Crystal Symphony misses ports

[SY7DNEY CRUISER]

 Crystal sympathy cruise from Sydney to Cairns departing Sydney on 8 April

 

Friday the 13th  mised 7 am call at Harvey Island to drop off passengers for an excursion to the reef  due high winds 

Sunday 15  arrival in Cairns delayed my four hours to noon once again due to high winds.

 

 The captain was concerned that the ship would drift out of the narrow passage.  He  entered the channel on the fifth attempt

 

Monday the call at Port Douglas was cancelled again due to high winds.

 

 The ship spent an extra day in Cairns

 

The Crystal Symphony is a classic cruise ship with excellent service and food.

 

Richard West

[SY7DNEY CRUISER]

Correction should be Hardy reef

[MicCanberra]

Thanks for the update, Shame about missing some ports.Hope you are enjoying yourself in any case.

BTW, Friday was the 12th, Sunday the 14th. Hopefully that will be the last of the missed ports for your cruise. Enjoy.

[Stickman1990]

1 hour ago, MicCanberra said:

BTW, Friday was the 12th, Sunday the 14th

 

He’s lost track of time....fancy that - now that’s a first while on a cruise 🙂 

[MicCanberra]

17 minutes ago, Stickman1990 said:

 

He’s lost track of time....fancy that - now that’s a first while on a cruise 🙂 

Isn't the first, certainly won't be the last.

[Stickman1990]

Then they missed Cooktown

and sailed onto Darwin - but had a medical emergency which necessitates a return to Cairns

Haven’t had an update since then on whether a rescue helicopter managed to reach them or whether they have to go all the way back to Cairns

Boy this Voyage is full of twists and turns -and missed tender ports - still you can’t help the weather and safety comes first

[MicCanberra]

A shame for them, hope they like cruising.