Russell21 Posted November 22, 2015 #1 Share Posted November 22, 2015 (edited) Looks like the ferry to White Bay starts tomorrow 24th Nov. https://www.captaincook.com.au/sydney-harbour-cruises/ferries/white-bay-cruise-terminal-city-ferry/ Edited November 22, 2015 by Russell21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted November 22, 2015 #2 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Looks like the ferry to White Bay starts tomorrow 24th Nov.https://www.captaincook.com.au/sydney-harbour-cruises/ferries/white-bay-cruise-terminal-city-ferry/ They better not reneg this time. I need this next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted November 23, 2015 #3 Share Posted November 23, 2015 They should do very well on 25th. with all the fleet in town..:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted November 23, 2015 #4 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Thanks for the information and the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 23, 2015 #5 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Good news. Hope it does go ahead.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire eater Posted November 23, 2015 #6 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I believe it starts on 27th November, not tomorrow. fe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell21 Posted November 23, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I believe it starts on 27th November, not tomorrow.fe That's been changed since lunchtime. They should be shot for the balls up this has been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted November 23, 2015 #8 Share Posted November 23, 2015 That's been changed since lunchtime. They should be shot for the balls up this has been. From now on, I'll only believe it when I see it. I certainly won't be buying a ticket in advance.:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer Posted November 23, 2015 #9 Share Posted November 23, 2015 From now on, I'll only believe it when I see it. I certainly won't be buying a ticket in advance.:mad: A wise move IMO. The website is now showing the 27th for start up - don't hold your breath though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseCriticAUeditor Posted November 23, 2015 #10 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but the ferry will not start tomorrow 24th. It's been delayed again until next week: http://www.cruisecritic.com.au/news/news.cfm?ID=6666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted November 23, 2015 #11 Share Posted November 23, 2015 This is only tangentially related, although it still involves public transport. I'll be embarking at White Bay next week, so I want to get onto the Ferry (HA!) at Circular Quay. The trouble is I need to pick up a few things at Woolworths Town Hall first. In Brisbane we have a system where if you catch a train into the CBD you can then use the same ticket to catch other public transport within the CBD for up to 2 hours. So long story short, does anybody know if I can use the same train ticket to go from Airport to Town Hall and then Town hall to the Quay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 23, 2015 #12 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but the ferry will not start tomorrow 24th. It's been delayed again until next week: http://www.cruisecritic.com.au/news/news.cfm?ID=6666 Thanks for the link, too late for quite a few but hopefully they will get it going. My tip is do not pre purchase any tickets as it seems like it is rather fickle and may stop again at any time when and if it eventually gets started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted November 23, 2015 #13 Share Posted November 23, 2015 That's been changed since lunchtime. They should be shot for the balls up this has been. I can appreciate the original one. But today's mess - that's just amateur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted November 23, 2015 #14 Share Posted November 23, 2015 This is only tangentially related, although it still involves public transport. I'll be embarking at White Bay next week, so I want to get onto the Ferry (HA!) at Circular Quay. The trouble is I need to pick up a few things at Woolworths Town Hall first. In Brisbane we have a system where if you catch a train into the CBD you can then use the same ticket to catch other public transport within the CBD for up to 2 hours. So long story short, does anybody know if I can use the same train ticket to go from Airport to Town Hall and then Town hall to the Quay? No, you'll need to buy separate tickets as it sounds like you're buying at the counter on arrival. (If you have an Opal card, pricing may combine depending on timing.) They use to have a cityhopper surcharge which accommodated the above, but that was discontinued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted November 23, 2015 #15 Share Posted November 23, 2015 No, you'll need to buy separate tickets as it sounds like you're buying at the counter on arrival. (If you have an Opal card, pricing may combine depending on timing.) They use to have a cityhopper surcharge which accommodated the above, but that was discontinued. Thanks. No Opal I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsor26 Posted November 23, 2015 #16 Share Posted November 23, 2015 If you have a seniors card it is $2.50 all day on every form of transport but not Captain Cook Ferry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted November 23, 2015 #17 Share Posted November 23, 2015 (edited) If you have a seniors card it is $2.50 all day on every form of transport but not Captain Cook Ferry bit dearer to travel to or from Sydney airport as they charge a station access fee of $13 adults & $11.60 pensioners and seniors Edited November 23, 2015 by rkmw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseCriticAUeditor Posted November 23, 2015 #18 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Thanks for the link, too late for quite a few but hopefully they will get it going. My tip is do not pre purchase any tickets as it seems like it is rather fickle and may stop again at any time when and if it eventually gets started. They only found out yesterday from NSW Ports that it's not permitted to start today. Let's hope the new start date is for real next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 24, 2015 #19 Share Posted November 24, 2015 They only found out yesterday from NSW Ports that it's not permitted to start today. Let's hope the new start date is for real next week. I think NSW ports needs to get there act right then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire eater Posted November 24, 2015 #20 Share Posted November 24, 2015 They only found out yesterday from NSW Ports that it's not permitted to start today. Let's hope the new start date is for real next week. We will be on the Maasdam October, 2016, and I am crossing my fingers already that it will be up and running. Ha ha! fe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted November 24, 2015 #21 Share Posted November 24, 2015 We will be on the Maasdam October, 2016, and I am crossing my fingers already that it will be up and running. Ha ha! fe Hi fire eater, maybe by then the ferry will be efficiently functioning. What would be great is for Maasdam to re locate to the OPT!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 24, 2015 #22 Share Posted November 24, 2015 From now on, I'll only believe it when I see it. I certainly won't be buying a ticket in advance.:mad: Now that's a good idea. I'm not holding my breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 24, 2015 #23 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Hi fire eater, maybe by then the ferry will be efficiently functioning.What would be great is for Maasdam to re locate to the OPT!!:) Don't hold your breath on that one. I expect that as a general rule if a ship can get to White Bay that's where it will dock unless there are too many ships in Port, as more and more ships can't get under the Coathanger and need to use the OPT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsor26 Posted November 26, 2015 #24 Share Posted November 26, 2015 They're selling tickets in the white Bay terminal this morning and a man is ratcheting a 'ferry' directional sign to a pole. Looks like it's a go! Still trying work out in my head if it is worth It Go to OPT take off luggage and walk to ferry travel to white bay and get off on a pontoon and walk to ship to leave luggage etc. Cost $18 (2 x $9) Time probably an extra 30 minutes at least OR Travel to Central Get on taxi drop luggage to the drop place and get on ship no walking or lugging cases Approx $25-30 depending on traffic probably 12-18 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 26, 2015 #25 Share Posted November 26, 2015 They're selling tickets in the white Bay terminal this morning and a man is ratcheting a 'ferry' directional sign to a pole. Looks like it's a go! Well it may finally start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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