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The Queens Royal Rendezvous 22 & 23 Feb - shuttle and event info (Posted: 18-Feb-2011)
This will be their inaugural Royal Rendezvous visit to Sydney! They will berth in Sydney Harbour before departing on 23 February.
Sydney Ferries will be running a shuttle service to Garden Island from 9.00am on 22 and 23 February, and there are other options to view these magnificent ships from Sydney Ferries services. Please note that some peak services may experience minor delays with increased harbour traffic on this day.
What time do the cruise ships arrive and depart?
Arrive February 22
- 5.30am (approx) Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary 2 to meet off Sydney Heads.
- 6.30am (approx) Ships to sail past each other, either side of Fort Denison and sound horns.
- 7.00am (approx) Queen Elizabeth to berth at Circular Quay and Queen Mary 2 to berth at Garden Island Naval Base.
Departure February 23
- 12.00pm Queen Elizabeth to depart Circular Quay, will sound horns
- 5.00pm Queen Mary 2 to depart Garden island Naval Base
What’s the best way to view the ships?
Take the Sydney Ferries shuttle which departs from Wharf 2, Circular Quay approx every 30-40 minutes from 8.30am. The shuttle will travel to Garden Island and return – approximately 20 minute trip.
What’s the deal with the shuttle?
The shuttle is on Lady Herron, there is no food onboard but you are welcome to bring a snack or drinks. The vessel will do a circuit so there will be plenty of opportunity to see the ships and take photos. The shuttle takes 20 minutes approx.
How much does the shuttle cost?
Cost is a normal single/return ticket. Customers can also use their MyMulti weekly or DayPass. PET tickets and concession rates apply to the shuttle.
Can I get off the shuttle at Garden Island?
You can, though visibility of the ships from Garden Island is limited. The best view of the ships will be from the shuttle vessel. There is a heritage centre, café, toilets and picnic/BBQ facilities at Garden Island.
I don’t want to get the shuttle – what are my other options?
Sydney Ferries suggests:
Neutral Bay ferry to Kirribilli
Take the Neutral Bay ferry to Kirribilli Wharf and return. Kirribilli has a good view of the ships, and you can do a round trip or alight at Kirribilli. The NB ferry departs every hour from 9.25am and more frequently during peak hour. The service usually departs from Wharf 4. The round trip takes approximately 25 minutes.
Cost: $5.30 single / $10.60 return for adult $2.60/$5.20 concession. Customers can also use their MyMulti weekly or DayPass or PET ticket.
Manly Ferry
The Manly ferry departs Circular Quay approximately every half an hour between 9.00am and 6.30pm, and slightly more frequently during peak hour. The ferry sails past Garden Island. You can then get a return ferry back to Circular Quay. The trip takes 30 minutes one way.
Cost: $6.60 single / $13.20 return for adult $3.30/$6.60 concession. Customers can also use their MyMulti weekly or DayPass or PET ticket.
Where can I get more information?
Transport / timetable and service information - Transport Info 131 500 www.131500.com.au
Cunardline – owners of the Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth http://www.cunardline.com.au