AFF Cruise #2. Rerun. Crown Princess 4 nights 25-29 January 2025

[JessicaTam]

Casinos generally can operate once the ship is 12nm from the coast which is our territorial waters, UNfortunately they don’t use the exclusive economic zone which is 200nm

There, fixed that for you.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

For anyone looking for cruise insurance, I went with Australia post. Plugging in the dates for the cruise in this thread the cost for a ‘australia, domestic cruise’ is $47 if you include baggage ($12k limit) and cancellation, or $37 for the basic, which includes unlimited medical.

 

[jswong]

I went with cover-more which only cost 27 NZD but admit I did virtually no research

 

[straitman]

Even for seasoned cruisers this is occasionally true so everyone be aware.

 

[Pushka]

Even for seasoned cruisers this is occasionally true so everyone be aware.

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I think the U turn in the corridor is the giveaway or the quick dash across the elevator passage.

 

[Sprucegoose]

For anyone looking for cruise insurance, I went with Australia post. Plugging in the dates for the cruise in this thread the cost for a ‘australia, domestic cruise’ is $47 if you include baggage ($12k limit) and cancellation, or $37 for the basic, which includes unlimited medical.

What about pre-existing conditions? Has anyone done a comprehensive cruising insurance review? As with any travel insurance, the key issues are medical assistance, evacuation, and repatriation. Are there others?

I know somebody who required extensive medical assistance on a cruise. This included the use of the onboard medical facilities, which cost a fortune—similar in cost to attending a US Medical facility.

 

[Major]

I hope they have plenty of lamb cutlets available for the 26th.

 

[Bindibuys]

"Aussie" attire for the 26th?

 

[straitman]

I hope they have plenty of lamb cutlets available for the 26th.

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You are in charge of ensuring this is sorting out.

 

[love_the_life]

For anyone looking for cruise insurance, I went with Australia post. Plugging in the dates for the cruise in this thread the cost for a ‘australia, domestic cruise’ is $47 if you include baggage ($12k limit) and cancellation, or $37 for the basic, which includes unlimited medical.

Although I am not going on this cruise I was looking for insurance last week for son for a short cruise and looked at AP but then I noticed the line right at the end that I agreed to contact by them and others parties for marketing. No opt out.

 

[Bazzi]

Can I ask if there is anyone doing this cruise coming from SA, VIC, TAS, QLD or WA?

 

[RooFlyer]

Yes, I’m from Hobart, or rather a little town nearby.

 

[Major]

We are from QLD

 

[JessicaTam]

Can I ask if there is anyone doing this cruise coming from SA, VIC, TAS, QLD or WA?

A number from Vic.

 

[Sprucegoose]

I hope they have plenty of lamb cutlets available for the 26th.

Probaby get the cheaper Kiwi cuts......

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Although I am not going on this cruise I was looking for insurance last week for son for a short cruise and looked at AP but then I noticed the line right at the end that I agreed to contact by them and others parties for marketing. No opt out.

Oh! I didn’t notice that, and never got a single marketing email!

 

[love_the_life]

Oh! I didn’t notice that, and never got a single marketing email!

That's great to hear - I was just somewhat put off by the line so glad it doesn't seem to amount to anything.

 

[straitman]

Has everybody downloaded the Princess App and done their online checkin? It is possible for one person to do the checkin for both people in their party.

The App has now updated and baggage tags are available to print out for those checking in bags. Bags being checked in can be dropped prior to going to the checkin counter.

Boarding Passes are now available on the App. They will all say Blue Lane for checkin as we don't have the option yet to get the Medallions mailed to us. Make sure you are carrying the same photo ID that you use in the App for the checkin. At the counter you will be given a lanyard and Medallion. The Medallion is used for everything. For those with a drinks package the Medallion is used to order drinks (including room service) inclusive of coffee and alcohol.
It even unlocks your cabin door as you approach the cabin.

 

[RooFlyer]

Thanks @straitman All good, except on-line check-in. I have a boarding pass (and baggage tags), does that mean I've checked-in previously? Can't remember. Or where should it be?

 

[straitman]

Thanks @straitman All good, except on-line check-in. I have a boarding pass (and baggage tags), does that mean I've checked-in previously? Can't remember. Or where should it be?

It means you have completed all steps of the process:


You just need to drop bags if you are checking any in and line up for your Medallion.