New Brisbane Cruise Terminal Update

[SinbadThePorter]

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/politics/queensland/queensland-s-only-mega-cruise-ship-terminal-already-has-180-bookings-20181108-p50epy.html

 

The design is looking good to me. 😀

[joejoe 59]

28 minutes ago, SinbadThePorter said:

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/politics/queensland/queensland-s-only-mega-cruise-ship-terminal-already-has-180-bookings-20181108-p50epy.html

 

The design is looking good to me. 😀

It will be great. Anything that brings more ship's  to Brisbane  is a good thing.

[Aus Traveller]

The design looks good. Let's hope it is completed on schedule.

[Mr&MrsCookie]

They had a story on the news tonight which mentioned that Portside would remain open for the smaller ships when the new one opens.  I thought Portside was closing? 

[SinbadThePorter]

43 minutes ago, Mr&MrsCookie said:

They had a story on the news tonight which mentioned that Portside would remain open for the smaller ships when the new one opens.  I thought Portside was closing? 

 

No, the smaller ships like those from Azamara, Crystal, Regent, Seabourn and Viking will still be using Portside.

 

I suppose this is to keep Luggage Point free for the big boys.

[MicCanberra]

Great stuff, good for cruisers all over Australia as it will maintain a ship presence here.

[MicCanberra]

A couple observations from the video and I know I am just being picky, but so many of the people in the footage (and if that represents embarkation day, they got that totally wrong) are dressed in suits. hardly Queensland embarkation clothing. I  have cruised QM2 and there were less suits on formal night.

 I suppose the building and carparks just don't seem to be large enough for the possible crowds going through the place, especially if there is a second ship on the day.

[By The Bay]

No mention of what public transport will be provided.

[Mulgagirl]

2 hours ago, MicCanberra said:

A couple observations from the video and I know I am just being picky, but so many of the people in the footage (and if that represents embarkation day, they got that totally wrong) are dressed in suits. hardly Queensland embarkation clothing. I  have cruised QM2 and there were less suits on formal night.

LOL, that was my first thought  too.  Way overdressed for Queensland. 😅

[Seadog & Sea Hag]

Public transport won’t have been thought about. It’s QLD .

[Aus Traveller]

3 hours ago, MicCanberra said:

 I suppose the building and carparks just don't seem to be large enough for the possible crowds going through the place, especially if there is a second ship on the day.

Maybe they are not expecting two ships on the same day. There was a comment that Portside will continue to operate for the smaller ships.

[erewhon]

Thanks for the information and link.

Edited November 9, 2018 by erewhon

[MicCanberra]

1 hour ago, Aus Traveller said:

Maybe they are not expecting two ships on the same day. There was a comment that Portside will continue to operate for the smaller ships.

They will if it is RCI and Carnival using it, bound to be a clash sooner or later.

[Dobby_The_Ship_Elf]

5 hours ago, MicCanberra said:

A couple observations from the video and I know I am just being picky ........

 

And a few more ............

 

Where is all the luggage?

 

Where are the carry on/day bags?

 

All those people waiting to check in and not 1 piece of paperwork in anyone's hand, c'mon a cruise without paperwork, surely you jest!!

 

Where are the 'guides' to assist pax?

 

Why do none of the pax has a smile on their dial?

 

Where are the zimmer frames and wheelie walkers?

 

Where are the congregations of bucks/wedding groups and/or footy teams?

 

Where are the unaccompanied annoying kids scrambling under people's feets?????

 

Sheesh - and they want us to believe their spin!!!!!  😎

[NSWP]

2 hours ago, Seadog & Sea Hag said:

Public transport won’t have been thought about. It’s QLD .

They could extend the light rail from Southport, lol. All aboard, tickets please !!!

[NSWP]

I have not perused the details of this new terminal, so what is the max tonnage/beam/length of ships that can be berthed?

[MicCanberra]

42 minutes ago, Dobby_The_Ship_Elf said:

 

And a few more ............

 

Where is all the luggage?

 

Where are the carry on/day bags?

 

All those people waiting to check in and not 1 piece of paperwork in anyone's hand, c'mon a cruise without paperwork, surely you jest!!

 

Where are the 'guides' to assist pax?

 

Why do none of the pax has a smile on their dial?

 

Where are the zimmer frames and wheelie walkers?

 

Where are the congregations of bucks/wedding groups and/or footy teams?

 

Where are the unaccompanied annoying kids scrambling under people's feets?????

 

Sheesh - and they want us to believe their spin!!!!!  😎

All good observations.

[MicCanberra]

29 minutes ago, NSWP said:

I have not perused the details of this new terminal, so what is the max tonnage/beam/length of ships that can be berthed?

it can take one ship of any size as it can cater for the largest ship currently being made (6200 pax) and then some.

[linanles]

On 11/8/2018 at 6:52 PM, Aus Traveller said:

The design looks good. Let's hope it is completed on schedule.

Come on. This is the Qld. Government, overtime and over budget.

 

[MicCanberra]

Yeah trust a government to turn a horse into a camel.

[SinbadThePorter]

27 minutes ago, MicCanberra said:

Yeah trust a government to turn a horse into a camel.

 

A camel will take you a lot further than a horse.

[MicCanberra]

Possibly except for in the water, I have never heard of a sea camel after all.