VK3DQ Posted September 5, 2017 #26 Share Posted September 5, 2017 You could be right.. this check in could get a little messy ;p Yes thats why we sail from Melbourne now :halo::p Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 5, 2017 #27 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Yes thats why we sail from Melbourne now :halo::p Regards John No red carpet down there, in fact they may not even have a building at the moment after the recent fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opua Kiwi Posted September 5, 2017 #28 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Eek. Wed 20th December 2017; 3 ships in the Bay of Islands. Ovation ( 4,905 pax ) Maasdam ( 1,266 pax ) Caledonian Sky ( 140 pax ) Total about 6,300 Potentially about 5000 day trippers using tenders, in addition to the normal Xmas visitors already in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted September 5, 2017 #29 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Eek. Wed 20th December 2017; 3 ships in the Bay of Islands. Ovation ( 4,905 pax ) Maasdam ( 1,266 pax ) Caledonian Sky ( 140 pax ) Total about 6,300 Potentially about 5000 day trippers using tenders, in addition to the normal Xmas visitors already in town. OMG... If the tenders from all 3 ships use the landing at Waitangi , just imagine the hassles with the one way bridge into Paihia.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VK3DQ Posted September 6, 2017 #30 Share Posted September 6, 2017 No red carpet down there, in fact they may not even have a building at the moment after the recent fire. 04 Sep 2017 MFB firefighters have responded to a fire alarm call at Station Pier in Port Melbourne this afternoon. The initial alarm came through at 12:12pm and on arrival crews found the fire, which started on level 1, had spread into the wall and roof space. Strong winds helped fan the fire so extra trucks were sent to help contain the fire. Firefighter operations were also hampered as the internal staircase was compromised by fire within the terminal building. Approximately 20 workers evacuated the Pier. Asbestos has been determined to be present so precautions are in place. The fire took approximately one hour to bring under control and crews are expected to remain on scene for some time. Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria are also assisting. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined and investigators will be attending. There will be no significant impact on operations of Spirit of Tasmania. ATTENDING APPLIANCES Pumpers: 5 Aerial: 2 Rescue: 1 Others: 3 NUMBER OF FIREFIGHERS: 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 6, 2017 #31 Share Posted September 6, 2017 OMG...If the tenders from all 3 ships use the landing at Waitangi , just imagine the hassles with the one way bridge into Paihia.:eek: Not fun at all, perhaps the smaller ship can go directly to Russell or Pahia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 6, 2017 #32 Share Posted September 6, 2017 04 Sep 2017 MFB firefighters have responded to a fire alarm call at Station Pier in Port Melbourne this afternoon. The initial alarm came through at 12:12pm and on arrival crews found the fire, which started on level 1, had spread into the wall and roof space. Strong winds helped fan the fire so extra trucks were sent to help contain the fire. Firefighter operations were also hampered as the internal staircase was compromised by fire within the terminal building. Approximately 20 workers evacuated the Pier. Asbestos has been determined to be present so precautions are in place. The fire took approximately one hour to bring under control and crews are expected to remain on scene for some time. Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria are also assisting. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined and investigators will be attending. There will be no significant impact on operations of Spirit of Tasmania. ATTENDING APPLIANCES Pumpers: 5 Aerial: 2 Rescue: 1 Others: 3 NUMBER OF FIREFIGHERS: 30 Thanks for the more detailed information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go fish 44 Posted September 6, 2017 #33 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Please add the Explorer of the Seas leaving from Seattle on Oct 6th arriving in Sydney Oct 29th Also very interesting info on the fire Islands of Bays, we are on Solstice due to arrive on Nov 10th at the Islands of Bays and were hoping to go to Russell. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted September 7, 2017 #34 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Eek. Wed 20th December 2017; 3 ships in the Bay of Islands. Ovation ( 4,905 pax ) Maasdam ( 1,266 pax ) Caledonian Sky ( 140 pax ) Total about 6,300 Potentially about 5000 day trippers using tenders, in addition to the normal Xmas visitors already in town. That will be a chaotic day.!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazydavo Posted September 11, 2017 #35 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Thanks for the thread/info. Can't wait for these ships to arrive!