Kiwi Kruzer Posted October 14, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted October 15, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Thank you for posting the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted October 15, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Thanks, David, What a pity I missed it, as yesterday I went to Potts Point to see "Assassins", a brilliant Stephen Sondheim musical. I love to watch the big ships berth at OPT. However, today I'm going to Opera House, so hope there is a ship in today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted October 15, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Thanks, David, What a pity I missed it, as yesterday I went to Potts Point to see "Assassins", a brilliant Stephen Sondheim musical. I love to watch the big ships berth at OPT. However, today I'm going to Opera House, so hope there is a ship in today. That is today Sunday 15 Oct. that it is in .The time/date on the bridge cam is GMT time , That will change at midday,,(our time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted October 15, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I still find her shopping handle butt to be very weird looking..... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted October 15, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 15, 2017 That is today Sunday 15 Oct. that it is in .The time/date on the bridge cam is GMT time , That will change at midday,,(our time) Thanks David. I travel by ferry to Circular Quay, but I notice she is leaving at 4.00 pm so may be gone by the time I get there. Radiance will be there tomorrow so I'll look her over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted October 15, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 15, 2017 One of my favourite ships, well she was when we were on her for 30 days in 2014, Buenos Aires to LA, 'Around the Horn.' I do like the Grand Class ships. She is popular here now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted October 15, 2017 #8 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I still find her shopping handle butt to be very weird looking..... Sent from my iPad using Forums Inside the handle is nice though, Skywalkers, great place at night and where they hold the Suite/Elite drinks and snacks.:) Classy room, great views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheznandy Posted October 15, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 15, 2017 For anyone interested, I have been following this couples Blogs for many years http://pescadoamarillo.blogspot.com.au/ They have chosen to spend their US winter on the Golden Princess this year, doing a few Bb2b2b2b2b2's!! They arrived a couple of days, so a couple of posts back will get you up to date. A lovely couple who spend their winters at sea, it will be interesting to see their opinion of Princess Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted October 15, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 15, 2017 (edited) For anyone interested, I have been following this couples Blogs for many years http://pescadoamarillo.blogspot.com.au/ They have chosen to spend their US winter on the Golden Princess this year, doing a few Bb2b2b2b2b2's!! They arrived a couple of days, so a couple of posts back will get you up to date. A lovely couple who spend their winters at sea, it will be interesting to see their opinion of Princess Australia. Thanks for link,Chez, I am sure they will see a difference in the Princess budget when operating in OZ. Not what it is when operating in the Americas, carrying mainly North Americans. I had no complaints with our 30 days on her in 2014.:halo: Just had a peek at their blog site, looks good, but paying US$350 a night for Holiday Inn down at the Rocks? Bit much I think. Edited October 15, 2017 by NSWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheznandy Posted October 15, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 15, 2017 :halo:Just had a peek at their blog site, looks good, but paying US$350 a night for Holiday Inn down at the Rocks? Bit much I think. I know, but I think hotels are much more when booking from the US than for us. She told me they have the same cabin for most of their B2B cruises except for this cruise as they couldnt get it, it is the cabin we just had on the Golden haha!! They will have a good Room Steward! Luckily the Golden is doing a real variety of itinerarys and they only double up a few ports. They get to do Queensland, Tassie, NZ and a variety of the SP then fly home from Melbourne I just watched them sail away on the live cam......ah to be able to spend 80 days at sea:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted October 15, 2017 #12 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I know, but I think hotels are much more when booking from the US than for us.She told me they have the same cabin for most of their B2B cruises except for this cruise as they couldnt get it, it is the cabin we just had on the Golden haha!! They will have a good Room Steward! Luckily the Golden is doing a real variety of itinerarys and they only double up a few ports. They get to do Queensland, Tassie, NZ and a variety of the SP then fly home from Melbourne I just watched them sail away on the live cam......ah to be able to spend 80 days at sea:D Sounds like a wonderful cruise the couple are on. No hotels are not much more booking from the US than for us here in Australia. You just need to be on hotel booking sights which regularly send out special offers. I must admit I prefer long cruises, rather than B2B cruises where the dynamics change each leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted October 15, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I know, but I think hotels are much more when booking from the US than for us.She told me they have the same cabin for most of their B2B cruises except for this cruise as they couldnt get it, it is the cabin we just had on the Golden haha!! They will have a good Room Steward! Luckily the Golden is doing a real variety of itinerarys and they only double up a few ports. They get to do Queensland, Tassie, NZ and a variety of the SP then fly home from Melbourne I just watched them sail away on the live cam......ah to be able to spend 80 days at sea:D Thanks Chez, yes I also watched the sailaway on WebCam about 4.05pm Sunday. Looks like they are now heading into bad weather in northern NSW and Southern Qld, heaps of rain and some choppy seas.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazza_0712 Posted October 16, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Spent a few hours at OPT yesterday just watching all the comings and goings and the operations. Was a fun afternoon! Muster seemed to take a long time though. The ship was off very quickly once all the passengers were disbanded from their emergency drill. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazza_0712 Posted October 16, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Oh and I really like the shopping trolley aft...it’s so wrong, it’s become right. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted October 16, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Great report and pics Tazza_0712 :p Bit of a cruise fix for us who live in regional areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted October 16, 2017 #17 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Didn't they remove the shopping handle from some of her sister ships? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yatchet Posted October 16, 2017 #18 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Didn't they remove the shopping handle from some of her sister ships? Sent from my iPad using Forums Only the Grand Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted October 16, 2017 #19 Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) For anyone interested, I have been following this couples Blogs for many years http://pescadoamarillo.blogspot.com.au/ They have chosen to spend their US winter on the Golden Princess this year, doing a few Bb2b2b2b2b2's!! They arrived a couple of days, so a couple of posts back will get you up to date. A lovely couple who spend their winters at sea, it will be interesting to see their opinion of Princess Australia. Just read their blog re embarkation and first day at sea. Interesting to say the least, I like the way they spell Cairns as Cannes and mention they are not going there but to Yorkeys Knob instead, I suppose nobody told them Yorkeys Knob is the tender location for Cairns. As for demanding tables for two, they are not going to meet many Aussies that way !! I suppose they have their reasons for dining alone, like many other couples do. I hope the seas are kind, they have a real forward cabin, Chez you were in that? Your ears still ringing from the boom crash of the bow waves on the hull? Anyway, will be interesting reading.:halo: The bloke looks like a young Kenny Rogers !! I wonder how many Princess Days they have up ? Edited October 16, 2017 by NSWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheznandy Posted October 16, 2017 #20 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Just read their blog re embarkation and first day at sea. Interesting to say the least, I like the way they spell Cairns as Cannes and mention they are not going there but to Yorkeys Knob instead, I suppose nobody told them Yorkeys Knob is the tender location for Cairns. As for demanding tables for two, they are not going to meet many Aussies that way !! I suppose they have their reasons. I hope the seas are kind real forward cabin, Chez you were in that? Your ears still ringing from the boom crash of the bow waves on the hull? Anyway, will be interesting reading.:halo: No Les, we were not in that cabin!! I was referring to the Aft cabin they will have after this cruise. They know about Yorkeys Knob, they were referring to the "Princess Cruises Itinerary" she had posted from the Princess site, it says Cairns. And I get the table for two......we request that also, we only have dinner with others if we know them and arrange it:) Having meals with loads of strangers isnt high on our list on a cruise either!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted October 16, 2017 #21 Share Posted October 16, 2017 No Les, we were not in that cabin!! I was referring to the Aft cabin they will have after this cruise.They know about Yorkeys Knob, they were referring to the "Princess Cruises Itinerary" she had posted from the Princess site, it says Cairns. And I get the table for two......we request that also, we only have dinner with others if we know them and arrange it:) Having meals with loads of strangers isnt high on our list on a cruise either!! Thanks Chez, now I know !! Re tables for two, each to their own, but we always get a table for 6 or 8 at MDR traditional dining and share tables at breakfast and lunch in Buffet or MDR, you see I am a big conversationalist and besides we have a table for 2 at home every day !!:halo: No way my better half would want a table for 2 anyway, she asks for a table of 10, but I wear her down to table of 6 or 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaThomas Posted October 17, 2017 #22 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Yes!! I'm loving the blogs from this couple. I'm sure their cabin is a couple down from ours (we are on the next cruise to Tassy), I got worried about the noise from above the theatre but remembered there's not much chance we will be sleeping while shows are on we are usually up late. We also watched her leave Sydney on Sunday from the live webcam and I've been watching her movements on marine traffic since she was over in New Zealand. I can't wait to board in 7 days!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted October 18, 2017 #23 Share Posted October 18, 2017 The Bloggers reported on Brisvegas yesterday, raining Koalas. And a bit of a bumpy night on the ocean, all part of the adventure.:cool: Looking at bridgecam just now, bit of a swell and rock and roll happening as they head north. Should be a few empty chairs in the Horizon Court for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted October 18, 2017 Author #24 Share Posted October 18, 2017 The Bloggers reported on Brisvegas yesterday, raining Koalas. And a bit of a bumpy night on the ocean, all part of the adventure.:cool: Looking at bridgecam just now, bit of a swell and rock and roll happening as they head north. Should be a few empty chairs in the Horizon Court for lunch. Had to smile that the taxi driver did not know the way back to the ship.:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted October 18, 2017 #25 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) Had to smile that the taxi driver did not know the way back to the ship.:o Not unusual in some of the Australian Capital Cities these days David. Whatever happened to the 'area knowledge test?':loudcry: Probably the same in Auckland or Wellington ? New arrivals from overseas, can't get a job, although they may be highly qualified in the country they came from, so go driving taxis or Ubers. I got into an Uber last year in Sydney, the driver was an Iranian Doctor of Medicine who could not practice here without a lot more study and examinations, all of which cost money, hence the Uber job and they are not highly paid. Edited October 18, 2017 by NSWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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