shireboi Posted November 28, 2023 #101 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 28, 2023 Author #102 Share Posted November 28, 2023 1 hour ago, MicCanberra said: 1 hour ago, MicCanberra said: Not a great itinerary then. Cairns and Airlie Beach, which is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 28, 2023 Author #103 Share Posted November 28, 2023 1 minute ago, MMDown Under said: Cairns and Airlie Beach, which is better. Thursday, 30/11 and Friday,1/12. Monday, 4/12 SYDNEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 28, 2023 #104 Share Posted November 28, 2023 12 minutes ago, MMDown Under said: Cairns and Airlie Beach, which is better. Definitely both is better than one or the other, lack of ports going down the coast was my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 28, 2023 Author #105 Share Posted November 28, 2023 18 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: Definitely both is better than one or the other, lack of ports going down the coast was my point. Yes it was my mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoe 59 Posted November 28, 2023 #106 Share Posted November 28, 2023 1 hour ago, shireboi said: Ben & David are my favourite cruise vloggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleFish1976 Posted November 28, 2023 #107 Share Posted November 28, 2023 On 11/24/2023 at 11:58 AM, Colin 2905 said: The Velocity points deal has ended, but info can be found at https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2964836-velocity-points-for-virgin-cruise/ As for drinks, I'll probably take the maximum allowable number of cans of Zero Sugar Vanilla Coke in our carry-on, as I very much doubt that they'll have it on board. (I don't drink alcohol at all, and the odd shandy that my wife has is so weak that they usually only charge the softdrink price. 😄) Don't they have free soft drinks from dispensers on VV? Or maybe not your preferred bev... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin 2905 Posted November 28, 2023 #108 Share Posted November 28, 2023 12 minutes ago, LittleFish1976 said: Don't they have free soft drinks from dispensers on VV? Or maybe not your preferred bev... I'd be amazed if they had my preferred beverage, which is Zero Sugar Vanilla Coke. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 28, 2023 #109 Share Posted November 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Colin 2905 said: I'd be amazed if they had my preferred beverage, which is Zero Sugar Vanilla Coke. Likewise, about being surprised, not that it is my favourite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVes Posted November 28, 2023 #110 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Does anyone know how well Virgin treats disabled 'sailors'? I'm very excited that they have a ship who's home port is Melbourne, but I don't want to be stuck without grab bars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted November 28, 2023 #111 Share Posted November 28, 2023 The body language at 38:10 when Virgin is announced as probably their favourite - complete with a head shake and a loss of eye contact. I trust people do realise that vloggers get free cruises by only saying nice things about the ship they are sailing on. It may indeed be awesome, but these vlogs are just fizz. I will wait for you learned cruisers to pass-on your critiques. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 28, 2023 Author #112 Share Posted November 28, 2023 1 hour ago, arxcards said: The body language at 38:10 when Virgin is announced as probably their favourite - complete with a head shake and a loss of eye contact. I trust people do realise that vloggers get free cruises by only saying nice things about the ship they are sailing on. It may indeed be awesome, but these vlogs are just fizz. I will wait for you learned cruisers to pass-on your critiques. Yes I know so I don't watch them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 28, 2023 Author #113 Share Posted November 28, 2023 All restaurants booked. What an unbelievable selection! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 29, 2023 #114 Share Posted November 29, 2023 12 hours ago, MMDown Under said: All restaurants booked. What an unbelievable selection! 20 eateries apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 29, 2023 Author #115 Share Posted November 29, 2023 12 minutes ago, NSWP said: 20 eateries apparently. Yes, after talking to staff in Florida, I know all about each restaurant. One called Wake has tables of six, which includes solos. I'm interested to know what the game will be. Great way to meet people. I've never eaten at a "Singles Table". Food is all on line and looks so good. I had to cook breakfast at 5 am when I got off the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzi66 Posted November 29, 2023 #116 Share Posted November 29, 2023 16 hours ago, arxcards said: The body language at 38:10 when Virgin is announced as probably their favourite - complete with a head shake and a loss of eye contact. I trust people do realise that vloggers get free cruises by only saying nice things about the ship they are sailing on. It may indeed be awesome, but these vlogs are just fizz. I will wait for you learned cruisers to pass-on your critiques. We are on the December 16 cruise. I am looking forward to seeing how they cater for food allergies and for those of us that are less mobile than others. As stated above, I also hope there are grab bars. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 29, 2023 Author #117 Share Posted November 29, 2023 20 minutes ago, Suzi66 said: We are on the December 16 cruise. I am looking forward to seeing how they cater for food allergies and for those of us that are less mobile than others. As stated above, I also hope there are grab bars. Have you contacted the Aust toll free number, which converts to Florida USA? I have found all staff extremely helpful and friendly. They are the best I've ever had to deal with. No tell someone who cares attitude. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted November 30, 2023 #118 Share Posted November 30, 2023 On 11/28/2023 at 8:09 AM, MMDown Under said: Resilient Lady is now heading to Cairns, only other port of call in Aust. before Sydney. She is in Airlie Beach today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 30, 2023 #119 Share Posted November 30, 2023 I thought someone had said it is going straight to Sydney after Cairns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 30, 2023 Author #120 Share Posted November 30, 2023 33 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: I thought someone had said it is going straight to Sydney after Cairns I did because one website said that, However I later learnt it was going to Airlie Beach. On reflection how could it not as Airlie Beach is a party town. Departure late at night! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVes Posted December 1, 2023 #121 Share Posted December 1, 2023 7 hours ago, MMDown Under said: I did because one website said that, However I later learnt it was going to Airlie Beach. On reflection how could it not as Airlie Beach is a party town. Departure late at night! I wondered why cruises dock at Airlie Beach. To me, it reminds me of a particularly miserable school trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted December 1, 2023 Author #122 Share Posted December 1, 2023 10 minutes ago, JVes said: I wondered why cruises dock at Airlie Beach. To me, it reminds me of a particularly miserable school trip. Airlie Beach is the hub for ferries to the island resorts, boat hires, fishing trips, etc. There is no beach as such, but there is a beautiful big lagoon. Nice walk around the hill on the waterfront. We used to stay a fortnight and were never bored. It is a party town, but many backpackers, who work on the islands, prefer to stay on the mainland y 11 minutes ago, JVes said: I wondered why cruises dock at Airlie Beach. To me, it reminds me of a particularly miserable school trip. hue 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted December 4, 2023 #123 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Outside the range of any of the cam links I have. She is about to round Bradley's Head, but not due to berth at OPT till 7pm. It could be earlier if Carnival Splendor makes a clean getaway at 4pm, but if she is delayed, she will be held to a 6:30pm curfew, and 7pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted December 4, 2023 #124 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Carnival Splendor made it out in time for curfew but was a little late so Resilient Lady wasn't going to be able to dock by 4:30. Now will be moving over to OPT from Athol Buoy at 6:30pm. Would be a great sight for commuters on the Manly ferry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted December 4, 2023 #125 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Given a bum steer. She is coming into view of the cams now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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