120+ Days of Casino Cruise Ship Sailing
October 17th, 2023 at 3:26:41 PM
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I was surprised to see how hard it is to read the $ 5 aud chips ? Could that be on purpose ?
The $ 100 chip is not that clear either.
The $ 100 chip is not that clear either.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
October 18th, 2023 at 1:19:40 AM
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CAIRNS
While the wives went shopping, my cruise buddy and I checked out the REEF CASINO. It was not very busy inside on a Wednesday afternoon.
No video poker. That seemed odd.
Decent-ish $ 20 Aud BJ RULES but only double down on 9-11.
Single 0 roulette but I didn’t see the payouts posted.
While the wives went shopping, my cruise buddy and I checked out the REEF CASINO. It was not very busy inside on a Wednesday afternoon.
No video poker. That seemed odd.
Decent-ish $ 20 Aud BJ RULES but only double down on 9-11.
Single 0 roulette but I didn’t see the payouts posted.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
October 18th, 2023 at 1:27:51 AM
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We did this earlier in the day:
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
October 18th, 2023 at 2:15:09 AM
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Quote: JohnnyQWe did this earlier in the day:
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Is that the Great Barrier Reef? How much was the plane ride? Do you book the whole plane or per person?
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. — Amarillo Slim Preston
October 18th, 2023 at 12:33:37 PM
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I will be in Cairns next week.Quote: JohnnyQCAIRNS
While the wives went shopping, my cruise buddy and I checked out the REEF CASINO. It was not very busy inside on a Wednesday afternoon.
No video poker. That seemed odd.
Decent-ish $ 20 Aud BJ RULES but only double down on 9-11.
Single 0 roulette but I didn’t see the payouts posted.
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what else is there to do besides the casino?
link to flyover of the great barrier reef?
Craps is paradise (Pair of dice).
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October 18th, 2023 at 1:49:08 PM
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Yes, $ 113 per person. We booked it through GETYOURGUIDE.com, but you might be able to book it directly with DAINTREE AIR SERVICES.Quote: PokerGrinder
Is that the Great Barrier Reef? How much was the plane ride? Do you book the whole plane or per person?
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It was about a $ 17 UBER ride from the cruise ship port to the airport.
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There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
October 18th, 2023 at 3:27:51 PM
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Interesting course last night, I assume that was to point the ship into the wind for a smoother ride.
Today’s stop in Port Douglas was just cancelled due to rough seas.
We were going to have to use the ship’s lifeboats to shuttle back and forth, and the swells make them bob up and down which makes getting on and off tricky, especially for the older folks (and tall people).
Today’s stop in Port Douglas was just cancelled due to rough seas.
We were going to have to use the ship’s lifeboats to shuttle back and forth, and the swells make them bob up and down which makes getting on and off tricky, especially for the older folks (and tall people).
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
October 18th, 2023 at 3:39:29 PM
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We didn’t do this, but I think it was a popular excursion from the ship.Quote: 100xOddsI will be in Cairns next week.
what else is there to do besides the casino?
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There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
October 18th, 2023 at 4:08:14 PM
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That is a risk of cruising. We have had four different port calls cancelled due to high winds. One was a due to a hurricane. We were already docked at one port, but the captain was worried that the winds would break the mooring lines so we left without disembarking anyone.Quote: JohnnyQInteresting course last night, I assume that was to point the ship into the wind for a smoother ride.
[Today’s stop in Port Douglas was just cancelled due to rough seas.
We were going to have to use the ship’s lifeboats to shuttle back and forth, and the swells make them bob up and down which makes getting on and off tricky, especially for the older folks (and tall people).
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I got to two of the cancelled ports on later voyages. I have been to 80 different ports on NCL ships.
I hate tendering in the lifeboats. Larger tender boats can handle higher winds than the lifeboats.
Gambling is a math contest where the score is tracked in dollars. Try not to get a negative score.
October 18th, 2023 at 4:34:31 PM
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I hate cancelled ports. Unavoidable sometimes though.
The saddest one for me was once on a Royal Caribbean cruise CocoCay was canceled due to a medical emergency. We woke up and we were in Fort Lauderdale when we were supposed to be in CoCoCay.
