Rare MicCanberra Posted May 27, 2014 #126 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Yes, it was one of a number of projects submitted that had been approved. This was done under the Labor government. Not sure if you remember, but when the current Liberal government came in, they cancelled a lot of things that were in progress, where they could. This was one of the projects that were cancelled. It is a shame for the Norfolk Islander's tourism and for the cruisers going there (or rather not going there).:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted May 27, 2014 #127 Share Posted May 27, 2014 It is a shame for the Norfolk Islander's tourism and for the cruisers going there (or rather not going there).:eek: Yes, the sad thing is how much Norfolk Islanders and the economy are suffering since the GFC. They could really do with a boost to tourism that having a reliable cruise service would provide. Unlike here, there isn't a massive number of tourists that naturally go there cruise or not, so cruising would actually boost that market substantially. Although there are always competing demands on the dollar, it's a real shame we can't help out our own with really simple infrastructure improvements, that will have a return that easily exceeds the investment. Unlike many South Pacific islands where our ships are currently going to, which are being overwhelmed and spoiled due to the numbers visiting, Norfolk Island has the capacity, on-land infrastructure/roads to handle that growth. There are also a wide variety of attractions and activities for visitors, as well as the historical angle. It's one of those true win-wins, which is probably why it originally got approved. But hey, it doesn't have an interest group of voters/interests like the Cadbury factory in Tasmania, so no funds for them from this mob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royalty X Posted May 27, 2014 #128 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I just got back from a travel industry night with P&O and am excited to report that one of the new P&O (or ex-HAL, depending on how you look at it) ships will be based out of Fremantle in 2016. Apparently with them being smaller (actually "shorter" is how they put it), the ships will be able to dock in a lot of the new ports in Indonesia and Northern WA. YAY! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorisis Posted May 27, 2014 #129 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Joanne, Packetau, who is currently cruising Norway and the Baltics on the Ryndham, says she really likes this ship and the HAL product. I personally think the medium size ships better suit many of the smaller port facilities of Australia, NZ and the South Pacific. The possibilities in this region are endless. Can you imagine Ryndam stopping at ports up the Queensland Coast, calling into Thursday Island, en route to Darwin, in our winter season. The ships are "Ladies of a certain age" and are well maintained. I will miss the Ryndam out of Tampa, FL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted May 27, 2014 #130 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I just got back from a travel industry night with P&O and am excited to report that one of the new P&O (or ex-HAL, depending on how you look at it) ships will be based out of Fremantle in 2016. Apparently with them being smaller (actually "shorter" is how they put it), the ships will be able to dock in a lot of the new ports in Indonesia and Northern WA. YAY! :) That is great news for WA. 2016 gives local TAs lots of time to plan interesting fly/cruise possibilities to extend the local market. Where is the other one going to be based? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 27, 2014 #131 Share Posted May 27, 2014 That is great news for WA. 2016 gives local TAs lots of time to plan interesting fly/cruise possibilities to extend the local market. Where is the other one going to be based? That is great news. Hopefully there will be a ship based in every capital city in the future (except Canberra of course).:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted May 27, 2014 #132 Share Posted May 27, 2014 The ships are "Ladies of a certain age" and are well maintained. I will miss the Ryndam out of Tampa, FL. Good to hear. I'm looking forward to Ryndam cruising in Australia. She will be a good size for us, as she was able to cruise under your Skyway Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royalty X Posted May 28, 2014 #133 Share Posted May 28, 2014 That is great news for WA. 2016 gives local TAs lots of time to plan interesting fly/cruise possibilities to extend the local market. Where is the other one going to be based? They didn't say where the second ship would be based exactly, but there were hints about Brisbane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted May 28, 2014 #134 Share Posted May 28, 2014 They didn't say where the second ship would be based exactly, but there were hints about Brisbane. Brisbane makes good sense, especially for winter cruising, as it is closer to the warmer tropics and South Pacific Islands. In addition, Portside is close to the Brisbane Domestic and International Airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 28, 2014 #135 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Brisbane makes good sense, especially for winter cruising, as it is closer to the warmer tropics and South Pacific Islands. In addition, Portside is close to the Brisbane Domestic and International Airport. An excellent embarkation port for all of the south pacific voyages. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted May 28, 2014 #136 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Royalty X, Thanks for posting the information re the soon to be ex HAL ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted July 10, 2014 #137 Share Posted July 10, 2014 From P&O Australia: Our new ship's names will be revealed tomorrow! We'll be making the historic announcement on the sand at Bondi Beach from 11.30am tomorrow if you would like to be one of the first in the world to know. Otherwise stay tuned to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all the news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted July 11, 2014 #138 Share Posted July 11, 2014 The first name of the new ships is "Pacific Eden"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted July 11, 2014 #139 Share Posted July 11, 2014 The second name of the new ships is "Pacific Aria" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted July 11, 2014 #140 Share Posted July 11, 2014 The second name of the new ships is "Pacific Aria" Really dumb name. I think of ARIA awards when I think of that name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 11, 2014 #141 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Wow, I must say that I am a little disappointed in those names. :( The name Eden is nice, the Pacific in fron makes sense but I would have preferred in gone. No comment on Aria, except to say why Aria? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted July 11, 2014 #142 Share Posted July 11, 2014 The second name of the new ships is "Pacific Aria" The first name of the new ships is "Pacific Eden"! Thanks for posting this information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD MULLET Posted July 11, 2014 #143 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Wow, I must say that I am a little disappointed in those names. :(The name Eden is nice, the Pacific in fron makes sense but I would have preferred in gone. No comment on Aria, except to say why Aria? Maybe its supposed to be Azaria? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 11, 2014 #144 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Maybe its supposed to be Azaria? No, the dingo already took that one.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbenjo Posted July 11, 2014 #145 Share Posted July 11, 2014 No, the dingo already took that one.:eek: So why not Pacific Dingo and Pacific Drongo:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted July 11, 2014 #146 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Aria's okay, but not a good pairing with Eden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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