SinbadThePorter Posted September 23, 2021 #5051 Share Posted September 23, 2021 7 hours ago, Chiliburn said: At least someone is talking about it uncle Les. Wait for Gladys to up stage her. Picnics on cruise ships for everybody! I think that the Qld Premier probably means short duration cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 23, 2021 #5052 Share Posted September 23, 2021 33 minutes ago, SinbadThePorter said: After the Ruby debacle, I was kinda hoping that any ambiguity over areas of responsibility for each level of government would be eliminated. Did that actually happen? These governments would proceed as they did prior and the only lesson they have learnt since then is to deny any responsibility and blame the someone else. It has been so effective for the last 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NSWP Posted September 23, 2021 #5054 Share Posted September 23, 2021 14 hours ago, OzKiwiJJ said: If that's the case we won't see any cruising out of Sydney for another couple of years! And that could eventuate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted September 23, 2021 #5055 Share Posted September 23, 2021 31 minutes ago, Chiliburn said: More media hype. I am starting to think Qld is another country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getting older slowly Posted September 23, 2021 #5056 Share Posted September 23, 2021 12 minutes ago, NSWP said: More media hype. I am starting to think Qld is another country. I thought we had 7 countries Les.......lol..... Now just dreaming of the red and white boat...... one day sometime in future..... Don 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted September 24, 2021 #5057 Share Posted September 24, 2021 What Annastasia is saying is a logical start - everyone vaccinated; passengers from one state only; and start with short cruises within the one state. At least this would be a start. It could be viable for P&O. They had ships here that did either Aust coastal or short (7 to 9 day) cruises to nearby Pacific islands. They could be interested in having one ship here that could do coastal cruises confined to one state only. Forget the islands for a while. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adelaidefc Posted September 24, 2021 #5058 Share Posted September 24, 2021 I thought of started a new thread for this - but does anyone reckon it's worth gambling on one of the RC domestic cruises to run Jan-Mar next year? I doubt they'll run, but it's just for something to look forward to that isn't over a year away! Was considering either one of the South Coast short cruises ex-Sydney on Ovation, or the Qld cruise in March ex-Brisbane. Even if they run, our concern is that much of the entertainment, dining (ie. Wonderland), may be compromised by Covid restrictions & lack of staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted September 24, 2021 #5059 Share Posted September 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, adelaidefc said: I thought of started a new thread for this - but does anyone reckon it's worth gambling on one of the RC domestic cruises to run Jan-Mar next year? I doubt they'll run, but it's just for something to look forward to that isn't over a year away! Was considering either one of the South Coast short cruises ex-Sydney on Ovation, or the Qld cruise in March ex-Brisbane. Even if they run, our concern is that much of the entertainment, dining (ie. Wonderland), may be compromised by Covid restrictions & lack of staff. As it is a gamble, as you note, are you prepared to lose your bet? If so, go ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted September 24, 2021 Author #5060 Share Posted September 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, adelaidefc said: I thought of started a new thread for this - but does anyone reckon it's worth gambling on one of the RC domestic cruises to run Jan-Mar next year? I doubt they'll run, but it's just for something to look forward to that isn't over a year away! Was considering either one of the South Coast short cruises ex-Sydney on Ovation, or the Qld cruise in March ex-Brisbane. Even if they run, our concern is that much of the entertainment, dining (ie. Wonderland), may be compromised by Covid restrictions & lack of staff. I doubt there will be any cruises out of Sydney then. Brisbane maybe but I'm not sure Anna would allow a ship the size of Ovation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted September 24, 2021 #5061 Share Posted September 24, 2021 15 minutes ago, adelaidefc said: I thought of started a new thread for this - but does anyone reckon it's worth gambling on one of the RC domestic cruises to run Jan-Mar next year? I doubt they'll run, but it's just for something to look forward to that isn't over a year away! Was considering either one of the South Coast short cruises ex-Sydney on Ovation, or the Qld cruise in March ex-Brisbane. Even if they run, our concern is that much of the entertainment, dining (ie. Wonderland), may be compromised by Covid restrictions & lack of staff. I think it’s worth a punt ,the deposits are refundable even if you cancel. The prices are pretty scary but we are booked on a 4 nighter to Eden and I believe it may then circular lord Howe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodscruise Posted September 24, 2021 #5062 Share Posted September 24, 2021 (edited) I have book the Christmas cruise on Ovation. I think that NSW will be the first state to recommence international travel and also restart the cruise industry, on local cruises only. From what Royal has released on the new itinerary it concentrations on NSW destinations / cruises to nowhere. I do know there are a few interstate cruises, however these will only happen if the state borders are open, otherwise they will have lots of sea days. As the ship is here for only 3 months, they will not really need a lot of crew changeovers (if any maybe only one for those on the 10-12 weeks contracts). I think the other states would be watching to see how NSW goes with the introduction of cruising. If QLD does keep its borders closed, I don't think Royal will send the Ovation to QLD and the QLD coastal cruise will not happen. Edited September 24, 2021 by woodscruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adelaidefc Posted September 24, 2021 #5063 Share Posted September 24, 2021 19 minutes ago, Chiliburn said: I think it’s worth a punt ,the deposits are refundable even if you cancel. The prices are pretty scary but we are booked on a 4 nighter to Eden and I believe it may then circular lord Howe. Thanks for the replies so quickly! I think that @OzKiwiJJ is right that Qld is unlikely to allow Ovation size ships, so the local NSW ones may be the best bet. And if the onboard experience is compromised by restrictions, at least it's less that we've spent on it! We did have a Qld cruise booked for November that was cancelled, and getting the full cash refund (including a drinks package and deposit) was surprisingly painless. So that makes it feel less of a gamble. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted September 24, 2021 #5064 Share Posted September 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, woodscruise said: I have book the Christmas cruise on Ovation. I think that NSW will be the first state to recommence international travel and also restart the cruise industry, on local cruises only. From what Royal has released on the new itinerary it concentrations on NSW destinations / cruises to nowhere. As the ship is here for only 3 months, they will not really need a lot of crew changeovers (if any maybe only one for those on the 10-12 weeks contracts). I think the other states would be watching to see how NSW goes with the introduction of cruising. If QLD does keep its borders closed, I don't think Royal will send the Ovation to QLD and the QLD coastal cruise will not happen. Apparently national cabinet is meeting today.Hopefully we may get some feedback. How about Spectrum replacing Quantum in Singapore. Quantum in Brisbane and ovation in Sydney for Christmas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisegroover Posted September 24, 2021 #5065 Share Posted September 24, 2021 1 minute ago, Chiliburn said: Apparently national cabinet is meeting today.Hopefully we may get some feedback. How about Spectrum replacing Quantum in Singapore. Quantum in Brisbane and ovation in Sydney for Christmas? National Cabinet is not meeting today due to the PM still in the US. Next meeting is 1 Oct. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 24, 2021 #5066 Share Posted September 24, 2021 9 minutes ago, Cruisegroover said: National Cabinet is not meeting today due to the PM still in the US. Next meeting is 1 Oct. Barnaby cannot be trusted 😉 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted September 24, 2021 #5067 Share Posted September 24, 2021 25 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: Barnaby cannot be trusted 😉 Oh, Barnaby in the chair would make for an interesting meeting, perhaps putting 'co-operation' between the national cabinet members back several years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted September 24, 2021 Author #5068 Share Posted September 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, mr walker said: Oh, Barnaby in the chair would make for an interesting meeting, perhaps putting 'co-operation' between the national cabinet members back several years. From what I've heard there isn't much co-operation anyway. They all go "yeah, yeah" then go their own ways. 🙄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewgood Posted September 24, 2021 #5069 Share Posted September 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Cruisegroover said: National Cabinet is not meeting today due to the PM still in the US. Next meeting is 1 Oct. Would Queensland have to get permission off the Federal Government to start these small cruises within their state's waters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted September 24, 2021 #5070 Share Posted September 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, sewgood said: Would Queensland have to get permission off the Federal Government to start these small cruises within their state's waters? I believe it’s a federal jurisdiction, so yes. I think their more interested in submarines at the moment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted September 24, 2021 #5071 Share Posted September 24, 2021 1 hour ago, MicCanberra said: Barnaby cannot be trusted 😉 Didn’t Barnaby say he didn’t know that the boarders are his responsibility or something. Doesnt know if he is Arthur or Martha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodscruise Posted September 24, 2021 #5072 Share Posted September 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Chiliburn said: How about Spectrum replacing Quantum in Singapore. Quantum in Brisbane and ovation in Sydney for Christmas? I think you are correct. Also Radiance in Sydney. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewgood Posted September 24, 2021 #5073 Share Posted September 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, Chiliburn said: I believe it’s a federal jurisdiction, so yes. I think their more interested in submarines at the moment. Thanks Chiliburn, So if Annastasia get the brush off on the 1st of October from Scomo "we'll discuss that when we get to 80% fully vaccinated," then I don't think that cruising will start until after the federal election. I'm looking foward to what she has to say about the issue after the next cabinet meeting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 24, 2021 #5074 Share Posted September 24, 2021 1 hour ago, sewgood said: Would Queensland have to get permission off the Federal Government to start these small cruises within their state's waters? Yes, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted September 24, 2021 #5075 Share Posted September 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Chiliburn said: Didn’t Barnaby say he didn’t know that the boarders are his responsibility or something. Doesnt know if he is Arthur or Martha Can't give him a seat in the vineyard then.🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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