The saddest one for me was once on a Royal Caribbean cruise CocoCay was canceled due to a medical emergency. We woke up and we were in Fort Lauderdale when we were supposed to be in CoCoCay.
Ding Dong the Witch is Dead
October 18th, 2023 at 4:36:07 PM
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Quote: JohnnyQYes, $ 113 per person. We booked it through GETYOURGUIDE.com, but you might be able to book it directly with DAINTREE AIR SERVICES.Quote: PokerGrinder
Is that the Great Barrier Reef? How much was the plane ride? Do you book the whole plane or per person?
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It was about a $ 17 UBER ride from the cruise ship port to the airport.
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Awesome thanks I am in the process of planning my trip for the new year. 45 days in the NZ and Australia, I’m so excited.
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. — Amarillo Slim Preston
October 18th, 2023 at 5:34:47 PM
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Just surfing the web on our unexpected extra “Fun Day at Sea” and I saw this list of gambling rules for Queensland casinos.
I found it interesting because:
a) it was published
b) it was easy to find, there was a link to it on the Reef Casino website
c) the dealer has to announce the point total for each player in Blackjac
I found it interesting because:
a) it was published
b) it was easy to find, there was a link to it on the Reef Casino website
c) the dealer has to announce the point total for each player in Blackjac
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
October 18th, 2023 at 5:48:10 PM
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Quote: Mental
I got to two of the cancelled ports on later voyages. I have been to 80 different ports on NCL ships.
I had no idea that one company serviced that many different ports.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
October 18th, 2023 at 6:56:05 PM
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Carnival has many more ports than that.
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. — Amarillo Slim Preston
October 19th, 2023 at 2:45:25 AM
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NCL probably serves at least 200 ports worldwide.Quote: DRichQuote: Mental
I got to two of the cancelled ports on later voyages. I have been to 80 different ports on NCL ships.
I had no idea that one company serviced that many different ports.
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Gambling is a math contest where the score is tracked in dollars. Try not to get a negative score.
October 19th, 2023 at 3:07:15 PM
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you did This one?Quote: JohnnyQYes, $ 113 per person. We booked it through GETYOURGUIDE.com, but you might be able to book it directly with DAINTREE AIR SERVICES.Quote: PokerGrinder
Is that the Great Barrier Reef? How much was the plane ride? Do you book the whole plane or per person?
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It was about a $ 17 UBER ride from the cruise ship port to the airport.
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https://www.airtoursaustralia.com.au/scenicflights
(179 aud is around $113 usd)
Craps is paradise (Pair of dice).
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October 19th, 2023 at 3:11:41 PM
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Break the mooring lines?Quote: MentalThat is a risk of cruising. We have had four different port calls cancelled due to high winds. One was a due to a hurricane.Quote: JohnnyQInteresting course last night, I assume that was to point the ship into the wind for a smoother ride.
[Today’s stop in Port Douglas was just cancelled due to rough seas.
We were going to have to use the ship’s lifeboats to shuttle back and forth, and the swells make them bob up and down which makes getting on and off tricky, especially for the older folks (and tall people).
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We were already docked at one port, but the captain was worried that the winds would break the mooring lines so we left without disembarking anyone.
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wow! high winds indeed
Craps is paradise (Pair of dice).
Lets hear it for the SpeedCount Mathletes :)
October 19th, 2023 at 3:13:31 PM
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Link?Quote: JohnnyQJust surfing the web on our unexpected extra “Fun Day at Sea” and I saw this list of gambling rules for Queensland casinos.
I found it interesting because:
a) it was published
b) it was easy to find, there was a link to it on the Reef Casino website
c) the dealer has to announce the point total for each player in Blackjac
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Craps is paradise (Pair of dice).
Lets hear it for the SpeedCount Mathletes :)
October 21st, 2023 at 6:33:46 PM
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Yeah, sorry about that. I can’t get to WoV through the ship internet, and I can only use my phone when we are in port.Quote: 100xOddsLink?Quote: JohnnyQJust surfing the web on our unexpected extra “Fun Day at Sea” and I saw this list of gambling rules for Queensland casinos.
