GUT2407 Posted November 26, 2015 #26 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Still trying work out in my head if it is worth It Go to OPT take off luggage and walk to ferry travel to white bay and get off on a pontoon and walk to ship to leave luggage etc. Cost $18 (2 x $9) Time probably an extra 30 minutes at least OR Travel to Central Get on taxi drop luggage to the drop place and get on ship no walking or lugging cases Approx $25-30 depending on traffic probably 12-18 minutes With those options and prices I'd grab the cab, but is the $30 realistic if there is a line to get into White Bay (probably is when its not busy). Either way it's nice to have options, and the Ferry service should reduce the lines for traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annenic Posted November 26, 2015 #27 Share Posted November 26, 2015 On debarking from Pacific Jewel this morning we caught the Ferry from White Bay to Circular Quay!!!! Easy peasy. Great service - thank you Captain Cook Cruises!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 26, 2015 #28 Share Posted November 26, 2015 On debarking from Pacific Jewel this morning we caught the Ferry from White Bay to Circular Quay!!!! Easy peasy. Great service - thank you Captain Cook Cruises!!!!! Great news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted November 26, 2015 #29 Share Posted November 26, 2015 On debarking from Pacific Jewel this morning we caught the Ferry from White Bay to Circular Quay!!!! Easy peasy. Great service - thank you Captain Cook Cruises!!!!! ....and what a wonderful welcome to Sydney it would be for overseas tourists or even Interstate visitors....cruising under the bridge...and in front of the Opera House....:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 26, 2015 #30 Share Posted November 26, 2015 But do I get captains circle points for the extra cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annenic Posted November 26, 2015 #31 Share Posted November 26, 2015 On debarking from Pacific Jewel this morning we caught the Ferry from White Bay to Circular Quay!!!! Easy peasy. Great service - thank you Captain Cook Cruises!!!!! I will add though, that there probably will be a number of people who won't be entirely happy with the service as it is a 400 metre walk (with luggage) to the jetty. It is a very flat and easy walk. This morning (first day) it lacked a bit of signage and arrows directing the way but I'm sure little details like that will be quickly ironed out. I sincerely hope it works for Captain Cook Cruises ..... because it certainly works for me!!! $9 and 15 minutes to The Quay - awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted November 27, 2015 #32 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Agreed, it's nice to have options. The other prospect with cabs is the wait. Each time there's been a sizable queue on arrival at White Bay, and there may well be a walk/wait to the taxi rank when going there. I like that you can transfer to Darling Harbour as well... makes it much more convenient. Choice is good, and I predict I'll be using this on upcoming trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbenjo Posted November 27, 2015 #33 Share Posted November 27, 2015 According to an extremely reliable source ( you know who that is Louise CC AU :D) Captain Cook Cruises were delighted with the number of people using the service today... well above their expectations with a couple of hundred passengers. Probably helped that P&O/Carnival were promoting it to their guests ( after all they are getting a percentage $$$ as they always do:() but still a good result. Thank goodness Sydney Ports FINALLY gave approval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbenjo Posted November 27, 2015 #34 Share Posted November 27, 2015 It wasn't promoted via P&O to guests in the sailing that got in today to my knowledge. Only their shuttles to the city. In that case an even better result:D.........even though the jetty at White Bay had to be moved further away from the terminal than originally planned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted November 27, 2015 #35 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Probably helped that P&O/Carnival were promoting it to their guests ( after all they are getting a percentage $$$ as they always do:() I hope not. There isn't any justification for it. Taxis don't give a share when waiting at the dock, nor do they give a share to the airline when at the airport. It'd be different if you were booking onboard through the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsor26 Posted November 27, 2015 #36 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I heard that they have a bus from white bay to central so do they have it the other way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted November 27, 2015 #37 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I heard that they have a bus from white bay to central so do they have it the other way I have been told that the bus is not available from central to White Bay. Friends who cruise a lot saw the bus at central dropping off passengers and they asked if they could board, but the driver refused. He said he could only take passengers from White Bay to the railway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsor26 Posted November 28, 2015 #38 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I have been