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quote:Storm brings bonus: Mega-cruise ship makes longer Hobart callBy MIKE BINGHAMMarch 17, 2006NEW Zealand's wild weather delivered Hobart a half-million-dollar bonus last night in the form of an overnight stay by P&O's Diamond Princess, one of the world's largest cruise ships.The 113,000-ton ship with 2700 mainly American passengers and 1100 crew docked early yesterday afternoon, instead of 7am today. The ship, a regular visitor to Hobart this summer, was en route from New Zealand to Melbourne and Sydney, via Hobart, and had to cancel a visit to Milford Sound because of bad weather. Seas up to 6m prevented entry to the Sound, so the decision was made to head direct to Hobart. Milford Sound is one of the major highlights of the cruise season, but for the passengers the cancellation provided the opportunity to shop in Hobart and organise dinner reservations at restaurants ahead of the traditional coach tours already organised for today. The Tasmanian Visitor Information Centre in Davey St felt the impact almost immediately with passengers spilling out on to Davey St as they sought information on things to do in Hobart and places to dine. Sydney couple Adam and Marilyn Laws were among the Australians on board, and were delighted to have the chance of seeing more of Hobart. "It's a bonus," Adam said. "We've been able to do some shopping and have a night on shore before doing a tour to the Airwalk." Diamond Princess will make three more visits to Hobart this season (March 25, April 10 and April 16). Next summer her sister ship, Sapphire Princess, will return for another nine visits. The Mercury
NEW Zealand's wild weather delivered Hobart a half-million-dollar bonus last night in the form of an overnight stay by P&O's Diamond Princess, one of the world's largest cruise ships.
The 113,000-ton ship with 2700 mainly American passengers and 1100 crew docked early yesterday afternoon, instead of 7am today.
The ship, a regular visitor to Hobart this summer, was en route from New Zealand to Melbourne and Sydney, via Hobart, and had to cancel a visit to Milford Sound because of bad weather.
Seas up to 6m prevented entry to the Sound, so the decision was made to head direct to Hobart.
Milford Sound is one of the major highlights of the cruise season, but for the passengers the cancellation provided the opportunity to shop in Hobart and organise dinner reservations at restaurants ahead of the traditional coach tours already organised for today.
The Tasmanian Visitor Information Centre in Davey St felt the impact almost immediately with passengers spilling out on to Davey St as they sought information on things to do in Hobart and places to dine.
Sydney couple Adam and Marilyn Laws were among the Australians on board, and were delighted to have the chance of seeing more of Hobart.
"It's a bonus," Adam said. "We've been able to do some shopping and have a night on shore before doing a tour to the Airwalk."
Diamond Princess will make three more visits to Hobart this season (March 25, April 10 and April 16).
Next summer her sister ship, Sapphire Princess, will return for another nine visits.
The Mercury
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Cheers
quote:bmajor wrote:...is there anything to do in Hobart in the evenings?
If it was Adelaide we have the Festival of Arts.
quote:Originally posted by Dj Kevin:I wonder if the Cadbury's factory in Hobart has night tours....
It's more enjoyed if you are able try your luck at West Point
[ 03-17-2006: Message edited by: Ocean Liners ]
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