I found it interesting because:
a) it was published
b) it was easy to find, there was a link to it on the Reef Casino website
c) the dealer has to announce the point total for each player in Blackjac
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We are today.
Go to the Reef Casino website:
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
October 21st, 2023 at 10:19:06 PM
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Back in BRISBANE
I got to watch college football again today on the cabin TV, which was a bonus. The only downside was getting up at 2 a.m. on Sunday morning.
I went upstairs to get a pizza before it closed at 4 a.m.
We had to get off the ship to go through customs, so we went to the mall to kill some time. I saw this there, but didn’t get any:
We are back on the ship now. Instead of going EAST-ish, our itinerary has been changed to re-do what we just did and we will head north instead. We heard there is a storm forming somewhere along the course of the original itinerary.
I got to watch college football again today on the cabin TV, which was a bonus. The only downside was getting up at 2 a.m. on Sunday morning.
I went upstairs to get a pizza before it closed at 4 a.m.
We had to get off the ship to go through customs, so we went to the mall to kill some time. I saw this there, but didn’t get any:
We are back on the ship now. Instead of going EAST-ish, our itinerary has been changed to re-do what we just did and we will head north instead. We heard there is a storm forming somewhere along the course of the original itinerary.
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There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
October 22nd, 2023 at 2:24:56 AM
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I dabbled in the slots for a little bit. I started out just wanting to confirm how many $’s it takes to get a point on the slots. $ 3 I think, and $ 5 per point for vid poker.
I think there was a slot machine with a minimum bet of $ 9 per spin. I can doublecheck that tonight or tomorrow.
I did OK on this one, Mrs Q wanted to show it to me.
I think there was a slot machine with a minimum bet of $ 9 per spin. I can doublecheck that tonight or tomorrow.
I did OK on this one, Mrs Q wanted to show it to me.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
October 22nd, 2023 at 5:50:23 AM
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Quote: JohnnyQBack in BRISBANE
I got to watch college football again today on the cabin TV, which was a bonus. The only downside was getting up at 2 a.m. on Sunday morning.
I would say the downside was that it was a terrible game. Penn St had no offense and the Buckeye QB was terrible too. The only interesting thing in that whole game was Harrison jr.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
October 23rd, 2023 at 2:11:36 PM
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Found out I'm at Yorkey's Knob and not Cairns.Quote: JohnnyQCAIRNS
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Cairns is 12miles south of me.
Not sure if i have time to visit the casino.
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didnt have time :(
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Craps is paradise (Pair of dice).
Lets hear it for the SpeedCount Mathletes :)
October 24th, 2023 at 2:59:00 PM
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Misc:
The ship casino is now NON-SMOKING. Thanks, Aussies !
And usually it is not very busy. Apparently casino gambling is not as popular with the Australians, who are now the majority of the passengers, as it is with Americans.
We are pulling into Cairns right now.
The ship casino is now NON-SMOKING. Thanks, Aussies !
And usually it is not very busy. Apparently casino gambling is not as popular with the Australians, who are now the majority of the passengers, as it is with Americans.
We are pulling into Cairns right now.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
October 24th, 2023 at 3:08:20 PM
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Quote: JohnnyQApparently casino gambling is not as popular with the Australians, who are now the majority of the passengers, as it is with Americans.
Probably because gambling seems to be available everywhere in Australia,. I probably visited at least sixty different clubs in Sydney that had gambling.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
October 24th, 2023 at 3:51:25 PM
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in Sydney, I was surprised how many Lightning link/clones there were. It was like 60% of the slots offered in the huge casino.Quote: DRichQuote: JohnnyQApparently casino gambling is not as popular with the Australians, who are now the majority of the passengers, as it is with Americans.
Probably because gambling seems to be available everywhere in Australia,. I probably visited at least sixty different clubs in Sydney that had gambling.
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I didn't find anything I liked to play.
Rich, what slots did you play in the Aussie casinos?
Craps is paradise (Pair of dice).
