Royal Caribbean season underway...

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Rhapsody of the Seas arrived in Auckland around 6.30 am to start the season downunder.

, then carry on to Sydney...

 

Interesting that Rhapsody has "backed" into Princes Wharf.

Wonder if there is reason for that?

 

 

 

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Rhapsody of the Seas arrived in Auckland around 6.30 am to start the season downunder.

, then carry on to Sydney...Interesting that Rhapsody has "backed" into Princes Wharf. Wonder if there is reason for that?

 

oops ...some of the text from above appears to have gone west :eek:

 

Rhapsody of the Seas arrived in Auckland around 6.30 am to start the season downunder.

Radiance of the Seas is not far behind and will call into Auckland for 2 days and then carry on to Sydney...

Rhapsody is starting off with World Rugby Cup charter cruises.

 

Interesting that Rhapsody has "backed" into Princes Wharf.

Wonder if there is reason for that?

[Kiwi_cruiser]

Interesting that Rhapsody has "backed" into Princes Wharf.

Wonder if there is reason for that?

 

Every time (apart from maybe once) the Rhapsody has been in Auckland she has been in backwards.

 

I think the reasion why they put Rhapsody of the Seas in backwards is something to do with how deep the water is, where the Rhapsody of the Seas backside is.

 

But I am going to ask the Ports of Auckland and see if they can tell me :)

[Sonicked]

Can anyone tell me when Rhapsody sails off? I've got a perfect view of the harbour from my apartment and would really love to watch the ship I'll be sailing on next month departing :)

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Can anyone tell me when Rhapsody sails off? I've got a perfect view of the harbour from my apartment and would really love to watch the ship I'll be sailing on next month departing :)

 

Hi sonicked.

The schedule has her leaving at 17.30 today.

 

RHAPSODY OF THE SEAS 06/10/2011 06:20 06/10/2011 17:30 BORA BORA NAPIER

 

To make the most of that view ,you may like to pop this link into your favourites.

Its the Cruise Ship schedule for Ports of Auckland.

 

http://www.poal.co.nz/cruise_ships/cruise.asp

 

We actually print off a copy each year as we see the cruise ships in the distance after they pass Tiri.

 

 

 

 

[Sonicked]

YAY Thanks David! Will keep a keen eye out for her =)

[dandtgeddes]

Thank you for the web cam shots.

 

I hope all is well with you and yours.

 

Still think about you guys and the rest of our cc's from last year.

 

God bless you:)

 

TraceyG

[Kiwi_cruiser]

YAY Thanks David! Will keep a keen eye out for her =)

 

Did you see her?

[Sonicked]

Did you see her?

 

Yes! She's a lot bigger than I was expecting. Even more excited for November, now!

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Did you see her?

 

The Captain got them away a bit ahead of time. I checked the cam and at 5.31 they were off Devonport and heading off down the channel.

They went past here about 6.50 and according to AIS were doing 18 knots.

 

 

[Kiwi_cruiser]

Yes! She's a lot bigger than I was expecting. Even more excited for November, now!

 

Here are some photos I took of the Rhapsody of the Seas, the last time I went down to see her.

 

PS: Keep an eye out for more photos of Rhapsody of the Seas, as I am hoping to get more photos of her this season.

[Kiwi_cruiser]

Here's are two captures I managed to get of the Rhapsody of the Seas leaving Auckland this evening:

 

 

 

 

Auckland's web cams where a bit slow updating tonight :rolleyes:and I was in the garden.

[Sonicked]

Thanks for those photos, David! If I had thought about it, I should have taken some photos. Perhaps if someone keeps us updated as to when she'll be leaving Auckland next time, i'll be more prepared =)

[Kiwi_cruiser]

Thanks for those photos, David!

 

It's confusing that there are two Kiwi's :) ( I am not David ;))

 

If I had thought about it, I should have taken some photos. Perhaps if someone keeps us updated as to when she'll be leaving Auckland next time, i'll be more prepared =)

 

Keep an eye on this forum, as ether I or David, Will be posting when she is in :)

[Sonicked]

It's confusing that there are two Kiwi's :) ( I am not David ;))

 

Oh gosh, I didn't even notice! Sorry! :)

[Kiwi_cruiser]

Oh gosh, I didn't even notice! Sorry! :)

 

No worry's :)

[The_Big_M]

Every time (apart from maybe once) the Rhapsody has been in Auckland she has been in backwards.

 

I understood it was a northern/southern hemisphere thing where they change directions. :p;)