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It seems to be true that the ships but out the train. A few weeks ago I emailed the train operator and asked if the train was running on such and such date. In had an instant reply confirming that "yes, the train is operating on that date" , with a detailed itinerary. I then asked where I coukd buy independent tickets, as the cruise lines are always hiking up the prices . To THAT question I had NO reply. That just confirms the theory that the ships buy all the seats. So, if there is a large cruise liner in port (or TWO) as on the day we will be there, it's going to be a ship-fight (😉) to get a nice seat on the train. I admit that I would RUN for it. No prisoners! But then I hear that the (some?) cruise lines allocate numbered seats for the train.

Tell me: If one had a beverage package but was locked up in quarantine, would they bring you cocktails or not?

It would be interesting to hear if RC will send out a correction email.

Aboriginal clapping sticks? There are several shops in the Rocks (just by the overseas cruise terminal at) and by the opera house that sell reasonably authentic *As in not made in China* clapping sticks. Range from a few $ to several hundred.

Westerdam departing Sydney on 23 November. A nice evening to go boating....

News just in. An earthquake has struck the Solomon islands and a tsunami warning has been raised.

Are you on the right (or left) chat group here? We are talking about ⚓⛵🚣‍♂️🛶🛳⛴🚢 here.

Off she goes....

It looks on webcams, that even the regular harbour ferries seem to have a hard time getting into circular quay. Oh well, as long as the bars are open.... A short while ago, a small boat was very very close to the ship. It looked like a tug, but perhaps it wasn't... 🤷🏻‍♂️

Speaking of that ship... She left a short while ago, on a very windy Sunday...

Ooooooohhhh!!! SOMEBODY got out of the wrong side of the bed today!

It It never ceases to amaze me, how, after people paying thousands for a cruise, we are discussing for days if a taxi should cost $5 or $10 more or less... 😏😉

One would sincerely hope that the limited suitability for mobility impaired passengers that is mentioned in the letter (post #25) is made clear during the booking process or even the cruise description. I would be mighty 🤬 if I only discovered that fact on board.

I can only imagine that you made s tiny mistake somewhere along the application process. An extra or missing space or CAPITAL or non-capital is enough to confuse the system. Perhaps try the form below? Good luck ( good lick, as it would sound in Kiwi-nglish) https://www.immigration.govt.nz/contact/nzeta-change-request

Button pushing kids. Ha. Some brat tried that on us once on a Celebrity cruise. I wouldn't let the kid out of the lift until the very top floor. You press the button, buddy, you are going on the ride.

Splendour is leaving. Masks or not.

Good luck with that. AUD: doubtful USD: possible, if you are lucky. I suggest to check hotels.com or booking.com, or similar sites. (It helps the Cruise Criti brains trust to know the exact date.) 🙂

Newcastle wins over Brisbane any day. Mooloolaba is pretty cool too. Nice hinterland villages, and the beaches around the loo-with-a-view (as I have heard Mooloolaba being called) arent half bad either.

A thermos of tea and sleeping bags?

Just don't go to South Australia. The lights (and power) tends to be out very often.

19.00 Departing Sydney

The Kiwis are celebrating that Aussies are coming to NZL

Counting the weeks to January for our cruise..

ELIZABETH, of course. 🙂 Freudian slip, as we usually sail on the Victoria

7 pm. Leaving us for a few days...