Rare dlh015 Posted July 11, 2023 #1 Share Posted July 11, 2023 Tried the (almost useless) Search box but just a bunch of nothing really. So... After spending the day in Sydney, I intend to use AirportLink to the International airport terminal. (From Circular Quay) Any reason I shouldn't?? I'll only have two bags. Any tips/observations appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted July 11, 2023 #2 Share Posted July 11, 2023 1 hour ago, dlh015 said: Tried the (almost useless) Search box but just a bunch of nothing really. So... After spending the day in Sydney, I intend to use AirportLink to the International airport terminal. (From Circular Quay) Any reason I shouldn't?? I'll only have two bags. Any tips/observations appreciated! No reason at all not too use the the train to the airport. We have done it a few times. It is quite an easy walk from the cruise terminal (OPT) to Circular Quay. As long as you can get your bags on and off the train you will be fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatleman Posted July 12, 2023 #3 Share Posted July 12, 2023 5 hours ago, dlh015 said: Tried the (almost useless) Search box but just a bunch of nothing really. So... After spending the day in Sydney, I intend to use AirportLink to the International airport terminal. (From Circular Quay) Any reason I shouldn't?? I'll only have two bags. Any tips/observations appreciated! We vary rarely use any other way than the train to the airport, fast and cost effective, way to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dlh015 Posted July 12, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted July 12, 2023 Many thanks to both of you for your responses! Will be doing the train as planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedferg Posted July 13, 2023 #5 Share Posted July 13, 2023 (edited) On 7/11/2023 at 2:03 PM, possum52 said: As long as you can get your bags on and off the train you will be fine. Is there a place to store suitcases on the train? How about Airport shuttle from Hotel? Edited July 13, 2023 by Tedferg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted July 13, 2023 #6 Share Posted July 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Tedferg said: Is there a place to store suitcases on the train? How about Airport shuttle from Hotel? We usually have just sat our luggage in front of us. We always sit in the level you enter the carriage from the platform. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedferg Posted July 14, 2023 #7 Share Posted July 14, 2023 1 hour ago, possum52 said: We usually have just sat our luggage in front of us. We always sit in the level you enter the carriage from the platform. Excellent, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted July 14, 2023 #8 Share Posted July 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Tedferg said: Excellent, thanks. Sorry, I didn;t answer the second part of your post. We have never used a shuttle from hotel to airport. If leaving from a hotel, unless close to a station, we will use a taxi to the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatleman Posted July 14, 2023 #9 Share Posted July 14, 2023 We used a shuttle once, never again😠 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedferg Posted July 14, 2023 #10 Share Posted July 14, 2023 13 hours ago, possum52 said: Sorry, I didn;t answer the second part of your post. We have never used a shuttle from hotel to airport. If leaving from a hotel, unless close to a station, we will use a taxi to the airport. Thanks, looks like $30 US so not bad, seemed like a long ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabucsfan1 Posted July 17, 2023 #11 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Great post - thanks for starting this... question... can you successfully purchase tickets day of or is it better to pre-purchase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted July 17, 2023 #12 Share Posted July 17, 2023 4 hours ago, lisabucsfan1 said: Great post - thanks for starting this... question... can you successfully purchase tickets day of or is it better to pre-purchase? Train or shuttle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabucsfan1 Posted July 18, 2023 #13 Share Posted July 18, 2023 12 hours ago, possum52 said: Train or shuttle? oh sorry I was assuming train since that was the topic - or my assumption of the topic... I didn't realize that AirportLink was also a shuttle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted July 18, 2023 #14 Share Posted July 18, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, lisabucsfan1 said: oh sorry I was assuming train since that was the topic - or my assumption of the topic... I didn't realize that AirportLink was also a shuttle. On the day - in fact you can't prepay for an individual trip. (You can buy a stored value card in advance, but then you have the hassle of money left over, when there's no need unless you are using it long term). However, they make it more convenient now in that you don't even need to buy tickets. You can just use your credit card and touch the gate to enter, and then the same card when you exit. You'll pay the same price as a regular ticket, but don't need to queue at a machine in advance to choose the right option/amount. Edited July 18, 2023 by The_Big_M 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabucsfan1 Posted July 18, 2023 #15 Share Posted July 18, 2023 2 hours ago, The_Big_M said: However, they make it more convenient now in that you don't even need to buy tickets. You can just use your credit card and touch the gate to enter, and then the same card when you exit. You'll pay the same price as a regular ticket, but don't need to queue at a machine in advance to choose the right option/amount. perfect - thanks for this information!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted July 19, 2023 #16 Share Posted July 19, 2023 On 7/18/2023 at 9:38 AM, possum52 said: Train or shuttle? Sorry, I wasn't sure if you were referring to the airport train or to the posts above yours which were referring to a shuttle. I see that The_Big_M has comprehensively answered your question. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuki Posted July 19, 2023 #17 Share Posted July 19, 2023 21 hours ago, possum52 said: Sorry, I wasn't sure if you were referring to the airport train or to the posts above yours which were referring to a shuttle. I see that The_Big_M has comprehensively answered your question. I use a foldable electric wheelchair and am in pain 24/7. As long as I am sedentary, pain medication helps. However, walking or physically moving, pain medication doesn’t work. Taking this into consideration, our cruise ends in the am in Sydney. The earliest flight to return to Honolulu is 9 pm. The other people traveling with us are booking a tour that takes them directly to the airport at 4 pm, after the tour. However, I read that each passenger can only have one carryon and one suitcase. This can be booked through RCI. Our airlines allow a personal item and one carryon plus one suitcase. The people traveling with us were never told about tour limiting to one carryon. What do you recommend? My husband has only one arm and we usually hire porters at the airport. Should we take the tour or catch a shuttle and spend the day at the airport? It would be too difficult to board the train with our disabilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted July 20, 2023 #18 Share Posted July 20, 2023 4 hours ago, iuki said: I use a foldable electric wheelchair and am in pain 24/7. As long as I am sedentary, pain medication helps. However, walking or physically moving, pain medication doesn’t work. Taking this into consideration, our cruise ends in the am in Sydney. The earliest flight to return to Honolulu is 9 pm. The other people traveling with us are booking a tour that takes them directly to the airport at 4 pm, after the tour. However, I read that each passenger can only have one carryon and one suitcase. This can be booked through RCI. Our airlines allow a personal item and one carryon plus one suitcase. The people traveling with us were never told about tour limiting to one carryon. What do you recommend? My husband has only one arm and we usually hire porters at the airport. Should we take the tour or catch a shuttle and spend the day at the airport? It would be too difficult to board the train with our disabilities. If you are concerned about what luggage you can take on the tour, I would just take your time and try to be one of the last off the ship, and take a taxi or shuttle to the airport. The The tour coaches are limited in space they have to store luggage. Find a comfortable spot to sit at the airport and people watch. Or if you want to do the tour check with your travel agent/cruise line if it is suitable for you to do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuki Posted July 21, 2023 #19 Share Posted July 21, 2023 (edited) 21 hours ago, possum52 said: If you are concerned about what luggage you can take on the tour, I would just take your time and try to be one of the last off the ship, and take a taxi or shuttle to the airport. The The tour coaches are limited in space they have to store luggage. Find a comfortable spot to sit at the airport and people watch. Or if you want to do the tour check with your travel agent/cruise line if it is suitable for you to do. Thanks. That’s what I was thinking of doing. My SIL has been pushing us to join her and a friend on the tour. She doesn’t seem to understand how cumbersome it is to manage everything. Again - thank you. Edited July 21, 2023 by iuki Correct Autocorrect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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