop on anyway". We paid of course. Everything was easy walking distance to the dock. It just had a charm about it. We quite like Airlie too, but have spent lots of time there over the years - Gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted October 29, 2022 #207 Share Posted October 29, 2022 6 hours ago, yes!yes!yes! said: It looks nice, very clean and the people were so nice in the shops and at the markets. Even the shuttle driver said to us, "its $5 but if you don't have it, you can hop on anyway". We paid of course. Everything was easy walking distance to the dock. It just had a charm about it. Yes the tropics have a nice easy going lifestyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted October 30, 2022 Author #208 Share Posted October 30, 2022 We have an emergency situation evolving onboard. Due to too many drink packages, the bars ran out of drinking straws last night. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted October 30, 2022 #209 Share Posted October 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, arxcards said: We have an emergency situation evolving onboard. Due to too many drink packages, the bars ran out of drinking straws last night. I am surprised they were still using drinking straws. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted October 30, 2022 Author #210 Share Posted October 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Aus Traveller said: I am surprised they were still using drinking straws. Not much choice when they have foo foo drinks in tall glasses. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted October 30, 2022 #211 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Just now, arxcards said: Not much choice when they have foo foo drinks in tall glasses. I now try to avoid the cocktails in tall glasses. Those paper straws taste a bit odd. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiser3775 Posted October 30, 2022 #212 Share Posted October 30, 2022 4 hours ago, OzKiwiJJ said: Those paper straws taste a bit odd. Better than plastic straws clogging up the barrier reef and becoming fish food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted October 30, 2022 #213 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Just now, cruiser3775 said: Better than plastic straws clogging up the barrier reef and becoming fish food. I agree wholeheartedly, but that still doesn't make me like the taste of them! 🤣 Anyway there are plenty of cocktails I like that are in short glasses, no straw needed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted October 30, 2022 #214 Share Posted October 30, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, arxcards said: We have an emergency situation evolving onboard. Due to too many drink packages, the bars ran out of drinking straws last night. Too many drink package Alkies on your cruise Geoff, lol.🍻🥂🍷🍹🍺🍸🍾They need to attend the AA meets, is it Bob and Bill? Edited October 30, 2022 by NSWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted October 30, 2022 Author #215 Share Posted October 30, 2022 8 minutes ago, NSWP said: Too many drink package Alkies on your cruise Geoff, lol.🍻🥂🍷🍹🍺🍸🍾They need to attend the AA meets, is it Bob and Bill? Me for one. Barb for 2. I reckon we aren't the only suspects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted October 30, 2022 Author #216 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Just had the last supper at Crown Grill, which is a great way to finish a cruise. Sorry, Barb bumped her head last night, so our plans were much more relaxed today. I didn't get out and about for ship photos as I intended. She is a big girl, and therecarecsome areas we have visited only once or twice. We found our fave spots early on, and we tend to hangout in those places. That is the main plus of a big ship, where you don't have to tread on everyone's toes to have a great time. I will follow-up with some thoughts and a bit of a review on the way home tomorrow. Not a perfect cruise, but it hit the spot most of the way. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ozwoody Posted October 30, 2022 #217 Share Posted October 30, 2022 43 minutes ago, arxcards said: Just had the last supper at Crown Grill, which is a great way to finish a cruise. Sorry, Barb bumped her head last night, so our plans were much more relaxed today. I didn't get out and about for ship photos as I intended. She is a big girl, and therecarecsome areas we have visited only once or twice. We found our fave spots early on, and we tend to hangout in those places. That is the main plus of a big ship, where you don't have to tread on everyone's toes to have a great time. I will follow-up with some thoughts and a bit of a review on the way home tomorrow. Not a perfect cruise, but it hit the spot most of the way. Good lord is she ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted October 30, 2022 Author #218 Share Posted October 30, 2022 8 hours ago, Ozwoody said: Good lord is she ok? Yes. She just needed to take it easy yesterday. Bit of a lump and a headache, which is much better this morning. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted October 30, 2022 Author #219 Share Posted October 30, 2022 We are back. For anyone embarking today, disembark is running to schedule. Everything should flow from there. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted October 30, 2022 #220 Share Posted October 30, 2022 1 hour ago, arxcards said: We are back. For anyone embarking today, disembark is running to schedule. Everything should flow from there. Thank you for all the information you shared. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted October 30, 2022 #221 Share Posted October 30, 2022 15 hours ago, cruiser3775 said: Better than plastic straws clogging up the barrier reef and becoming fish food. Makes me wonder. I would have thought the waxed paper straws would have made a comeback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ozwoody Posted October 30, 2022 #222 Share Posted October 30, 2022 2 hours ago, arxcards said: Yes. She just needed to take it easy yesterday. Bit of a lump and a headache, which is much better this morning. Glad to hear Barb is feeling better. And thanks Geoff for your running reports, been following with envy, over the past few weeks. Regards John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted October 31, 2022 Author #223 Share Posted October 31, 2022 (edited) We did have a delayed disembarkation. Someone, no name mentioned, left her phone in the PES lounge and hadn't realised until I asked about the whereabouts of her Opal card. Thankfully, terminal security was able to locate the phone and bring it down, but there was a bit of a wait. Not quite home yet, I will fill in some gaps then - Hard to type and drive at the same time. Only kidding, we are on a train. Edited October 31, 2022 by arxcards Karnt speil 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted October 31, 2022 #224 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Come on Geoff, tell us how Barb bumped her nut, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted November 1, 2022 Author #225 Share Posted November 1, 2022 23 hours ago, NSWP said: Come on Geoff, tell us how Barb bumped her nut, lol. We finally managed to get a window table at Alfredo's for lunch. As Barb was wriggling into place across the bench seat along the wall, she managed to knock the back of her head against a faux column that was sitting proud of the wall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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