beatleman

jajsmom is not docking at the Cruise terminal, Yorkeys Knob is 20 to 30 minutes from Cairns CBD.

All the Ports are Tender ports so time at the stops is vital in your plans. Most boats leave the 3 above mentioned ports at 8am to 9am returning around 4pm so private excursions are a problem if your time is tight. The trip to the GBR takes about 70 to 90 minutes. The Cruiseline booking has the advantage of a pickup and return to the ship and takes the stress out of it. Port Douglas or Airlie are my picks to leave from, which leaves Cairns for a trip to Kuranda rain forest.Hope this helps.

Which airline are you flying with, they all have different allowances ?

My Planner says 40 days to gbenjo, hoping the Ovation is in better shape than the last time. Chilli in between fending off those felines you attract could you find out when the new Menu will commence. See you in 40 days at 12 noon Graham, no need for the red carpet.🤣

Sorry didn't realize that the new terminal at Shute was being used by RCL and Celebrity. Hope they supply some transport to Airlie.

Port of Airlie is the normal tender port for Royal ships.

Chilly, Mrs Beat has requested the name of the Cruise Director on board at present, she is hoping it's Joff Eaton Thanks

Beats me, Uncle Les will know.😁

There is a levy or toll if they use the Cross City Tunnel, not sure how much, but this may explain extras.

Best way is a short walk to Circular Quay Train Station, ask staff which platform for Airport you will be there in 20 minutes, cost about $19aud per person. You do not have to transfer at Central. Easy and direct and out of the OPT speedily.

No bone pointing on the 26th Graham let us on with due haste and "Chilly:to disembark.

Did "Chilly" have any thing to do with starting a hail storm before boarding ? lol😁😀

On Ovation 26th Nov and again 03 March.have been loyal to the "dark side" and have always bought the Drink Package and the 5 night Dining Package, alas not this time, Specialty Dining Prices are way over the top as is many other items on the Planner. Will use drink vouchers to supplement the booze bill. As there are 4 of us we have picked out 3 onshore restaurants to have some fine dining in henceforth helping the local economy of 3 towns.

Fortunately you are going to a far nicer stop than Brisbane, before Covid we would go to the Sunshine Coast twice a year. The Tender will drop you at the Marina Complex near the Aquarium about a 5 to 10 minute walk to the centre of Mooloolaba. Suggest you hire a car for the day and drive the 30 to 40 minutes to the Zoo. Rental will only cost about $60 to $100AUD for the day, and if you can find another couple it's a small outlay. Don't leave without trying the Mooloolaba King Prawns with a Pint of 4X Gold, Lovely.

Will be on Ovation Nov 26th sailing to NZ, any idea if she sail with reduced capacity or 100% Graham? Can't come quick enough. 😃

Noticed the Ovation's 26th November cruise is no longer on the booking page. Wondering if she is booked out or will she be sailing with reduced capacity? 34 days and counting😄

The mob in power made it an easy decision to build a Terminal at Geelong, raising the fees to much. Yes Les it could be a top Cruise Terminal if money was spent to bring it into the 21st century. However this mob only pay lip service to cruising.😠

Hope you get well quickly Uncle Les.

The ETA will be implanted as part of your passport and you will receive a confirming email.

Most of the tour operators try to offer as many extras as they can to sell their tour. The company you selected seems to be your best option. You should have the trip that suits without worries with this company.

The Tender takes you to the Marina. Dive boats leave from this 1 and only marina at the port. Some Tour boats going to the GBR will pick up from the ship. Be aware of tour times if you are using a non ship tour, also take a good look at their cancellation policy.

Port Douglas is a Tender port, about 20 minutes ship to shore.

Beware , fellow cruisers if your looking at stays in Sydney in March 2023. The Autumn Racing Carnival begins 1st week March earlier than normal. Just booked at Darling Harbour OUCH!!! well the Ovation cruise was cheap.