sun-set Posted September 30, 2015 #1 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I just noticed Diamond Princess Webcam is showing heading for Wellington instead of Milford Sound, it wasn't even supposed to be visiting Wellington on this cruise. Does anyone have any more information ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 30, 2015 #2 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I just noticed Diamond Princess Webcam is showing heading for Wellington instead of Milford Sound, it wasn't even supposed to be visiting Wellington on this cruise.Does anyone have any more information ? It'd still be a long way from Wellington, maybe someone made a mistake on the caption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted September 30, 2015 #3 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Could be due to bad weather. The NZ Metservice forecast for Milford Sound tomorrow is "Heavy rain, chance afternoon thunder. Gusty northwest.". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted September 30, 2015 #4 Share Posted September 30, 2015 .Port of Wellington schedule is showing her in town on Sat 3 Oct. Diamond Princess AQ Sat 03 Oct 15 08.00 Sat 03 Oct 15 20:00 2670 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 30, 2015 #5 Share Posted September 30, 2015 .Port of Wellington schedule is showing her in town on Sat 3 Oct. Diamond Princess AQ Sat 03 Oct 15 08.00 Sat 03 Oct 15 20:00 2670 But if there's been a late change that may not be shown on the schedule yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted September 30, 2015 #6 Share Posted September 30, 2015 But if there's been a late change that may not be shown on the schedule yet. 3 Oct she was to be in Dunedin. Tue 29/09/15 Sydney / Australia 18:30 Wed 30/09/15 At Sea Thu 01/10/15 At Sea Fri 02/10/15 Fjordland National Park (Scenic Cruising) / New Zealand 07:00 17:00 Sat 03/10/15 Port Chalmers / New Zealand 08:00 18:00 Sun 04/10/15 Akaroa / New Zealand 08:00 18:00 Mon 05/10/15 Picton / New Zealand 08:00 17:00 Tue 06/10/15 At Sea Wed 07/10/15 Tauranga / New Zealand 10:00 21:30 Thu 08/10/15 Auckland / New Zealand 08:00 19:00 Fri 09/10/15 Bay of Islands / New Zealand 07:00 17:00 Sat 10/10/15 At Sea Sun 11/10/15 At Sea Mon 12/10/15 Sydney / Australia 07:00 Itinerary may be subject to change at any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 30, 2015 #7 Share Posted September 30, 2015 3 Oct she was to be in Dunedin. Tue 29/09/15 Sydney / Australia 18:30 Wed 30/09/15 At Sea Thu 01/10/15 At Sea Fri 02/10/15 Fjordland National Park (Scenic Cruising) / New Zealand 07:00 17:00 Sat 03/10/15 Port Chalmers / New Zealand 08:00 18:00 Sun 04/10/15 Akaroa / New Zealand 08:00 18:00 Mon 05/10/15 Picton / New Zealand 08:00 17:00 Tue 06/10/15 At Sea Wed 07/10/15 Tauranga / New Zealand 10:00 21:30 Thu 08/10/15 Auckland / New Zealand 08:00 19:00 Fri 09/10/15 Bay of Islands / New Zealand 07:00 17:00 Sat 10/10/15 At Sea Sun 11/10/15 At Sea Mon 12/10/15 Sydney / Australia 07:00 Itinerary may be subject to change at any time. Yep that looks like a major change then. Left Sydney yesterday a couple of sea days Wellington. Be interested to hear why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sun-set Posted September 30, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted September 30, 2015 .Port of Wellington schedule is showing her in town on Sat 3 Oct. Diamond Princess AQ Sat 03 Oct 15 08.00 Sat 03 Oct 15 20:00 2670 It will have to lose a day at sea to arrive on the 3rd and looking at the cam it's getting pretty rough out there. Also to rearrange the itinerary will be difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted September 30, 2015 #9 Share Posted September 30, 2015 She'll probably go through Cook Strait to Wellington instead of around the bottom of the South Island. From Wellington she could pick up the rest of her original itinerary by heading down to Akaroa, and then back to Picton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted September 30, 2015 #10 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I just found her on the AIS Marine Traffic map and she looks like she's heading directly to Cook Strait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunnocat Posted September 30, 2015 #11 Share Posted September 30, 2015 It will have to lose a day at sea to arrive on the 3rd and looking at the cam it's getting pretty rough out there.Also to rearrange the itinerary will be difficult. Oh dear, I have first time cruiser friends on her. Fortunately they have and inside cabin on a lower deck. K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
