Zanny Posted November 2, 2023 #1 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Hi I just saw that the Virgin Ship Resilient Lady will be open to the public on Dec 5th later in the day to have a look at the ship and book one of the restaurants. For dinner Cost is $99.(not sure if aust dollar although I would say U.S. dollars. I have a cruise booked on the ship mid Jan but if you lived in Sydney I think this is a great idea. What are your thoughts? Regards Zanny 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted November 2, 2023 #2 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Different. Thanks for the heads-up. It used to be you could do a ship tour with a free MDR lunch on ships while they were in port on turnaround days. Then some T/A's started to organise them for $50pp on the proviso that the price was refunded if you booked a cruise with them. We did lunches on Pacific Jewel, Rhapsody of the Seas & Dawn Princess back in the days of a free lunch. I might see about taking a look, but will likely skip the dinner. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarramar Posted November 2, 2023 #3 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Anyone interested in the Resilient Lady can follow the shenanigans of her first repositioning cruise to Australia. There are hundreds of Aussies on board as the deal to sail was to good to pass up. They left Athens on October 22. https://boards.cruisecritic.com.au/topic/2841105-resilient-lady-athens-to-sydney-october-22-2023/page/155/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanny Posted November 2, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Don't know if you have to book dinner to get go and look over the ship 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 2, 2023 #5 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Wouldn't mind having a look but it is a bit of a commute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted November 2, 2023 #6 Share Posted November 2, 2023 It is also happening in Melbourne on 10th December. It is a charity event to boot, and the dinner also includes some drinks. We did something similar on Rhapsody years ago, but the ship left the dock overnight for a 1 night cruise for RFDS. Awesome night. Mid-week, I don't think we will be able to make it. It seems the tour is contingent on the $AU 99 ticket. These should be great fun for anyone who can make it. https://www.travelweekly.com.au/article/virgin-voyages-to-host-special-in-port-pop-up-dinner-and-party-fundraiser-onboard-resilient-lady/ https://vvopenshipsyd.splashthat.com/tickets https://vvopenshipmel.splashthat.com/tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shireboi Posted November 2, 2023 #7 Share Posted November 2, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, yarramar said: Anyone interested in the Resilient Lady can follow the shenanigans of her first repositioning cruise to Australia. There are hundreds of Aussies on board as the deal to sail was to good to pass up. They left Athens on October 22. https://boards.cruisecritic.com.au/topic/2841105-resilient-lady-athens-to-sydney-october-22-2023/page/155/ I SO WANT to do this cruise next year (some GREAT deals) ... but I would have to do it solo (and that's the burden 😞 ) You can also follow Resilient Lady on the FB group as well (for this ship) - there's been some GREAT videos of the sail thru the Suez Canal.- been looking at this group every day. Don't know if you have to book dinner to get go and look over the ship You do - but most of the restaurant time slots are sold out. Noted this event via FB. Doing the Melb/Auck cruise in March - so will pass on this. Edited November 2, 2023 by shireboi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 2, 2023 #8 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Looks good, about half the venues for Sydney still have tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted November 2, 2023 #9 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Thanks @arxcards for the link. Just booked for Sydney ✅ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sparky74 Posted November 2, 2023 #10 Share Posted November 2, 2023 12 hours ago, MicCanberra said: Wouldn't mind having a look but it is a bit of a commute. Just wait until she sails to Canberra. 🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 2, 2023 #11 Share Posted November 2, 2023 (edited) For those interested..I have an old workmate, Mark, and his wife on Reslient Lady doing the Athens - Sydney repo. He has been sending me pics and reports. 1. Food is excellent, some 20 food locations. 2. Staff very good. 3. Comfortable cabins and ample lounge and bar areas . 4.. Drink prices, USD, but about US$7 for a beer and $10 for a base wine. 5. Flu and covid about already, more flu than covid. He is very happy with the cruise thus far. Edited November 2, 2023 by NSWP 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted November 2, 2023 #12 Share Posted November 2, 2023 1 hour ago, aussielozzie18 said: Thanks @arxcards for the link. Just booked for Sydney ✅ I wish we could be there too. Alas, not compatible with getting home to Newcastle for a 4am alarm. Enjoy!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceeceeDee Posted November 3, 2023 #13 Share Posted November 3, 2023 I would really love to have a tour of Resilient Lady. I believe, though I may be dreaming, that she has at least one cruise out of Brisbane scheduled. Wonder if they will do the 'open ship' deal up here? I'm really tempted to book a cruise, but it would be a real bonus if I could have a look at her prior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceeceeDee Posted November 3, 2023 #14 Share Posted November 3, 2023 1 hour ago, NSWP said: For those interested..I have an old workmate, Mark, and his wife on Reslient Lady doing the Athens - Sydney repo. He has been sending me pics and reports. 