Duck Creek

not going anywhere

passengers getting off either today or tomorrow, that was posted from someone on the Royal boards

Sydney ports has it at Athol Bouy tomorrow

Just now, Babsjo said:

Hi

 

News reports from New Zealand

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/411738/everyone-travelling-to-nz-from-overseas-to-self-isolate

Sorry you didn't get tp go

Hi

News reports from New Zealand

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/411738/everyone-travelling-to-nz-from-overseas-to-self-isolate

Hi all from down under!

Royal may need to reconsider the cruises down this way.

New Zealand have changed rules for incoming tourists.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/411738/everyone-travelling-to-nz-from-overseas-to-self-isolate

Radiance was supposed to leave for NZ today, but is going no where

Usually either Queens Wharf or Princes Wharf

Was on Noodam in January and it was at Princes Wharf

The cruise schedule also has the wharf

http://www.poal.co.nz/operations/schedules/cruise

Was on Sun Princess 2 years ago.  NYE was a formal night and went to dinner in the dining room as normal.  

They gave out party hats and headbands and hooters in the dining room. People wore  them all night long.

There was as party in the atrium with a balloon drop.

There was a big deck party up on the pool deck, with a band, plus the cruise directors staff leading some dances.

They showed the Sydney countdown and fireworks on the big screen,

We were at the deck party and had a great time.

Hi

Did a cruise around New Caledonia that also went to Port Vila on the Radiance at the end of October/beginning November.

I had the surf only package on 1 device and had no problems.

Cannot comment on streaming or French Polynesia.

State of emergency in Dunedin

https://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/349391/live-state-of-emergency-declared-in-dunedin-as-flooding-spreads

My brother kept on telling me I should try cruising, but i kept thinking what if i don't like it.

I have just finished my 15th cruise (12 done solo)

I have seen places that I might never have seen otherwise and meet lovely people ( both passengers and crew).

Looks like my brother was right:D

Didn't have to take life vests to muster on the Sun Princess xmas/news years cruise either.

Was reported on news that a woman broke both legs and had to be airlifted off Pacific Jewel

News report attached

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4434594/Woman-airlifted-cruise-ship-Queensland.html

Happy to hear that all went well and you had a great trip:)

Hi ML

Glad to hear it all went smoothly.

Welcome to Oz!

Hi wildence

This is the map from Oceanweather.

http://www.oceanweather.com/data/

Hope it is not too bad.

Have a great cruise

It is nice to go out at night. Hope the rain holds off.

Though info on Oceanweather shows it is going back out into rough weather again.

Hi ML

Hope you have safe and uneventful flights.

Happy to help in anyway we can.:)

Port Authority vessel movements has it leaving at 8.30pm

08/03/2017 20:30OVERSEAS PASSENGER TERMINAL(SCPT)CARNIVAL LEGENDMare

This is a good sight for marine weather

http://www.oceanweather.com/data/

Hi Babsjo

 

Thanks for letting us know about the seats. I never considered the many stairs :D I don't suppose there is a lift? We can make it, maybe we can take a set up one story, then walk over to the next one!

 

Wow, it would be lovely to meet you, excellent idea. I did mis-state our seats--we are in row V but seats start at 86, end at 89. I will keep an eye out for you and try not to have to make a trip to the loo!!

 

One additional question. I just printed our tickets in black and white--is this acceptable? I can print them in color if needed but I usually try and save my color ink :)

 

Thanks and hope to see you on Mar 25th

ML

Hi ML

I am definitely not the fittest and i make it up the steps ok.

There aren't many lifts about, but just ask for directions if you think you need one.

Black and white printing should be okay, as long as the barcode is able to be scanned.:)

Babsjo

Thanks for the tip Mr Gut.

Parking in Sydney is highway robbery.

Actually, that's a good idea, didn't think of it. Thanks. I was thinking it would be 3 hours so good to know my estimate was a bit high. We will depend on people around us to let us know what is happening and explain the rules. I love that sort of stuff! Our seats are Churchill 8, row V, starting at seat 89. I had to make a guess at somewhat covered and not looking into the sun--how did we do?

 

ML

You didn't do too bad. You are down towards the southern goal post and will be able to see the big screen on the other side of the field.

You definitely won't get wet. We are in Brewongle 9 (to the left of you closer to the centre) and a couple of rows in front of you and we don't get wet.

You have to walk up a lot of steps (about 3 storeys) but it is ok.

If it is ok, I will keep a record of your seat numbers and if I remember come over at half time and say hello.:)

ML,

 

That would be plenty of time. With your pre purchased tickets (don't forget to print them to take with you), it shouldn't take too long to get into the stadium. Yes you will go through security - I'm assuming the same as in Melbourne, all bags checked including handbags and wanded. Doesn't take too long and the lines move fairly quickly.

 

Leigh

Forgot to mention security Leigh.

No cans of drink can be brought in.

They usually just do a bit of a pat around the outside of the bag and have a quick look in.

Have never had the 'wand' but a friend had a random check once last year.

However with everything that has been going on, it might be different this year.

 

Any advice on how much time to allow to get there, get in, and to our seats (4:35 start time)? I am thinking we should head over at about 2. Ride to Central Station, follow the crowd to shuttles, then again to get off! Is that too early? Don't we have to pass thru security?

 

Thanks everyone

ML

Hi ML

If you were feeling energetic you could walk to Central from your hotel. It is downhill then flat.

With all the roadwork, the buses might be slow and Saturday afternoons the traffic is nuts.

We get there about 45 min before game time. There is always a rush about 15 mins before it starts.

The teams do come out to warm up before the game starts.

They also have some stuff outside the SCG before the game starts as well.

I would give yourself at least an hour and a half so you can have a bit of a look around and also find your seat.

Also game has 4 approx 30 min quarters with 2 short breaks and one long one. So all up a bit over 2 1/2 hours.

Anybody near you will be happy to help with the rules when they know you are a visitor!

Where are your seats?

We often board a bit later so we miss that lunchtime rush. Most times we have lunch ashore and then board after a drink or two when the queues have gone.

Agree Mic. Between about 12pm and 2pm seems to be rush hour.

Why stand in a long queue when you can turn up at about 3.00pm and basically walk straight through.

Also buffet is usually so packed, there is no where to sit anyway.

I would not like to wait until 2-3pm for my lunch just so it is less crowded for you. We have all paid for lunch on embarkation day so should be allowed to board early if we want.

I have never seen anything allowing you to pay to board early, just the Suite Guests get priority.

Hunter69 was talking about Carnival in USA.

It is called "faster to the fun".

You pay a fee for the stateroom and get similar perks to that of Diamond Loyalty guests.

Priority on and off, luggage, tenders, stateroom ready as soon as you get on etc....