Cruise Ship Locations - During the cruise ship ban of 2020/2021/2022

[NSWP]

2 minutes ago, possum52 said:

Portland is in south western Victoria Les, not SA.

Sorry Leigh.

[possum52]

1 hour ago, NSWP said:

Sorry Leigh.

Portland was the first permanent settlement in Victoria. Founded by the Henty brothers who came over from Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) in 1834. 

[Ondine]

At the moment I believe she is only doing intrastate cruising.  Not sure about the protocols for cruising whether they allow passengers from other states to go and what the testing is.  Originally her itineraries were set prior to state borders being open hence only 4 days/nights in Victoria.

Edited December 29, 2021 by Ondine

[Docker123]

I pulled this off the APT site

 

[Cruisers47]

Hi,

 

I had a look at the Caledonian Sky cabins.  
 

They looked very old fashioned.   I guess they have not been done up for a while!

 

eileen

[Kiwi_cruiser]

Australian Cruise Ships Update - 30th December 2021:

In this End of 2021 special update I have included the location of most of the Aussie fleet who was sailing from Australia during our session (when covid hit) or who we might have seen down-under this year 2021/2022:

 

Cruise ships anchored off Limassol, Cyprus:

 

Pacific Explorer, Pacific Adventure, Pacific Encounter, Sapphire Princess, Diamond Princess and Island Princess, and 2 Seabourn cruise ships.

 

 

Radiance Of The Seas - Has arrived in Limassol, Cyprus after been in Cadiz, Spain for dry dock.

 

 

Voyager of the Seas - Docked in Limassol, Cyprus:

 

 

Carnival Spirit - Is still docked in Dubai, United Arab Emirates:

 

 

 

Carnival Splendor - Anchored of Dubai, United Arab Emirates:

 

 

 

Royal Princess - Has left Singapore after going in to dry dock and is now on her way back to Los Angeles, California.

 

 

 

Coral Princess - Still docked in Cadiz, Spain.

 

 

 

Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Eclipse - Anchored off San Diego, California:

 

 

 

 

Ovation of the Seas - Has gone to to stretch her sea legs and is currently out of AIS Range, but looks like she might be off San Diego, California.

[MicCanberra]

Thanks Stu

[Docker123]

 

Caledonian Sky arrived on NYE, and anchored in the Bay. At Station Pier from 1/1-3/1 and has just motored out to the anchorage. Shows until at least 12/1.

 

No idea what has happened to the rest of its plans.

[Doriima]

I'm working on a proper review of the Sky, but I'm notoriously bad at that, so will at least jot down some notes here for you fine people.

 

A very casual setup with APT. We had a rough idea of the itinerary, but it got changed up a bunch based on availability and what seemed like a good idea at the time. I was pleased to find out they'd arranged for us to spend the evening of New Year's Eve parked in the bay, where we had a lovely view of the Melbourne city skyline and a few sets of fireworks.

 

Cabins were large and comfortable. Maybe they look old fashioned, but it felt more period than dated to me. I am slightly biased, we somehow got a free upgrade from the standard suite to one with a bath.

 

Food was amazing and plentiful, though only available during fixed mealtimes. Which were also plentiful. Most meals were served down in the restaurant as well as outside on the Lido deck.

 

Staff were super attentive, friendly and helpful. Having just under 100 passengers makes it a bit easier to have special attention.

 

The excursions were good, but it's pretty obvious they haven't done a lot of Victorian touring before. I expect the excursion staff are a bit more polished and ready to answer questions in places like the Kimberley where they've done a lot more tours. There were definitely times where organisation was clearly lacking, and if we'd been on a cruise with thousands instead of a hundred people it would have been bad. As it was, there was a bit of excess queueing in the sun that could have been avoided, but nothing serious. Zodiacs are fun.

 

Have some pictures.

[Ondine]

Thank you so much Doriima.  Much appreciated.

[NSWP]

Good review and pics, looks nice. Thank you.

[Docker123]

A few days ago, Caledonia Sky had a little excursion from Hobsons Bay Anchorage out into Bass Strait. Then she turned around and located to the Port Phillip Bay Outer Anchorage.

 

Vicports has her listed as departing for Fremantle 20/1.

 

[By The Bay]

1 hour ago, Docker123 said:

Vicports has her listed as departing for Fremantle 20/1.

 

? 🤔 Is Mark McGowan going to let them in? I doubt it. All Australian States are deemed Extreme Risk.

 

• Victoria (VIC): extreme risk

"Travellers from medium, high, and extreme risk jurisdictions are not permitted to enter unless approved.

