Ovation / Radiance 9th Feb 2017

[rwil111]

Sydney ports now has Radiance at Athol buoy. So it will be an interesting turn around. Everyone will have to be tendered it looks like. Will have to wait for more info from Royal to see what they have planned for everyone. They also have White Bay so we maybe tendering from White Bay.

 

Maybe Grahame will have some more info when he returns to work.

 

Ovation of the Seas 09-Feb-2017 06:00 (Thur) 09-Feb-2017 23:59 (Thur) Overseas Passenger Terminal OPT ICS Royal Carribean

Crystal Symphony 09-Feb-2017 07:00 (Thur) 10-Feb-2017 20:00 (Fri) White Bay Cruise Terminal WBCT ISS Crystal Cruises

Radiance of the Seas 09-Feb-2017 05:00 (Thur) 09-Feb-2017 19:00 (Thur) Athol Buoy ATH4 ICS Royal Carribean

TBC 09-Feb-2017 05:00 (Thur) 09-Feb-2017 19:00 (Thur) White Bay 4 WB4 ICS Royal Carribean

 

Appears the same arrangement is being put in place for 28 Jan.

 

Now just hope the 11.59pm departure of Ovation on 9 Feb is an error and will revert to the original and still currently shown on RCI website 6.30pm which would also be consistent with the proposed 28 Jan arrangement.

Edited September 4, 2016 by rwil111

[lighthousemom]

Update on how RCI will manage passengers on the two days that Ovation of the Seas & Radiance of the Seas will be in Sydney.

"Radiance of the Seas Terminal Update, 14 October 2016

Radiance of the Seas will now be anchored at Athol Buoy in Sydney Harbour on two occasions, accessible by a dedicated ferry service from White Bay Cruise Terminal.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Which Radiance of the Seas cruises are impacted?

Radiance of the Seas - 9 February 2017

Embarkation is now at White Bay Cruise Terminal

Disembarkation remains as scheduled in Fremantle

How will the Athol Buy tender process work?

Guests will arrive at White Bay Cruise Terminal to be checked in and leave their luggage with porters at their allocated check in times. They will then be required to undertake the standard customs and immigration clearance procedures before embarking on a dedicated ferry that will transfer them to the ship. Guests will access the ship via its tender platform. Disembarkation will be by ferry transfer from the ship to White Bay Cruise Terminal.

What happens to my luggage during ferry embarkation and debarkation?

For disembarking guests, luggage will be transferred to White Bay Cruise Terminal where it will be laid out for guest collection in the cruise terminal. Embarking guests will provide their luggage to terminal porters in the usual way. Self-carry will not be an option on these dates, only hand luggage should be taken on the ferry transfers.

I have already purchased my airport transfer to OPT, will this immediately transfer to White Bay?

Any transfers already booked with Royal Caribbean will be rescheduled to deliver you to White Bay Cruise Terminal. If you booked via an external provider, we recommend you get in touch with them directly to request the change.

For further information please contact our Cruise Administration team on 1800 754 500."

[lighthousemom]

Are all of you on this thread on both of these cruises? I am! I'll have to do this lovely transfer between ships on both the 28th (Radiance to Ovation) and the 9th (Ovation to Radiance). Ugh!

[MicCanberra]

Update on how RCI will manage passengers on the two days that Ovation of the Seas & Radiance of the Seas will be in Sydney.

"Radiance of the Seas Terminal Update, 14 October 2016

Radiance of the Seas will now be anchored at Athol Buoy in Sydney Harbour on two occasions, accessible by a dedicated ferry service from White Bay Cruise Terminal.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Which Radiance of the Seas cruises are impacted?

Radiance of the Seas - 9 February 2017

Embarkation is now at White Bay Cruise Terminal

Disembarkation remains as scheduled in Fremantle

How will the Athol Buy tender process work?

Guests will arrive at White Bay Cruise Terminal to be checked in and leave their luggage with porters at their allocated check in times. They will then be required to undertake the standard customs and immigration clearance procedures before embarking on a dedicated ferry that will transfer them to the ship. Guests will access the ship via its tender platform. Disembarkation will be by ferry transfer from the ship to White Bay Cruise Terminal.

What happens to my luggage during ferry embarkation and debarkation?

For disembarking guests, luggage will be transferred to White Bay Cruise Terminal where it will be laid out for guest collection in the cruise terminal. Embarking guests will provide their luggage to terminal porters in the usual way. Self-carry will not be an option on these dates, only hand luggage should be taken on the ferry transfers.

I have already purchased my airport transfer to OPT, will this immediately transfer to White Bay?

Any transfers already booked with Royal Caribbean will be rescheduled to deliver you to White Bay Cruise Terminal. If you booked via an external provider, we recommend you get in touch with them directly to request the change.

