Quantum maybe "down under' in 2017?

Interesting article in the Dunedin, NZ Otago Daily Times online..

"The Star understands 2017 could also be a big season with next-generation Quantum class cruise ships capable of carrying more than 4000 passengers expected in Dunedin.

Port Otago manager Peter Brown said the port's pilots would be carrying out computer simulations to determine whether these ships could safely dock in Dunedin. These were due to be completed by the end of the month."

http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/320013/good-news-cruise-line

Interesting article in the Dunedin, NZ Otago Daily Times online..

 

"The Star understands 2017 could also be a big season with next-generation Quantum class cruise ships capable of carrying more than 4000 passengers expected in Dunedin.

 

Port Otago manager Peter Brown said the port's pilots would be carrying out computer simulations to determine whether these ships could safely dock in Dunedin. These were due to be completed by the end of the month."

 

http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/320013/good-news-cruise-line

Similar rumours re Princess, boy what if we have two 4000+ ships here at the same time.

Similar rumours re Princess, boy what if we have two 4000+ ships here at the same time.

:eek: I don't think I'd want to be there that day! :D

I'm not putting a lot of veracity in the basis of this rumour.

But, hey, you never know. :-)

:eek: I don't think I'd want to be there that day! :D

I didn't mean the same port just down under.

What ports could Quantum actually use in Australia and NZ

What ports could Quantum actually use in Australia and NZ

They are currently extending the OPT in Sydney by 60 metres maybe there

I don't care if its a rumour, if RCI brings a quantum class ship to Aust/NZ I'm booking the inaugural cruise.

Interesting article in the Dunedin, NZ Otago Daily Times online..

 

"The Star understands 2017 could also be a big season with next-generation Quantum class cruise ships capable of carrying more than 4000 passengers expected in Dunedin.

 

Port Otago manager Peter Brown said the port's pilots would be carrying out computer simulations to determine whether these ships could safely dock in Dunedin. These were due to be completed by the end of the month."

 

http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/320013/good-news-cruise-line

I doubt if a Quantam class ship could even negoiate the channel into Port Chalmers, for Dunedin .:confused:

I'd book it!

Good news, it will certainly get filled if the pricing is right.:D

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It would be cool if the cruise lines worked together/with the governments of places like Vanuatu, New Caledonia etc to work on providing better infrastructure in the south pacific. Even if they just built a rather simple concrete wharf so that big ships wouldnt have to tender.

There has been some involvement in that from P&O in the past.

Another factor is over-use though. For example, Lifou and Isle of Pines have already lost some of their remote appeal and condition as the numbers of visitors have increased.

The huge ships do not like to tender either, too many unhappy and dissatisfied people (passengers and crew).

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and me.....

Ooh we cancelled our Dubai to Singapore cruise on her, but I'd be so excited if she came here and I could try her out still :D