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ATA GEMS

Australia to Asia
- Diamond Princess
21st February - 13th
March 2010
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| Day |
Ports of Call |
Arrives |
Departs |
| Day 1.....Feb 21st
Depart |
Sydney, Australia |
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21:00 |
| Day 2.....Feb 22nd |
At Sea |
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| Day 3.....Feb 23rd |
Melbourne, Australia |
08:00 |
18:00 |
| Day 4.....Feb 24th |
At Sea |
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| Day 5.....Feb 25th |
Hobart (Tasmania),
Australia |
07:00 |
17:00 |
| Day 6.....Feb 26th |
At Sea |
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| Day 7.....Feb 27th |
Adelaide, Australia |
07:00 |
16:00 |
| Day 8.....Feb 28th |
At Sea |
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| Day 9.... Mar 1st |
At Sea |
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| Day 10...Mar 2nd |
Fremantle, Australia |
07:00 |
17:00 |
| Day 11...Mar 3rd |
Geraldton, Australia |
07:00 |
17:00 |
| Day 12...Mar 4th |
At Sea |
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| Day 13...Mar 5th |
At Sea |
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| Day 14...Mar 6th |
At Sea |
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| Day 15...Mar 7th |
At Sea |
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| Day 16...Mar 8th |
Singapore |
09:00 |
18:00 |
| Day 17...Mar 9th |
At Sea |
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| Day 18...Mar 10th |
Ho Chi Minh City (Phu
My), Vietnam |
07:00 |
17:30 |
| Day 19...Mar 11th |
At Sea |
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| Day 20...Mar 12th |
Sihanoukville (Angkor
Wat), Cambodia |
07:00 |
17:00 |
| Day 21...Mar 13th
Arrive |
Bangkok (Laem Chabang),
Thailand |
07:00 |
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Click on button for our Name
Badge MEET & GREET
DATE: February 22, 2010
TIME: 11:00am – 12:00pm
PLACE: Skywalkers Nightclub
REQ: No Host Bar (everyone pays for own
drinks)
Meet & Greet
DATE: March 4, 2010
TIME: 10:30am – 11:30pm
PLACE: Skywalkers Nightclub
REQ: No Host Bar (everyone pays for own
drinks)
Thanks to Scmexico ( Bill & Helen ) for
organizing these two meetings.
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ATA GEMS
happycruzer……….. Sandra
& Eddie. ........Airdrie, Scotland..........C757
ConnyR……………..Conny
& Juergen. .....Germany.......................................Our
Leader..........D325..........Traditional
(Second Seating)
chaboey……………. Heidi
& Greg .............Toronto Canada
marisandjim……….. Maris
& Jim ..............Vadnais Heights
PineLakeCruiser…...Carol & Ed ................Sammamish
Scmexico…………....Helen
& Bill ..............San Carlos Mexico.......................Meet
& Greet Organizers.........Anytime
Dining
mreasier
……………Bonnie & Wayne ......Carson City
luvsailing……………Al
& Joan ..................Granada Hills California
lotus 48
......................Jose & John...............England
harrco
........................Duke& Mary ............Denver
Dave
P………………Emily & Dave……....Briar..........B637
aussie lil……………..Lilly
& Chuck…........Sydney
sheep………………..Jill & Les.................. New Zealand
……………………… &Marilyn & Mike
beachsurfer………….Russ
& Shirlee......... Lake Maquarie NSW
……………………... & Ossie & Leanne
Bemidji……………... Patricia & Michael…Florida
marinating………….. Marina & Dennis…..Melbourne
bear………………….Carola & John……...Canberra
…………………….…&Aunt Elisabeth
Tamarah……………..Tamarah
&Gary…...Adelaide..........A209..........Anytime
Dining
lilyfield……………….??...............................Rotorua
seasooze……………..Sue
& Norm……......Queensland
happy
cruiser K……. Kay & Jack………....Oregon........E707..........Traditional
(Second Seating)
tidal…………………. Yvonne & Peter........Brisbane
Rrambler…………… Allan
& Sue………..Melbourne
ocjohn………………. Jeannine
& John......Orange County
GrannyOakley……… Barbara……………Forster NSW
AndrewK……………?
