jandex
Second Mate
Sydney
Joined 01/2018
24
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Past cruises
March 2024 - 4 Night Moreton Island (Sydney Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Splendor
February 2024 - 4 Night Sydney To Hobart & Back (Sydney Roundtrip) Cruise on Resilient Lady
January 2024 - 8 nights on Ovation of the Seas
January 2024 - 5 Night Tasmania (Sydney Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Splendor
November 2023 - 3 Night Sampler (Sydney Roundtrip) Cruise on Ovation of the Seas
October 2023 - 17 Night Tahitian Treasures (Honolulu To Sydney) Cruise on Celebrity Solstice
August 2023 - 3 Night Australia Getaway (Sydney Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Splendor
July 2023 - 3 Night Australia Getaway (Sydney Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Splendor
June 2023 - 9 Night South Pacific (Sydney Roundtrip) Cruise on Carnival Splendor
March 2023 - 9 nights on Ovation of the Seas
January 2023 - 9 Night South Pacific (Sydney Roundtrip) Cruise on Ovation of the Seas
December 2022 - 9 Night South Pacific (Sydney Roundtrip) Cruise on Ovation of the Seas
November 2022 - 3 Night Sampler (Brisbane Roundtrip) Cruise on Quantum of the Seas
November 2022 - 3 nights on Pacific Adventure
August 2022 - 3 nights on Coral Princess
January 2020 - 12 Night South Pacific (Sydney Roundtrip) Cruise on Voyager of the Seas
Fabulous cruise!
Was a fabulous trip that our whole group thoroughly enjoyed.
April 2019 - 16 Night Transpacific (Sydney To Honolulu) Cruise on Ovation of the Seas
December 2018 - 11 Night South Pacific (Sydney Roundtrip) Cruise on Explorer of the Seas
July 2018 - 8 Night Pacific Islands Cruise on Carnival Spirit
Just got off the Carnival Spirit this morning and had an awesome time.
The ship had just been refurbished, so although parts were a bit dated, she was sparkling clean and the new sections, shopping areas, Soul Play, were modern and fresh.
The staff on the Spirit are wonderful - so friendly. From room attendants, to bar staff and dining staff, all willing to smile, say hello, and assist with anything.
The main dining room was great, staff were always busy, but friendly and engaging and we never had to wait too long for anything. Menu choice was good, lots of choice each night, with regular staples as well as daily specials.
The buffet itself was OK, however it was good to have choice during the day between burgers, Mexican, deli style, pizza BBQ, traditional buffet. YOU WILL NOT GO HUNGRY! 😜 My kids also loved the hot chocolate and soft serve ice cream - free 24/7!
We went to the specialty restaurant Nouveau on the first night - $45 per head plus a free bottle of wine (1st night special) and the food was really great. Highly recommend this experience- high quality fine dining for a very small price.
The entertainment was fabulous some nights and OK on others. The Miss Houdini show is not to be missed, as well as the awesome 80’s night festivities.
Great house band - with a wide repertoire from 50’s through to now.
My 9 year old son absolutely LOVED kids club - Camp Ocean - he was there for hours each day - and begged to go after breakfast, after lunch and after dinner. One of the great things about kids club is that the venues for the older children vary throughout the ship, so they are not stuck in one room all the time.
Ports were great, easy getting off and on the ship - if you don’t book shore excursions, there’s always plenty to do yourself.
There was always something going on - Carnival really is the fun ship.
Looking forward to experiencing the Splendour when she takes over from the Spirit in 2020.
March 2018 - 11 Night South Pacific & Fiji (Sydney Roundtrip) Cruise on Explorer of the Seas
Explorer of the Seas - South Pacific
We had a great time on the Explorer of the Seas. The weather was not good for a lot of the trip and as a result two Fiji ports were cancelled. We managed to get an extra port stop at Port Vila instead so was a good option. There was plenty to do onboard even when the weather wasn’t nice outside. Staff were fabulous! I would go again in a heartbeat. Don’t take too seriously the small amount of people who provide negative reviews - this cruise is great and if you go with a positive attitude you will have a great time!
