B2B from Sydney Procedures

[Wineaux007]

We are doing a B2B from HNL to SYD then SYD to SIN.  When we arrive Sydney, what procedures will we incur.  I read somewhere a while back that all the B2Bers have to disembark the ship and go thru immigration.  Once completed, if you reboard the ship for the 2nd leg, you aren't allowed to leave the ship after that.  Is that the case?  We want to tour a bit of Sydney on turnaround day, but from what I read, if you reboard the ship, you are stuck on board until it sails.

[WisRiver]

Where does the ship stop before you arrive in Sydney?  Last year we did a B2B from San Diego to Sydney continuing on to circumnavigate Australia.  .  Our first stop in Australia was Brisbane where we had to clear immigration.  We did not have clear immigration again and did not have to disembark in Sydney (although we did). 

[yarramar]

If you have cleared immigration, you are free to come and go as the ship has no ability to "hold" you. 

You may have to pass the immigration desk again each time you leave the ship, but only need to show your entry visa/passport each time.

[little britain]

What is the b2b procedure if the ship has been Sydney- Tasmania - Sydney on first cruise then going Sydney - NZ - Sydney on the second please? 
I’m guessing the first cruise is “domestic” so no customs 🛃 or anything ?