told that the bus is not available from central to White Bay. Friends who cruise a lot saw the bus at central dropping off passengers and they asked if they could board, but the driver refused. He said he could only take passengers from White Bay to the railway. Thanks Evon Good to be confirmed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losnab Posted November 28, 2015 #39 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Just curious has anyone considered or experienced using uber to transfer from their hotel in Sydney to White Bay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsor26 Posted November 28, 2015 #40 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Just curious has anyone considered or experienced using uber to transfer from their hotel in Sydney to White Bay? I looked at their site and have reservations about it They are only 2/3rds the price of a taxi but are not 'available' as quickly as taxis and again the insurnce thing is a worry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 29, 2015 #41 Share Posted November 29, 2015 On debarking from Pacific Jewel this morning we caught the Ferry from White Bay to Circular Quay!!!! Easy peasy. Great service - thank you Captain Cook Cruises!!!!! Excellent, hope you enjoyed the cruise as well. BTW, I didn't see you waving as we sailed past on the way out.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 29, 2015 #42 Share Posted November 29, 2015 According to an extremely reliable source ( you know who that is Louise CC AU :D) Captain Cook Cruises were delighted with the number of people using the service today... well above their expectations with a couple of hundred passengers. Probably helped that P&O/Carnival were promoting it to their guests ( after all they are getting a percentage $$$ as they always do:() but still a good result. Thank goodness Sydney Ports FINALLY gave approval. Louise certainly has some very useful knowledge, I am glad that it is up and running and well used as well to ensure it's operation continues.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 29, 2015 #43 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I looked at their site and have reservations about it They are only 2/3rds the price of a taxi but are not 'available' as quickly as taxis and again the insurnce thing is a worry It may be different in NSW but UBER has the compulsory third party insurance here in the ACT. After our numerous taxi rides in the last few days, I will seriously think about using UBER in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annenic Posted November 29, 2015 #44 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Excellent, hope you enjoyed the cruise as well. BTW, I didn't see you waving as we sailed past on the way out.:p Ha! We were waving .... But you ignored us ! ... [emoji2][emoji2] Cruise was fantastic....as were Justice Crew and the fireworks. Have fun on the Aria? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 29, 2015 #45 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Ha! We were waving .... But you ignored us ! ... [emoji2][emoji2] Cruise was fantastic....as were Justice Crew and the fireworks. Have fun on the Aria? Yes, it was tremendous.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbenjo Posted November 29, 2015 #46 Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) Oops...... double post. :o:o Edited November 29, 2015 by gbenjo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbenjo Posted November 29, 2015 #47 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Louise certainly has some very useful knowledge, I am glad that it is up and running and well used as well to ensure it's operation continues.:D Actually Mic. Louise was getting her info from my " extremely close" source....and she knows who that is:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 29, 2015 #48 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Actually Mic. Louise was getting her info from my " extremely close" source....and she knows who that is:D Good to know that, but at least the knowledge is being passed on. Will I be catching up with you on the 28th or do you have the day off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbenjo Posted November 29, 2015 #49 Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) Good to know that, but at least the knowledge is being passed on. Will I be catching up with you on the 28th or do you have the day off? What's a day off ?????? Yes I will be there...Someone has to try and control the great unwashed:D:D:D See you and Rosie then. PS Sorry. Since the upgrade to the OPT the "RED CARPET' has gone missing.. but I know your a humble man and don't seek such things :rolleyes::rolleyes: not like that other GUT bloke :eek: Edited November 29, 2015 by gbenjo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 29, 2015 #50 Share Posted November 29, 2015 What's a day off ?????? Yes I will be there...Someone has to try and control the great unwashed:D See you and Rosie then. PS Sorry. Since the upgrade to the OPT the "RED CARPET' has gone missing.. but I know your a humble man and don't seek such things :rolleyes: not like that other GUT bloke :eek: Too right, getting it once was special, if you get it every time, that makes it less so. :p Looking forward to saying yet again.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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