gbenjo Posted January 13, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Can't remember which thread it was in but there was a lot of speculation about which way the Voyager would now berth in Sydny now that the pier extension is complete ( it was probably that thread I guess:o) but anyway when she was here on Monday she berthed stern in, as per usual, so it would appear this will be way in the future so any of you who took this into account when booking a port or starboard stateroom, you either won or lost:D. I presume the Solstice will also keep berthing stern in also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzbear24 Posted January 14, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Thanks Graham, we booked starboard for March 16 VoTS. Just had an email saying we can print our set sail documents. Makes the cruise feel real now :-) Claire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodycruising Posted January 14, 2015 #3 Share Posted January 14, 2015 You are a good man! We noticed that one time she came in bow first, and then every time we look at Sydney cafe cam lately she as back to usual. We booked a nice hump on the starboard side for November, so we might be on the lucky side of the ledger, but it isn't a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted January 14, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Yep, thought it was a one-off, likely to enable the guests to get an Opera House view since it was for a PR cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted January 14, 2015 #5 Share Posted January 14, 2015 We were on the port side. The benefits to being on the port side: nice view of Auckland city when we docked there and again for sailaway, saw the Suva marching band arrive on the dock and perform when we arrived in Suva, had a view of bustling downtown Suva whilst docked there and the teens got free wi-fi on the balcony, had a nice view of the Harbour Bridge when we returned to Sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodycruising Posted January 14, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Port side on any ship is good if you are going around NZ starting at Milford Sound and want to see any land that you come close to and also for internet reception if you are roaming and want to pick up the NZ networks. We saw whales one afternoon on the starboard side though! :D Also when coming along the east coast of NZ (Dunedin up to Auckland etc) you get the sun on your balcony for breaky. But on Port side you can catch some great sunsets. The best idea is to swap sides from cruise to cruise and see everything eventually :) All sides are good really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 14, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Thanks Gbenjo.:D Balconies on Port or Starboard are good, are great for seeing views without leaving your room, Aft balconies gives you rear and to some degree views to both sides. The best however is up on deck, which gets you 360 degree views.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodycruising Posted January 17, 2015 #8 Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) Gbenjo! Solstice came in bow first today? They are just trying to keep us guessing :) If people can get a special rate for the first night in Tuscan Grille the view would be fantastic! The Solstice is scheduled to leave at 5pm, but there might still be some views if you can get an early booking. Edited January 18, 2015 by goodycruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 18, 2015 #9 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Gbenjo! Solstice came in bow first today? They are just trying to keep us guessing :) If people can get a special rate for the first night in Tuscan Grille the view would be fantastic! The Solstice is scheduled to leave at 5pm, but there might still be some views if you can get an early booking. Interesting, the Tuscan grill would be good but dinner would need to be very early.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbenjo Posted January 18, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Gbenjo! Solstice came in bow first today? They are just trying to keep us guessing. Yes I was watching her berth this morning and suddenly realized she was coming in bow first and from what I was told today the Solstice will be berthing bow in from now on and the Voyager will be doing the same, pending approval from her captain, so I guess what I said earlier in this thread is out the window:o:o. Stay tuned, it could all change again next week,guess that is why they call ships "she" ...they are always changing their minds:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 18, 2015 #11 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Yes I was watching her berth this morning and suddenly realized she was coming in bow first and from what I was told today the Solstice will be berthing bow in from now on and the Voyager will be doing the same, pending approval from her captain, so I guess what I said earlier in this thread is out the window:o:o. Stay tuned, it could all change again next week,guess that is why they call ships "she" ...they are always changing their minds:D:D My conspiracy theory, is the cruise lines don't want people to know and are keeping everyone guessing so that they can sell balcony cabins on both sides.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted January 18, 2015 #12 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Gbenjo! Solstice came in bow first today? They are just trying to keep us guessing :) If people can get a special rate for the first night in Tuscan Grille the view would be fantastic! The Solstice is scheduled to leave at 5pm, but there might still be some views if you can get an early booking. Now you'll be in trouble, with the comment about shes my she is wonderful sweet loving and gentle, and she might read this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 18, 2015 #13 Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) No comment from me.;) Edited January 18, 2015 by MicCanberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboi Posted January 22, 2015 #14 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Voyager bow in today. Looks like graham was right....as usual :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted January 22, 2015 #15 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Voyager bow in today. Looks like graham was right....as usual :) Graham ... Was right?????:eek::confused::D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboi Posted January 22, 2015 #16 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Graham ... Was right?????:eek::confused::D Ha ha, don't tell anyone ;) Maybe I'm complimenting him so I get the red carpet when we board the voyager on the 22nd of February ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 22, 2015 #17 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Indeed, Gbenjo has the good info. Our man inside comes up trumps again.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freedale Posted January 30, 2015 #18 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I'm so glad that we have a port side cabin for the second half of our b2b. We chose starboard side for the first leg. All bases covered -hopefully. Sent from my GT-N8010 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemz1949 Posted January 30, 2015 #19 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Estimated cost for taxi from OPT to airport please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 30, 2015 #20 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Estimated cost for taxi from OPT to airport please? $40-$60 depending on traffic. Another option is the train from Circular Quay (about 150 m from the OPT) to the airport for around $16 each, concession (senior discount) is much less. dragging your luggage may be an issue though.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted January 31, 2015 #21 Share Posted January 31, 2015 $40-$60 depending on traffic. Another option is the train from Circular Quay (about 150 m from the OPT) to the airport for around $16 each, concession (senior discount) is much less. dragging your luggage may be an issue though.:D Those are Australian prices so a bit less in US money. 10 % surcharge if you want to pay by credit card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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