ScareDcrow

1 hour ago, LittleFish1976 said:

Not sure where the ship is heading but the storm is heading east. I was listening to the radio a couple of hours ago in Melbourne they said it had hit South Australia and was moving east and the wind at that time had been picking up in Melbourne. Seems very calm outside now though.

Yup east to New Zealand. Is not calm on Phillips Island which is likely more representative 

7 minutes ago, NSWP said:

From uk, are you lost? Can we help?

😂😂 we found our penguins thanks 😂😂

On 11/27/2023 at 9:54 PM, Flickit said:

 

The itinerary suggests it's due in Melbourne on Wed 29th, arrive 7am, depart 5pm...

 

Looking at the trackers, they're all suggesting it'll arrive at 10am on the 28th, Tuesday?, a day early...  Odd... 

 

 ETA:November 27, 23:00 (UTC I assume)

https://www.cruisemapper.com/?imo=9104005

 

ETA: Nov 27, 23:00 (in 12 hours) (UTC I assume)

https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9104005

 

Reported ETA: 2023-11-28 10:00 LT (UTC +11)

https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:370965/mmsi:310327000/imo:9104005/vessel:GRAND_PRINCESS

 

It's position suggests it will probably arrive tomorrow also... 

 

Edit: from the Roll-Call, they say it's 'racing' to Melbourne to avoid the storm:

 

Hmmm...  https://www.windy.com/?-41.533,158.247,6

 

I presume you found the storm by now. As I’m sitting in the car at Nobbies Centre on Phillip Island with the car rocking in the wind, I’m thinking still that the Grand Princess isn’t leaving during this

We’re planning the same on Wednesday (8 Nov) so great to hear you had no problems with Uber to and from.

5 hours ago, Ondine said:

She would have had a rough night last night coming around Wilson's Prom into Bass Strait.  Wind 100kms per hour, very rough right up till coming through the heads around 3.00am.  Windy map was showing 4mt seas. 

Cold here this morning but supposed to improve later in the day.  She is in and getting fuel so she made it.  Got to pack the last few bits and bobs and then I'm off when my daughter comes to get me.

Can confirm it was fun last night. Our first time in 5m waves. Hopefully not as windy tonight as we leave Melbourne 

4 hours ago, Jeter02 said:

 

The skylift takes you up to the top of Mt. Hoven, which is absolutely beautiful and breathtaking with fjord panoramic views. They do have a viewing platform as well as amazing grounds for hiking trails all around. Loen Skylift does offer some awesome activities if you look on the Olden Adventures website. They offer things such as zip lining, rock climbing, paragliding and base jumping. It truly is an outdoor playground.

 

The paths are well thought out with very visible gravel pathways with different hiking routes. Some areas may be steeper than others but honestly with the views that surround you you quickly forget how steel areas can be. Taking lots of breathers or shall we say admiring the view helps along the way.

 

 

 

Thanks for walking with us yesterday 😁

Is that really true? :eek:

 

I am shocked, if so.

Indeed, 195 according to the ultimate source of information (google)

http://www.worldometers.info/geography/how-many-countries-are-there-in-the-world/

We did a coastal cruise Vancouver to LA and back by train (Amtrak). No flying, but the train is 36 hours - fantastic scenery but with kids, you would have to think about how to entertain them.