Whoey Posted November 8, 2005 #1 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Hi, I was wondering how fast the embarkation process was and if anyone had any tips / suggestions as to the best time to arrive for a smooth process? With young kids we dont really want to be standing in a long line for hours on end...? Is it worth getting to Wharf 8 an hour or so before embarkation begins to be early in the queue? Maybe dropping bags off earlier might speed up the process? Iamajulie said she got there at 3 and was sipping a cocktail on board at 3:30 - wow, thats fast... ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyrules Posted November 8, 2005 #2 Share Posted November 8, 2005 We arrived from Brisbane on the morning of the cruise and were dropped at Darling Harbour at about 9am. We dropped our baggage off at the luggage hall, and then went off for brunch at Darling Harbour with family. We got back to Darling Harbour about 12.30, about 1/2 hr after checkin had commenced, and got through the process quite quickly, and were on board in our cabins by just after 1pm. The checkin process is actually quite quick - check documentation, immigration check, collect your cruise card & room key, have your id photo encoded on cruise card, go through security check, have your embarkation photo taken.... walk onto the ship. Kym Hi, I was wondering how fast the embarkation process was and if anyone had any tips / suggestions as to the best time to arrive for a smooth process? With young kids we dont really want to be standing in a long line for hours on end...? Is it worth getting to Wharf 8 an hour or so before embarkation begins to be early in the queue? Maybe dropping bags off earlier might speed up the process? Iamajulie said she got there at 3 and was sipping a cocktail on board at 3:30 - wow, thats fast... ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxx Posted November 8, 2005 #3 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I know that visitors can't get on the ship any more, but how far can they go at Wharf 8? We seem to have a farewell party now, and it's growing for some unkown reason, and they want to see us off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanFromSyd Posted November 8, 2005 #4 Share Posted November 8, 2005 They can go to the passenger terminal. There is also a nice pub accross the road. The terminal itself is basically just a hall with a small cafe/coffee shop and the line for check in. Security and doc cheks are done in a smaller hall once you go through the big hall. (does that make sense???) So basically they can go in the big hall but not into the small hall. Hope that helps, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxx Posted November 8, 2005 #5 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Thanks Dan, the pub sounds like the best option :o . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmac Posted November 8, 2005 #6 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Thanks Dan, the pub sounds like the best option :o . The pub's always the best option! Now I'm beginning to sound like Dan aren't I? Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanFromSyd Posted November 8, 2005 #7 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Karen!! I knew you'd join the dark side! Before you know it you'll be roomin' with me in Jan and have a beer (or Vodka) permantly attached to your hand!! The pub actually has reasonable food too! Cheers, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmac Posted November 8, 2005 #8 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Wish I could join you in Jan! Suppose I'll have to wail till April. And yes, I'll probably have a drink permanently attatched to my hand. I'm a wine drinker but also enjoy a Barcadi and an occassional beer and I can't wait to go through the cocktail list. I think I'll spread that over the 11 days this time though. When I cruised in '86 I did most of it in one day. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanFromSyd Posted November 8, 2005 #9 Share Posted November 8, 2005 We did that!! We managed to make our way through the entire cocktail list (in one day) and the entire "shooters" list in the nightclub that night!! It was great fun!! See how much fun the dark side is... Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmac Posted November 8, 2005 #10 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Oh yes, it's fun! But I'm not as young as I used to be and I'm certainly not as young as you so I might (I did say MIGHT) have to take it a little easier this time. And last time I was single, this time I'll be with my husband who already tells me I drink too much. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanFromSyd Posted November 8, 2005 #11 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Nah, plenty of time to sober up later in life, enjoy it now!! I recommend the mudslides for breakfast!! There just like a chocolate milkshake only crunchy... I mean alcoholicy?? Cheers, Nathan (I mean Dan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiedisneyfan Posted November 8, 2005 #12 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Dan/Nathan, looks like your chat has started up in here. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoey Posted November 9, 2005 Author #13 Share Posted November 9, 2005 thread stealers !... lol :) Did someone mention a pub.. ? thanks for the info everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanFromSyd Posted November 9, 2005 #14 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Sorry Whoey, I'll be good now Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whoey Posted November 9, 2005 Author #15 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Dont apologise... If it's a schooner (or Pot for us *mexicans*) on offer I'll be there... :) We need to get an IRC channel or something like that for chatting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanFromSyd Posted November 9, 2005 #16 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Whoey, I was looking at some chat software the other night that a couple of other forums i know use. Problem is getting it hosted. It would be good if cruisecritic hosted it. Otherwise we would need to set up our own site and then run the chat software.... I thought about it and then decided it was just easier to not do it and just clutter up the message board instead :-) Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted November 9, 2005 #17 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I know that visitors can't get on the ship any more, but how far can they go at Wharf 8? We seem to have a farewell party now, and it's growing for some unkown reason, and they want to see us off. We have had people "see us off" on a cruise from wharf 8. We arranged it like this....... We arrived at boarding time ,I think 1 pm and boarded, once on board you can not get off again.... but we then had time to explore and "sort" the ship out. Our friends then arrived just before sailaway and we stood on the Promenade deck and were able to wave and shout to them. The ship slips away fairly quickly,so you still have time to make your way to the upper decks to watch the sail out of Sydney Harbour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaseyoz Posted November 9, 2005 #18 Share Posted November 9, 2005 hiya all. looks like the party started without me, couldnt you have waitied!! ANYWAY back to the OP question. we also had a very quick embarkation time. Whne we were getting off around 10am (i think) there was already a line up for that days 5pm departure. So i guess the thing is dont gte there too early. ok guys back to the party... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfromnewy Posted November 9, 2005 #19 Share Posted November 9, 2005 hi all how are we tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfromnewy Posted November 9, 2005 #20 Share Posted November 9, 2005 how ould you know about mudslides for brekky dan... iwas the one having them while yo uwere sippin water!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanFromSyd Posted November 9, 2005 #21 Share Posted November 9, 2005 how ould you know about mudslides for brekky dan... iwas the one having them while yo uwere sippin water!! Well if we are going to start telling stories!!!! Who was the one in legends sitting on the couch sippin water rocking back and forth crying, while I was dancing!! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfromnewy Posted November 9, 2005 #22 Share Posted November 9, 2005 stories??hmmm...stop trying to live vicariously through your elder brother (better looking too!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfromnewy Posted November 9, 2005 #23 Share Posted November 9, 2005 who wants to get together for xmas as such Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmac Posted November 9, 2005 #24 Share Posted November 9, 2005 who wants to get together for xmas as such You just asked that question in another thread! I said "sounds good to me" Kaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfromnewy Posted November 9, 2005 #25 Share Posted November 9, 2005 yeah i know u like it kaz....but i just need to reach out to everyone you know wot i mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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