rkmw Posted February 13, 2022 Author #51 Share Posted February 13, 2022 4 hours ago, NSWP said: I trust they got a police permit to rally, otherwise Sydney's finest👮♂️Will be there sorting them out, cracking a few skulls, lol. Les, Cruising Honey has the proper paperwork for the rally 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted February 13, 2022 #52 Share Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) I was under the impression we have a right to protest. I remember being pressured into a protest rally years ago, the first and to date the last. It was at Parliament House Sydney and it got taken over by the ratbags. Things started to turn sour and our friends moved away from the crowd. It was entertainment and we where chatting between our self about everything and anything. Then in our group of good friends, about 20. There’s these strange faces. They where spooks , we asked who are you and the just walked away. 15 minutes later there was more, just eves dropping on our conversation. We got out of there. Edited February 13, 2022 by Chiliburn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted February 13, 2022 #53 Share Posted February 13, 2022 1 hour ago, rkmw said: Les, Cruising Honey has the proper paperwork for the rally Thank god for that, Cruisers are such honourable people, Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted February 13, 2022 #54 Share Posted February 13, 2022 1 hour ago, NSWP said: Thank god for that, Cruisers are such honourable people, Bob. I recon you Princess cruisers should attend and burn those Princess Medallions in protest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted February 13, 2022 #55 Share Posted February 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Chiliburn said: I recon you Princess cruisers should attend and burn those Princess Medallions in protest. I haven't had a chance to get a medallion yet. 😁Our last cruise was on the Sea Princess 23rd Feb-8th Mar 2020 just before cruising was 'paused'. No medallion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeanswers Posted February 13, 2022 #56 Share Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) ABC's The Virus did an episode on the cruising ban. Here is the link if anyone is interested: How to stay safe on cruises Edited February 13, 2022 by ilikeanswers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted February 16, 2022 #57 Share Posted February 16, 2022 The Northern Territory government has lifted its ban on cruise ships. 🙂 It just needs the feds to agree to let ships into Aussie waters. With one government making this announcement, maybe it won't be long before the eastern states take the same step. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogbay Posted February 16, 2022 #58 Share Posted February 16, 2022 12 hours ago, Aus Traveller said: The Northern Territory government has lifted its ban on cruise ships. 🙂 It just needs the feds to agree to let ships into Aussie waters. With one government making this announcement, maybe it won't be long before the eastern states take the same step. Is there a link to this ,thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted February 17, 2022 #59 Share Posted February 17, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Hogbay said: Is there a link to this ,thanks https://www.travelweekly.com.au › article › northern-territory... Now that full details are published, I see that it is for ships with up to 350 pax plus crew. Previously they allowed ships with up to 150 pax plus crew. Maybe one small step ........ Edited February 17, 2022 by Aus Traveller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted February 17, 2022 #60 Share Posted February 17, 2022 This came in today if anyone hasn't seen it. . https://www.cruisecritic.com.au/articles.cfm?ID=6738&et_cid=3520957&et_rid=145948382&et_referrer=Boards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted February 17, 2022 #61 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Nothing new there unfortunately. Now to add to the frustration of cruisers (and the stupidity of the NSW government) NSW is dropping most of the remaining restrictions for day-to-day living. Some restrictions remain for hospitals, aged care homes and large events. They're happy to do this while NSW is still getting thousands of cases per day but cruise ships aren't allowed back yet. 🙄🤬 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted February 17, 2022 #62 Share Posted February 17, 2022 31 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said: Nothing new there unfortunately. Now to add to the frustration of cruisers (and the stupidity of the NSW government) NSW is dropping most of the remaining restrictions for day-to-day living. Some restrictions remain for hospitals, aged care homes and large events. They're happy to do this while NSW is still getting thousands of cases per day but cruise ships aren't allowed back yet. 