bazzaw Posted November 22, 2015 #1 Share Posted November 22, 2015 (edited) We are doing this years Princess 46 day Indian Ocean cruise - flying to Perth from Brisbane and have booked an overnight hotel in Perth, close to the wharf with a the aim of a leisurely trip to Fremantle. We were just about to book the Captain Cook cruise (Ferry) from Perth to Fremantle, and suddenly thought " Oh dear! What about our cases"?? I have seen people here recommending this form of travel to the ships berth - but no mention of luggage . Anybody here done this??? Thanks Barry Edited November 22, 2015 by bazzaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozziepost Posted November 22, 2015 #2 Share Posted November 22, 2015 On our cruise from Perth the hotel we stayed in was close to the station we just caught the train to Fremantle with our luggage in tow. It only cost a few bucks each and the Fremantle station is very close to the cruise ship terminal. When we returned to the port we just caught the train back to Perth. While not as scenic as taking the ferry the train was quick and inexpensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted November 22, 2015 #3 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Cab is very easy. Train is pretty easy. In August we considered, but chose not to do the river ferry because it was relatively expensive, and only ran like every other hour, or something like that. Plus you would need to drag your bags a healthy walk, although the walk from the train station is also pretty healthy, but not as far as from the ferry dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieCanberra Posted November 22, 2015 #4 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I recommend taking a taxi, you will be picked up at the door and dropped off right at the ship. The driver will remove your bags and the porters will take them straight in for you. It is lovely on the ferry but you have to lug your own luggage about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzaw Posted November 22, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted November 22, 2015 It is lovely on the ferry but you have to lug your own luggage about. That is really my question - can we take luggage on the ferry cruise???? Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieCanberra Posted November 22, 2015 #6 Share Posted November 22, 2015 That is really my question - can we take luggage on the ferry cruise???? Barry Yes you can take luggage. http://www.captaincookcruises.com.au/FAQRetrieve.aspx?ID=42774 Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted November 22, 2015 #7 Share Posted November 22, 2015 The ferry trip on the Swan is quite "iconic" to Perth. It would be a shame to miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieCanberra Posted November 22, 2015 #8 Share Posted November 22, 2015 If you have time in Perth the cruise up the Swan River to the wineries is fabulous too. I don't want to deter you from the cruise, but at both ends you will have to walk with your own luggage, as well as carrying it on and off the boat. For a 46 day cruise I assume you will have substantial luggage. The ferry stops further down the dock, maybe 200 metres? Cheers Rosie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrumbeena Posted November 23, 2015 #9 Share Posted November 23, 2015 That is really my question - can we take luggage on the ferry cruise???? Barry Yes, we have done so,with no problems. It is a little further to walk than the train station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rassa Posted November 23, 2015 #10 Share Posted November 23, 2015 We are doing this years Princess 46 day Indian Ocean cruise - flying to Perth from Brisbane and have booked an overnight hotel in Perth, close to the wharf with a the aim of a leisurely trip to Fremantle. We were just about to book the Captain Cook cruise (Ferry) from Perth to Fremantle, and suddenly thought " Oh dear! What about our cases"?? I have seen people here recommending this form of travel to the ships berth - but no mention of luggage . Anybody here done this??? Thanks Barry What a great idea. Might do it on our Sydney to Fremantle cruise next year. It sounds like a better and cheaper option than the cruise line transfer to Perth airport with tour of city included. We are fine with walking with our luggage. However, can someone tell me - at the Perth end of the Capt Cook cruise, is it far to the airport. We would need to catch a taxi and I suppose taxis would not be lined up there and I would need to ring for one. Rosie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzaw Posted November 23, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted November 23, 2015 What a great idea. Might do it on our Sydney to Fremantle cruise next year. It sounds like a better and cheaper option than the cruise line transfer to Perth airport with tour of city included. We are fine with walking with our luggage. However, can someone tell me - at the Perth end of the Capt Cook cruise, is it far to the airport. We would need to catch a taxi and I suppose taxis would not be lined up there and I would need to ring for one. Rosie http://www.captaincookcruises.com.au/fremantle-cruises We are doing it simply because we have never done it before. We have deliberately booked into a hotel in Perth which is within walkable (for us) distance from the wharf in Perth (1 klm, even pulling bags). Re - taxis to Perth airport - we will probably get a taxi direct to the airport upon our return. I think that after 46 nights we will probably have had enough of "boats" !! :) But the wharf at the Perth end is close to the centre of the city so I can't imagine too much difficulty getting a taxi there - perhaps a local could advise further here?