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  1. KWofPerth
    This is a very valid point. I'm not in the situation of having a cruise booked, but if I did I'd take the refund ahead of the 125% FCC in a heartbeat. And I certainly wouldn't be booking and paying solely for the purpose of obtaining a 125% FCC when the future remains so uncertain.
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    This might be an unpopular opinion, but I don't see how cruising resumes before 2021, unfortunately. And even then, not until the latter end.
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    This does not make pleasant reading I'm afraid. There's a lot of animosity towards cruise lines out there, not totally unjustified. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-13/coronavirus-spells-the-end-of-the-line-for-cruise-ships/12141140
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    OK, essential workers, etc. I was more referring to non-essential travel. i.e. vacation travel and the like.
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    Aside from getting home because you are stuck overseas, I'm not sure why anyone would be getting on a passenger plane at this point in time.
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    I've never seen this channel, but it gives an excellent overview of the current situation.
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    Here in Australia, thankfully all non-essential domestic travel via aeroplane is effectively banned, and no international visitors are allowed in. My state of Western Australia won't even allowing anyone in by car from interstate, without an appropriate exemption. These measures are strict, and they have been working. As for cruise ships, forget about it. There have been multiple instances now of Covid-19 spreading like wildfire on cruise ships. I can't contemplate why anyone would want to get on one right now. As much as we all love cruising, now is the time to exercise some patience, weather the storm, and look forward to a day when the Covid cloud is lifted, whenever that may be.
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    Interesting times. I can't see cruises resuming before 2021, so that's gotta be a massive financial drain, with interest on debt compounding. Hmmmm
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    We can all do the first part...
  10. KWofPerth
    No worries fella. Your post has literally nothing to do with the topic, but thanks for your input.
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    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-04/nsw-police-largest-maritime-operation-over-cruise-coronavirus/12122030
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    This is basically thanks to the Ruby Princess debacle.
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    I agree largely with F1guynz. It's hard to see cruising starting anytime in at least the next 12 months. Australia is essentially in lockdown and the public is being primed to expect this to remain for a good 6 months. After that, it will be a softly softly approach to re-opening society, with the possibility of retreating again if secondary outbreaks occur. I'm seeing a lot of posts on these boards about cruisers optimistic about their August cruise, or their September cruise, or whenever. I don't see that as realistic. Not even close. It makes me wonder if the messaging in North America from the authorities is not as urgent as down here?
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    I don't doubt it.
  15. KWofPerth
    Cruise ships don't have to parallel park, do they?? Jokes people, jokes! ?
  16. KWofPerth
    Oh that's easy. Just jack up the prices at CocoCay. $5,000 for a floating cabana anyone? ?
  17. KWofPerth
    With the cracking weather that you've enjoyed, you were due for a bad day ? Thanks for this thread. Loved it. Safe travels home.
  18. KWofPerth
    @twangsteryou have done exceptionally well with the weather at Milford Sound. It's usually overcast and drizzly which is quite dramatic in its own right, but to see it in full sunshine looks spectacular!
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    Excellent news about Milford. The big daddy of the 3 !
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    I believe that is the famous "Hole in the Rock" (not sure why they call it that ? ). I have sailed through it on a jetboat on a tour I did back in my misspent youth. I enjoy your blogs Twangster, but I am especially enjoying this one!
  21. KWofPerth
    Dropping your bags off will not be a problem. Check what time the all-aboard is for the ship. They are required to have the manifest prepared by a certain time.
  22. KWofPerth
    Factoid: There are some 3 million rivets used in the making of the Eiffel Tower, whereas there were 6 million rivets used to make Sydney Harbour Bridge. Ergo, SHB is twice as rivetting as the Eiffel Tower! Ba-dum, pisshhhh.
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    PS. You can request an ice bucket at one of the bars too.
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    There'll be mini fridges. Not sure if they'll hold a bottle standing up, but certainly on its side will be worst-case scenario.
  25. KWofPerth
    Pancakes on the Rocks is a Sydney institution. It's been the go-to venue when I have been in town for a cruise. Along with a stay at The Holiday Inn (now Rydges??). It's nice to follow a live blog with familiar landmarks. ("I've been there! I've done that!") Thanks Twangster!
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