NSWP Posted December 28, 2021 #1126 Share Posted December 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, possum52 said: Portland is in south western Victoria Les, not SA. Sorry Leigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted December 29, 2021 #1127 Share Posted December 29, 2021 1 hour ago, NSWP said: Sorry Leigh. Portland was the first permanent settlement in Victoria. Founded by the Henty brothers who came over from Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) in 1834. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ondine Posted December 29, 2021 #1128 Share Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) At the moment I believe she is only doing intrastate cruising. Not sure about the protocols for cruising whether they allow passengers from other states to go and what the testing is. Originally her itineraries were set prior to state borders being open hence only 4 days/nights in Victoria. Edited December 29, 2021 by Ondine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted December 29, 2021 #1129 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I pulled this off the APT site 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisers47 Posted December 29, 2021 #1130 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Hi, I had a look at the Caledonian Sky cabins. They looked very old fashioned. I guess they have not been done up for a while! eileen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted December 29, 2021 Author #1131 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Australian Cruise Ships Update - 30th December 2021: In this End of 2021 special update I have included the location of most of the Aussie fleet who was sailing from Australia during our session (when covid hit) or who we might have seen down-under this year 2021/2022: Cruise ships anchored off Limassol, Cyprus: Pacific Explorer, Pacific Adventure, Pacific Encounter, Sapphire Princess, Diamond Princess and Island Princess, and 2 Seabourn cruise ships. Radiance Of The Seas - Has arrived in Limassol, Cyprus after been in Cadiz, Spain for dry dock. Voyager of the Seas - Docked in Limassol, Cyprus: Carnival Spirit - Is still docked in Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Carnival Splendor - Anchored of Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Royal Princess - Has left Singapore after going in to dry dock and is now on her way back to Los Angeles, California. Coral Princess - Still docked in Cadiz, Spain. Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Eclipse - Anchored off San Diego, California: Ovation of the Seas - Has gone to to stretch her sea legs and is currently out of AIS Range, but looks like she might be off San Diego, California. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 29, 2021 #1132 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Thanks Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted January 3, 2022 #1133 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Caledonian Sky arrived on NYE, and anchored in the Bay. At Station Pier from 1/1-3/1 and has just motored out to the anchorage. Shows until at least 12/1. No idea what has happened to the rest of its plans. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doriima Posted January 11, 2022 #1134 Share Posted January 11, 2022 I'm working on a proper review of the Sky, but I'm notoriously bad at that, so will at least jot down some notes here for you fine people. A very casual setup with APT. We had a rough idea of the itinerary, but it got changed up a bunch based on availability and what seemed like a good idea at the time. I was pleased to find out they'd arranged for us to spend the evening of New Year's Eve parked in the bay, where we had a lovely view of the Melbourne city skyline and a few sets of fireworks. Cabins were large and comfortable. Maybe they look old fashioned, but it felt more period than dated to me. I am slightly biased, we somehow got a free upgrade from the standard suite to one with a bath. Food was amazing and plentiful, though only available during fixed mealtimes. Which were also plentiful. Most meals were served down in the restaurant as well as outside on the Lido deck. Staff were super attentive, friendly and helpful. Having just under 100 passengers makes it a bit easier to have special attention. The excursions were good, but it's pretty obvious they haven't done a lot of Victorian touring before. I expect the excursion staff are a bit more polished and ready to answer questions in places like the Kimberley where they've done a lot more tours. There were definitely times where organisation was clearly lacking, and if we'd been on a cruise with thousands instead of a hundred people it would have been bad. As it was, there was a bit of excess queueing in the sun that could have been avoided, but nothing serious. Zodiacs are fun. Have some pictures. 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ondine Posted January 12, 2022 #1135 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Thank you so much Doriima. Much appreciated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted January 13, 2022 #1136 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Good review and pics, looks nice. Thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted January 13, 2022 #1137 Share Posted January 13, 2022 A few days ago, Caledonia Sky had a little excursion from Hobsons Bay Anchorage out into Bass Strait. Then she turned around and located to the Port Phillip Bay Outer Anchorage. Vicports has her listed as departing for Fremantle 20/1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted January 13, 2022 #1138 Share Posted January 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Docker123 said: Vicports has her listed as departing for Fremantle 20/1. ? 🤔 Is Mark McGowan going to let them in? I doubt it. All Australian States are deemed Extreme Risk. Victoria (VIC): extreme risk "Travellers from medium, high, and extreme risk jurisdictions are not permitted to enter unless approved. Exemptions are restricted to Commonwealth, State and specialist functions only; If permitted entry, you will be directed to undertake 14 days hotel quarantine at a Government approved quarantine facility at your own expense." Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted January 13, 2022 #1139 Share Posted January 13, 2022 The hermit kingdom has declared every state ABF territory extreme risk. Supposed timeline for opening was 5 February. I am not booking to go and see mu until I know what is really going to happen. Caledonian Sky was scheduled to leave Adelaide today for a 7 night coastal cruise. Then sailing for Fremantle 17/1. So, sitting in Port Phillip Bay is a bit of a hinderance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollyoeno Posted January 13, 2022 #1140 Share Posted January 13, 2022 The CDC has lifted its orders and ships are sailing around the pacific. Many are now sailing to Hawaii, with the Oceania Insignia heading onwards from Hawaii on its round the world sailing to New Caledonia (a 2 hour flight from Brisbane International) and then onto Bali (a 2 hour flight from Darwin). It will arrive at these ports early Feb. How has it gotten like this? Scotty is detached from reality. We can sit and see the cruise ship off our coastline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted January 13, 2022 #1141 Share Posted January 13, 2022 14 hours ago, ollyoeno said: The CDC has lifted its orders and ships are sailing around the pacific. Many are now sailing to Hawaii, with the Oceania Insignia heading onwards from Hawaii on its round the world sailing to New Caledonia (a 2 hour flight from Brisbane International) and then onto Bali (a 2 hour flight from Darwin). It will arrive at these ports early Feb. How has it gotten like this? Scotty is detached from reality. We can sit and see the cruise ship off our coastline. The CDC has temporarily extended the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order (CSO) until January 15, 2022. We shall wait and see if it is extended, again. They have also advised the following: "People should avoid traveling on cruise ships, including river cruises, worldwide, regardless of vaccination status." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollyoeno Posted January 14, 2022 #1142 Share Posted January 14, 2022 11 hours ago, By The Bay said: The CDC has temporarily extended the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order (CSO) until January 15, 2022. We shall wait and see if it is extended, again. They have also advised the following: "People should avoid traveling on cruise ships, including river cruises, worldwide, regardless of vaccination status." An advisory which will be lifted on the 15th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted February 5, 2022 Author #1143 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Australian Cruise Ships Update - 6th February 2022 I have included the location of most of the Aussie fleet who was sailing from Australia during our session (when covid hit) or who we might have seen down-under this year 2021/2022: The big news is that Carnival Spirit heading to Jacksonville, Florida, USA > 😞 Cruise ships anchored off Limassol, Cyprus: Pacific Adventure, and Sapphire Princess, and 2 Seabourn cruise ships. Oosterdam has come for visit as well Pacific Encounter is having a sail of the coast of Limassol, Cyprus: Radiance Of The Seas - Still anchored of Limassol, Cyprus: Pacific Explorer - Is currently Docked in Palermo, Italy. Voyager of the Seas - Docked in in Brest, France after she has been in Dry dock. Carnival Spirit - Has left Dubai and Is currently on her way to the Suez Canal: Carnival Splendor - Still anchored of Dubai: (And has been joined by 4 Costa ships!) Royal Princess - Currently anchored off Long Beach, California: Coral Princess - Is currently dock in Malaga, Spain: Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Eclipse - Anchored off San Diego, California: Ovation of the Seas - Is currently off Port Orford, USA, Looks like she is heading back to Seattle: 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 6, 2022 #1144 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Great work Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted February 7, 2022 Author #1145 Share Posted February 7, 2022 A special mention of the Diamond Princess who is in dry dock in Marseille, France: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewgood Posted February 7, 2022 #1146 Share Posted February 7, 2022 I think that she deserves a special mention too. A lot of Australians enjoyed a cruise on her when she used to come down here. She was our favourite Princess cruise ship until we went on the Sapphire. Thanks Stu for letting us know where she is. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted February 24, 2022 #1147 Share Posted February 24, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky55 Posted February 24, 2022 #1148 Share Posted February 24, 2022 2 hours ago, Chiliburn said: Doesn’t it make you all warm and fuzzy that our Government - State & Federal - cares so much about our welfare that we can’t start cruising yet🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted February 25, 2022 #1149 Share Posted February 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Porky55 said: Doesn’t it make you all warm and fuzzy that our Government - State & Federal - cares so much about our welfare that we can’t start cruising yet🤔 Yes ,it’s just like a Disney fairytale,it gives such confidence. You wonder how they would handle a regional conflict. I suppose attitude would be , This is not a race ,we are not trying to win a race. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted March 2, 2022 #1150 Share Posted March 2, 2022 I drove along the beach this morning coming back from physio. out in the anchorage I saw what looked like a small cruise ship. Turns out it is the Coral Adventurer. Came in yesterday, scheduled to leave tomorrow for Fremantle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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