For further information please contact our Cruise Administration team on 1800 754 500."

 

Thanks for updating the information, it was just speculation on what would happen up to this point.:D

[MicCanberra]

Are all of you on this thread on both of these cruises? I am! I'll have to do this lovely transfer between ships on both the 28th (Radiance to Ovation) and the 9th (Ovation to Radiance). Ugh!

That sounds like a wonderful series of cruises to enjoy, I am sure you will be looked after well with shuttles and such. Enjoy your visit down under.

[lyndarra]

We're on Radiance 9/2. Not only do we get a cruise, we get a harbour ferry ride as well.:D

[Sallyandtex]

Update on how RCI will manage passengers on the two days that Ovation of the Seas & Radiance of the Seas will be in Sydney.

"Radiance of the Seas Terminal Update, 14 October 2016

Radiance of the Seas will now be anchored at Athol Buoy in Sydney Harbour on two occasions, accessible by a dedicated ferry service from White Bay Cruise Terminal.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Which Radiance of the Seas cruises are impacted?

Radiance of the Seas - 9 February 2017

Embarkation is now at White Bay Cruise Terminal

Disembarkation remains as scheduled in Fremantle

How will the Athol Buy tender process work?

Guests will arrive at White Bay Cruise Terminal to be checked in and leave their luggage with porters at their allocated check in times. They will then be required to undertake the standard customs and immigration clearance procedures before embarking on a dedicated ferry that will transfer them to the ship. Guests will access the ship via its tender platform. Disembarkation will be by ferry transfer from the ship to White Bay Cruise Terminal.

What happens to my luggage during ferry embarkation and debarkation?

For disembarking guests, luggage will be transferred to White Bay Cruise Terminal where it will be laid out for guest collection in the cruise terminal. Embarking guests will provide their luggage to terminal porters in the usual way. Self-carry will not be an option on these dates, only hand luggage should be taken on the ferry transfers.

I have already purchased my airport transfer to OPT, will this immediately transfer to White Bay?

Any transfers already booked with Royal Caribbean will be rescheduled to deliver you to White Bay Cruise Terminal. If you booked via an external provider, we recommend you get in touch with them directly to request the change.

For further information please contact our Cruise Administration team on 1800 754 500."

We are affected both times.

No email from RCI

No mention in your post if they are offering free shuttles from Circular Quay or Central for those of us having to travel to Sydney.

[MicCanberra]

We are affected both times.

No email from RCI

No mention in your post if they are offering free shuttles from Circular Quay or Central for those of us having to travel to Sydney.

 

I am sure something will be sorted for those affected. Gbenjo has said they have done that in the past, chances are they will again.

[lighthousemom]

We are affected both times.

No email from RCI

No mention in your post if they are offering free shuttles from Circular Quay or Central for those of us having to travel to Sydney.

 

Haven't heard anything about shuttles. At this point, we're just planning on taking a taxi between the two ports.

 

So you're also doing Radiance-Ovation-Radiance? :)

[Sallyandtex]

Haven't heard anything about shuttles. At this point, we're just planning on taking a taxi between the two ports.

 

So you're also doing Radiance-Ovation-Radiance? :)

 

Nope, but needing the tender to the Radiance from White Bay both Embarkation 28/1/17 and Disembarkation 9/2/17.

 

Hopefully soon will have some more information on shuttles, as it affects our travel plans by public transport to Sydney.

Edited October 17, 2016 by Sallyandtex
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[rkmw]

Nope, but needing the tender to the Radiance from White Bay both Embarkation 28/1/17 and Disembarkation 9/2/17.

 

Hopefully soon will have some more information on shuttles, as it affects our travel plans by public transport to Sydney.

 

reading that email if not on an RCI shuttle from the airport you have to make your own way to and from White Bay

[MicCanberra]

Unless the shuttles are from the OPT (free), a cab would be cheaper and easier than getting the shuttle from the airport (which is likely to have a cost) anyway.

[Hazydavo]

On Royal's website...

 

 

RADIANCE OF THE SEAS -

 

 

 

DEPARTING 9 FEBRUARY

 

 

 

AND RETURNING 25 FEBRUARY 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important Information for guests

 

 

 

 

 

9 February 2017 - Embarkation now at White Bay Cruise Terminal

 

Radiance of the Seas will be anchored offshore in Sydney Harbour. Guests will complete check-in at White Bay Cruise Terminal on February 9, and then will be transported by a dedicated ferry service from White Bay to join Radiance of the Seas.

 

 

 

25 February 2017 - Disembarkation remains as scheduled in Perth (Fremantle)

 

The check-out and disembarkation for Radiance of the Seas, on February 25 will take place as scheduled in Fremantle.

[takeout]

Radience at athol buoy passengers and luggage through white bay