Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Brisbane Friday 28th April 2023

We decided not to disembark the ship but stayed on board to enjoy the amenities. Princess offered a $39 odd shuttle service into Brisbane. As we had already enjoyed this service on a previous cruise and Paul was happy to stay on board, we saved $80 to put our wine bill. 

I am appalled to see the new Overseas Passenger Terminal is alongside the effluent treatment works of Brisbane! What! the first impression for our overseas passengers was the steam wafting off the black paddocks of the sewerage farms alongside the brand new building. I am not sure if it is noticeable from ground level but from the deck of the ship, yes most certainly. What a shame. But then maybe with the hype and rush of getting off the ship to go on a tour, most people could miss it. 


Brisbane River with Gateway Bridge in background.


View of the city of Brisbane from our balcony with Brisbane River and sewerage pipes crossing to the treatment works in foreground.


Map of Brisbane River and location of Overseas Cruise Terminal.



Micat- The Morton Island car ferry.





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