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedy8 Posted September 12, 2017 #36 Share Posted September 12, 2017 It's Spring. Nearly time for us to get our cruise ships back.So when are we expecting them to arrive? What new ones will we see here this year? Not if you live in Perth they aren't, few and far between, grumble grumble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzbear24 Posted September 13, 2017 #37 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Not if you live in Perth they aren't, few and far between, grumble grumble Ovation's cruise has a segmented option so some will disembark in Fremantle and we will get on for the second leg to Sydney :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaechann Posted September 13, 2017 #38 Share Posted September 13, 2017 It's Spring. Nearly time for us to get our cruise ships back.So when are we expecting them to arrive? What new ones will we see here this year? Yes! Not too long now before the 2-night sampler on Celebrity Solstice & then the 5-nighter to Hobart on Norwegian Jewel in November! Sailing solo both times which I prefer having experienced this 3 times now [emoji33] Both new cruise lines for me! Gae - Coffs Harbour Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr&MrsCookie Posted September 14, 2017 #39 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Yes! Not too long now before the 2-night sampler on Celebrity Solstice & then the 5-nighter to Hobart on Norwegian Jewel in November!Sailing solo both times which I prefer having experienced this 3 times now [emoji33] Both new cruise lines for me! Gae - Coffs Harbour Sent from my iPad using Forums Would love to hear how your cruise on Jewel goes. Was seriously considering that one as our 25th wedding anniversary is during that time but aren't going now :( (bought a camper trailer instead lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 14, 2017 #40 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Would love to hear how your cruise on Jewel goes. Was seriously considering that one as our 25th wedding anniversary is during that time but aren't going now :( (bought a camper trailer instead lol) I was really looking forward to trying Jewel, alas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazydavo Posted September 29, 2017 #41 Share Posted September 29, 2017 My favourite ship (well so far) is well on her way... Current position of M/S Radiance of the Seas: Under way from Bora Bora to Wellington Departure was 21 hrs 19 min ago. (at 20:00 h local time) Arrival will be in 4 d 19 hrs 41 min. (at 12:00 h local time) Traveled distance since Bora Bora: 355.99 nm (659.29 km) Remaining distance to Wellington: 1,955.63 nm (3,621.82 km) Traveled distance since Honolulu (Oahu, Hawaii): 2,885.57 nm (5,344.08 km) Course: 221° Current voyage: 18 days South Sea from Honolulu (Oahu, Hawaii) to Sydney (19/09/17-08/10/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 29, 2017 #42 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Yes! Not too long now before the 2-night sampler on Celebrity Solstice & then the 5-nighter to Hobart on Norwegian Jewel in November!Sailing solo both times which I prefer having experienced this 3 times now [emoji33] Both new cruise lines for me! Gae - Coffs Harbour Sent from my iPad using Forums Enjoy, they are both great but still different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 29, 2017 #43 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I am still monitoring the Jewel for Feb next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madnsneaky Posted September 29, 2017 #44 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Going to ask here instead of starting a new thread. Do NCL ever do cruises to South Pacific? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 29, 2017 #45 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Going to ask here instead of starting a new thread. Do NCL ever do cruises to South Pacific? Sent from my iPad using Forums It’s hard to know what they’ll be doing into the future, they’re too recent an addition to the Australian fleet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 29, 2017 #46 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Going to ask here instead of starting a new thread. Do NCL ever do cruises to South Pacific? Sent from my iPad using Forums NCL try and avoid tendering and although when they do it, it really depends on the port infrastructure. Time will tell if they if they venture to the south pacific, I suspect 2019 may be the earliest indication when they release those itineraries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madnsneaky Posted September 30, 2017 #47 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Thanks guys, very helpful. I didn’t realise NCL are new to the Aussie fleet. Cheers Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 30, 2017 #48 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Thanks guys, very helpful. I didn’t realise NCL are new to the Aussie fleet. Cheers Sent from my iPad using Forums Yeah a shortish season last season Jewel here for a full season this year and next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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