Porky55 Posted December 2, 2019 #26 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Gee, I just think it’s a great thing that a City has built / is building a decent new mega ship cruise terminal. Transport to and from is just a part of the cruise adventure and this gap will be filled as and when it is needed I would imagine. 🤔 only time will tell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted December 2, 2019 #27 Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 hour ago, SinbadThePorter said: But a lot of that time is taken up with dropping off passengers along the way. I'm guessing that the CityCats ferries can do about 40 km/h without much trouble. The distance from the CBD to the BICT is probably about 30km. So about 45 minutes express. The Brisbane Ferries page on the Transdev website states that the CityCats' maximum speed is 25 knots so about 46 km per hour (if my calculations are correct) so yes you are correct it would not take as long as I assumed. So the ferry trip sounds as if it would be a viable option for transport from Luggage Point. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted December 2, 2019 #28 Share Posted December 2, 2019 9 hours ago, MMDown Under said: I hope the cruise lines organise shuttle transport for passengers to the City and the Brisbane Airport. I imagine Senior Groups will have coach trips to BICT, similiar to the senior coach trips which visit the Grain Terminal now. I'm sure they will, since they already do for the Grain Wharf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted December 2, 2019 #29 Share Posted December 2, 2019 5 hours ago, SinbadThePorter said: But a lot of that time is taken up with dropping off passengers along the way. I'm guessing that the CityCats ferries can do about 40 km/h without much trouble. The distance from the CBD to the BICT is probably about 30km. So about 45 minutes express. There'd still be people who live in other areas along the way who would want to get on, or off, e.g. Hamilton and a few others. Not everyone lives in the city, so as public transport it would still be likely to stop at at least some stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted December 2, 2019 #30 Share Posted December 2, 2019 26 minutes ago, The_Big_M said: as public transport It all hypothetical anyway, but it wouldn't be public transport. The CityCats can be hired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted December 2, 2019 #31 Share Posted December 2, 2019 11 hours ago, SinbadThePorter said: But a lot of that time is taken up with dropping off passengers along the way. I'm guessing that the CityCats ferries can do about 40 km/h without much trouble. The distance from the CBD to the BICT is probably about 30km. So about 45 minutes express. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted December 2, 2019 #32 Share Posted December 2, 2019 18 hours ago, MMDown Under said: I imagine Senior Groups will have coach trips to BICT, similiar to the senior coach trips which visit the Grain Terminal now. People go on an outing to the Grain Terminal?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted December 2, 2019 #33 Share Posted December 2, 2019 18 hours ago, MMDown Under said: I imagine Senior Groups will have coach trips to BICT, similiar to the senior coach trips which visit the Grain Terminal now. People go on an outing to the Grain Terminal?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted December 2, 2019 #34 Share Posted December 2, 2019 18 hours ago, MMDown Under said: I imagine Senior Groups will have coach trips to BICT, similiar to the senior coach trips which visit the Grain Terminal now. People go on an outing to the Grain Terminal?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted December 3, 2019 #35 Share Posted December 3, 2019 15 minutes ago, mr walker said: People go on an outing to the Grain Terminal?? Not me, but yes, hard to believe I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky55 Posted December 5, 2019 #36 Share Posted December 5, 2019 (edited) Latest update 1st December 2019 Edited December 5, 2019 by Porky55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky55 Posted February 6, 2020 #37 Share Posted February 6, 2020 (edited) BICT / Port of Brisbane posted photos of the terminal buildings progress - it’s getting there 👍 Edited February 6, 2020 by Porky55 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted February 6, 2020 #38 Share Posted February 6, 2020 22 minutes ago, Porky55 said: BICT / Port of Brisbane posted photos of the terminal buildings progress - it’s getting there 👍 Thanks for that. It's good to see some progress. How about some cruisers out of Brisbane throwing up some photos of how it looks from the water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted February 6, 2020 #39 Share Posted February 6, 2020 19 minutes ago, SinbadThePorter said: Thanks for that. It's good to see some progress. How about some cruisers out of Brisbane throwing up some photos of how it looks from the water? We took some a while ago, but they didn't look very interesting. I will take some more the next time we sail past.🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 7, 2020 #40 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Is it looking good for being on time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky55 Posted February 7, 2020 #41 Share Posted February 7, 2020 3 hours ago, MicCanberra said: Is it looking good for being on time. It looks like it could be, barring weather etc (this is Australia 😉) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekka49 Posted February 7, 2020 #42 Share Posted February 7, 2020 It's good to see it taking shape. Thank you for the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky55 Posted February 18, 2020 #43 Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) Latest from Port of Brisbane on The BICT (Brisbane International Cruise Terminal): (starting to look like the real thing👍) Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd 12 hrs · We’ve been out at the new Brisbane International Cruise Terminal construction site today getting some great new photos 📸 ! It goes without saying that this end of the Brisbane River is a hive of activity… if you look across the river you’ll also see a very busy Port of Brisbane quay line. Looking forward to sharing more of our images from today’s photography with you soon. Stay tuned. https://www.portbris.com.au/ Edited February 18, 2020 by Porky55 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted February 18, 2020 #44 Share Posted February 18, 2020 With extra ships being deployed into Australian waters, the cruise companies will be juggling ships and itineraries. They will be hunting for ports of call and ports where they can do their turn-around. This new terminal would have been really useful, but by the time it is complete, the international situation will (hopefully) be resolved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2CtheC Posted February 19, 2020 #45 Share Posted February 19, 2020 These were taken on the 2nd of February 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted February 19, 2020 #46 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Great shots . I didn't think the walkway would end up being that long though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzaw Posted February 19, 2020 #47 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Does anybody know if they will be issuing free nosepegs - or will we have to buy our own??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted February 19, 2020 #48 Share Posted February 19, 2020 11 minutes ago, bazzaw said: Does anybody know if they will be issuing free nosepegs - or will we have to buy our own??? Ha! We have sailed past the site of the new terminal several times while on deck and haven't smelt anything. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallijan Posted February 19, 2020 #49 Share Posted February 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Aus Traveller said: Ha! We have sailed past the site of the new terminal several times while on deck and haven't smelt anything. 🙂 I have driven down there a few times in the last 6 months and it does smell a bit but the council and port authority say they will implement an odour cancelling system when ships are in. Not sure how they will disguise the plant 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky55 Posted February 19, 2020 #50 Share Posted February 19, 2020 6 hours ago, 2CtheC said: These were taken on the 2nd of February Brilliant photos 2CtheC - it’s hard for non Brisbanites to get a look at progress and these help heap. Sydney has had it all their way for too long, tho we can never compete with that Harbour - “sigh” 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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