Radiance on her way!!!

[Hazydavo]

Radiance had a refurb in May of this year. DW & I were on the ship in July and from what I could see the ship looked in great shape except for some rust on the balconies. The captain and the crew were excellent and aimed to make the experience great.

 

Good to hear :)

[Hazydavo]

Her arrival in Sydney is only hours away now!!

 

Current position of M/S Radiance of the Seas: Under way from Picton to Sydney

Departure was 2 d 11 hrs 29 min ago. (at 15:00 h local time)

Arrival will be in 6 hrs 1 min. (at 06:30 h local time)

Traveled distance since Picton: 1,110.89 nm (2,057.36 km)

Remaining distance to Sydney: 106.66 nm (197.53 km)

Traveled distance since Honolulu (Oahu, Hawaii): 6,003.60 nm (11,118.66 km)

Course: 283°

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Her arrival in Sydney is only hours away now!!

 

Current position of M/S Radiance of the Seas: Under way from Picton to Sydney

Departure was 2 d 11 hrs 29 min ago. (at 15:00 h local time)

Arrival will be in 6 hrs 1 min. (at 06:30 h local time)

Traveled distance since Picton: 1,110.89 nm (2,057.36 km)

Remaining distance to Sydney: 106.66 nm (197.53 km)

Traveled distance since Honolulu (Oahu, Hawaii): 6,003.60 nm (11,118.66 km)

Course: 283°

 

Here she comes....

 

 

Edited October 8, 2016 by Kiwi Kruzer

[Aussieflyer]

Just watched her sail by from my hotel room. :)

Sadly won't be boarding her today.

[Kiwi Kruzer]

from the Live cam Sydney Cafe

9/10/2016 ;

[MicCanberra]

Welcome to Australia again. Good to have her back as well.:D

[Hazydavo]

Here she comes....

 

 

 

Awesome pics thanks David!!!

 

She looks great!! :D

[MicCanberra]

They are great pics and a pearler of a day.

[Happy family travellers]

Just made a quick visit to the city to see Radiance. Lots of happy people boarding. Ship looks good, they were giving her a bit of a lick of paint and there were 2 new pieces of equipment being unpacked and loaded. I couldn't make out what they were. Can't wait until 20th January when I board with the family.

[GUT2407]

Just made a quick visit to the city to see Radiance. Lots of happy people boarding. Ship looks good, they were giving her a bit of a lick of paint and there were 2 new pieces of equipment being unpacked and loaded. I couldn't make out what they were. Can't wait until 20th January when I board with the family.

 

It seems ships are a bit like the harbour bridge used to be, the painting never stops.

[Hazydavo]

Just made a quick visit to the city to see Radiance. Lots of happy people boarding. Ship looks good, they were giving her a bit of a lick of paint and there were 2 new pieces of equipment being unpacked and loaded. I couldn't make out what they were. Can't wait until 20th January when I board with the family.

 

Excellent thanks for the "on the spot" update :)

[MicCanberra]

Just made a quick visit to the city to see Radiance. Lots of happy people boarding. Ship looks good, they were giving her a bit of a lick of paint and there were 2 new pieces of equipment being unpacked and loaded. I couldn't make out what they were. Can't wait until 20th January when I board with the family.

 

Nice, let the excitement build with the anticipation.:D

[Dobby_The_Ship_Elf]

from the Live cam Sydney Cafe

9/10/2016 ;

 

now all we gotta do is work out how to put some stumps under the bridge so we can get more ships into Sydney Harbour at the same time ....

 

I'll get my coat & towel

 

:p

[MicCanberra]

now all we gotta do is work out how to put some stumps under the bridge so we can get more ships into Sydney Harbour at the same time ....

 

I'll get my coat & towel

 

:p

 

I reckon if we raise the bridge by 20 metres, that would get most ships under her for the next 20-50 years anyway. By then the rising ocean levels will have undone most of the work.

[tazza_0712]

 

Headed out to the Gap this evening to take a few shots! Great to see Radiance back down under.

 

 

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Edited October 9, 2016 by tazza_0712

[megsie]

Great photos.

Bet they are well into cruise party mood! Would like to be there to see John Farnham.

This will be the first year for the last 5 or 6 that we won't be cruising on her.

[MicCanberra]

Great shots. :D

[Haoie]

I've got a question for those who's been on her, or just RCI in general. How strict are they with taking soft drink cans/water on at SYD embarkation?

 

Yes I know it's "technically" not allowed, but everything I've read indicates it's rarely enforced in the states - not sure about in AUS.

[MicCanberra]

I have only ever taken my two bottles of wine on board which is allowed, so cannot answer for what other drinks are able to be smuggled on.

[GUT2407]

I've got a question for those who's been on her, or just RCI in general. How strict are they with taking soft drink cans/water on at SYD embarkation?

 

Yes I know it's "technically" not allowed, but everything I've read indicates it's rarely enforced in the states - not sure about in AUS.

 

I've never tried but had reports of it being confiscated.

[Haoie]

Anyone else with experience? Applies for Voyager/Explorer too.

[Hazydavo]

 

Headed out to the Gap this evening to take a few shots! Great to see Radiance back down under.

 

 

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Awesome photos! Thanks :D

[MicCanberra]

I like how they have captured the pilot boat along side her.

[cruiselover53]

Anyone else with experience? Applies for Voyager/Explorer too.

 

Took a case of Pepsi on the Explorer last year in a small suitcase. It went through the scanner. They asked me what was in it ,I told them and they just waved me through

[Hazydavo]

Ditto Mic!

Edited October 11, 2016 by Hazydavo