 

Exemptions are restricted to Commonwealth, State and specialist functions only;

 

If permitted entry, you will be directed to undertake 14 days hotel quarantine at a Government approved quarantine facility at your own expense." Source

[Docker123]

The hermit kingdom has declared every state ABF territory extreme risk.

 

Supposed timeline for opening was 5 February. I am not booking to go and see mu until I know what is really going to happen.

 

Caledonian Sky was scheduled to leave Adelaide today for a 7 night coastal cruise. Then sailing for Fremantle 17/1. So, sitting in Port Phillip Bay is a bit of a hinderance.

 

[ollyoeno]

The CDC has lifted its orders and ships are sailing around the pacific. Many are now sailing to Hawaii, with the Oceania Insignia heading onwards from Hawaii on its round the world sailing to New Caledonia (a 2 hour flight from Brisbane International) and then onto Bali (a 2 hour flight from Darwin). It will arrive at these ports early Feb.

 

How has it gotten like this? Scotty is detached from reality. We can sit and see the cruise ship off our coastline.

 

 

[By The Bay]

14 hours ago, ollyoeno said:

The CDC has lifted its orders and ships are sailing around the pacific. Many are now sailing to Hawaii, with the Oceania Insignia heading onwards from Hawaii on its round the world sailing to New Caledonia (a 2 hour flight from Brisbane International) and then onto Bali (a 2 hour flight from Darwin). It will arrive at these ports early Feb.

 

How has it gotten like this? Scotty is detached from reality. We can sit and see the cruise ship off our coastline.

 

 

The CDC has temporarily extended the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order (CSO) until January 15, 2022. We shall wait and see if it is extended, again. They have also advised the following:

 

"People should avoid traveling on cruise ships, including river cruises, worldwide, regardless of vaccination status."

[ollyoeno]

11 hours ago, By The Bay said:

The CDC has temporarily extended the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order (CSO) until January 15, 2022. We shall wait and see if it is extended, again. They have also advised the following:

 

"People should avoid traveling on cruise ships, including river cruises, worldwide, regardless of vaccination status."

 

An advisory which will be lifted on the 15th.

[Kiwi_cruiser]

 Australian Cruise Ships Update -  6th February 2022

 

I have included the location of most of the Aussie fleet who was sailing from Australia during our session (when covid hit) or who we might have seen down-under this year 2021/2022:

 

The big news is that Carnival Spirit heading to Jacksonville, Florida, USA > 😞

 

 

Cruise ships anchored off Limassol, Cyprus:

 

Pacific Adventure, and Sapphire Princess, and 2 Seabourn cruise ships.

 

 

Oosterdam has come for visit as well

 

 

Pacific Encounter is having a sail of the coast of Limassol, Cyprus:
 

 

 

Radiance Of The Seas - Still anchored of Limassol, Cyprus:

 

 

 

Pacific Explorer - Is currently Docked in Palermo, Italy.

 

 

 

Voyager of the Seas - Docked in in Brest, France after she has been in Dry dock.

 

 

 

Carnival Spirit - Has left Dubai and Is currently on her way to the Suez Canal:

 

 

Carnival Splendor - Still anchored of Dubai: (And has been joined by 4 Costa ships!)

 

 

 

Royal Princess - Currently anchored off Long Beach, California:

 

 

 

Coral Princess - Is currently dock in Malaga, Spain:

 

 

 

Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Eclipse - Anchored off San Diego, California:

 

 

 

Ovation of the Seas - Is currently off Port Orford, USA, Looks like she is heading back to Seattle:

 

 

[MicCanberra]

Great work Stu

[Kiwi_cruiser]

A special mention of the Diamond Princess who is in dry dock in Marseille, France:

 

[sewgood]

I think that she deserves a special mention too.

A lot of Australians enjoyed a cruise on her when she used to come down here.

She was our favourite Princess cruise ship until we went on the Sapphire.

Thanks Stu for letting us know where she is.

[Chiliburn]

 

[Porky55]

2 hours ago, Chiliburn said:

 

Doesn’t it make you all warm and fuzzy that our Government - State & Federal - cares so much about our welfare that we can’t start cruising yet🤔

[Chiliburn]

1 hour ago, Porky55 said:

Doesn’t it make you all warm and fuzzy that our Government - State & Federal - cares so much about our welfare that we can’t start cruising yet🤔

Yes ,it’s just like a Disney fairytale,it gives such confidence.

You wonder how they would handle a regional conflict.

I suppose attitude would be , This is not a race ,we are not trying to win a race.

[Docker123]

I drove along the beach this morning coming back from physio.

 

out in the anchorage I saw what looked like a small cruise ship.

 

Turns out it is the Coral Adventurer. Came in yesterday, scheduled to leave tomorrow for Fremantle.