khas Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 I would be ecstatic if an oasis ship made it here, but I just don’t think the whole “the ship is the destination” idea would be viable here for royal. Disney is a huge brand, and that is why the ships sold so well, not because it’s a cruise but because it’s something Disney. I’ve heard a lot of unhappy customers with royal due to the planned ports not being open and there’s been a lot of cancellations due to this, and so I really don’t think the ship will sell without ports to visit and unfortunately there is hardly any ports that could take an oasis class ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 3 hours ago, KWofPerth said: I couldn't read the article properly Chili, could you cut n paste? How’s this ? I think it’s just more of Royal’s hype. They have trouble filling Quantum let alone a Oasis. But then again Florida will be starting to get congested with Icon and Utopia. FloatyBoaty, WAAAYTOOO and KWofPerth 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattymay Posted October 21, 2022 Report Share Posted October 21, 2022 Will be closely tied to Lelepa but the looks of it https://cruisepassenger.com.au/news/exclusive-royal-carribbean-expects-to-homeport-in-brisbane-year-round/?fbclid=IwAR10w_kGFOT-Q1xzcV3KdzaRfImx_dgZXVS5OAqLLriIoBR-r_JDS0pZVCk WAAAYTOOO, FloatyBoaty, KWofPerth and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Posted October 21, 2022 Report Share Posted October 21, 2022 2 hours ago, mattymay said: Will be closely tied to Lelepa but the looks of it https://cruisepassenger.com.au/news/exclusive-royal-carribbean-expects-to-homeport-in-brisbane-year-round/?fbclid=IwAR10w_kGFOT-Q1xzcV3KdzaRfImx_dgZXVS5OAqLLriIoBR-r_JDS0pZVCk I’m thinking brilliance or Navigator . KWofPerth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcc Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 Now that the Australian government has removed vaccination requirements for cruises, how long before RC updates their rules? https://www.health.gov.au/health-alerts/covid-19/international-travel/cruise-travel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeniorCruiser Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 9 hours ago, falcc said: Now that the Australian government has removed vaccination requirements for cruises, how long before RC updates their rules? https://www.health.gov.au/health-alerts/covid-19/international-travel/cruise-travel This is the federal government guideline. You must still abide by your local state or territory port authority. For example, in NSW you must still be fully vaccinated if you are over 12 and still must do a covid test before embarking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnSeven Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 7 night Western Caribbean on Icon, solo in an ocean balcony $8,400. Maybe I'll wait till 2026 Shanenz84, F1guynz and Chili 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattymay Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 3 hours ago, EnSeven said: 7 night Western Caribbean on Icon, solo in an ocean balcony $8,400. Maybe I'll wait till 2026 B2B'd it April 2024 school holidays, just under $20,000 for 3 people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1guynz Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 It didn't take the media long to report on Covid cases on Ovation. Hardly any cases but still worthy or reporting in the media's eyes. They don't report on cases on inbound aircraft because they can't, they aren't tracked and certainly not in a convenient way that cruise lines are obliged to do. Covid cases on first cruise ship to Napier and Wellington - NZ Herald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 44 minutes ago, F1guynz said: They don't report on cases on inbound aircraft because they can't, they aren't tracked and certainly not in a convenient way that cruise lines are obliged to do. And the media doesnt even allude to the fact there are people on airplanes with Covid. They act like covid is only on cruise ships Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWofPerth Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 A Covid "outbreak" on Coral Princess is big news here today. Like, come on. Covid is all around and has been for ages now. What difference does it make if it's on a cruise ship? June May 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 20 minutes ago, KWofPerth said: A Covid "outbreak" on Coral Princess is big news here today. Like, come on. Covid is all around and has been for ages now. What difference does it make if it's on a cruise ship? I thought Covid was over ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattymay Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 4 hours ago, Chili said: I thought Covid was over ? I think NZ are still quarantining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1guynz Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 Just the standard quarantine for 7 days if you have Covid, otherwise pretty relaxed rules. Only places masks required is in hospital and aged care facilities. ‘Covid is on the rise here again at the moment with over 16,000 cases last week but no expected changes to any settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 23 minutes ago, F1guynz said: Just the standard quarantine for 7 days if you have Covid, otherwise pretty relaxed rules. Only places masks required is in hospital and aged care facilities. ‘Covid is on the rise here again at the moment with over 16,000 cases last week but no expected changes to any settings. There’s still plenty here but you don’t hear about it , Covid what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattymay Posted October 28, 2022 Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 She’s here!! https://fb.watch/gr-jGev0ji/ Big Tule 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1guynz Posted October 28, 2022 Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 16 minutes ago, mattymay said: She’s here!! So are we. Excited to board this afternoon. mattymay, WAAAYTOOO, fireclan and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 4 hours ago, F1guynz said: So are we. Excited to board this afternoon. Tell us how you go with boarding formalities . I’m on next cruise to the islands. Big Tule 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1guynz Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 Long line to start boarding at 1pm. WAAAYTOOO