Bodogbodog Posted February 15, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 15, 2016 (edited) We are onboard Crystal Serenity heading down the NSW coast in smooth seas heading to Sydney - we will take on the pilot at 4.30am on the 16th and head into the harbour Crystal Serenity is on its 2016 World Cruise from San Francisco to San Francisco with a Pacific rim cruise - we have been on the first segment over the last 23 days and have had a fabulous time Guests will be ferried to Dawes Point and for those disembarking on Wednesday - and those joining for the next leg to Bali it will be a visit to White Bsy for formalities and a ferry to Crystal Serenity - we've already done our immigration clearance onboard We've explained to other guests that being moored will afford a great view of Sydney - and that due to Sydney's popularity these days not everyone can dock at the OPT There are approx 350 World Cruisers on board and a further 500 or so guests - so if you see them in Sydney over the next couple of days says hi For those who might be interested in learning more about life on a Crystal cruise I've been updating a thread on our voyage over the last month @ http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=49092185&posted=1#post49092185 Edited February 15, 2016 by Bodogbodog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted February 16, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Crystal Serenity at Athol Buoy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodogbodog Posted February 16, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted February 16, 2016 And here she is with the actual infamous Athol Buoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 16, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) Thanks for sharing. Great pics. Is Dawes point by the opera house steps or just the end of Circular Quay/OPT (bridge side of the OPT). Edited February 16, 2016 by MicCanberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodogbodog Posted February 16, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) It's around past the Park Hyatt hotel - basically near the bridge pylon (so not near the Opera House) - it's about 5 minutes walk from the OPT I should add we are enjoying being moored at the buoy - the view and the atmosphere is really great and Crystal have small ferry craft going back and forth continually - the last tender back to the ship tonight is at 2am - I won't be on that one! Edited February 16, 2016 by Bodogbodog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 16, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 16, 2016 It's around past the Park Hyatt hotel - basically near the bridge pylon (so not near the Opera House) - it's about 5 minutes walk from the OPT I should add we are enjoying being moored at the buoy - the view and the atmosphere is really great and Crystal have small ferry craft going back and forth continually - the last tender back to the ship tonight is at 2am - I won't be on that one! Thanks for clarifying that. I thought it may have been near the bridge but wasn't sure. Great to hear you are having a nice time.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted February 16, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Great photos Bodogbodog :) I posted a couple of webcam capture from your ship here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2316135 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassamanda Posted February 16, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Crystal Serenity should debarking at White Bay in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodogbodog Posted February 16, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Debarkation ferries to White Bay start at 5am tomorrow - of course we are taking the latest option at 9.30am so we get to savour every last minute of our time onboard Crystal Serenity The guys are currently collecting bags from outside rooms to transfer to White Bay They will be embarking approx 500-600 new passengers tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 16, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Debarkation ferries to White Bay start at 5am tomorrow - of course we are taking the latest option at 9.30am so we get to savour every last minute of our time onboard Crystal Serenity The guys are currently collecting bags from outside rooms to transfer to White Bay They will be embarking approx 500-600 new passengers tomorrow Good plan to make it last. :D I am surprised they are ferrying the bags as well, I hope none of them go in the drink.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodogbodog Posted February 16, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Good plan to make it last. :DI am surprised they are ferrying the bags as well, I hope none of them go in the drink.:eek: Given the weight of some of our bags they would sink straight to the bottom! They're using Fantasea cruises to provide the transfers so the ferries are not the usual lifeboat tenders - but still the transfer at the tender dock and the stairs to it would not be a lot of fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassamanda Posted February 16, 2016 #12 Share Posted February 16, 2016 First ferry has just disembarked at the cruise terminal and pax are on the way to buses, limo's etc. New crew also just checking in. Very strange to see an empty wharf at the terminal but with "Artania" berthed at the 2nd spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 16, 2016 #13 Share Posted February 16, 2016 First ferry has just disembarked at the cruise terminal and pax are on the way to buses, limo's etc. New crew also just checking in.Very strange to see an empty wharf at the terminal but with "Artania" berthed at the 2nd spot. Yes, it seems a strange way of debarking/embarking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassamanda Posted February 16, 2016 #14 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Meant to say that Artania is the old Royal Princess christened by Princess Diana. Now owned by Phoenix and predominantly German passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted February 16, 2016 #15 Share Posted February 16, 2016 First ferry has just disembarked at the cruise terminal and pax are on the way to buses, limo's etc. New crew also just checking in.Very strange to see an empty wharf at the terminal but with "Artania" berthed at the 2nd spot. Meant to say that Artania is the old Royal Princess christened by Princess Diana. Now owned by Phoenix and predominantly German passengers. from Artanias bridge cam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 17, 2016 #16 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Meant to say that Artania is the old Royal Princess christened by Princess Diana. Now owned by Phoenix and predominantly German passengers. LOl.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 17, 2016 #17 Share Posted February 17, 2016 from Artanias bridge cam Nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polodriver Posted February 17, 2016 #18 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Welcome home Terry and Kerry. Great blog Terry. Very enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted February 17, 2016 #19 Share Posted February 17, 2016 An afternoon shot from the Harbour Cam with the sun on the ship.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 17, 2016 #20 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Looks sparkling.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassamanda Posted February 17, 2016 #21 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Just keep dreaming - one day:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted February 17, 2016 #22 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Just keep dreaming - one day:) Dreams do come true ...:):) I never thought I would do a luxury cruise , and ended up doing 2 cruises on Regent ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 17, 2016 #23 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Great pic Cassamanda, save your money and book it and the dream can be reality.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted February 20, 2016 #24 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Great photo cassamanda :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassamanda Posted February 20, 2016 #25 Share Posted February 20, 2016 I was hoping to do a nye cruise on her but a kitchen reno got in the way:rolleyes: Yep just have to keep saving for the big ones whilst fitting in the little ones:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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