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We are looking forward to our first trip to PDCC next year. The prices in NZD are shocking but I think we will be happy just doing the free stuff anyway. I occasionally flirt with the idea of booking the beach club but at $1100 NZD for 2 people I just can't justify it as we will want to explore. (cheaper than a day bed at $1450 through). I'll see if the black Friday sale provides any better pricing but I'm not holding my breath.

Keep putting that in your end of cruise survey and maybe one day they will listen.

We checked in on the website today for our cruise in November. After logging in it is available as an option on our list of upcoming cruises.

It is offered in the cruise planner for our cruise on Harmony in September 2024

Yay, checkin available now.

The main show in the theatre on Quantum was Sonic Odyssey which we really enjoyed. They do not have an actual broadway show like Grease, Mamma Mia like some other ships. The other show I remember is Live, Love, Legs which I didn’t particularly enjoy The show in 270 is Starwater which was another great show. Enjoy your cruise

If you said no did they charge you? I know the drinks range is limited in the SL so maybe they were outside the complementary list.

Brisbane, Australia Arrives At 4:30 PM 2 - 3 Cruising Day At Sea 4 Noumea, New Caledonia From 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM 5 Mystery Island, Vanuatu From 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM 6 - 7 Cruising Day At Sea 8 Brisbane, Australia Arrives At 6:30 AM

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$132NZD pp for us on Harmony next September. I'm too old for D.J music so I will skip paying for this one to avoid having my ears assaulted. The beach club is $535NZD pp so I don't think we will be doing that either. We are not really beach people so I suspect we will just get off the ship and have a wander around and get back on,

This has appeared for our Harmony cruise in October next year. $132NZD pp or $4657 package for a hide away cabana. I think we will pass as I can't be bothered with noise from a DJ. From what I have read South Beach seems like the ideal spot for us.

As @lovetocruise2002 it is more about room size than anything. Anything above a junior suite is really only about extra space and access to the suite lounge.

It will have a piano which I think can play by itself. we have the Royal suit booked on Brilliance in November

I don’t think Oasis class ships really tender due to the number of passengers so I think itineraries would be very limited in our region. The pacific islands would be out.

I have watched the Cruise and Travel guy video where he had attended a recent cruise conference and there were some tentative announcement that the first stage of perfect day at Lelepa is scheduled to open in 2026. Royal also indicated they have heard our disappointment regarding ship choice. One of the long term aims is to have a ship here year round and 4-5 ships over the summer. I really hope we end up with a Freedom class ship here eventually as this is my favourite class of ship. I guess it will be a while before we see this eventuate as one would assume it would be tied to PDL being operational.

Hi, I would suggest the Weta workshop in Wellington, you can catch a local bus to the workshops. You get to see LofR stuff as well as Thunderbirds if you are into that. Te Papa museum is also a great option as they have the Gallipoli exhibition which was also done by PJ. Picton I suggest taking a trip to Blenheim to the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre or any of the winery around Blenheim. On a nice day Picton is a nice place to walk around and grab a bite to eat and there are plenty of tourist shops. In Dunedin we have done the penguin tour, Lanach Castle, Speights brewery and the Otago Settlers Museum. Dunedin railway station is also worth a visit for a photo opportunity. We haven't been back to Christchurch since the earthquake in 2011 but the Antarctic Centre was always good along with a trip to Akaroa. For some of these activities you should be able to pre-book a local tour guide to meet you off the ship, I would google it to see what is available.

Even though you booked a cruise via a travel agent wouldn't you just buy a drinks package / dining package etc through the cruise planner, why would you use a TA for this unless it was a promotion they were running for the booking.

Sounds good

Good, we removed any Covid cruise restrictions months ago, for a change we were ahead of Australia on this. looking forward to cruising on Brilliance in November heading to Adelaide, Melbourne and Kangaroo Island.

Remaining covid rules for Australia scrapped effective today. Australian states remove all cruise Covid protocols - Cruise Passenger

Finally the end is in sight for pre-departure testing and vaccination requirements. https://cruisepassenger.com.au/news/government-to-axe-cruise-vaccination-rules/

For those who are interested I found a very good video on you tube for a sailing from Singapore. There is no commentary but it gives you a good feel for the ship, shore tours and the food available.

Last time we on Quantum the suite lounge had about 6 people in it each night. I can imagine in the U.S. where cruising is more available that there could be access issues at times depending on the sailing. With the drinks vouchers part of everyday life for C&A, the main reason for the Diamond lounge is socialising with other C&A members so instead. maybe dedicate a larger lounge/bar area with snacks circulating. As it does not appear to be an issue on all sailings it makes it more complex as you end p with layered rules.

This news is so sad to hear. We have been to Lahaina a few times and it is one of our favourite places to visit when we are in Hawaii. It will take a long time to overcome the tragic loss of life and begin the rebuild process.

Are kids on HAL over 50’s?