Diamond and Albatros in Tauranga today 3 March 2016

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Albatros has taken prime spot at Tauranga today .The passengers on Diamond Princess will have a longer walk to the gate.:rolleyes:

 

[GUT2407]

Thanks David.

 

Different aren't they.

[Kiwi Kruzer]

When she was launched she was the height of sophistication and luxury. Cruising at that stage was a privilege.

 

History of Albatros;

Name:

 

1973-1991: Royal Viking Sea

1991-1997: Royal Odyssey

1997-2001: Norwegian Star

2001-2002: Norwegian Star 1

2002-2004: Crown [1]

2004-present: Albatros

 

Operator:

 

1972-1991: Royal Viking Line

1991-1997: Royal Cruise Line

1997-1998: Norwegian Cruise Line

1999-2001: Norwegian Capricorn Line

2001-2002: Star Cruises

2002: Crown Investments

2002-2005: Spanish Cruise Line

2005-present: Phoenix Reisen

[goodycruising]

I think we saw she was parked there yesterday, and we did wonder what the name was. Interesting history, with a lot of owners.

[OzKiwiJJ]

Very interesting. Thanks, David.

[MicCanberra]

Thanks David. I don't mind the smaller boats but not sure I want a small and old boat.

[Opua Kiwi]

Looking at marinetraffic it appears as if Diamond has done a 180.

Now heading NE instead of arriving at Dunedin.

 

Looking at the wind / wave chart for Thursday, there are some large SW swells predicted off the SW of NZ; so a transit to Aust via Cook Strait would make sense.

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Looking at marinetraffic it appears as if Diamond has done a 180.

Now heading NE instead of arriving at Dunedin.

 

Looking at the wind / wave chart for Thursday, there are some large SW swells predicted off the SW of NZ; so a transit to Aust via Cook Strait would make sense.

 

Thanks for the update..

Looks like they skipped Dunedin and also Fiordland ,I presume . The wind would make the harbour at Dunedin too tricky to navigate. Bridge cam shows next destination as Hobart.

[MicCanberra]

That is a shame for them, missing both Dunedin and the sounds.

[Opua Kiwi]

The decision by Diamond not to proceed around the bottom of the South Island earlier this week was a good one.

 

It appears Explorer of the Seas had to remain overnight in Port Chalmers due to very strong winds.

 

They were scheduled Dunedin - Tauranga; but marine traffic now shows Auckland as destination.

 

Not often a cruise ship would do Dunedin - Auckland.

[Kiwi Kruzer]

The decision by Diamond not to proceed around the bottom of the South Island earlier this week was a good one.

 

It appears Explorer of the Seas had to remain overnight in Port Chalmers due to very strong winds.

 

They were scheduled Dunedin - Tauranga; but marine traffic now shows Auckland as destination.

 

Not often a cruise ship would do Dunedin - Auckland.

 

That is unusual to stay overnight. Winds must have got up during the day. At present the SI is experiencing very high winds which is fanning bush and forest fires .

[Dizziedi]

The decision by Diamond not to proceed around the bottom of the South Island earlier this week was a good one.

 

It appears Explorer of the Seas had to remain overnight in Port Chalmers due to very strong winds.

 

They were scheduled Dunedin - Tauranga; but marine traffic now shows Auckland as destination.

 

Not often a cruise ship would do Dunedin - Auckland.

 

Hi Angela, can you email me when you have a minute. Will be in the BOI in a few weeks on the Explorer.

 

Cheers

Di

Edited March 11, 2016 by Dizziedi

[erewhon]

That is unusual to stay overnight. Winds must have got up during the day. At present the SI is experiencing very high winds which is fanning bush and forest fires .

 

Very strong winds in the South Island, parts of Dunedin and the Peninsula without electricity.

[MicCanberra]

That is unusual to stay overnight. Winds must have got up during the day. At present the SI is experiencing very high winds which is fanning bush and forest fires .

 

I hope people stay safe.

[MicCanberra]

The decision by Diamond not to proceed around the bottom of the South Island earlier this week was a good one.

 

It appears Explorer of the Seas had to remain overnight in Port Chalmers due to very strong winds.

 

They were scheduled Dunedin - Tauranga; but marine traffic now shows Auckland as destination.

 

Not often a cruise ship would do Dunedin - Auckland.

 

Shame that so many of the cruises are missing ports, better to be safe though.:D