SailingCableBeach Posted February 16, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 16, 2014 We will be on board the QM 2 soon and stopping in Brisbane for a day. I understand the ship docks at the Grain Terminal which is a fair way from the CBD with no public transport. Will there be a shuttle service? And the likely cost? Many thanks for any help. I watched her depart Fremantle a few days ago and she's certainly a grand ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted February 16, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 16, 2014 We will be on board the QM 2 soon and stopping in Brisbane for a day. I understand the ship docks at the Grain Terminal which is a fair way from the CBD with no public transport.Will there be a shuttle service? And the likely cost? Many thanks for any help. I watched her depart Fremantle a few days ago and she's certainly a grand ship! Hi SailingCableBeach. I've never been to Australia, so please forgive my ignorance of the ports, but here is a quote about where QM2 will be docking in Brisbane: "...The largest ship to ever visit Australia is too big to dock at Hamilton’s Portside Wharf. Passengers will have to arrive and depart from a makeshift facility near Luggage Point at the mouth of the river..." http://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/passengers-on-luxury-cruise-ship-queen-mary-ii-to-dock-at-luggage-point-industrial-area/story-fnii5v6w-1226828246168 Is that what's know as the Grain Terminal? Best wishes, Salacia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailingCableBeach Posted February 16, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Thank you Salacia for the link to the article. It's most interesting. I'm not sure if this is the same terminal as the Grain Terminal. I hope there is a shuttle into the city. Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM2_SYD Posted February 16, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Hi, I was on QM2's maiden visit to Brisbane in 2012 where we berthed at the Grain Terminal. On that voyage there certainly was a complimentary shuttle bus service into the city offered by Cunard for passengers. So I would imagine that they will do this again. Sent from my GT-I9210T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted February 16, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 16, 2014 There'll be a shuttle service to the CBD but not sure if there's a cost. I think thats up to each city. I believe in Adelaide that a free service to the CBD is provided to ensure that people come into the city and spend. On March 10 QM2 arrives into Adelaide and it's a public holiday but we have Mad March and the city will be buzzing with all sorts of entertainments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al54 Posted February 16, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 16, 2014 According to ask.cunard.com, there is a shuttle bus in Brisbane, they precise that the "round trip" takes 1 hour! Cunard and P&O have a new shuttle policy : free if you paid full fare for your cruise, 4 or 8 dollars if you got promotional fare! What a shame for a supposed luxury line! If you want to verify, you can browse ask.cunard.com and type "shuttle" in the searching area, then, follow the different red links appearing in the text. Sorry, I'm on a mobile site, not very skilled, and don't know how to give you the direct link! Envoyé de mon iPad à l'aide de Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cunardaddict Posted February 16, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 16, 2014 According to ask.cunard.com, there is a shuttle bus in Brisbane, they precise that the "round trip" takes 1 hour! Cunard and P&O have a new shuttle policy : free if you paid full fare for your cruise, 4 or 8 dollars if you got promotional fare! What a shame for a supposed luxury line! If you want to verify, you can browse ask.cunard.com and type "shuttle" in the searching area, then, follow the different red links appearing in the text. Sorry, I'm on a mobile site, not very skilled, and don't know how to give you the direct link! Envoyé de mon iPad à l'aide de Forums Does this really apply to local shuttle services provided by tho local chambers of commerce or other authorities? I doubt this and I can't see this beeing organized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al54 Posted February 16, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Look at ask.cunard.com "do you offer shuttle services at port of calls", cunard and P&O explain their new policy about paying shuttles (from march 2014). I suppose if port authority provides shuttles, they remain, of course, free of charge (I hope!); but it's not clearly said on this official cunard website, they just say that, if in any port a shuttle is absolutely needed for safety or health reasons, it will be free of charge for all the passengers. Envoyé de mon iPad à l'aide de Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intel Posted February 16, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 16, 2014 QM2 will berth at Fisherman's Wharf (Grain Terminal) not the Portside Wharf because of its size. This also applies to the other Cunard ships. There will be free shuttles to the city provided by Cunard. It is about 1/2 hour dependant on traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailingCableBeach Posted February 17, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Thanks for the information and also ask.cunard which I didn't know about! Where do you think the shuttle stop will be in the city? PS all packed and ready to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM2_SYD Posted February 17, 2014 #11 Share Posted February 17, 2014 On our QM2 stopover the coach dropped and picked us up from around the casino, perhaps around Elizabeth and George Sts. Sent from my GT-I9210T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailingCableBeach Posted February 17, 2014 Author #12 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Many thanks QM2_SYD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Coast Cruisers Posted February 17, 2014 #13 Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) Four sleeps to go for us two boarding in Brisbane.....can't wait. :) Jill :) Edited February 17, 2014 by Gold Coast Cruisers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al54 Posted February 17, 2014 #14 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Enjoy your cruise! Envoyé de mon iPad à l'aide de Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QM2_SYD Posted February 17, 2014 #15 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Yes, have a great voyage. The cruise up through the Barrier Reef and Torres Straight is fantastic. Sent from my GT-I9210T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailingCableBeach Posted February 18, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Thank you QM2_SYD I will be up on deck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzaw Posted February 20, 2014 #17 Share Posted February 20, 2014 The shuttle bus from the Grain Wharf terminal usually stops at the rear of the Treasury Casino building Map here This is an old Google pic and does not show the newly built terminal - but the location is accurate Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted February 20, 2014 #18 Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) From the truck cam at Brisbane Port on Fisherman Island QM2 docked at the Grain Terminal.. Looks like the conveyeor belt is feeding into the Commodore Room:D Edited February 20, 2014 by Kiwi Kruzer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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