I do, I was in the Nasho lottery in 1968. My birthday marble did not come out but I was exempt anyway having just done 3 years in the British Army. The policy was if you had served with other Commonwealth forces you were exempt from Nashos here. But I did 6 years in the CMF (Army Reserve) anyway.
In September I stayed at Sydney Harbour Marriott pre cruise. I was offered 12 noon checkout but left hotel at 10.30am and was onboard Coral Princess at 11am.
Pax on flights, China to Australia must have negative covid test before boarding aircraft. Effective 5 January. UK, Italy, USA have also implemented the policy.
Apparently couple of weeks ago two plane loads of Chinese arrived in Italy and half tested positive.
Barry, at 10am bag drop should be operating at street level outside terminal. As for your late check in, perhaps every body will be late, due to ship covid clean up? So drop your bags and go for a ferry ride to Manly.
Above all, enjoy.
That is what I do, double up on the shrimp cocktail, but dont forget the gout pills, lol.
I was on Coral Princess in 🇦🇺 Australia in September, there was lobster tail on Formal night in MDR.
Around the beaches, Merimbula, Pambula, Markets, Boydtown, lookouts, a nice morning tea or lunch spot. Call in to Wheelers Oyster Barn. I know the areas well.