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NZeTA Requirement
Has anyone crusied to NZZ from Aus recently and confirm NZeTA requirements? Royal have told us we need a NZeTA, the eTA website says we need one, but when I go to get one and scan my passport it says I...
View Articlecruise surprises
Just enquired for my first cruise. Spoke with Celebrity as a first off to see what was available to New Zealand. I thought these trips were all inclusive with the exception of drinks and shore...
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Virgin Voyages coming to Oz
Hurtigruten is still a possibility for next year but in case we don't get another cruise in we've booked Resilient Lady out of Melbourne for six days over Christmas. Booked a limited view sea terrace...
View ArticleCruise Security
SilverSea Website Internationally has been wide open for many hours today Personal details, financial details, booking details, passports…. everything. Just Log in to get a smorgasbord of interesting...
View ArticleBooking direct vs. using travel agent
I imagine this is probably a pretty common question but I couldn't find an answer on here. We're pretty inexperienced cruisers and looking to book another one for August 2024. We know exactly which...
View ArticleNew Zealand Sub Antarctic cruise
Hi everyone, we are booked on a Coral Expeditions cruise from Milford Sound that goes to the NZ Sub Antarctic islands plus Macquarie Island. It ends in Wellington. We leave on 4th January next year....
View ArticleCruising choices with an active Pandemic
We are booked on the Silver Explorer along the Japan coast in June ,including a day in Busan. Today is our 120 day get out of jail day (cancel no charge) The ship has gone from full to plenty of...
View ArticleScenic river cruise Europe
God help me, I'm turning into a regular cruiser!! Now looking at doing a Scenic cruise on Moselle/Rhine rivers next year. The boat and itinerary looks very good, and price is OK too. I'm looking for...
View ArticleNot Happy P&O [Pre Paid Drinks]
Not Happy with P&O. Booked for voyage V307 on Pacific Adventure (xx_xx_). As seasoned travellers we like to pay in advance for drinks, etc. Sadly P&O have changed the rules and now expect us to...
View ArticleNewbie cruise questions (generic)
So following on from my post in 2024 Travel Plans thread, we (Mr Seat 0A and I, plus Seat Sister 1 and hubby, and Seat Sister 2 and hubby) are all celebrating 40 years of marriage in 2024 and are...
View ArticleScenic Eclipse to Antarctica
We have decided to book the scenic eclipse to Antarctica, for a January or February 2025 cruise. We are just waiting on our travel agent to confirm which date. is there any feedback on the eclipse from...
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A brief overview of cruise lines
Came across this, and thought it might be useful for newbies (like myself). Cruise ship guide: 20 popular lines explained - The Points Guy TPG offers a quick guide to 20 of the most popular brands,...
View ArticleCredit cards on Silver Sea
Perusing SS's Silver Wind Antarctica booklet, it says: Although all shipboard charges are in U.S. dollars, Silversea processes shipboard credit card transactions through the United Kingdom. Please be...
View ArticleAnyone been on Disney Magic at Sea ?
Hello experts , just wondering if any has experience of going on the Disney Magic at Sea cruise holiday. It is being offered for the first time from Australia in Oct/Nov 2023 and very keen to make the...
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First ever cruise (on a large ship)
In the spirit of the thread by @serfty (Why I'm unlikely to ever "Cruise" (At least on a large ship)), we are/were very much firmly in that camp. However, sometimes needs must and in order to hit my...
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Antarctica from NZ
We are looking to book to Antarctica in Jan 2025 and particularly intending to do a cruise from NZ to Ross Sea. There are a limited number of cruises which seem to be available through many...
View ArticleWhy I'm unlikely to ever "Cruise" (At least on a large ship)
Storyteller said: A cruise ? Click to expand... Little chance! (At least on a large ship.) Land resorts are bad enough, but who wants to be herded into a floating hotel like cattle then herded off...
View ArticleAnyone Just Booked their Cruise (or are Planning to)?
Anyone planning to take a trip on the Icon of the Seas?
View ArticleViking or Hurtigruten?
Tossing up between an 'all inclusive' (airfares to and from BA from Brisbane) Hurtigruten Antarctic cruise and a Viking Norwegian fjords. Lowest cabin cat for both. For anyone who has been on...
View ArticleThings left for crew
Somewhere there was discussion of how people left things - clothing etc - for the room attendants on cruises. I couldn't find it, so I wonder if people could recount their experiences? Just leave stuff...
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