
KWofPerth
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Some say The Twangster is more myth than man.
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Australia/NZ Cruising News
KWofPerth replied to Vanessa77's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
National cabinet also discussed allowing cruises again after biosecurity orders that had prevented them from operating in Australia were lifted. “The Commonwealth, NSW, Victoria and Queensland agreed to work with the industry to implement new protocols to enable the resumption of cruising over coming months,” a statement said. https://www.news.com.au/national/politics/national-cabinet-scott-morrison-orders-audit-to-check-australia-can-handle-flurona/news-story/53fd63a2e1ccb350299d427e677cafc0 -
Ugh!!! Looks like now there's a new Omicron variant.
KWofPerth replied to Jzx1103's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
Vax and chill. -
Harmony caused a SpaceX scrub
KWofPerth replied to KevinJ's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
How does this happen?? -
Australia/NZ Cruising News
KWofPerth replied to Vanessa77's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
When are the sailings released? This morning I see only two sailings between April and June. -
Australia/NZ Cruising News
KWofPerth replied to Vanessa77's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
This was in late November. Maybe Omicron has changed the rules back? https://cruisepassenger.com.au/news/exclusive-singapore-welcomes-australians-to-cruise-aboard-its-ships/ -
Australia/NZ Cruising News
KWofPerth replied to Vanessa77's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
Wasn't this due to change?? Australia is one of the VTL (Vaccinated Travel Lane) countries for Singapore entry and I read an article recently that they were opening up cruising too. Will see if I can find the article. -
Australia/NZ Cruising News
KWofPerth replied to Vanessa77's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
Government extends ban on cruise ships for another two months - Cruise Passenger -
Australia/NZ Cruising News
KWofPerth replied to Vanessa77's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
I can confirm that cruising out of Singapore is a terrific experience. Travelling from Perth, it's just as easy for me to get to as Sydney. Be sure to spend a few nights pre or post-cruise in Singapore, there's plenty to check out. -
Australia/NZ Cruising News
KWofPerth replied to Vanessa77's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
I saw some very attractive deals from Carnival for their 2023/24 season. Then I Youtubed their ships (Splendour and Spirit). Vomit! -
Interesting move, will Royal Follow suit?
KWofPerth replied to Neesa's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
Bear in mind though, that this has required barring the unvaccinated from certain areas of the ship and only allowing RC sponsored excursions while in port. That's not sustainable in the long term. -
Australia/NZ Cruising News
KWofPerth replied to Vanessa77's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
Does MEI service the Australian market? -
Something you Haven't Done on a Ship Yet (or Won't)
KWofPerth replied to Va4fam's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
That was quite the journey through double-negative speak! -
Something you Haven't Done on a Ship Yet (or Won't)
KWofPerth replied to Va4fam's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
I'm the opposite. Never tried anything but an interior cabin (wait, does an interior with virtual balcony count?). It will be nice to try a balcony, someday. -
I'm coming at it from the POV that Royal is a family brand. With up to 2/3 of families not ready to vaccinate their kids yet, it might cause problems if they mandate it. Don't get me wrong, I'd be fine if they did. I'm just musing on how it might affect their business. Time will tell, but an intriguing phase coming up I think.
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You are correct about this. A couple of surveys show a roughly even split between three outlooks - 1/3 of parents will vaccinate their kids immediately, 1/3 will 'wait and see', and the final 1/3 are entirely opposed. Good luck with this one, Royal! My guess is it will remain optional with restrictions to remain in place for unvaxxed kids. (Unless the CDC comes over the top and mandates it somehow).
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Australia/NZ Cruising News
KWofPerth replied to Vanessa77's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
Thought bubble: Carnival operates in Australia year round (I think?). With not all of Royal's ships in operation as yet, could they similarly run a winter season in 2022, just to get some revenue?? I haven't thought through any of the logistics. As I say, it's a thought bubble. -
That's hilarious! Similar happened infront of me on Quantum, at the pool area on the first day. A guy had a cocktail in each hand and slipped on the deck, causing his shorts to fall down around his ankles, giving everyone quite the eyeful, LOL. He stayed on his feet but had a drink in each hand and couldn't quickly pull up his shorts. He stood there for a second or two just trying to figure out what to do, while everybody around laughed and clapped. Poor guy.
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I watched Cruise with Ben & David's latest Youtube episode lastnight. They were on Anthem sailing out of the UK and were charged 29pounds for the NorthStar. So on Ovation, who knows?
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Australian Cruises Final Payment Suspended
KWofPerth replied to F1guynz's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
It's the vaccines that will get us somewhere. Until that gets rolled out substantially, lockdowns will continue. -
Australia/NZ Cruising News
KWofPerth replied to Vanessa77's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
Gold Coast holiday? -
Australia/NZ Cruising News
KWofPerth replied to Vanessa77's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
https://www.escape.com.au/experiences/cruises/the-cruise-industry-desperately-needs-a-plan-in-place/news-story/5b14203e9138eca55cf11031dc215279? -
Australia/NZ Cruising News
KWofPerth replied to Vanessa77's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
Is the passport concept more of a QR code thing that you have on your personal device? ie. phone