White Bay is close to Sydney CBD You could catch a taxi if there is no shuttle. Small cruise ships berth at White Bay Terminal as big ships can't get under the Harbour Bridge.
I love Azamara. Which ship and where are you cruising?
When I first cruised overseas for a year, my big ships were Chandras Queen Frederica (1200 passengers) and P&O Chusan (988). Passengers from UK on both were on world cruises.
Bon Voyage Half the clothes and twice the money was the best advice I ever received. I've been in Sydney a month and haven't worn any summer clothes. However, summer clothes will be useful on your cruise north.
Wow Four more cruises before Christmas - impressive!
vikingcruises.com.au A beautiful informative website. (80 ocean, river and expedition ships. All verandah ships, inc some excursions, free wifi, 930 passengers)
If there is a 4wd bus tour of the island, it is a beautiful island to tour - Cape Moreton Lighthouse, Tangalooma Desert,. Blue Lagoon and the eastern beaches. It used to be a whaling station.
Last Minute Offer from Viking =
From Cairns on 26/10/22 to -
Bali - 9 days (2 countries)
from $2395 pp
Singapore - 13 days (3 countries)
From $3595 pp
Bangkok - 16 days (4 counties)
from $4495 pp
Pity I'm already on holidays and my passport has expired!!
That is OK. I'll peruse the schedule of ships.
I've cruised on Azamara of those small ships. I loved that SEAsia cruise as we were able to cruise up river. I'd love to cruise on Viking in Australia. I think Viking is cruising north via Cairns
When you mention a small/medium ship then I'll be really excited. The biggest ship I've been on in NZ/Aus waters was Celebrity Century, where I had a big balcony upgrade on day of departure from an inside. That is why I tell people to not be concerned if they haven't got a cabin number from a guarantee booking They have to give you something and mine was a delightful surprise.
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Nice did you have a go? One of the best days I spent on the big island of Hawaii was a Senior's competition, where they did the hula sitting on chairs. Afterwards I asked the compere for a recommendation of Hawaiian music to buy - not commercial rubbish sold in shops. He said most of them are here, playing for their grandmothers!