and Big Tule 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1guynz Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 Appently they are turning people away who have arrived early WAAAYTOOO, Chili, EmersonNZ and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1guynz Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 Found the suite queue. On our way through to boarding WAAAYTOOO, Chili, EmersonNZ and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1guynz Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 Had to show passport, vaccine certificate and RAT. Mask not being used by most people KWofPerth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1guynz Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 About 40 minutes from terminal to cabin. EmersonNZ, Big Tule, KWofPerth and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattymay Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 4 hours ago, F1guynz said: About 40 minutes from terminal to cabin. What was the earliest boarding time? 1pm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1guynz Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 25 minutes ago, mattymay said: What was the earliest boarding time? 1pm? Yes 1pm but they were running late today as Customs wanted to do a full inspection of everyone’s passport and immigration documents. People were still getting off at 12:30. On the plus side our cabin was ready as soon as we got on. June May, FionaMG, twangster and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FionaMG Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 10 hours ago, F1guynz said: So are we. Excited to board this afternoon. Have an amazing time! WAAAYTOOO, F1guynz and CruisingOz 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingOz Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 It was crazy trying to get off this morning. Customs took so long checking through everyone details. Bonus for us was we could skip the long lines to get back on which took us 2min to board FionaMG, WAAAYTOOO, F1guynz and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 1 hour ago, CruisingOz said: It was crazy trying to get off this morning. Customs took so long checking through everyone details. Bonus for us was we could skip the long lines to get back on which took us 2min to board I wonder why boarder force was so picky? Are you doing a B2B ? Are you on the next one to Vila ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingOz Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 33 minutes ago, Chili said: Are you doing a B2B ? Are you on the next one to Vila ? No, not to Villa. We were on the Transpacific and on now to the NZ Big Tule, WAAAYTOOO, FloatyBoaty and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 WAAAYTOOO, CruisingOz, June May and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattymay Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 22 hours ago, Chili said: Tell us how you go with boarding formalities . I’m on next cruise to the islands. What's the deal with Shore excursions in Vanuatu? Do you have any info now yours is close? Jan is still not showing anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Posted October 30, 2022 Report Share Posted October 30, 2022 2 hours ago, mattymay said: What's the deal with Shore excursions in Vanuatu? Do you have any info now yours is close? Jan is still not showing anything. There’s a few here’s a screenshot .The independent ones are a bit hard to find, they’re not running. We get there 3:00pm on a Saturday and leave Sunday afternoon. A overnight should be good. I would like to go to the coffee factory but it will be closed Im hoping the ship puts something on Saturday night ,if not I’ll just catch the bus into the War horse pub. Then do a ship tour on the Sunday. EmersonNZ and mattymay 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1guynz Posted October 30, 2022 Report Share Posted October 30, 2022 There are now charges to use North Star and IFly since last time we cruised Ovation. still complementary on port days when operating. North Star offers to experiences now, basic and extended. Basic on port days just goes up and down. Extended on sea days goes left, right, up and down. mattymay, EmersonNZ and KWofPerth 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Posted October 30, 2022 Report Share Posted October 30, 2022 1 hour ago, F1guynz said: There are now charges to use North Star and IFly since last time we cruised Ovation. still complementary on port days when operating. North Star offers to experiences now, basic and extended. Basic on port days just goes up and down. Extended on sea days goes left, right, up and down. Who are the resident bands onboard? There was usually 3 bands,one at the pool ,one in bolaro’s and one later in the night in music hall . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1guynz Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 Son Del Mar is playing Boleros Switched on Band at the music hall havent noticed any band by the pool. one of my favourites, magician Phil Cass, is the headliner show tonight EmersonNZ and Chili 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonNZ Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 13 hours ago, F1guynz said: There are now charges to use North Star and IFly since last time we cruised Ovation. still complementary on port days when operating. North Star offers to experiences now, basic and extended. Basic on port days just goes up and down. Extended on sea days goes left, right, up and down. I am pretty sure iFly was free last time we were on Ovation as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 8 hours ago, EmersonNZ said: I am pretty sure iFly was free last time we were on Ovation as well From memory,last time Ovation was here you could buy a hour on flowrider with some lessons. Everthing else was free ,I wonder if the dodgem cars have a charge. EmersonNZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1guynz Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 3 hours ago, Chili said: I wonder if the dodgem cars have a charge. They are still “free” Chili and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Posted October 31, 2022 Report Share Posted October 31, 2022 33 minutes ago, F1guynz said: They are still “free” Who is the cruise director? I believe Jof eaton is on Anthem. (No great loss ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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