Cruise ship fan Posted November 7, 2012 #51 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I guess if the booking isn't incorrect we may get some entertainment so to speak in Sydney soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella cruiser Posted November 7, 2012 #52 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I think unless she has an amazing hinged funnel like Norwegian Dream (ex Dreamward and soon to be the new Superstar Gemini) there is no way she is going to fit under the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted November 13, 2012 #53 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I have emailed a friend who works onboard the Oosterdam and told her to ask the captain! hee hee. Have you received a response to your query? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiedisneyfan Posted November 13, 2012 #54 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I have had my cruise friend staying with me for the last few days. However she didn't get an answer for the Oosterdam. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australian family Posted November 13, 2012 Author #55 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I have had my cruise friend staying with me for the last few days. However she didn't get an answer for the Oosterdam. :( Maybe we have to put our lifejackets on when we arrive back in Sydney.:D HAL might be doing some publicity stunt with having the funnel stuck on the bridge.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted November 14, 2012 #56 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I have had my cruise friend staying with me for the last few days. However she didn't get an answer for the Oosterdam. :( Hope you had a great time with your friend visiting. What a shame that there is no reply to your query.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjm66 Posted November 14, 2012 #57 Share Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) We have a visit to the bridge on the Oosterdam scheduled for Noumea on Sunday. I may get the chance to ask but I suspect the response will be equivocal - depends, it's up to the port authorities etc. BTW we were refunded $4.49 pp for missing Mackay. Almost enough for a cocktail! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Edited November 14, 2012 by cjm66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australian family Posted November 15, 2012 Author #58 Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) We have a visit to the bridge on the Oosterdam scheduled for Noumea on Sunday. I may get the chance to ask but I suspect the response will be equivocal - depends, it's up to the port authorities etc. BTW we were refunded $4.49 pp for missing Mackay. Almost enough for a cocktail! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Enjoy that cocktail.:D How did you get to organise a tour to the bridge? Are you doing the tour of the ship? Your cruise is going quick. Edited November 15, 2012 by Australian family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted November 15, 2012 #59 Share Posted November 15, 2012 We have a visit to the bridge on the Oosterdam scheduled for Noumea on Sunday. I may get the chance to ask but I suspect the response will be equivocal - depends, it's up to the port authorities etc. BTW we were refunded $4.49 pp for missing Mackay. Almost enough for a cocktail! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Who is the Captain, and the Hotel Manager? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiedisneyfan Posted November 15, 2012 #60 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Captain is Henk Draper. I don't know the HM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australian family Posted November 15, 2012 Author #61 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Captain is Henk Draper. I don't know the HM. Doesn't matter who the captain is, so long as he or she doesn't take out the Harbour Bridge.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassamanda Posted November 15, 2012 #62 Share Posted November 15, 2012 We have a visit to the bridge on the Oosterdam scheduled for Noumea on Sunday. I may get the chance to ask but I suspect the response will be equivocal - depends, it's up to the port authorities etc. BTW we were refunded $4.49 pp for missing Mackay. Almost enough for a cocktail! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Guess it is a matter of whether the bridge will fit under the bridge:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjm66 Posted November 15, 2012 #63 Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) Enjoy that cocktail.:D How did you get to organise a tour to the bridge? Are you doing the tour of the ship? Your cruise is going quick. I did the ships tour on Tuesday. They can no longer schedule the bridge visit while we are underway so that is being done when we are docked at Noumea. Yes it is going qickly now. The Hotel Director is Robert Versteeg. Captain as above - Henk Draper. The Captain is unobtrusive and makes a very short weather and position report once a day, but he did find the hole in the clouds so is to be congratulated. The hotel Director was forthcoming about the dry dock. Purpose is to clean and polish the hull for fuel economy, do necessary maintenance on the azipods and renew carpet and some soft furninshings in pubic areas and suites plus some general manicuring and tidification. They are offering chilren's cooking classes on the Oosterdam - last one was cheesy pretzels. One grandother on board spoke very highly of Club HAL. The area itself is not extensive but apparently they spend a lot of time in activities around the ship and the staff are excellent according to my informant. Colleen Edited November 15, 2012 by cjm66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australian family Posted November 15, 2012 Author #64 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I did the ships tour on Tuesday. They can no longer schedule the bridge visit while we are underway so that is being done when we are docked at Noumea. Yes it is going qickly now. The Hotel Director is Robert Versteeg. Captain as above - Henk Draper. The Captain is unobtrusive and makes a very short weather and position report once a day, but he did find the hole in the clouds so is to be congratulated. The hotel Director was forthcoming about the dry dock. Purpose is to clean and polish the hull for fuel economy, do necessary maintenance on the azipods and renew carpet and some soft furninshings in pubic areas and suites plus some general manicuring and tidification. They are offering chilren's cooking classes on the Oosterdam - last one was cheesy pretzels. One grandother on board spoke very highly of Club HAL. The area itself is not extensive but apparently they spend a