Lets hear it for the SpeedCount Mathletes :)
October 24th, 2023 at 3:53:07 PM
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if you're going to the Cairn's casino, write a review pls :)Quote: JohnnyQMisc:
The ship casino is now NON-SMOKING. Thanks, Aussies !
And usually it is not very busy. Apparently casino gambling is not as popular with the Australians, who are now the majority of the passengers, as it is with Americans.
We are pulling into Cairns right now.
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Craps is paradise (Pair of dice).
Lets hear it for the SpeedCount Mathletes :)
October 24th, 2023 at 5:13:06 PM
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scroll up a bit for a mini-review. Summarizing:Quote: 100xOddsif you're going to the Cairn's casino, write a review pls :)
Pretty good blackjack.
No video poker.
Single zero roulette.
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There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
October 24th, 2023 at 5:42:42 PM
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We are currently headed out to the Great Barrier Reef to go snorkeling. We booked it at the pier.
Nice excursion ! We went with some friends we met on the ship.
All the snorkeling equipment was included, and there was a hot buffet lunch, and a short semi-submersible ride. 7 hours total. 270 aud pp is approx $ 172 US.
Nice excursion ! We went with some friends we met on the ship.
All the snorkeling equipment was included, and there was a hot buffet lunch, and a short semi-submersible ride. 7 hours total. 270 aud pp is approx $ 172 US.
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There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
October 28th, 2023 at 5:44:39 PM
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Casino Update:
For the last cruise, I cashed out 850 ( Australian Dollars ) up.
Mrs Q lost about the same amount. I haven't added that up yet.
I played more slots on this 7 day cruise than I typically play in a whole year. I can understand the attraction. But my brain still reminds me about the ~10 ( ??? ) percent house advantage. So I will see if my Carnival offers ramp up as a result of this trip’s slot play.
At $2.5 aud coin-in per point on slots, I ended up with more points than I usually get just from vid poker ( $5 aud coin-in for vid poker per point ).
We are in the Brisbane airport waiting to check-in our bags for a flight to Sydney on JETSTAR. Every time I mention that airline, I don't get positive vibes from the Aussies. So we'll see. The price was right.
Update:
JETSTAR was fine for a short flight. They had reasonable rates for heavy baggage, at least they did when I added that on-line a few days ago.
For the last cruise, I cashed out 850 ( Australian Dollars ) up.
Mrs Q lost about the same amount. I haven't added that up yet.
I played more slots on this 7 day cruise than I typically play in a whole year. I can understand the attraction. But my brain still reminds me about the ~10 ( ??? ) percent house advantage. So I will see if my Carnival offers ramp up as a result of this trip’s slot play.
At $2.5 aud coin-in per point on slots, I ended up with more points than I usually get just from vid poker ( $5 aud coin-in for vid poker per point ).
We are in the Brisbane airport waiting to check-in our bags for a flight to Sydney on JETSTAR. Every time I mention that airline, I don't get positive vibes from the Aussies. So we'll see. The price was right.
Update:
JETSTAR was fine for a short flight. They had reasonable rates for heavy baggage, at least they did when I added that on-line a few days ago.
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There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
October 28th, 2023 at 5:51:38 PM
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Quote: 100xOdds.
Rich, what slots did you play in the Aussie casinos?
I've been to Australia twice and I don't think I ever played a slot. Both times I was there to try and purchase a small casino promotions company that was somehow related to TAB. Somehow this little company got a trial of their promo system at a little bar in Vegas that I frequented called Billy's East. I was so impressed with it that I got some investors together and tried to buy the company or at least license the U.S. rights to it. I failed.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
October 28th, 2023 at 6:02:15 PM
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ps:
I thought the 270 AUD we paid for the CAIRNS Snorkeling trip was a great price. But it was actually only a few dollars less than what I could have booked directly with Carnival, and it sounds like the same trip.
I thought the 270 AUD we paid for the CAIRNS Snorkeling trip was a great price. But it was actually only a few dollars less than what I could have booked directly with Carnival, and it sounds like the same trip.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
October 29th, 2023 at 1:22:31 AM
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That's surprising.Quote: JohnnyQps:
I thought the 270 AUD we paid for the CAIRNS Snorkeling trip was a great price. But it was actually only a few dollars less than what I could have booked directly with Carnival, and it sounds like the same trip.
