Explorer 26th January Sydney

[Wuzzle10]

We are boarding in Sydney on this day, just realised it’s Australia Day, hope we get an amazing view of the fireworks and the regatta that’s on the 26th, should hopefully be a great start to the cruise

[lprp]

I don’t think you will be boarding until 29 December - that’s when Explorer is due to arrive in Sydney?

[Wuzzle10]

10 minutes ago, lprp said:

I don’t think you will be boarding until 29 December - that’s when Explorer is due to arrive in Sydney?

We are sailing Sydney to Bali, 26th January -13th February 

[irishwitchy]

4 minutes ago, Wuzzle10 said:

We are sailing Sydney to Bali, 26th January -13th February 

Yup,  we will be joining you,  we actually get on in Auckland,  looking forward to the celebration and hopefully we are positioned to see the fireworks!  

[lprp]

58 minutes ago, Wuzzle10 said:

We are sailing Sydney to Bali, 26th January -13th February 

Doh! Sorry! I guess I’m too excited for our Explorer cruise on 12 December 🙃

[Jlhalldc]

We're also boarding Explorer on Jan. 26. An Aussie friend reminded me it was Australia day and the harbor area will be alive with celebratory events. Hope we see fireworks from the ship! We are lucky to be staying aboard for the Grand Asia Exploration, which ends in Tokyo on March 28. See you soon!

 

[jessandarnie]

Australia Day fireworks are held after dark, usually around 9 pm or thereabouts. Sydney harbour is cleared of boating around the Bridge as this is used extensively for the fireworks displays. Circular Quay where ships use is next to the bridge, so depending on where you are in port and what time you depart you may or not be in luck. Sydney harbour fills up with boats  of all descriptions and I imagine any ships that are departing would do so as early as possible to have a clear passage out.

 

Hopefully you be fortunate to stay right in Circular Quay and if so it will be an amazing spectacle. So check with Regent as to where you will be.

 

 

[irishwitchy]

• We will be in White bay 4 until 11:00pm.   So will we see the fireworks? 

[jessandarnie]

Yes you will to a certain degree. Google maps will show  you the layout of Sydney  Harbour in relation to White Bay and Sydney Harbour Bridge. The fireworks are massive and can be seen from afar. Enjoy 👌👌

[irishwitchy]

11 hours ago, jessandarnie said:

Yes you will to a certain degree. Google maps will show  you the layout of Sydney  Harbour in relation to White Bay and Sydney Harbour Bridge. The fireworks are massive and can be seen from afar. Enjoy 👌👌

Thanks for the confirmation.  We are also looking at a harbor lunch cruise that day.  Any thoughts about that?  
 

[cwn]

Absolutely do something including a harbor tour…lunch tour or the ferry that maxes a number of stops around the Harbor very beautiful ride. 

[labonnevie]

11 hours ago, irishwitchy said:

Thanks for the confirmation.  We are also looking at a harbor lunch cruise that day.  Any thoughts about that?  
 

If you can get a ferry to Watson’s Bay, highly recommend getting off for lunch at Doyle’s which is right on the beach looking all the way back to the bridge. Fun trip and we enjoyed the food as well. Restaurant is right next to the ferry pier. 

[jessandarnie]

The ferry system around Sydney harbour is used for commuting but, it is seriously the best way to tour the harbour waters. So many places to get to, get off wander around, stop for lunch, get back on. Key places are Watsons Bay as described above. in the  other direction is Manly, the Ferry is famous…for its beach, a walk from ferry thru The Mall to this iconic beach is the best day out. So many choices to eat along the way and also trendy cafes etc along the beachfront. All for the cost of a ferry ticket.

Another stop to do is the ferry to Taronga Zoo, it has amazing views the animals are extremely well valued, plus they have views to do for.

A Harbour cruise with lunch would be a good introduction to what goes on around the Harbour. 

https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/ferry#/

 

[Lonedaddy]

10 hours ago, jessandarnie said:

The ferry system around Sydney harbour is used for commuting but, it is seriously the best way to tour the harbour waters. So many places to get to, get off wander around, stop for lunch, get back on. Key places are Watsons Bay as described above. in the  other direction is Manly, the Ferry is famous…for its beach, a walk from ferry thru The Mall to this iconic beach is the best day out. So many choices to eat along the way and also trendy cafes etc along the beachfront. All for the cost of a ferry ticket.

Another stop to do is the ferry to Taronga Zoo, it has amazing views the animals are extremely well valued, plus they have views to do for.

A Harbour cruise with lunch would be a good introduction to what goes on around the Harbour. 

https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/ferry#/

 

I used to take the ferry to Manley when I was there on business would arrive a few days early and enjoyed that ride and walk around Manley.

[Lonedaddy]

Who is the cruise director on Explorer and will they be on for the cruise referenced here?  On Australian cruises do they ever do tributes to say Bee Gees, or doubt it, but AC/DC?