lot of time in activities around the ship and the staff are excellent according to my informant. Colleen Thank you for the update on the kids activities. Was the ships tour worth doing and did you see much of the behind the scenes areas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutho Posted November 16, 2012 #65 Share Posted November 16, 2012 On all bridge visits the dimensions should be easy to find. They need the measurements for pilotage etc. So they do know the height, width and every other measurement of the ship. My bets are on the ship not going under the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiedisneyfan Posted November 16, 2012 #66 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Thanks for the update. Sounds like you are enjoying yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted November 16, 2012 #67 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I did the ships tour on Tuesday. They can no longer schedule the bridge visit while we are underway so that is being done when we are docked at Noumea. Yes it is going qickly now. The Hotel Director is Robert Versteeg. Captain as above - Henk Draper. The Captain is unobtrusive and makes a very short weather and position report once a day, but he did find the hole in the clouds so is to be congratulated. The hotel Director was forthcoming about the dry dock. Purpose is to clean and polish the hull for fuel economy, do necessary maintenance on the azipods and renew carpet and some soft furninshings in pubic areas and suites plus some general manicuring and tidification. They are offering chilren's cooking classes on the Oosterdam - last one was cheesy pretzels. One grandother on board spoke very highly of Club HAL. The area itself is not extensive but apparently they spend a lot of time in activities around the ship and the staff are excellent according to my informant. Colleen How long was the ships tour? Thanks for naming the Captain and Hotel Manager. Interesting to hear what work will be done at dry dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven51 Posted November 16, 2012 #68 Share Posted November 16, 2012 MMMmmm .. Just wondering what "soft furninshings in pubic areas" will be.:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjm66 Posted November 16, 2012 #69 Share Posted November 16, 2012 MMMmmm ..Just wondering what "soft furninshings in pubic areas" will be.:D:D:D Don't know yet how to roll about laughing on an iPad. I am sure the puns could go on for several exchanges. Colleen Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjm66 Posted November 17, 2012 #70 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Update on the Oosterdam debate. Captain Draper confirmed that the Oosterdam could/would fit under the bridge - the timing was critical - must be at low water when there will be the minumum 2 metres clearance required by Sydney Ports for a cruise ship to sail under the bridge. The highest point is not the funnel. It is the adt navigation light. He seemed to be aware of the interest in this. And no I did not ask what would happen if the O missed the timing on the way in. Presumably the newly maintained azipods will get her across the ditch in time on Jan 2nd? I think that is the first sail under. The bridge visit was up there with the laundry as the high point of the tour. Colleen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted November 17, 2012 #71 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Update on the Oosterdam debate. Captain Draper confirmed that the Oosterdam could/would fit under the bridge - the timing was critical - must be at low water when there will be the minumum 2 metres clearance required by Sydney Ports for a cruise ship to sail under the bridge. The highest point is not the funnel. It is the adt navigation light. He seemed to be aware of the interest in this. And no I did not ask what would happen if the O missed the timing on the way in. Presumably the newly maintained azipods will get her across the ditch in time on Jan 2nd? I think that is the first sail under. The bridge visit was up there with the laundry as the high point of the tour. Colleen Thats amazing.... I hope they let the TV and Media know as an event like that would bring Sydney to a stanstill.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutho Posted November 18, 2012 #72 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I hope they are right. It might be worth going down to watch. 2m is not allot of clearence considering the ship is likely to be high in the water due to all the fuel it will consume on the way over. I wonder if Vista ships can suck in ballast water to bring their hull lower in the water. Assuming that the Captain is right then it may suggest that the height given to me by HAL on their facebook page is actually Keel to funnel rather than waterline. Either way it is not allot of room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australian family Posted November 18, 2012 Author #73 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Received updated docs today that we arriving into Sydney 1 hour later, 7am instead of 6am, I wonder if that has something to do with the tides. I am still concerned about how we are going to fit under the harbour bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted November 18, 2012 #74 Share Posted November 18, 2012 It will be like when QM2 sailed into New York on her maiden call . She had to pass under the Verrazano Bridge , and I remember a picture being posted of an Officer standing on top of the funnel with a measuring stick , which showed there was only 1 metre to spare. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted November 18, 2012 #75 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Update on the Oosterdam debate. Captain Draper confirmed that the Oosterdam could/would fit under the bridge - the timing was critical - must be at low water when there will be the minumum 2 metres clearance required by Sydney Ports for a cruise ship to sail under the bridge. The highest point is not the funnel. It is the adt navigation light. He seemed to be aware of the interest in this. And no I did not ask what would happen if the O missed the timing on the way in. Presumably the newly maintained azipods will get her across the ditch in time on Jan 2nd? I think that is the first sail under. The bridge visit was up there with the laundry as the high point of the tour. Colleen Thanks for this information. You mention the laundry tour, was any mention made as to whether passengers laundry is washed and dried at high temperatures? Some posters on the HAL boards state that the clothing passengers send to the laundry is always dealt with at high temperatures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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