[Shana]

Hi All
‎Shanalee Smith‎ to Princess Cruises
Yesterday at 11:27 AM ·
HI
WE are a group of approx 16 transgender ladies wanting to go on 3 night cruise sampler from Sydney .Problem is with boarding..As we will all present as female but will have booked in male names and will have male IDs .Is there a way to overcome this to allow us to board in female mode.Have approached other cruise line and they said no problem and would advise ship we are travelling on that it was no problem to board..we would like to travel Princess Cruises
preferably..Can you assist Please
Regards
Shanalee Smith

Comments
Christina Camplin Reed
Christina Camplin Reed There’s no such thing as “boarding in female mode”. It’s just boarding. There’s not separate check-in or lines or such for females versus males… What are you expecting to be different? As long as your IDs match your boarding docs, you’re all set.

Demetrius Craig
Demetrius Craig No worries Shanalee. Princess is very accommodating to all. There won’t be any issues. Just show up and board the ship!

Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises Hi, Shanalee. We’re excited to welcome you aboard! Guests must book using the name as it appears on their legal travel documents, but you should not have any problems at check-in so long as we can make a positive match to any government-issued photo ID. All guests are addressed using their preferred name, pronoun, or title, and our Guest Services Desk can issue you a Cruise Card with your preferred name.

OK GUYS THATS IT ..GREAT RESPONSES ..WHEN DO WE GO ….SUGGESTING 22nd OCT 2018 its a mon start
xxxShanalee

[Shana]

and you havent mentioned the really nice pics resplendent in their work fluro jackets…lol

[Shana]

Hi all
More good news ..reply from travel wholesaler..clean cruises

Hi Shanalee,
Apologies for taking a couple of days to get back to you, but I have some good news!

I’ve checked with a few of our account managers and they have come back advising that it is possible to make the booking as per the names on the ID’s and present as female.

I checked with, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises and Celebrity Cruises. So you have a few choices of cruise lines and it doesn’t have to be just a domestic cruise.
P&O and Princess both offer the cruise to nowhere – 2 to 4 nights, where Celebrity have a little longer cruises. So it will depend on what you all decide.
Have a look at the cruise options and chat to the ladies and we can take it from there.

Please let me know if you have any questions or need more information and we would be more than happy to help you and the ladies get away for a holiday!

Kindest regards
Rae

SO When..
Is the next question
Let me know your preferences
Regards
Xxxshanalee

[Shana]

Hi All
just got off phone to Royal Caribbean
NO problem
advised that if we let them know what cruise we
were taking they would advise the relevant ship
details of our boarding
NO problem as far as I could see …if i got
back to same person he would arrange for cabins to
be together..basically very helpful

[Shana]

Hi ALL
here is the official details of ID required when boarding
recd via Caroline/Geoff

Australian Domestic Cruises (Coastal – includes Tasmania and cruises to Willis Island)
Government issued photo ID is always preferred for check-in and should be recommended at all times to all passengers. Proof of Age cards should be encouraged (if time permits for applying) if they don’t possess a passport or drivers licence. Examples of government ID’s are:
> Current Passport (or expired within 5 years*) – Can be issued by any country.
> Current Licence (or expired within 5 years*) – We will accept any form of licence, such as Drivers (including older style QLD licence), heavy vehicle, or high risk work (forklift licence)
> Proof of Age or Photo cards – The older QLD 18+ cards can be used as a form of photo ID to verify a person’s name, however it cannot be used to verify a person’s age. Passengers using an 18+ card should bring a copy of their birth certificate as proof of age. See below for information on cards from each State.
> Government Identification cards – Such as Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) or Australian Defence force Identification card. Also a Disability Parking Card (Government Issued) is acceptable as long as it has a photo.
> Companion card – This is for people with a significant permanent disability, who always need a companion to provide attendant care type support in order to participate at most available community venues and activities
> For passengers under 18 – Medicare cards or birth certificate will be accepted.
Please note: NZ passengers coming to Australia for a Coastal cruise will use their current valid Passport as ID, there are no other requirements. For minors, an original or certified copy of the child’s birth certificate or a school pass with photo will be accepted.​

* If an expired government ID is presented for a coastal cruise it should be backed up with a current other document with the same particulars; for example credit card, bank card or Medicare card. This should only be done as a last resort/ emergency and is not generally acceptable.　