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Usually there's a huge profit markup for ship excursions
Craps is paradise (Pair of dice).
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October 29th, 2023 at 10:37:56 PM
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I meant to mention that the BJ at the Cairns Reef Casino was 3-2 BUT I think it was also ONLY DOUBLE on 9-10-11. I'm not sure what the HA penalty is for that rule.Quote: JohnnyQscroll up a bit for a mini-review. Summarizing:Quote: 100xOddsif you're going to the Cairn's casino, write a review pls :)
Pretty good blackjack.
No video poker.
Single zero roulette.
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There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
October 29th, 2023 at 10:49:00 PM
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We took a mini-bus tour today to see the Blue Mountains and other sites today. It included nice stops at local restaurants for lunch and dinner.
3 Sisters:
And here’s a bonus pic from yesterday:
Happy Halloween !
3 Sisters:
And here’s a bonus pic from yesterday:
Happy Halloween !
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
October 30th, 2023 at 5:45:03 PM
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Next up:
I think it should have a good casino, it looks like it has more Carnival type amenities than our last one, and it is a bigger ship too.
Update:
Fast and efficient boarding process today. That isn’t always the case with Carni.
I think it should have a good casino, it looks like it has more Carnival type amenities than our last one, and it is a bigger ship too.
Update:
Fast and efficient boarding process today. That isn’t always the case with Carni.
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There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
October 31st, 2023 at 3:19:25 AM
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Which boat?
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. — Amarillo Slim Preston
October 31st, 2023 at 5:10:09 AM
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Thanks for the updates, JQ. Sounds like you are having a great time!
Also, for 2020-2022, Covid screwed up boarding because they converted the VIP boarding lines into Covid screening lines.
* -- OK, slight exaggeration, but not by much.
If their best VP is ~%5 HE (not counting the 6/5 BP on the All-Star machines), I'm guessing the slots are much worse than 10%.Quote: JohnnyQBut my brain still reminds me about the ~10 ( ??? ) percent house advantage.
My experience is that some ports are set up for efficient boarding, and some aren't. San Francisco was the worst I experienced, followed by Jax. My first cruise out of Tampa was a cluster, but they have vastly improved this since then. Port Canaveral is the smoothest I have experienced. Last cruise, I don't think we ever stood still from the moment we left the parking garage until we were in our cabin*.Quote: JohnnyQUpdate:
Fast and efficient boarding process today. That isn’t always the case with Carni.
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Also, for 2020-2022, Covid screwed up boarding because they converted the VIP boarding lines into Covid screening lines.
* -- OK, slight exaggeration, but not by much.
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November 1st, 2023 at 9:17:34 PM
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Carnival Splendor.Quote: PokerGrinderWhich boat?
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The casino has 3:2 blackjack at the $ AUD 25 level and 3:2 pontoon at $ AUD 10 min bet.
And they have the big horse racing track.
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There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
November 1st, 2023 at 10:17:02 PM
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what is a pontoon?Quote: JohnnyQCarnival Splendor.
The casino does not have good games.
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And what is the HE?
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November 1st, 2023 at 10:41:52 PM
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Haha, I had to look that up too. Apparently a “pontoon” is a blackjack.
And that game has a low house advantage per WoO, depending on the rules, which I am not sure of on this ship.
And that game has a low house advantage per WoO, depending on the rules, which I am not sure of on this ship.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
November 1st, 2023 at 10:50:05 PM
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Fascinating port stop today, Port Arthur, TASMANIA.
It was basically a prison colony from the 1830’s (I think) and on. So the whole area is a park with buildings, some restored and some not. And apparently Carnival covered our admission price to it.
Here is the main prison:
Rules from the other prison:
Here is the huge church, only the walls are standing (lots of devastating brush fires over the years):
It was basically a prison colony from the 1830’s (I think) and on. So the whole area is a park with buildings, some restored and some not. And apparently Carnival covered our admission price to it.