🙄🤬 Go figure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted February 17, 2022 #63 Share Posted February 17, 2022 8 minutes ago, By The Bay said: Go figure? Standby for an explosion in covid cases when Masks and QR codes go. It will put cruising start up backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dillpickle48 Posted February 17, 2022 #64 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Wishful thinking as I renewed my passport today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted February 17, 2022 #65 Share Posted February 17, 2022 36 minutes ago, By The Bay said: Go figure? Go figure indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted February 17, 2022 #66 Share Posted February 17, 2022 28 minutes ago, NSWP said: Standby for an explosion in covid cases when Masks and QR codes go. It will put cruising start up backwards. They go tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 17, 2022 #67 Share Posted February 17, 2022 I think I will remain taking precautions for while yet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewgood Posted February 17, 2022 #68 Share Posted February 17, 2022 1 hour ago, OzKiwiJJ said: They go tomorrow. QR codes and density restrictions tomorrow. Masks on Friday the 25th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogbay Posted February 17, 2022 #69 Share Posted February 17, 2022 2 hours ago, NSWP said: Standby for an explosion in covid cases when Masks and QR codes go. It will put cruising start up backwards. Oh no the sky is falling 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted February 17, 2022 #70 Share Posted February 17, 2022 2 hours ago, MicCanberra said: I think I will remain taking precautions for while yet. So will we. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogbay Posted February 18, 2022 #71 Share Posted February 18, 2022 No better precaution than another jab ,had my third dose yesterday. Then found a P&O 12th June 2022 Great Barrier Reef 10 day and booked it . Have not been on a P&O in over a decade 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCC's Posted February 18, 2022 #72 Share Posted February 18, 2022 I believe we are now on the cusp of moving from pandemic to endemic, particularly in view of the removal of many Covid rules in several states. Our political "rulers" must realise that Cruisers are (voting) adults who can make measured decisions on how they wish to holiday and if that be on a cruise ship, they must be given that choice. Cruise Lines have put in place protocols on their ships which, I believe, go beyond those that you would find in your local huge Westfield shopping centre. At this time I would feel more comfortable on a cruise ship than visit a shopping centre which would be inhabited by thousands of vaxed, partially vaxed and non-vaxed persons. Open up Australia to all cruise ships NOW and stop using this issue as a political football. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell21 Posted February 18, 2022 #73 Share Posted February 18, 2022 2 hours ago, CCC's said: I believe we are now on the cusp of moving from pandemic to endemic, particularly in view of the removal of many Covid rules in several states. Our political "rulers" must realise that Cruisers are (voting) adults who can make measured decisions on how they wish to holiday and if that be on a cruise ship, they must be given that choice. Cruise Lines have put in place protocols on their ships which, I believe, go beyond those that you would find in your local huge Westfield shopping centre. At this time I would feel more comfortable on a cruise ship than visit a shopping centre which would be inhabited by thousands of vaxed, partially vaxed and non-vaxed persons. Open up Australia to all cruise ships NOW and stop using this issue as a political football. Your thoughts on the safety and cleanliness of future cruise ships is exactly the same as ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinbadThePorter Posted February 18, 2022 #74 Share Posted February 18, 2022 2 hours ago, CCC's said: Open up Australia to all cruise ships NOW and stop using this issue as a political football. I think everyone on CC would agree. It's the pollies who need to hear it. Send that to your local Federal member, all the Senators from your state, the Minister for Tourism, the Minister for Health, and the PM. Then start on the state equivalents. I'd be surprised if anything happens before the election, but I would love to be surprised. I just hope that will not be too late to save the 22/23 cruise season. Carnival shifting Spirit away has knocked some of the optimism out of me. ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogbay Posted February 19, 2022 #75 Share Posted February 19, 2022 4 hours ago, SinbadThePorter said: I think everyone on CC would agree. It's the pollies who need to hear it. Send that to your local Federal member, all the Senators from your state, the Minister for Tourism, the Minister for Health, and the PM. Then start on the state equivalents. I'd be surprised if anything happens before the election, but I would love to be surprised. I just hope that will not be too late to save the 22/23 cruise season. Carnival shifting Spirit away has knocked some of the optimism out of me. ☹️ I have sent emails to Fed and state ministers, also was taking to A Friend about Carnival Spirit. Sitting in warm lockdown to full crew takes weeks and that's the reason they move her to the US to be fully operational .Spirit can be relocated in about a week when there's a green light . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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