MargoK Posted January 5, 2020 #1 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Currently on the Ruby Princess and yesterday when we departed from Dunedin the Commodore announced the forecast was such that we were heading north to traversing Cook Strait. Looking at Windy dot come, it was the correct decision. He is aiming to get us to Hobart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky55 Posted January 5, 2020 #2 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Ooooh bet the little bags are taped to the top n bottom of all staircases 🤢 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky55 Posted January 5, 2020 #3 Share Posted January 5, 2020 41 minutes ago, MargoK said: Currently on the Ruby Princess and yesterday when we departed from Dunedin the Commodore announced the forecast was such that we were heading north to traversing Cook Strait. Looking at Windy dot come, it was the correct decision. He is aiming to get us to Hobart MargoK, Have seen posts on BookFace saying that Ruby has Medallion up and running, is this true, seeing you are actually on board and how did you get your actual Medalions? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 5, 2020 #4 Share Posted January 5, 2020 A shame for the passengers but a wise decision when you take their comfort into account Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lissie Posted January 6, 2020 #5 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Well I can see Cook Strait out my window - and its pretty darn rough out there too Though I think its going southerly and lighter winds tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargoK Posted January 6, 2020 Author #6 Share Posted January 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Porky55 said: MargoK, Have seen posts on BookFace saying that Ruby has Medallion up and running, is this true, seeing you are actually on board and how did you get your actual Medalions? Cheers Yes we have all been progressively been issued the Medallions for Testing. I have trouble with the Ocean Compass but that will get sorted. Not all functions are working as yet so you still need the card. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky55 Posted January 6, 2020 #7 Share Posted January 6, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, MargoK said: Yes we have all been progressively been issued the Medallions for Testing. I have trouble with the Ocean Compass but that will get sorted. Not all functions are working as yet so you still need the card. Great news, keep at it then Margo and maybe everything will be in tip top order by our cruise in Feb. 🎉🍻 Rose Edited January 6, 2020 by Porky55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clwl Posted January 6, 2020 #8 Share Posted January 6, 2020 (edited) We're booked on Ruby March 8th out of Sydney for a 13 day New Zealand cruise. Related to the fires in AUS, what was air quality in Sydney like when you left port? And, what has the air quality been like so far on your voyage? Thanks for being here and sharing!! Edited January 6, 2020 by Clwl update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargoK Posted January 6, 2020 Author #9 Share Posted January 6, 2020 6 hours ago, Clwl said: We're booked on Ruby March 8th out of Sydney for a 13 day New Zealand cruise. Related to the fires in AUS, what was air quality in Sydney like when you left port? And, what has the air quality been like so far on your voyage? Thanks for being here and sharing!! Ruby Princess departed from Auckland. One day we have had slight discomfort in Picton, otherwise cannot not comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted January 6, 2020 #10 Share Posted January 6, 2020 6 hours ago, Clwl said: We're booked on Ruby March 8th out of Sydney for a 13 day New Zealand cruise. Related to the fires in AUS, what was air quality in Sydney like when you left port? And, what has the air quality been like so far on your voyage? Thanks for being here and sharing!! It has been raining in parts of Sydney overnight. Around 1/2" in some areas. Air quality in Sydney was okay yesterday and better today. See Air Quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clwl Posted January 6, 2020 #11 Share Posted January 6, 2020 36 minutes ago, By The Bay said: It has been raining in parts of Sydney overnight. Around 1/2" in some areas. Air quality in Sydney was okay yesterday and better today. See Air Quality. Thanks much I've been looking at https://aqicn.org/map/australia/ also and https://webcamsydney.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clwl Posted January 6, 2020 #12 Share Posted January 6, 2020 38 minutes ago, MargoK said: Ruby Princess departed from Auckland. One day we have had slight discomfort in Picton, otherwise cannot not comment. Thanks much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobby_The_Ship_Elf Posted January 7, 2020 #13 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Just heard from a friend on this cruise. Lady friend has a "queasy tummy". They are on Deck 14 and yesterday they had a wave "knock" on their balcony door! Windy currently shows them in a 5.3 m swell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clwl Posted January 7, 2020 #14 Share Posted January 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Dobby_The_Ship_Elf said: Just heard from a friend on this cruise. Lady friend has a "queasy tummy". They are on Deck 14 and yesterday they had a wave "knock" on their balcony door! Windy currently shows them in a 5.3 m swell Thanks Dobby, Not too comforting to hear but good to know. We're on Lido, one deck up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 7, 2020 #15 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Not a pleasant trip if going against the current through that swell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobby_The_Ship_Elf Posted January 7, 2020 #16 Share Posted January 7, 2020 I have asked for image or video evidence or it actually didn't happen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clwl Posted January 7, 2020 #17 Share Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Dobby_The_Ship_Elf said: I have asked for image or video evidence or it actually didn't happen I might agree with you on that one Dobby. For a wave to hit deck 14 would mean, the others below 14 were hit worse Edited January 7, 2020 by Clwl update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjwaz Posted January 8, 2020 #18 Share Posted January 8, 2020 On 1/5/2020 at 3:28 PM, MargoK said: Currently on the Ruby Princess and yesterday when we departed from Dunedin the Commodore announced the forecast was such that we were heading north to traversing Cook Strait. Looking at Windy dot come, it was the correct decision. He is aiming to get us to Hobart So the commodore went that far north to cross over to Australia? We were on the previous cruise on the Ruby and know someone on this cruise, but cannot contact him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 8, 2020 #19 Share Posted January 8, 2020 18 hours ago, Clwl said: I might agree with you on that one Dobby. For a wave to hit deck 14 would mean, the others below 14 were hit worse We had bow spray/ wave hit our balcony and the one above on deck 9. Super typhoon between Alaska and Japan on the Diamond Princess in 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted January 8, 2020 #20 Share Posted January 8, 2020 In Hobart today . Looks like they have scored a great day.....nice view of the City and Mt Wellington from the bridge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 9, 2020 #21 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Looks so clear, wish we had some of that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted January 9, 2020 #22 Share Posted January 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: Looks so clear, wish we had some of that . Has it improved in Canberra at all Mic? Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 9, 2020 #23 Share Posted January 9, 2020 It is in the high 100s / low 200s now, visibility is still not great . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobby_The_Ship_Elf Posted January 9, 2020 #24 Share Posted January 9, 2020 I got nothing back regarding the waves on deck 14 ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargoK Posted January 11, 2020 Author #25 Share Posted January 11, 2020 On 1/9/2020 at 8:03 AM, Kiwi Kruzer said: In Hobart today . Looks like they have scored a great day.....nice view of the City and Mt Wellington from the bridge. Hobart put on a lovely day for us. Melbourne today is cloudy and cold wind on the pier. Not doing anything today Survived the rough crossing of the Tasman. It could have been so much worse so no complaints. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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