delgados129 Posted January 3, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Bonnie: Last year you provided the following details for Quest's Sydney Berthing: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=48729951&postcount=83 What details can you provide for Journey's Feb 19 to Feb 20 visit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBMacLaird Posted January 3, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Bonnie: Last year you provided the following details for Quest's Sydney Berthing: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=48729951&postcount=83 What details can you provide for Journey's Feb 19 to Feb 20 visit? Let me ask that department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydgal Posted January 3, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 3, 2017 According to the cruise ship schedule for Sydney Ports it is White Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellbon Posted January 3, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Always seems that the big ships get the quay. Sucks for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBMacLaird Posted January 4, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 4, 2017 According to the cruise ship schedule for Sydney Ports it is White Bay. Yes, White Bay Cruise Terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jay19 Posted January 4, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Bonnie, Do you know if there is a shuttle from White Bay into the city centre? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBMacLaird Posted January 4, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Bonnie, Do you know if there is a shuttle from White Bay into the city centre?Thanks!! There usually is a shuttle. The ship personnel are in charge of organizing the complimentary shuttles, based on local conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jay19 Posted January 4, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Thank you Bonnie. I have looked at other transport options but hopefully a shuttle will be available, so much easier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florisdekort Posted January 4, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Unfortunately big ships do get priority at the quay. The logic is that this minimizes the number of people who need to be bussed in and out of the center of town. That indeed sucks for us small ship people ☹️ Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Gilly Posted January 4, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I understand that the Sydney Harbour Ferries operate on days that cruise ships dock at White Bay. You can check the schedule online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted January 4, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Bonnie, Do you know if there is a shuttle from White Bay into the city centre?Thanks!! Last year it was a very limited service on the ferry - the evening service was non existent also there were no taxis waiting around for pick ups so going into the Rocks in the evening proved to be impossible :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellbon Posted January 4, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Last year it was a very limited service on the ferry - the evening service was non existent also there were no taxis waiting around for pick ups so going into the Rocks in the evening proved to be impossible :( Crew went out, guess they called for taxi,s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Cruise Nuts Posted January 5, 2017 #13 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Larger cruise ships cannot go under the Sydney Harbour bridge and are therefore allocated docking at the Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT) at Circular Quay, east of the bridge and adjacent to the historic Rocks area. It is also a quite easy walk into the CBD. During the peak cruise season (Australian summer), the one berth at OPT is in heavy demand which means smaller cruise ships like Azamara are allocated docks at White Bay Cruise Terminal (WB). WB is west of the Harbour Bridge and is not a popular choice of cruise passengers. There are virtually no shops, restaurants, hotels nearby and a shuttle, ferry or taxi is required for the short journey into Sydney CBD or Rocks area. I understand larger ships sometimes need to tender in Sydney Harbour if OTC berth is occupied by another larger ship. Not an ideal situation and one Cruise lines and the NSW authorities are looking at. We far prefer our cruises to begin or end at OPT. Berths are allocated by the local Port Authorities and cruise lines have little input into choice of dock. We have docked in some wonderful ports around the world, whilst others have been very ordinary (industrial area or far from city centre) It's the luck of the draw I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chami10 Posted January 29, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Could you please confirm whether or not Azamara is providing a free shuttle from White Bay to Sydney CBD on 20th Feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBMacLaird Posted January 30, 2017 #15 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Could you please confirm whether or not Azamara is providing a free shuttle from White Bay to Sydney CBD on 20th Feb. Hello chami10, As I posted above, in post #7, there usually is a complimentary shuttle from the ship. But as stated, this is up to the ship personnel so it is not my place to confirm definitively. Enjoy the cruise! I wish I could visit Australia and New Zealand this year! Bonnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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