Andrew?..................Forster
lwpa………………… Diane
& Larry………Las Vegas
time4sun……………..Mike & Lydia.............Oregon...........A744
Betelve……………….Betty
& Myrna …… Glendale..........Traditional
(Second Seating)
Calhills……………….Margaret
& Fern….. Ontario
50plus………………...Stella & Ed………….Nanaimo, Canada
loose1958…………….Vicky & Larry………Hobart
buccangnomes..…….. Sandy & John……….Australia..........E106..........Anytime
Dining
Painter……………….Marlene
& Fred…….Queensland..........D707..........Traditional
Dining (Early Seating)
solosailer1…………...Colleen………………NSW-Australia
luvtocruz2……………Meryle & Bill………..North Carolina..........D705
sailor4812……………Bernie & Robyn……..Perth Australia..........Traditional
(Second Seating)
nana211…………… Karreen & Al………..Lacey WA
oscarsdad……………Bob
& Margaret….....Australia
…………………….....&. Ann & Ron
allinga
2259………….Judy & Kevin………. Australia
Jofannie & Mark........Jofannie
& Mark........Olympia Washington..........D205
cruise
honey................Bill & Jan....................Texas
Scooter
pie…………..Sandy………………...Seattle
DWP............................Dave
& Susan............Courtenay BC Canada
Cruisepaul...................Paul
& Salina.............Toronto Canada..........E606
Note: Cabin numbers are at
this time as Princess can upgrade!
For your
cabin number to be added please email
marleneanneau@yahoo.com
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DON'T FORGET TO PACK!
Battery alarm clock (there
wasn't one in cabin on Sapphire)
Small amount of washing powder....to wash small and
lightweight items in bathroom sink in cabin.
Round Peg Wash-line to hang on shower head.
Highlighter...to highlight the things of interested for the
day (Princess Patters newspaper)
Seasick Tablets & Bands. ( I got seasick from NZ to Hobart
and had to chase around for tablets)
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Luvsailing
suggests...
Multiplug electrical
outlet so I can plug in phone, camera, etc.
A foldable hamper. Dirty clothes go right into the hamper and then get
packed in one suitcase at the end of the trip.
Hanging shoe bag which I put over the bathroom door. I put miscellaneous
stuff in there to relieve clutter in the cabin.
Duct tape. Has numerous uses - repairing rips, etc.
Don't forget camera, phone, lap top, etc. chargers.
Tylenol, pepto bismol, antihistamines, any over the counter medicine you
might need. The ships usually charge obscene amounts for pills.
I bring a calendar so I can have all our plans readily available and in
one place. I also write in the calendar the clothes I will wear each day
which is a great help in packing. I don't always follow the plan but at
least it helps in not packing too much.
luvtocruz2...
On our last cruise
we packed Purex all in one laundry sheets. It's like a fabric softener
sheet, but it has detergent, non-static cling, and fabric softener all
in one. Packs well and worked great in the Princess machines. No mess
with powders.
Meryle
scmexico...
The best suggestion
I have used is heavy clips or clothes pins for the bottom of the shower
curtain. You need about 6. They keep the curtain from hugging you.
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MONEY CONVERSION
As of
the 1/2/2010
Please
note: This information was taken from surfing the net. I cannot
guarantee it to be correct and therefore will not accept any
responsibility should it prove to be otherwise. This is only given as an
overall guide.
AUSTRALIA
SINGAPORE
1.00 AUD
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=
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1.24771 SGD
You can find
ATMs that accept certain cards. The local currency unit is the
Singapore dollar.
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VIETNAM
1.00 AUD
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=
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16,322.52 VND
US dollars maybe
accepted by certain venders. However, smaller operators like street vendors
and cyclo drivers expect payment in Dong.
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CAMBODIA
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1.00 AUD
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=
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3700 KHR
Cambodian
money.
The currency is the Riel but US dollars are
sometimes accepted and exchanged.
Street vendors may like Riel.
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BANGKOK
1.00 AUD
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29.3351 THB
Thai
Baht are used. There are ATMs and
currency exchange services.
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| Luggage tags will be
available at the pier
If you are unable to print out your
luggage tags via Princess Cruise Personalizer, you can get
your T.A. to do it for you or pick them up at the pier
before boarding. To make them stronger, just laminate them
or cover them with clear sticky tape.
Clothing
Recommendations
What are the Ata Gems men wearing
on Formal Nights.
Looks like some will be in a
tux...some in suits and some in a nice jacket and slacks.
Now everyone can feel comfortable
and enjoy these 3 special nights.
(Taken from Princess
website)
Smart Casual - Passenger
attire should be in keeping with what they would wear to a
nice restaurant at home.
Skirts/dresses, slacks, and sweaters for ladies
Pants and open-neck shirts for men
Inappropriate dinner wear such as pool or beach attire,
shorts, ball caps and casual jeans (with fraying and/or
holes) are not permitted in the dining rooms. Shoes must be
worn.
Formal - When formal nights are held, please observe
the dress code in the Traditional Dining and Anytime Dining
venues for the enjoyment of all our guests.
