Boarding in Sydney

We will be boarding the Solstice on April 20th. Once a person has boarded, are you able to go back on shore? Would like to get rid of our carry-ons and go back out and walk around.

We will be boarding the Solstice on April 20th. Once a person has boarded, are you able to go back on shore? Would like to get rid of our carry-ons and go back out and walk around.

If boarding at OPT. THE ANSWER IS NO.

If boarding at OPT. THE ANSWER IS NO.

Not sure what OPT is. It is the near the bridge and circular quay.

Not sure what OPT is. It is the near the bridge and circular quay.

Yes the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Sydney.

Thanks, I guess better to board late and ask hotel for late checkout.

Thanks, I guess better to board late and ask hotel for late checkout.

You can drop your checked bags from about 8:00.

Thanks, I guess better to board late and ask hotel for late checkout.

Most hotels will store your bags for you for a few hours so even if you can't get a late checkout you can still sightsee unencumbered with carryons.

If boarding at OPT. THE ANSWER IS NO.

Can I please ask why this not allowed?

Can I please ask why this not allowed?

Customs and Border security rule as I understand it.

Came in in 2014 around the time of the siege in Martin Place. I guess it's just another security measure, but I have no idea of their precise reasoning.

Customs and Border security rule as I understand it.

 

Came in in 2014 around the time of the siege in Martin Place. I guess it's just another security measure, but I have no idea of their precise reasoning.

Thanks for the info!

Thanks for the info!

Some say it was a result of Martin Place, but I boarded that day and am pretty certain there were signs saying you couldn't get off again that day.