set_sail Posted September 30, 2015 #12 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Oh dear, I have first time cruiser friends on her. Fortunately they have and inside cabin on a lower deck. K We have family onboard. Looks like weather over next few days is going to play havoc with the itinerary. Check this Met wave forecast unlikely that they will travel south after Wellington. http://www.metservice.com/maps-radar/marine-forecast-maps/significant-wave-heights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted September 30, 2015 #13 Share Posted September 30, 2015 She'll probably go through Cook Strait to Wellington instead of around the bottom of the South Island. From Wellington she could pick up the rest of her original itinerary by heading down to Akaroa, and then back to Picton. I just found her on the AIS Marine Traffic map and she looks like she's heading directly to Cook Strait. It must be really bad weather down that way , so they will go straight to Wellington and then pick up the itinerary. October is way too early to be cruising around the bottom of the South Island...but they seem to do it every year, and every year one or two sailings have to be diverted.:rolleyes: At least not going to Fiordland , they wont break all the crockery and glasses..:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 30, 2015 #14 Share Posted September 30, 2015 We have family onboard. Looks like weather over next few days is going to play havoc with the itinerary. Check this Met wave forecast unlikely that they will travel south after Wellington. http://www.metservice.com/maps-radar/marine-forecast-maps/significant-wave-heights I hope seasickness doesn't hit too hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted September 30, 2015 #15 Share Posted September 30, 2015 We have family onboard. Looks like weather over next few days is going to play havoc with the itinerary. Check this Met wave forecast unlikely that they will travel south after Wellington. http://www.metservice.com/maps-radar/marine-forecast-maps/significant-wave-heights Yikes. Looks like the nasty stuff hits the east coast of the South Island mid-afternoon on the 4th. Yes, they might not get down to Akaroa. But the east coast of the North Island looks like it will be OK. They might have to do Picton straight after Wellington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandysu Posted October 1, 2015 #16 Share Posted October 1, 2015 She'll probably go through Cook Strait to Wellington instead of around the bottom of the South Island. From Wellington she could pick up the rest of her original itinerary by heading down to Akaroa, and then back to Picton. I'm on board and yes, they announced yesterday that we're missing both Fiordland and Dunedin due to the weather. Instead we're going to Wellington but then as far as we know we'll be going to Akaroa and the rest of the cruise as per the original itinerary. It's really hard to tell that we're escaping from bad weather today though, it's a lovely warm sunny day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted October 1, 2015 #17 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Thanks for the update, sandysu. Enjoy Wellington, and safe sailing for the rest of your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 1, 2015 #18 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I'm on board and yes, they announced yesterday that we're missing both Fiordland and Dunedin due to the weather. Instead we're going to Wellington but then as far as we know we'll be going to Akaroa and the rest of the cruise as per the original itinerary. It's really hard to tell that we're escaping from bad weather today though, it's a lovely warm sunny day! Thanks enjoy the rest of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaznjo Posted October 1, 2015 #19 Share Posted October 1, 2015 yep I just got an email from friends that are on the diamond and they said they are missing milford sound... what a shame... but they are loving the ship... hmm could it be they have splurged on a mini suite... lucky ducks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted October 2, 2015 #20 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Looks like they have scored a great day in Wellington... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 2, 2015 #21 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Looks like they have scored a great day in Wellington... That's good news at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanb41 Posted October 3, 2015 #22 Share Posted October 3, 2015 She is alongside Aotea Quay at the moment and its an absolutely fabulous Positively Wellington day today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sun-set Posted October 3, 2015 Author #23 Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) She is alongside Aotea Quay at the moment and its an absolutely fabulous Positively Wellington day today. I have just had 2 messages from my brother, the first they were to sail at 7pm. The second they have been informed they are staying for another day in Wellington, I presume due to continuing bad weather down south. Edited October 3, 2015 by sun-set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 3, 2015 #24 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I have just had 2 messages from my brother, the first they were to sail at 7pm.The second they have been informed they are staying for another day in Wellington, I presume due to continuing bad weather down south. Please report any more news from your brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted October 3, 2015 #25 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Yes ...they are forecasting winds up to cyclone strength for tomorrow. They will be hitting the lower South Island and moving up as far as Wellington, so best to stay where they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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