Evening gown, cocktail dress, or elegant pant suit for women
Tuxedo, dark suit or dinner jacket and slacks for men
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If you plan on doing a tour that includes a
visit to meet the children at a local
kindergarten to observe their school activities
- children spend their day at the school while
their parents work in their gardens and fields.
You may want to bring some small gifts to share
with the children. Pencils, rubbers, paper,
books, etc, are greatly appreciated.
Suitable attire
Suitable attire is required
for palace and temple visits. Shorts are not
permitted. Women must have their shoulders and
knees covered. Turtleneck shirts for men are not
allowed. Wear comfortable low-heeled, closed-toe
(no open toes or heels) walking shoes. Footwear
must be removed before entering temples.
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Found this
searching the WWW
Sapphire Princess Bar
Menus
It was posted
in 2009 so the prices may have
changed. It gives an idea of Princess Bar
Menus
http://schplinky.smugmug.com/Sapphire-Princess/Bar-Menus/9875800_wZ3JR#672768077_Drd9Y
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Suite benefits are.....
Mini-Suites -- In
Room Amenities
Luxury mattresses
Luxury ivory satin
pinstripe bed linens
Fluffy duvets in place
of blankets
Luggage protector on bed
at embarkation
Pillow menu - option of
feather or therapeutic
pillows
Luxury towels
Glass of champagne at
embarkation
Upgraded bathroom
amenities (shampoo,
conditioner, body wash
and lotion)
Suite
Amenities:
-- In
Room
Amenities
Luxury
mattresses
Luxury
ivory
satin
pinstripe
bed
linens
Fluffy
duvets
in place
of
blankets
Luggage
protector
on bed
at
embarkation
Luxury
bathrobes
Luxury
towels
Pillow
menu -
option
of
feather
or
therapeutic
pillows
Massage
shower
heads
Luxury
bathroom
amenities
(shampoo,
conditioner,
body
lotion,
bath
gel,
plus new
lip
balm,
gel eye
mask,
bath
salts
and
loofah
mitts)
Facial
mist
(choice
of
scents)
Complimentary
slippers
Fresh
flower
arrangement
Complimentary
corsage
and
boutonniere
on first
formal
night
Complimentary
mini-bar
-
one-time
set up
Combined
DVD/CD
Players
DVD
Library
- each
vessel
has a
100-title
DVD
library
available
to suite
passengers
Halo
light
magnifying
vanity
mirrors
on
vanity
Upgraded
room
amenities,
including
ice
bucket
and
tray,
leather
wallet
for
cruise
card,
high
quality
pen,
combined
clothes
brush,
lint
remover
and shoe
horn,
shoe
cleaning
mitt,
sewing
kit,
white
cloth
laundry
bag,
black
cloth
shoe
shining
bag
Complimentary
Princess
tote bag
Umbrella
for use
during
the
cruise
(Taken
from Princess Website)
Bangkok Places of
Interest
Viator Tours
http://www.viator.com/bangkok-tours/d343-ttd?pref=02&aid=g1785
I
booked Viator Tours when we
went to Singapore for a
weeks holiday. I booked and
paid for them before we left
Australia. I found them to
be very good. Read the
reviews.
Nongnooch Tropical Garden
http://www.nongnoochtropicalgarden.com/en/aboutUs.php
Pattaya Area
http://www.sawasdee-hotels.com/nearby-pattaya.html
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ONBOARD LAUNDRY
Take advantage of our onboard laundry and dry cleaning service for a nominal fee. All laundry is returned within 48 hours, or on the same day with our express service. We also offer self-service coin-operated launderettes.Full suite passengers and Elite Captain’s Circle members also enjoy complimentary laundry and dry cleaning services.
Charges for self-service launderettes, hours and laundry soap vary by ship and are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the below-listed table for specifics:
| Diamond Princess |
WASHING MACHINE $1.00 per load |
DRYER $1.00 per load |
DETERGENT$1.00 per packet |
LAUNDRY ROOM HOURS 24 Hours ** |
* Please note that irons/ironing boards are available in the self-service laundry rooms. Ironing and using personal clothes steamers is NOT permitted in any stateroom.
**Prices are subject to change.
***May be closed late at night due to noise at the discretion of the purser.
Info from Princess Website
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Average Weather
in Bangkok for March
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Sunlight
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8 |
hours a day
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Coldest daily
temperature |
25 |
Celsius
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Warmest daily
temperature |
34 |
Celsius
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Coldest March
temperature |
18 |
Celsius
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Warmest March
temperature |
40 |
Celsius
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Discomfort
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High |
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Morning Humidity
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93 |
percent
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Evening Humidity
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56 |
percent
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Rain |
37 |
mm a day
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Wet days for March |
3 |
days |
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Information for Passengers with
Australian Passports
Thank you to Sailor4812 for this
information
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