Here is the main prison:
Rules from the other prison:
Here is the huge church, only the walls are standing (lots of devastating brush fires over the years):
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
November 4th, 2023 at 9:57:02 PM
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Back in Sydney today, we took a loop on the Hop On / Hop Off bus this morning. It was raining pretty good on part of it, so we didn’t sit on the open air double-decker part.
View from deck 11 in Sydney Harbor:
Next stop: MELBOURNE.
View from deck 11 in Sydney Harbor:
Next stop: MELBOURNE.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
November 4th, 2023 at 10:17:15 PM
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Matching shirts seem to be all the rage down under, at least on cruise “holiday”:
And way up at the top of the Harbor Bridge is a tour group:
The tug SL COOK is giving us an assist to spin around and point out of the harbor:
And way up at the top of the Harbor Bridge is a tour group:
The tug SL COOK is giving us an assist to spin around and point out of the harbor:
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
November 4th, 2023 at 11:04:23 PM
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JohnnyQ,
The flag on those matching shirts looks like the United Arab Emirates flag:
Except that their shirts' green is a much brighter shade than the UAE flag's green.
Dog Hand
The flag on those matching shirts looks like the United Arab Emirates flag:
Except that their shirts' green is a much brighter shade than the UAE flag's green.
Dog Hand
November 4th, 2023 at 11:27:31 PM
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Very pretty shirt I must say
November 5th, 2023 at 8:22:00 AM
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Johnny I know I’ve said this but I’m loving this thread! Thanks
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. — Amarillo Slim Preston
November 5th, 2023 at 3:11:14 PM
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both casinos in Singapore have Pontoon blackjack :oQuote: JohnnyQHaha, I had to look that up too. Apparently a “pontoon” is a blackjack.
And that game has a low house advantage per WoO, depending on the rules, which I am not sure of on this ship.
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Craps is paradise (Pair of dice).
Lets hear it for the SpeedCount Mathletes :)
November 6th, 2023 at 4:09:02 PM
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We arrived in MELBOURNE this morning and it is Melbourne Cup Horse Race day. Apparently that is a big big big deal here. A general admission ticket was included in our fare, but:
A) it is supposed to get very very hot today, and the forecast had a chance for an afternoon thunderstorm
B) it is customary to get dressed up, coat and tie for men, and fancy dresses + hats for the ladies
C) online reviews say that you might not even be able to see the main race with only the genl adm ticket
D) reviews say there can be an hour long line for food
E) upgrading to a reserved seat ticket is fairly expensive
F) I haven’t felt quite right for a couple days, but both Covid self tests were negative, so at least that is good
We were also given a ticket for Thursday’s races, and we are thinking about doing that. It is supposed to be much less crowded.
Free shuttle bus transportation to the race track is available to passengers, and it seemed pretty well organized, which is not always the case on Carnival.
There is a Princess P&O ship here today as well, I assume it is providing the same thing our ship is, IE, a bunch of floating hotel rooms.
I played a little bit of Ult X VP yesterday and some PONTOON as well. We cruised thru territorial waters yesterday afternoon, so the casino closed at 3 pm and then opened again in the evening.
A) it is supposed to get very very hot today, and the forecast had a chance for an afternoon thunderstorm
B) it is customary to get dressed up, coat and tie for men, and fancy dresses + hats for the ladies
C) online reviews say that you might not even be able to see the main race with only the genl adm ticket
D) reviews say there can be an hour long line for food
E) upgrading to a reserved seat ticket is fairly expensive
F) I haven’t felt quite right for a couple days, but both Covid self tests were negative, so at least that is good
We were also given a ticket for Thursday’s races, and we are thinking about doing that. It is supposed to be much less crowded.
Free shuttle bus transportation to the race track is available to passengers, and it seemed pretty well organized, which is not always the case on Carnival.
There is a Princess P&O ship here today as well, I assume it is providing the same thing our ship is, IE, a bunch of floating hotel rooms.
I played a little bit of Ult X VP yesterday and some PONTOON as well. We cruised thru territorial waters yesterday afternoon, so the casino closed at 3 pm and then opened again in the evening.
Last edited by: JohnnyQ on Nov 6, 2023
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
