Kiwi_cruiser Posted December 4, 2013 #1 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Diamond Princess and Voyager of the Seas both in Melbourne Today: :eek: Voyager of the Seas got in before the Diamond Princess: Diamond Princess arriving in to Melbourne: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted December 4, 2013 Author #2 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Diamond Princess backing in next to the Voyager of the Seas: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaechann Posted December 4, 2013 #3 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Great to see these 2 large cruise ships side by side but...... I wonder how the public transport will cope with so many extras? When we arrived in Melbourne on Voyager last year, there was chaos on the trams and buses (they were packed to the rafters so you had to wait for the next one in 20 mins which would also be packed so you just elbowed your way on somehow!) so I hope the city has factored in more frequent transport to & from the port for today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 4, 2013 #4 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Thanks for the pics, they are fantastic.:D It is a big influx to the transport system, weather doesn't look great. I hope they have a great day in Melbourne anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted December 4, 2013 #5 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Thanks for the great pics. Diamond had a problem getting the port ganeway to work. The computer broke down. So they had to use their own ganeway. People are getting off the ship now. Many don't know they need a myki card, even the port lecture was inaccurate telling them you could buy a ticket onboard the tram. I think most are going to wing it. I did point out to coupke of people where you could get the cards and day packs, but suggested if there was a couple of people in their party might be cheaper to do a car. Many are going to Victoria park markets. I thought why. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaechann Posted December 4, 2013 #6 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Thanks for the great pics. Diamond had a problem getting the port ganeway to work. The computer broke down. So they had to use their own ganeway. People are getting off the ship now. Many don't know they need a myki card, even the port lecture was inaccurate telling them you could buy a ticket onboard the tram. I think most are going to wing it. I did point out to coupke of people where you could get the cards and day packs, but suggested if there was a couple of people in their party might be cheaper to do a car. Many are going to Victoria park markets. I thought why. Lol. Won't it be belam with 2 large ships in port and many not knowing about the Myki cards! We are docking in Melbourne 3 times during our April Southern States cruise in April on Pacific Pearl so I did my research and now have one in my possession. I understand that you just need to put some $$'s on it no more than a month out from when you want to use it. That sound right? :confused: Gae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted December 4, 2013 #7 Share Posted December 4, 2013 (edited) The Queen Mary 2 and Celebrity Solstice are both in Melbourne in March! I'm on the QM2 - I am thinking bedlam at around 3-4 when the schoolkids are coming home from school and everyone trying to get back to the shop for departure at 6pm. I have my myki loaded from other Melbourne land trips. The current passenger load today is 6,400! Makes my trip seem almost quiet at 5,500. In July next year we are cruising from Venice - where 15,000 passengers are expected. Edited December 4, 2013 by Pushka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaechann Posted December 4, 2013 #8 Share Posted December 4, 2013 The Queen Mary 2 and Celebrity Solstice are both in Melbourne in March! I'm on the QM2 - I am thinking bedlam at around 3-4 when the schoolkids are coming home from school and everyone trying to get back to the shop for departure at 6pm. Yikes! That will need a bit of forward thinking to avoid the congestion as much as possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted December 4, 2013 #9 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Yikes! That will need a bit of forward thinking to avoid the congestion as much as possible! I'm thinking of watching the gangway at 5.55pm for the runners. Or highly charged walkers (it's ok, my mum has one too!) Naughty I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 4, 2013 #10 Share Posted December 4, 2013 The Queen Mary 2 and Celebrity Solstice are both in Melbourne in March! I'm on the QM2 - I am thinking bedlam at around 3-4 when the schoolkids are coming home from school and everyone trying to get back to the shop for departure at 6pm. I have my myki loaded from other Melbourne land trips. The current passenger load today is 6,400! Makes my trip seem almost quiet at 5,500. In July next year we are cruising from Venice - where 15,000 passengers are expected. I am sure (would hope anyway) that the cruise ships will have a bit of play in their schedules for all the late arrivals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted December 5, 2013 #11 Share Posted December 5, 2013 The roads around the port area can get gridlocked at times. When we returned to the ship, in what we thought was plenty of time, the driver suggested we get out of the taxi and walk as the traffic was going nowhere.. We made it just in time , but then the ship had to wait for the ships tours to arrive back , who were also stuck in the gridlock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted December 5, 2013 #12 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Well ship dont sail until 1 pm tomorrow so plenty of time for the stragglers to make it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaechann Posted December 5, 2013 #13 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Well ship dont sail until 1 pm tomorrow so plenty of time for the stragglers to make it back. So, if you were visiting friends and/or relatives in Melbourne, could you stay off board overnight and return before set-sail the next day? This should be allowed but just wondering if anyone has actually done this when the ship docks for 2 days at a port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springaussie Posted December 5, 2013 #14 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Many don't know they need a myki card, even the port lecture was inaccurate telling them you could buy a ticket onboard the tram. I think most are going to wing it. I did point out to coupke of people where you could get the cards and day packs, . Where should I buy my Myki card on Monday when I arrive on Voyager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted December 5, 2013 #15 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Where should I buy my Myki card on Monday when I arrive on Voyager? you can buy the card in the terminal or at the shop where the tram starts from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springaussie Posted December 5, 2013 #16 Share Posted December 5, 2013 you can buy the card in the terminal or at the shop where the tram starts from Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted December 5, 2013 #17 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Where should I buy my Myki card on Monday when I arrive on Voyager? If you have a Seniors card (maybe you aren't old enough??) you are entitled to the concession fare in Melbourne. This follows an agreement between the state Premiers a few years ago to offer concessions on a reciprocal basis. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted December 5, 2013 #18 Share Posted December 5, 2013 i noticed what concessions can be used on the myki card Holders of a Victorian Seniors Card* are eligible to travel on a seniors myki. Interstate Seniors Card holders should buy a concession myki. Holders of the following Australian concession cards are eligible to travel on a concession myki: • Victorian Health Care Card • Australian Pensioner Concession Card* • Victorian Public Transport Student Concession Card • Interstate Seniors cards • Victorian Public Transport War Widow / War Veteran Concession Card • Asylum Seeker Concession Card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted December 5, 2013 #19 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Thanks for posting the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted December 5, 2013 #20 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Weather on Melbourne today is crap. Hail & rain. Cold. We were going to drive & have a look at the girls but hubby said no. Too cold. Voyager is back in on Monday so might go & look then. Rather than go yo the market why not just go into the city? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 5, 2013 #21 Share Posted December 5, 2013 (edited) i noticed what concessions can be used on the myki card • Asylum Seeker Concession Card. Interesting. Edited December 5, 2013 by MicCanberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie FF Posted December 5, 2013 #22 Share Posted December 5, 2013 2 days ago I had the air con on. Queen Vic Market is great for crappy souvenirs and track suits.:eek: LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted December 5, 2013 #23 Share Posted December 5, 2013 2 days ago I had the air con on.Queen Vic Market is great for crappy souvenirs and track suits.:eek: LOL And ugg boots. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverwillow Posted December 5, 2013 #24 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Great pics. There is something so wonderful about being on a ship and seeing other passengers on another ship close by and waving. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted December 5, 2013 #25 Share Posted December 5, 2013 And ugg boots. :o Totally agree. Not the best place in Melbourne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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