1. Food is excellent, some 20 food locations. 2. Staff very good. 3. Comfortable cabins and ample lounge and bar areas . 4.. Drink prices, USD, but about US$7 for a beer and $10 for a base wine. 5. Flu and covid about already, more flu than covid. He is very happy with the cruise thus far. Great to see you posting, Les. Hope you are doing ok 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 3, 2023 #15 Share Posted November 3, 2023 9 minutes ago, ceeceeDee said: Great to see you posting, Les. Hope you are doing ok Thanks. Struggling with the cancer and kidney issues, but still enjoying CC and contributing when I can. My house is on the market from next week , deposited on an independent living apartment at Illawarra Retirement Trust Moruya. They have several places along the NSW South Coast. Stay safe, it is a jungle out there. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 3, 2023 #16 Share Posted November 3, 2023 3 hours ago, Sparky74 said: Just wait until she sails to Canberra. 🤣 Getting up the Clyde is a bit of a hurdle. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 3, 2023 #17 Share Posted November 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, NSWP said: Thanks. Struggling with the cancer and kidney issues, but still enjoying CC and contributing when I can. My house is on the market from next week , deposited on an independent living apartment at Illawarra Retirement Trust Moruya. They have several places along the NSW South Coast. Stay safe, it is a jungle out there. Glad to hear you are enjoying some aspects but sad about still struggling. Hope your move goes smoothly. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted November 3, 2023 #18 Share Posted November 3, 2023 $99pp includes dinner, drinks, a show and then dancing at their late night nightclub and obviously you get to check out the ship. You have to book a specific dining venue and most but not all on the Sydney date are now booked out. Dress code is a splash of red. Thanks for posting @Zanny. Did you decide to book? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 3, 2023 #19 Share Posted November 3, 2023 3 hours ago, MicCanberra said: Getting up the Clyde is a bit of a hurdle. A new canal with a series of locks going in from Batemans Bay to Canberra for the prescribed ships. How exciting.🤩 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanny Posted November 3, 2023 Author #20 Share Posted November 3, 2023 1 hour ago, aussielozzie18 said: $99pp includes dinner, drinks, a show and then dancing at their late night nightclub and obviously you get to check out the ship. You have to book a specific dining venue and most but not all on the Sydney date are now booked out. Dress code is a splash of red. Thanks for posting @Zanny. Did you decide to book? Already have a virgin cruise booked January 2024 and live in Adelaide but I think it's a great idea would have book the dinner and tour if I lived in those 2 states 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buchhalm Posted November 3, 2023 #21 Share Posted November 3, 2023 Booked for Sydney! Should be interesting. Must remember to wear something red. Sorry, "scarlet". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jean C Posted November 3, 2023 #22 Share Posted November 3, 2023 @NSWP, although we've never met, I feel as if I know you and have always enjoyed reading your posts. I was very sorry to read about your health battles. My thoughts and prayers are with you and my very best wishes for a straightforward sale and move. Kindest regards, Jean 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 4, 2023 #23 Share Posted November 4, 2023 On 11/3/2023 at 11:33 AM, NSWP said: Thanks. Struggling with the cancer and kidney issues, but still enjoying CC and contributing when I can. My house is on the market from next week , deposited on an independent living apartment at Illawarra Retirement Trust Moruya. They have several places along the NSW South Coast. Stay safe, it is a jungle out there. I hope your house sale goes smoothly. Will you have river views? Is that where your daughter lives? I think they have places in SE Qld. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted November 8, 2023 #24 Share Posted November 8, 2023 On 11/3/2023 at 12:33 PM, NSWP said: Thanks. Struggling with the cancer and kidney issues, but still enjoying CC and contributing when I can. My house is on the market from next week , deposited on an independent living apartment at Illawarra Retirement Trust Moruya. They have several places along the NSW South Coast. Stay safe, it is a jungle out there. Hope it all goes well for you mate. Hope to catch up again in new year. Stay safe. Cheers, Neil & Tracey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted November 16, 2023 #25 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Passengers on a Virgin airlines domesticflight yesterday from Melbourne to Hobart were gifted a free cruise by Richard Branson. He FaceTimed to the passengers on board to make the surprise announcement. Wonder if the same thing will happen during the two open ship nights? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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