Sunday morning, and while listening to local ABC radio the announcer was talking harbourside, about the exciting vibes as the Celebrity Solstice was being berthed in Newcastle. It's where I'd been the week before, depicted in previous blog posts.
- It was mentioned that the Solstice stands 54 metres above water, and with an 8 metre draft below water level.
- There is an estimated daily spending in any city when the Solstice is in town, of half-a-million dollars.
Then they mentioned that it would be leaving Newcastle at night, and heading on down to Sydney. That sent me looking online for an E.T.A., since I was meeting with friends at a location right near the International Terminus next morning (yesterday now).
Stepping out of the train at Circular Quay station, near to 10.30 a.m. and looking down over one of the ferry terminus', there is, standing in all its glory, The Celebrity Solstice, with a tug alongside.
There is a clearance under the Sydney Harbour Bridge of 49 metres only, so this lady of the sea certainly isn't going that way when it sails out at night.
- Top deck includes 5,000 square metres of grass (almost 1.25 acres) where passengers can picnic; maintained by two full-time lawn carers.
- Penthouses equiv. to 394 square metres, equal space in a 3-4 bedroom home.
With a passenger/staffing occupancy of 2,850, this ship is next heading for New Zealand/Asia. A glimpse of the iconic Sydney Opera House included in this shot.
Walking beyond the International Terminal towards Dawes Point for a differing view.
