Rare MicCanberra Posted April 15, 2019 #51 Share Posted April 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Westaussie said: Was a beautiful day yesterday friends of ours came up from Wellington. looking forward to boarding and like you all the way to Vancouver fly to Toronto to visit family ( better than flying both ways ) Definitely better than a long flight, have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted April 16, 2019 Author #52 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 16, 2019 #53 Share Posted April 16, 2019 I would have thought she would be at the other wharf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted April 16, 2019 Author #54 Share Posted April 16, 2019 24 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: I would have thought she would be at the other wharf. Queens Wharf is the official cruise terminal . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 16, 2019 #55 Share Posted April 16, 2019 15 minutes ago, Kiwi Kruzer said: Queens Wharf is the official cruise terminal . Okay, so Princess wharf is the one next to the Hilton then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted April 16, 2019 Author #56 Share Posted April 16, 2019 1 minute ago, MicCanberra said: Okay, so Princess wharf is the one next to the Hilton then. Yes ..Princes Wharf --- (we dont have a Princess Wharf) - has the Hilton and also the Apartments where owners have to hold on to any glassware on their shelves when a ship berths due to the vibrations.😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted April 16, 2019 #57 Share Posted April 16, 2019 What's Princes wharf for then? Is it only overflow when Queens is unavailable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted April 16, 2019 Author #58 Share Posted April 16, 2019 13 minutes ago, The_Big_M said: What's Princes wharf for then? Is it only overflow when Queens is unavailable? I guess its a bit like Portside in Brissy, It was the cruise terminal until the Hilton and the property developers "enhanced" the area. The Hilton had to agree to their conference facilities being used as a terminal until Queens was redeveloped. Now Princes is used as an additional berth and I have noted that some ships seem to prefer it due to their egress and docking requirements...eg Solstice only seems to dock at Princes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 16, 2019 #59 Share Posted April 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Kiwi Kruzer said: Yes ..Princes Wharf --- (we dont have a Princess Wharf) - has the Hilton and also the Apartments where owners have to hold on to any glassware on their shelves when a ship berths due to the vibrations.😄 Okay, must be great living with that convenience right on your door step though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 16, 2019 #60 Share Posted April 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Kiwi Kruzer said: I guess its a bit like Portside in Brissy, It was the cruise terminal until the Hilton and the property developers "enhanced" the area. The Hilton had to agree to their conference facilities being used as a terminal until Queens was redeveloped. Now Princes is used as an additional berth and I have noted that some ships seem to prefer it due to their egress and docking requirements...eg Solstice only seems to dock at Princes. Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted April 16, 2019 #61 Share Posted April 16, 2019 7 hours ago, MicCanberra said: Okay, must be great living with that convenience right on your door step though. You'd be more inconvenienced by the shakes than any benefit from convenience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 16, 2019 #62 Share Posted April 16, 2019 7 hours ago, The_Big_M said: You'd be more inconvenienced by the shakes than any benefit from convenience. They live in NZ, they would be used to shakes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted April 17, 2019 Author #63 Share Posted April 17, 2019 On on her last day down under GoldenPrriness bathed in Golden light....from the late afternoon sun . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 17, 2019 #64 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Strange lighting. fare thee well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Mum Posted April 19, 2019 #65 Share Posted April 19, 2019 We also the Solstice docked next to the Hilton Hotel on the same day we left (Tuesday). She left at 4.00pm and we left just after 7.00pm. A great cruise so far but it’s been quite cool and the seas have been a bit ‘lumpy’. The staff have been wonderful and the Golden, from what I can see, is in great shape - we are having a great time and relaxing during our 5 sea days to Papeete. We have also had 2 18th’s of April, which just happens to be my birthday, so I get to celebrate twice, just so long as I don’t gain 2 years in 1!!! 🙂🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted April 19, 2019 Author #66 Share Posted April 19, 2019 25 minutes ago, Busy Mum said: . We have also had 2 18th’s of April, which just happens to be my birthday, so I get to celebrate twice, just so long as I don’t gain 2 years in 1!!! 🙂🙂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Mum Posted April 20, 2019 #67 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Thank you David! 🙂🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted April 22, 2019 Author #68 Share Posted April 22, 2019 They have arrived in Papeete - Looks a bit stormy . Just had a quick look and there are bout 6 cruise ships heading home across the Pacific, ...no wonder the port at Papeete needs so many oil storage tanks.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted April 22, 2019 Author #69 Share Posted April 22, 2019 In Moorea today 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted April 24, 2019 Author #70 Share Posted April 24, 2019 They should be having the crossing the line ceremony today .From the cam it looks like a nice smooth day for King Neptune to come aboard as they cross the equator. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Mum Posted April 25, 2019 #71 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Spot on David - our Equator Ceremony is at 3.30pm today. It’s lovely and warm and quite humid. The seas are a little lumpy but certainly nothing to be worried about. Let’s hope the Captain gets thrown in the pool! We are also having a Dawn Service in the morning, up on the top deck, we will be there! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rassa Posted April 25, 2019 #72 Share Posted April 25, 2019 On 4/12/2019 at 9:57 AM, MicCanberra said: BTW, did anyone happen to see the 'Coast' episode that featured Port Chalmers and the albatross chicks. Absolutely - loved the series on New Zealand and that on the British Isles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted April 25, 2019 #73 Share Posted April 25, 2019 On 4/16/2019 at 4:43 PM, MicCanberra said: Okay, must be great living with that convenience right on your door step though. We stayed in one of those apartments for 3 nights before boarding Solstice last month. It was fantastic. We just had to wheel our suitcases a short distance to the baggage drop-off area. Didn't notice any vibrations though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 28, 2019 #74 Share Posted April 28, 2019 On 4/19/2019 at 12:45 PM, Busy Mum said: We also the Solstice docked next to the Hilton Hotel on the same day we left (Tuesday). She left at 4.00pm and we left just after 7.00pm. A great cruise so far but it’s been quite cool and the seas have been a bit ‘lumpy’. The staff have been wonderful and the Golden, from what I can see, is in great shape - we are having a great time and relaxing during our 5 sea days to Papeete. We have also had 2 18th’s of April, which just happens to be my birthday, so I get to celebrate twice, just so long as I don’t gain 2 years in 1!!! 🙂🙂 I have a few people in my family have their birthday on the 18th. BTW, the official rule when you spread your birthday over two consecutive days, is that it only counts as 1/2 a birthday on each day. On 4/19/2019 at 1:12 PM, Kiwi Kruzer said: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! Ditto, as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 28, 2019 #75 Share Posted April 28, 2019 On 4/25/2019 at 7:21 AM, Kiwi Kruzer said: They should be having the crossing the line ceremony today .From the cam it looks like a nice smooth day for King Neptune to come aboard as they cross the equator. A great ceremony to be part of. Even better to just watch the others with a drink in hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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