January 2017 - 14 Night New Zealand (Sydney Roundtrip) Cruise on Ovation of the Seas
December 2005 - 9 nights on Pacific Sun
Voyager of the Seas
Sail date: January 10, 2020
Explorer of the Seas
Sail date: March 28, 2018
Explorer of the Seas - South Pacific
We had a great time on the Explorer of the Seas. The weather was not good for a lot of the trip and as a result two Fiji ports were cancelled. We managed to get an extra port stop at Port Vila instead so was a good option. There was plenty to do onboard even when the weather wasn’t nice outside. Staff were fabulous! I would go again in a heartbeat. Don’t take too seriously the small amount of people who provide negative reviews - this cruise is great and if you go with a positive attitude you will have a great time!
Carnival Spirit
Sail date: July 16, 2018
Just got off the Carnival Spirit this morning and had an awesome time.
The ship had just been refurbished, so although parts were a bit dated, she was sparkling clean and the new sections, shopping areas, Soul Play, were modern and fresh.
The staff on the Spirit are wonderful - so friendly. From room attendants, to bar staff and dining staff, all willing to smile, say hello, and assist with anything.
The main dining room was great, staff were always busy, but friendly and engaging and we never had to wait too long for anything. Menu choice was good, lots of choice each night, with regular staples as well as daily specials.
The buffet itself was OK, however it was good to have choice during the day between burgers, Mexican, deli style, pizza BBQ, traditional buffet. YOU WILL NOT GO HUNGRY! 😜 My kids also loved the hot chocolate and soft serve ice cream - free 24/7!
We went to the specialty restaurant Nouveau on the first night - $45 per head plus a free bottle of wine (1st night special) and the food was really great. Highly recommend this experience- high quality fine dining for a very small price.
The entertainment was fabulous some nights and OK on others. The Miss Houdini show is not to be missed, as well as the awesome 80’s night festivities.
Great house band - with a wide repertoire from 50’s through to now.
My 9 year old son absolutely LOVED kids club - Camp Ocean - he was there for hours each day - and begged to go after breakfast, after lunch and after dinner. One of the great things about kids club is that the venues for the older children vary throughout the ship, so they are not stuck in one room all the time.
Ports were great, easy getting off and on the ship - if you don’t book shore excursions, there’s always plenty to do yourself.
There was always something going on - Carnival really is the fun ship.
Looking forward to experiencing the Splendour when she takes over from the Spirit in 2020.
Cruise tips
Isle Of Pines (Ile Des Pins), New Caledonia
Apparently the Chief of the island passed away, so there was a mourning period of 2 weeks with no visitors.
My favourite port - beautiful, tropical island with clear seas, great snorkeling, and it is so small you can walk around the whole island. Make sure you are around when the plane lands and takes off from the airstrip in the middle of the island - you can literally stand right beside the runway!
Live in Sydney - love it!
Noumea is what you make of it. We used HOHO bus and went to Lemon Bay. Kids loved swimming here and there are 2 pontoons to swim out to.
Really enjoyed Lifou. We went snorkelling at Jinek Bay - $15 per person, it fills up quickly, so if you don’t get there early I suggest waiting till about 12.30/1pm. Also went to the freshwater cave which is a fabulous walk down a rainforest like ravine into a cave which contains a 7m deep pool of fresh water which is fun to jump into.
Mare Isle, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia
Didn’t take bus to Yejele Beach. We stayed near the pier where the tenders docked and swam in the rock pool bays close by - was great fun!
We organised our own private tour and visited a local school, Blue Lagoon, Turtle Bay and Vanuatu Chocolate Factory. Was a fabulous tour and highly recommend all especially Blue Lagoon and Turtle Bay!
Voyager of the Seas
Walk to front of the ship by helipad - it is awesome.
Weather - port was cancelled
Weather - port was cancelled
Small island. Easy tender process to and from. We did our own thing - walked to Jinek Bay - paid about AUD15 to snorkel. Then walked to the cave with the freshwater pool. Also about AUD15 to get in - eventful, challenging but fun walk at a steep angle down through a ‘forest’ to get there. Great to jump into the pool in the dark cave at the bottom.
Did the hop on hop off bus. We paid for this from the ship, however bus was packed and not reliable. If you have the option to pay independently once off the ship, do so. We went to Anse Vata beach and caught a water taxi to Duck Island where we went snorkeling.
Home town - love Sydney!
Explorer of the Seas
Get to know where things are. There’s always a place to go from Deck 3 - Deck 14.
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