Kiwi_cruiser Posted March 9, 2018 #26 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Do not know why the web address keeps coming up as DOTS.Gremlins are at work. Zac Most likely that website address has been banned from Cruise Critic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac#1 Posted March 9, 2018 #27 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Most likely that website address has been banned from Cruise Critic. Thanks mate, Just drop the “ g “ of the web address in Post # 8 Zac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viviancartman Posted March 9, 2018 #28 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I’m currently on the Explorer of the Seas and the sea is a bit rough! Missed out on going to Nouméa today but it was pouring down with rain anyway so it would’ve been a miserable day. Captain said the winds at the port were around 50 knots and he could not safely dock at the port with such strong winds. There were no other ports which were not affected by Cyclone Hola so the only option left was to turn around and go back to Sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trstr Posted March 9, 2018 #29 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Diamond princess to dock Auckland day after hola hits It is supposed to be going around north end of New Zealand ? Following storm in. Will see how it goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 9, 2018 #30 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I’m currently on the Explorer of the Seas and the sea is a bit rough! Missed out on going to Nouméa today but it was pouring down with rain anyway so it would’ve been a miserable day. Captain said the winds at the port were around 50 knots and he could not safely dock at the port with such strong winds. There were no other ports which were not affected by Cyclone Hola so the only option left was to turn around and go back to Sydney. A shame for you to miss the ports but safety must come first, hope you enjoy the ride and it doesn't get too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted March 10, 2018 Author #31 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Its hitting the Loyalty Islands , Mare has been hard hit and others eg Lifou are on alert. https://www.radionz.co.nz/news/pacific/352222/cyclone-hola-bears-down-on-new-caledonia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob&Janet Posted March 10, 2018 #32 Share Posted March 10, 2018 I’m currently on the Explorer of the Seas and the sea is a bit rough! Missed out on going to Nouméa today but it was pouring down with rain anyway so it would’ve been a miserable day. Captain said the winds at the port were around 50 knots and he could not safely dock at the port with such strong winds. There were no other ports which were not affected by Cyclone Hola so the only option left was to turn around and go back to Sydney. I'm on Explorer of the Seas too. We are still experiencing very windy conditions and the sea is quite choppy. The pool was closed and emptied yesterday and still is today but other than that, I have to say that this ship handles the swell really really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 10, 2018 #33 Share Posted March 10, 2018 I know this current storm will move on quickly, but have our fingers crossed for the locals, and also hoping for good conditions for our Fiji/Lifou/Noumea cruise departing in 19 days. Stay safe everyone. Agreed, and I am sure your cruise will be fine.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted March 10, 2018 Author #34 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Just had a quick look at AIS , Carnival Legend appears to be heading into Noumea and Pacific Explorer is docked at Port Vila which looks OK from the local cam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 10, 2018 #35 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Cool, good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquility Base Posted March 10, 2018 #36 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Sun Princess left Wellington yesterday and was scheduled Napier, Tauranga, Auckland. Marinetraffic shows now sailing via the west coast, destination still Auckland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted March 10, 2018 Author #37 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Sun Princess left Wellington yesterday and was scheduled Napier, Tauranga, Auckland. Marinetraffic shows now sailing via the west coast, destination still Auckland. Thats an unusual move. Must be trying to miss the cyclone ,but to be in Auckland on Tuesday she will have to be off North Cape ,or vicinity on Monday and thats when Hola is predicted to come through. Lets hope its downgraded by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 10, 2018 #38 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Strange, Perhaps setting up for an miss port if the storm doesn't weaken and start heading west instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 10, 2018 #39 Share Posted March 10, 2018 https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/102157898/cyclone-hola-upper-north-first-in-line-for-severe-gales-heavy-rain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted March 10, 2018 #40 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Thats an unusual move. Must be trying to miss the cyclone ,but to be in Auckland on Tuesday she will have to be off North Cape ,or vicinity on Monday and thats when Hola is predicted to come through. Lets hope its downgraded by then. It looks more like she's heading back across the Tasman than up the coast and round to Auckland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted March 10, 2018 Author #41 Share Posted March 10, 2018 It looks more like she's heading back across the Tasman than up the coast and round to Auckland. I thought that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 10, 2018 #42 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Perhaps to chase the tail of the cyclone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted March 10, 2018 #43 Share Posted March 10, 2018 It looks more like she's heading back across the Tasman than up the coast and round to Auckland. Is Auckland accessible from the West Coast side for a cruiseship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 10, 2018 #44 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Is Auckland accessible from the West Coast side for a cruiseship? Possibly into Manukau Harbour but it would have to be tendered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted March 10, 2018 #45 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Manukau Harbour is fairly shallow, with lots of sandbanks. I think the entrance is a bit tricky too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banzaii Posted March 10, 2018 #46 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Strange, Perhaps setting up for an miss port if the storm doesn't weaken and start heading west instead. I agree - this route provides the option to divert away fron UnZud if necessary. East coast allows limited opportunities to avoid the cyclone. Not sure which is better though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted March 10, 2018 Author #47 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Manukau Harbour is fairly shallow, with lots of sandbanks. I think the entrance is a bit tricky too. Manukau Harbour is only accessible to small coastal ships and the entrance has a very dangerous and ever shifting sandbar. Re the Suns position , perhaps the Captains doing a yachting tack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 11, 2018 #48 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Manukau Harbour is fairly shallow, with lots of sandbanks. I think the entrance is a bit tricky too. I wasn't sure, I have never seen a big ship in there in any of my visits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 11, 2018 #49 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Manukau Harbour is only accessible to small coastal ships and the entrance has a very dangerous and ever shifting sandbar.Re the Suns position , perhaps the Captains doing a yachting tack? Finding the smoothest seas for the comfort of the passengers using the land as a buffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted March 11, 2018 #50 Share Posted March 11, 2018 It looks more like she's heading back across the Tasman than up the coast and round to Auckland. I think she might be heading back to Australia.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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