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairywren Posted November 24, 2015 #12 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Pretty sure there is a taxi rank at Barrack St jetty, but you could always book one to pick you up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted November 24, 2015 #13 Share Posted November 24, 2015 http://www.captaincookcruises.com.au/fremantle-cruises We are doing it simply because we have never done it before. We have deliberately booked into a hotel in Perth which is within walkable (for us) distance from the wharf in Perth (1 klm, even pulling bags). Re - taxis to Perth airport - we will probably get a taxi direct to the airport upon our return. I think that after 46 nights we will probably have had enough of "boats" !! :) But the wharf at the Perth end is close to the centre of the city so I can't imagine too much difficulty getting a taxi there - perhaps a local could advise further here?? Hi Barry, At the end of your cruise I suggest buying transfers from Princess. The last price I saw was AUD$19 each, but someone else might confirm if that is still the price. It is about 45 minutes' drive from the Fremantle dock to Perth airport. The cost in a taxi is in excess of $65 and there is usually a queue for taxis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joll Posted November 24, 2015 #14 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Hi Barry, At the end of your cruise I suggest buying transfers from Princess. The last price I saw was AUD$19 each, but someone else might confirm if that is still the price. It is about 45 minutes' drive from the Fremantle dock to Perth airport. The cost in a taxi is in excess of $65 and there is usually a queue for taxis. Just rang Princess and reserved a transfer. The current price is $29 AUD per person per trip and is available Airport to Pier and vice versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dands154 Posted December 8, 2015 #15 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Just rang Princess and reserved a transfer. The current price is $29 AUD per person per trip and is available Airport to Pier and vice versa. Hi there We will also need to purchase a transfer from Freo back to the airport. Did you ring the 1300 number on your cruise personaliser to book? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 8, 2015 #16 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Hi thereWe will also need to purchase a transfer from Freo back to the airport. Did you ring the 1300 number on your cruise personaliser to book? Cheers That number would be a good place to start.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted December 8, 2015 #17 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Hi thereWe will also need to purchase a transfer from Freo back to the airport. Did you ring the 1300 number on your cruise personaliser to book? Cheers Passengers can book this transfer from the Shore Tours Excursion desk on board.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joll Posted December 8, 2015 #18 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Hi thereWe will also need to purchase a transfer from Freo back to the airport. Did you ring the 1300 number on your cruise personaliser to book? Cheers The number I rang was 13 24 88. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 8, 2015 #19 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Passengers can book this transfer from the Shore Tours Excursion desk on board.:) They may want to use it to get to the ship as well though.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted December 8, 2015 #20 Share Posted December 8, 2015 They may want to use it to get to the ship as well though.:D The post by dands152 that I was responding to mentioned a transfer "from Freo back to the airport." Barry has booked a hotel in Perth for the night prior to the cruise so he is not wanting to book a transfer from the airport to the Fremantle dock.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 8, 2015 #21 Share Posted December 8, 2015 The post by dands152 that I was responding to mentioned a transfer "from Freo back to the airport." Barry has booked a hotel in Perth for the night prior to the cruise so he is not wanting to book a transfer from the airport to the Fremantle dock.:) At least they are sorted then with several options.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dands154 Posted December 8, 2015 #22 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Hey there Thanks everyone for your responses. Yes, I only need the transfer back to the airport after we disembark but at least I have two options, the phone call ahead of time or book it while I'm on board. Cheers Sandie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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