Rare MicCanberra Posted December 26, 2022 #51 Share Posted December 26, 2022 2 hours ago, Chiliburn said: It’s unusual that they supplement the consistent missed mystery island by being anchored in Vila bay. It would be good if the passengers could get off but from my experience they can’t. They had the tenders going from early to late when we were there on Quantum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted December 28, 2022 #52 Share Posted December 28, 2022 On 12/27/2022 at 10:24 AM, MicCanberra said: They had the tenders going from early to late when we were there on Quantum Let’s see how the rest of the season turns out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bretts173 Posted December 31, 2022 #53 Share Posted December 31, 2022 On 12/27/2022 at 9:43 AM, bretts173 said: Just realised I have the dreaded Vila followed by Mystery island double next week on Ovation. We are not scheduled to leave Vila until 8PM. With the beetle problem well known, why would they schedule such a late departure. There you go, just got the email advising change of itinerary. Instead of overnighting in Vila we are going to Mystery first then Vila. So 1 full day instead of 1.5 in Vila. No big deal for me however plenty have organised to go to fire show the first night and even a couple supposed to be getting married that day. Hope for everyones sake the weather is kind at mystery and we actually get there or there will be some cranky individuals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted December 31, 2022 #54 Share Posted December 31, 2022 54 minutes ago, bretts173 said: There you go, just got the email advising change of itinerary. Instead of overnighting in Vila we are going to Mystery first then Vila. So 1 full day instead of 1.5 in Vila. No big deal for me however plenty have organised to go to fire show the first night and even a couple supposed to be getting married that day. Hope for everyones sake the weather is kind at mystery and we actually get there or there will be some cranky individuals. That’s on the 4th ,the next cruise? Your currently on the N.Z.cruise . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bretts173 Posted December 31, 2022 #55 Share Posted December 31, 2022 53 minutes ago, Chiliburn said: That’s on the 4th ,the next cruise? Your currently on the N.Z.cruise . Lot of FCC to use. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 31, 2022 #56 Share Posted December 31, 2022 3 hours ago, bretts173 said: There you go, just got the email advising change of itinerary. Instead of overnighting in Vila we are going to Mystery first then Vila. So 1 full day instead of 1.5 in Vila. No big deal for me however plenty have organised to go to fire show the first night and even a couple supposed to be getting married that day. Hope for everyones sake the weather is kind at mystery and we actually get there or there will be some cranky individuals. Good decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted December 31, 2022 #57 Share Posted December 31, 2022 2 hours ago, bretts173 said: Lot of FCC to use. Any speculation on what ships we get in 24-25 season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 31, 2022 #58 Share Posted December 31, 2022 32 minutes ago, Chiliburn said: Any speculation on what ships we get in 24-25 season? Yes, both cruise and cargo for the 2024-25 season. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bretts173 Posted December 31, 2022 #59 Share Posted December 31, 2022 46 minutes ago, Chiliburn said: Any speculation on what ships we get in 24-25 season? Missed my chance so far but still have time. Reporting 79 with covid as of today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted December 31, 2022 #60 Share Posted December 31, 2022 19 minutes ago, bretts173 said: Missed my chance so far but still have time. Reporting 79 with covid as of today. So off the ship in Sydney as positive on the 4th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted December 31, 2022 #61 Share Posted December 31, 2022 40 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: Yes, both cruise and cargo for the 2024-25 season. 😉 I think the new airport is open in 2025 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bretts173 Posted December 31, 2022 #62 Share Posted December 31, 2022 4 hours ago, Chiliburn said: So off the ship in Sydney as positive on the 4th? No I'm not positive, someone I know is but released on the 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted January 3, 2023 #63 Share Posted January 3, 2023 On 12/31/2022 at 11:32 PM, bretts173 said: No I'm not positive, someone I know is but released on the 3rd. So all good for the next cruise to the islands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bretts173 Posted January 3, 2023 #64 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Never gets old. Returning as cat 1. A few coughs around but considering this was definitely a lot busier than my earlier ones this year no where near as many. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 3, 2023 #65 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Welcome back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted January 4, 2023 #66 Share Posted January 4, 2023 On 12/25/2022 at 10:17 AM, Chiliburn said: Are these beetles just a Royal pain in the butt? Pacific Adventure spent yesterday in Vila and are just about to arrive at anchor off Mystery Island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted January 4, 2023 #67 Share Posted January 4, 2023 10 minutes ago, arxcards said: Are these beetles just a Royal pain in the butt? Pacific Adventure spent yesterday in Vila and are just about to arrive at anchor off Mystery Island. I was chatting to someone the other day and they think it’s the locals giving Royal Caribbean the cold shoulder. I wonder if it’s some kind of tribal politics going on that’s got links with Lelepa ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted January 4, 2023 #68 Share Posted January 4, 2023 7 minutes ago, Chiliburn said: I was chatting to someone the other day and they think it’s the locals giving Royal Caribbean the cold shoulder. I wonder if it’s some kind of tribal politics going on that’s got links with Lelepa ? Someone is talking with a forked tongue. Sadly, it is the passengers that have to suffer the fallout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted January 4, 2023 #69 Share Posted January 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, arxcards said: Someone is talking with a forked tongue. Sadly, it is the passengers that have to suffer the fallout. True,it is the passengers are the ones , no compensation as in port fees or $50 OBC. Royal Caribbean share holders wouldn’t give a rat’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 4, 2023 #70 Share Posted January 4, 2023 The beetle issue is supposed to be an issue if they leave Vila at dusk or later, attracted by the lights on the ship. As the ship left was due to leave at 6pm, that may be cutting it close, as sunset is around 6.25pm. 1 hour ago, arxcards said: Are these beetles just a Royal pain in the butt? Pacific Adventure spent yesterday in Vila and are just about to arrive at anchor off Mystery Island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 4, 2023 #71 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Chiliburn said: I was chatting to someone the other day and they think it’s the locals giving Royal Caribbean the cold shoulder. I wonder if it’s some kind of tribal politics going on that’s got links with Lelepa ? I think this may be closer to the mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted January 4, 2023 #72 Share Posted January 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: I think this may be closer to the mark. It could have some merit mic. 1. Take you bat and ball and go somewhere else ,you are going to anyway. 2. Or there mates on Lelepa aren’t getting the deal they thought ?? 3. All of the above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted January 5, 2023 #73 Share Posted January 5, 2023 @bretts173 Pacific adventure has spent a fun filled day at Mystery Island today. Whats the chances of Ovation in the next few days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 5, 2023 #74 Share Posted January 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Chiliburn said: @bretts173 Pacific adventure has spent a fun filled day at Mystery Island today. Whats the chances of Ovation in the next few days? Nil to maybe almost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted January 5, 2023 #75 Share Posted January 5, 2023 3 hours ago, Chiliburn said: Pacific adventure has spent a fun filled day at Mystery Island today. Whats the chances of Ovation in the next few days? Well, sort of. Tendering was very slow due to it being a bit rough at the tender jetty. Not all passengers made it ashore. Slow tendering and larger ships aren't a great combo for these tender ports. The bigger the ship, the more perfect the conditions need to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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