Rare MMDown Under Posted November 13, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I was surprised to see Viking's Sydney to Auckland and visa versa 15 day cruises, in December, 2018/19, will not be visiting the fjords. The cruise will be via Melbourne and Hobart. What do you think about this omission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted November 13, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I was surprised to see Viking's Sydney to Auckland and visa versa 15 day cruises, in December, 2018/19, will not be visiting the fjords. The cruise will be via Melbourne and Hobart. What do you think about this omission? Perhaps they have seen so many fiords in Norway they are not going to bother with the NZ ones. However it seems that since they are coming so far and sailing so close , it would be a shame to miss them. When HAL first started doing that run the Head Office in Seattle left the fiords off the advertised itineray as well, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 14, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 14, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Maybe the lack of snow and glaciers is a deterrent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 14, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 14, 2017 delete, wrong thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 14, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Maybe they wanted a quiet cruise and that meant they have to avoid the sounds. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 15, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Viking Cruises are for the well heeled, out of my league. Sound nice though, I have the glossy brochures.:hearteyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 15, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 15, 2017 delete, wrong thread. You been on the sauce again Mr Gut? :halo::o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted November 15, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I wonder if NZ is limiting the number of cruise ships that can go through the sounds of Fiordland on any particular day. Maybe Viking missed out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 15, 2017 #10 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I wonder if NZ is limiting the number of cruise ships that can go through the sounds of Fiordland on any particular day. Maybe Viking missed out? They certainly could be regulating the cruise ships in the Sounds, on safety and environmental grounds. Having been through there twice, might I say it is a wonderful experience.:cool: Next year for us are.The Norweigan Fjords, on Sapphire Princess, I wonder how they will compare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 15, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 15, 2017 You been on the sauce again Mr Gut? :halo::o Tomato or BBQ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 15, 2017 #12 Share Posted November 15, 2017 They certainly could be regulating the cruise ships in the Sounds, on safety and environmental grounds. Having been through there twice, might I say it is a wonderful experience.:cool: Next year for us are.The Norweigan Fjords, on Sapphire Princess, I wonder how they will compare? IMO they are better and higher but then having snow caps and glaciers and such can make them look more magical. That said, I really like the NZ ones as they are wonderful and also close by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 15, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Tomato or BBQ? He has been on the Heinz Fiery Red Ketchup, which I recommended, hot, hot, hot. I had some on my Jases GF Pie and Sausage Roll today, I had to call the Fire brigade. Had to have a an ice cold Strongbow cider this arvo to put the flame out. lol.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 15, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 15, 2017 He has been on the Heinz Fiery Red Ketchup, which I recommended, hot, hot, hot. I had some on my Jases GF Pie and Sausage Roll today, I had to call the Fire brigade. Had to have a an ice cold Strongbow cider this arvo to put the flame out. lol.:( Lucky you were prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 15, 2017 #15 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Lucky you were prepared. Once upon a time I was a Boy Scout. You know their motto...'Be Prepared.' lol.;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 15, 2017 #16 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Once upon a time I was a Boy Scout. You know their motto...'Be Prepared.' lol.;p I was not a boy scout but do like to prepare. While my son went through all the levels, I was a Joey, cub and scout leader . He finished up a Queens' Scout and then he went into Venturers before leaving, when he left, I left within 6 months as I felt I had done my bit. It was fun though.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 15, 2017 #17 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I was not a boy scout but do like to prepare.While my son went through all the levels, I was a Joey, cub and scout leader . He finished up a Queens' Scout and then he went into Venturers before leaving, when he left, I left within 6 months as I felt I had done my bit. It was fun though.:D Well done Mic, great being a Volunteer. :halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 15, 2017 #18 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Well done Mic, great being a Volunteer. :halo: Then did a big stint (8 years) with Camp Quality, as a companion, fundraiser and Camp Leader.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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