Passengers who do not posses a Passport or Government Issued Photo ID for an Australian Domestic cruise will need to show two (2) forms of ID (document or card showing their full name). One of these MUST be government issued.
Examples of government issued ID (non-photo):
> Medicare card
> Pension / Concession card
> Seniors card
Other forms of accepted ID:
> Credit card or bank card
> Bank statement
> Utilities bill (water, electricity, rates etc.)
> RSL club card
> Student card
> Electoral enrolment card
Passengers who present to check-in with insufficient ID or no ID will be denied boarding, with no refund offered.

anaechdotely people are telling me should be no problem

last bit is interesting ..you can board with a medicare card
and a credit card as ID

still waiting on official replies..will let you know as i get any replies

WE WILL BE GOING ….HOWEVER

Regards

xxxShanalee

[Shana]

Hi Jennett
Will be interesting to see their reply
Regards
XxxShanalee

[Shana]

Thanks Caroline
Will call tomorrow
XxxShanalee

[Shana]

Mayfield was where i went
Word of warning but not available as stated …only 4 days a week
Check with store even though it says ok online

[Shana]

“as Emma correctly observed, that was a bygone age. Seahorse and other organisations (jncluding TgR) have to ask not how they were relevant in the past, but how (and if) they can be relevant in the future.”

Exactly Emma.. i feel a good social media prescence is a must

As we are doing now communication is paramount … and SO easy to connect with others
Regardless of where you are on the transgender spectrum

[Shana]

Agree with people here totally BUT..
Organisations like Seahorse are still relevant and necessary.Although some of us are out and about..some people are still in the closet and cant dress anywhere other than Seahorse.It provides a great starting point for many who want to just dress and then maybe more when they build confidence .Im sure we all know this…but we should not let Seahorse wither and die ..if not for ourselves then for others beginning their journeys..Seahorse also needs have a more social media focus to attract more people..maybe not transgender but transvestite if that tag is still ok to use
xxxShanalee

[Shana]

Hi everyonel
Deposit paid and confirmation received.
GHOSTRIDERS at Pokolbin will be our venue
Google it for more details
BLAXLAND INN will be friday night venue.
free transport should be available
Thinking 7.30PM For booking..if too early please let me know
PLEASE NOTE..Friday Night Dinner and sat nights barbecue will be available for those girls who would like a night out In the vineyards…no sleepovers but…
Please let me know prior however Shanalee 0403775791

[Shana]

Hi Fay
Alls in hand thanks
Waiting tilll end of month to see what numbers we have
And will place deposit…IT IS GOING AHEAD..YAH
Will talk to you about salad platters..i can get the meat..sausage and steak
Have champagne for welcolme drinks or pre Vineyard tour drinks or during winetour drinks
Or after wintour drinks..to go with our chocolates and schnaps
Going to be a great weekend
Also..thinking of making the barbecue and restaurant nights available to anyone who
Can get there too

SEE YOU ALL THERE
Xxx Shanalee

[Shana]

Hi Lucy
No that was a preliminary estimate
Final is $130 /night/person + paypal
Ie $520 +$10 paypal
Just click on the paypal link and it will tell you the rest
Check out the later stuff in forums..particularly the video and
The payment link which has all the costs and details
Get back to me if you need help
Regards
XxxShanalee

WEEKEND IN THE HUNTER VALLEY VINEYARDS – HILLBROOK ESTATE
5 STAR RESIDENCE 3RD TO 5TH AUGUST 2018 (Two Nights)
Accommodation $130 / per person /per night
twin share and single will be available…7 Bedrooms Only Available 17 people max

Weekend Programme

Friday 3pm House Check in
7 pm Blaxland Inn Vineyard Restaurant or Branxton Swill and Grill Pub
Mini Bus Pickup and return to house at cost
Saturday Wine Tasting tour all day 3 wineries chocolates and schnapps
Tour will stop for Lunch at cost
Mini Bus Pickup and return to house incl
Saturday Night ..Barbecue ..pool table tennis more wine

Sunday 11am checkout.
Sunday Lunch Wollombi Pub

Costs
Accommodation Only … $130 / per person /per night
Wine tour Full Day $70
Barbecue / breakfast / food at cost.. $20 per person say
Bus Transport at cost
Paypal Payments + 2.6%

BOOKING ..IF I DON’T GET 10 PAYMENTS AND HAVE TO CANCEL…THEN ANY PAYMENTS Less paypal charge WILL BE REFUNDED. Paypal payments can be refunded immediately.

Payments

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Paypal.me/ShanaleePayments
Contact Shanalee Shanalee@hotmail.com
Mobile 0403775791

[Shana]

Hi Rosemary
Sure is great way to finish the weekend..especially those who cant
Stop being a girl..great news first booking for weekend received..need more..looking forward to this weekend ..could be an annual event
Xxx Shanalee

[Shana]

Rosemary
No problem for double room
Will advise costs etc next few day
Will be limited to 7 bedrooms maybe one more
Will take total cost and divide by bedrooms
Based on 15 people
Thinking costs will be about $200 per room/day/room
$55 For all day wine tasting tour..3 vineyards
Plus food costs barbecue fri night and eggs bacon bread for breakfasts
Pretty reasonable as we have upmarket property completely to ourselves
XxxShanalee