dizzy1948 Posted September 15, 2014 #426 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Looks like the SP bridge cam is stuck on an image from yesterday...must've stopped transmitting? http://www.princess.com/bridgecams/cp/sea_bridgecam.html Looks like it has left Fremantle. It was listed yesterday for leaving at 6.00 pm Monday night, and it's not showing on the Fremantle Ports listing today. I noticed the bridgecam seemed to be "stuck" but the Port Camera's didn't show it in the passenger terminal yesterday - but it was listed as being there. Now it's gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted September 15, 2014 #427 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Marine traffic shows it is expected to arrive in Sydney on 21/9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted September 15, 2014 #428 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Marine traffic shows it is expected to arrive in Sydney on 21/9. ..and when I looked , it was only cruising at 16 knots.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 16, 2014 #429 Share Posted September 16, 2014 ..and when I looked , it was only cruising at 16 knots.:eek: I suppose it wouldn't need to make huge progress as it isn't making the port stops anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted September 16, 2014 #430 Share Posted September 16, 2014 My wife was on the ship several months ago and they were fiddling with departure and port times to keep the old girl going. Then there was the patch up in Singapore. As the old saying goes:- 'There is always sufficient time and money to do the job properly the second time!' Love this old saying (from Princess cruises thread). Guess many of us have learnt that lesson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 16, 2014 #431 Share Posted September 16, 2014 [/b]Love this old saying (from Princess cruises thread). Guess many of us have learnt that lesson! You would think Princess should have learnt it a long time ago.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted September 16, 2014 #432 Share Posted September 16, 2014 [/b]Love this old saying (from Princess cruises thread).Guess many of us have learnt that lesson! You would think Princess should have learnt it a long time ago.:D We may have learnt , but unfortunately a new batch of bean counters comes out every year , and they strive to impress . They make the profits look good on paper by cutbacks and cutting corners. As said above , they ened up paying double in the end. Perth would have to be the furtherest away port to fly people home from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted September 16, 2014 #433 Share Posted September 16, 2014 We may have learnt , but unfortunately a new batch of bean counters comes out every year , and they strive to impress . They make the profits look good on paper by cutbacks and cutting corners.As said above , they ended up paying double in the end. Perth would have to be the furtherest away port to fly people home from. With the most expensive flights in Australia and the next cruise November, according to a local! :) In some ways, I think it is poetic justice for the way they treated cruisers on previous cruises, on the slow Sea Princess, with disrespect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted September 16, 2014 #434 Share Posted September 16, 2014 ..and when I looked , it was only cruising at 16 knots.:eek: Probably limited by the technical fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 16, 2014 #435 Share Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) We may have learnt , but unfortunately a new batch of bean counters comes out every year , and they strive to impress . They make the profits look good on paper by cutbacks and cutting corners.As said above , they ened up paying double in the end. Perth would have to be the furtherest away port to fly people home from. Yes, you are most likely right, They will lose more than money with this stuff up. Edited September 16, 2014 by MicCanberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiecruiser275 Posted September 16, 2014 #436 Share Posted September 16, 2014 16 knots is about 30kph so they will take about 7 days to cover the distance so should arrive around the 21st at some stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted September 16, 2014 #437 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I have been told that passengers had to pay $100 gratuities. Curious why? I thought gratuities weren't payable on Australian based ships, like the Sea Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 16, 2014 #438 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I have been told that passengers had to pay $100 gratuities. Curious why? I thought gratuities weren't payable on Australian based ships, like the Sea Princess. What passengers, the ship is empty isn't it?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted September 16, 2014 #439 Share Posted September 16, 2014 16 knots is about 30kph so they will take about 7 days to cover the distance so should arrive around the 21st at some stage She is now showing on Ports of Sydney Daily shipping movements.. 21/09/2014 06:00 CAPTAIN COOK DRY IN(ICCD) SEA PRINCESS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinman66 Posted September 16, 2014 #440 Share Posted September 16, 2014 So dry. Dock Sydney then looks like Is that what were saying ? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzy1948 Posted September 16, 2014 #441 Share Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) I have been told that passengers had to pay $100 gratuities. Curious why? I thought gratuities weren't payable on Australian based ships, like the Sea Princess. It is possible that people who booked from overseas would have had to pay gratuities - when we book in Aus - it's "all in" but overseas bookings through overseas TA's usually have to pay gratuities. They aren't as lucky as we are - we know what we are getting. It's all academic now though. They'll get their money back. The only tip that passengers would have had to give would be "fix yer ships mate" :D Edited September 16, 2014 by dizzy1948 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted September 16, 2014 #442 Share Posted September 16, 2014 So dry. Dock Sydney then looks likeIs that what were saying ? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes .Dry Dock Sydney at Garden Island to repair ,or complete the repair that was carried out in Singapore , and hopefully have it all done in time to head up to Brisbane for the next cruise to NZ on 29/09/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 16, 2014 #443 Share Posted September 16, 2014 The only tip that passengers would have had to give would be "fix yer ships mate" :D LOl:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 16, 2014 #444 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Yes .Dry Dock Sydney at Garden Island to repair ,or complete the repair that was carried out in Singapore , and hopefully have it all done in time to head up to Brisbane for the next cruise to NZ on 29/09/14 Let us hope for those passengers sake that it is all repaired in time.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted September 17, 2014 #445 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) At least the seas are being kind to her . From todays bridge cam , it looks like nice smooth seas as she crosses the "Bight" Edited September 17, 2014 by Kiwi Kruzer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 17, 2014 #446 Share Posted September 17, 2014 At least the seas are being kind to her . From todays bridge cam , it looks like nice smooth seas as she crosses the "Bight" Too bad she is empty for the smooth seas.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted September 17, 2014 #447 Share Posted September 17, 2014 It is possible that people who booked from overseas would have had to pay gratuities - when we book in Aus - it's "all in" but overseas bookings through overseas TA's usually have to pay gratuities. They aren't as lucky as we are - we know what we are getting. It's all academic now though. They'll get their money back. The only tip that passengers would have had to give would be "fix yer ships mate" :D These are Australian passengers who paid the $100 gratuities and have now returned home from their ill-fated cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted September 17, 2014 #448 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Just received an offer for Sea Princess 14 days departing 13/10 for $1005, plus $100 OBC. Good time to cruise NZ once Sea Princess is definitely fixed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 17, 2014 #449 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Just received an offer for Sea Princess 14 days departing 13/10 for $1005, plus $100 OBC. Good time to cruise NZ once Sea Princess is definitely fixed! That is a big if at the moment.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted September 17, 2014 #450 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Just received an offer for Sea Princess 14 days departing 13/10 for $1005, plus $100 OBC. Good time to cruise NZ once Sea Princess is definitely fixed! Problem is we don't know that yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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