CRUISE EMERGENCY: Tender Runs Aground - Passengers Rescue Themselves!

[@TheTravelScouts]

⭐𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮? 𝗔 - Yes, 𝗕 - No

[@randylaw3368]

A

[@MadBmbr06]

B

[@christymurphy6571]

B

[@scottwhite2626]

No, but it is a bucket list cruise!

[@Sharolyn-q3d]

No

[@melissacoorie8440]

We are Australians, currently on the Crown Princess and we, along with many other passengers and the wonderful staff helped escort the older and less mobile passengers to shore. It was an adventure for sure!

[@leslieneely3658]

Grateful you are all okay!

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Melissa! Well done! I am glad everyone is okay!

[@truthandlife4101]

Lovely comment, I always find staff amazing.

[@slowmads]

This past year we took 2 Carnival Splendor cruises, 1 Royal Princess cruise and 4 different cruises for a total of 144 days on Coral Princess (including a world cruise) out of Australia. The best thing? Cruises from Australia do not allow ANY smoking indoors. Churchill’s is a smoke-free reading room. And playing in the casino is downright wonderful.

[@maryanncapece2623]

Glad you took time to be with family. It's important to do.

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi MaryAnn! Thank you so much. It is tough to "disconnect" but I am glad that I did so. I really appreciate your comment.

[@doodiehutchison4463]

Never been to Australia, but have been on plenty of tenders! I am thankful that it was close enough to shore that passengers could “rescue themselves.”

[@KimAwada-ey1xl]

Just returned from a transformative 15-day cruise to New Zealand and Australia aboard the Viking Orion. It was absolutely fabulous. The entire voyage was truly a wonderful experience that I can't recommend highly enough.

[@roryarmstrong4607]

Jason! We just got back to Canada last weekend having done B2Bs on Celebrity Edge out of Sydney! We did N&S New Zealand Islands before heading to Tasmania, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide and Melbourne. The beach in the Video is Gorgeous and right next to the Tender dock. We walked it end to end in the beautiful Sand. Major tip for all. If going to Kangaroo Island…BOOK AN EXCURSION prior to arrival!..very little offered in Penneshaw. Car rentals disappeared ( those that were not prebooked)…and virtually nothing to do. The beach however is a nice quiet break, waters warm and the beer at the Penneshaw hotel was ice cold!

[@keith6400]

We were on a cruise with Princess in Guernsey and five tenders were is use. The sea got very rough and consequently the ship's tender dock closed. The tenders were over an hour simply in a hold pattern whilst they moved the ship to put the dock in a leeward aspect. One of the tenders ran out of fuel and was left bobbing about until a solution was found. No harm done.

[@reginaldvickers8453]

A We loved it. The secret is to break it up. We did 3 cruises and a liveaboard (we cruise to scuba dive). We did a cruise, then 4 days on land, cruise, land, cruise land, liveaboard. 45 days all together. The cruises were New Zealand, south Pacific, and Great Barrier (which was really just Australia gold coast). Would definitely do it again.

[@jhmumma]

Sounds magical!

[@mehDustMaker]

Yes, almost all of our cruises have departed from Australia. We have cruised with holland America, carnival, P&O, and Princess. The Australian cruise scene is currently very dynamic as cruise companies negotiate with various state and territory governments. Sydney seems to be the main departure point but Brisbane also chimes in. Main destinations are NZ, pacific islands and various around Australia. Several will take you all the way around Australia. You get to see a very varied itinerary.

[@CyeOutsider]

We did a Princess Cruise in 2023 departing Melbourne and visiting South Australia and Kangaroo Island. It was our first cruise. We had no idea what tendering was and loved jumping on the tender boat to get onto the shore at Kangaroo Island. We had no issues and the whole experience was part of the adventure 😊

[@jostock564]

A. Cruised from Sydney to New Zealand. Cruising out of Sydney Harbour is an amazing sight.

[@lindamaggs9787]

We did 3 back to back cruises last year- New Zealand, then Australia and finally Tasmania on Celebrity Eclipse

[@gazstaf]

Did you enjoy Eclipse? We loved the South Pacific itinerary last year

[@janicehemen4203]

A. Cruised from Sydney on Princess around New Zealand. Very thrilling to cruise out of Sydney Harbour!

[@dragonfly8896]

Yes, been on a cruise out of Australia.We took a 30 day cruise from Sydney to Beijing. Fabulous trip!

[@keith6400]

Did a "Proud Mary - river cruise" in 1999. Went up the Murray river, boat stopped many times for side trips in a smaller craft generally simply moored up on the river bank. Visited aboriginal sites with guides.

[@keithmcdonald5524]

My husband and I just went to Labadee on Dec 5 and it was an amazing experience. The port is beautiful and we really hope to go back!

[@SamWhite-ru6oq]

I was on the Diamond Princess 30th Nov sailing, and I only found out about the tender boat ending up on the rocks by another passenger. No mention was made of the incident by staff. We just continued on. 😁

[@kansascathy]

In 2022, we spent CHRISTmas in Sydney at the end of an NCL cruise. It was wonderful. On 12/31, we fly to NZ for a 15 day NCL cruise ending in Melbourne.

[@terrymurphy9054]

B. That's on my bucket list of places to go. I think it's a beautiful place to visit.

[@suzannaplinke7784]

Yes. I cruised around Australia. Loved it. Really enjoyed Tasmania. HAL we had amazing entertainment in the piano bar.

[@julismith6466]

Yes, AZAMARA last January. Wonderful.

[@PeteH-202]

Wow the completed studio and sound is fantastic. Good job Sir!!!!!!!

[@TheTravelScouts]

Thanks Pete!

[@robertbowling3679]

B No, not yet, but I would love to

[@coriehiram9666]

The tender I was in lost power on 12/19/22. Port was Cabo San Lucas on the Royal Princess. We floaters around for about 30+ mins and the pilot finally got 1 engine going. When we made it back to ship and passengers panicked and jumped the gap between tender and ship. It was scary and a miracle that someone wasn’t injured. I think Princess gave us $50.00 each as compensation.

[@AnnnnnaQ]

😮😮😮

[@andremarcoux5789]

We have taken one from Brisbane as a trans Pacific, a second one coming up from Sydney on a 9 days cruise both were RCCL Quantum series

[@arianejoordens3146]

I was on the crown Princess recently in Australia and yes, there were a few issues with tenders!!

[@yolondaprice553]

A: Yes, with RC LOVED it!❤

[@randijaffe-7665]

How was the Voyager? First cruise back in 2000 for my young boys, then. What wonderful memories at Adventure Ocean and the ship/ game changer then for cruise industry! Once we took them on Voyager, there was no comparison, til the next class of Freedom & Oasis came to fruition!

[@travelwithchopsticks8982]

We went on a 8 days cruise from Sydney last summer and we visited Vanuatu and New Caledonia (Noumea). We had an amazing time but honestly we could only absorb and understand 80% of what the Aussies were saying especially at the comedy club. 😂

[@Aust-NZ-SPandtheworld]

That's because we all speak with different versions of the English scent. I have to say we Arsetralians have a great deal of trouble understanding American scents, particularly when kids are talking. We always get on well with our fellow Yanky cruisers.

[@gazstaf]

What? We didn’t give you the international translator device. 😂😂😂😂🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@mikebarnstable7038]

A Yes. we did a Transpacific. LA to Sydney then spent 5 days in Australia then did 2 cruises in Australia.

[@frankgurr5266]

yes, I been sailing out of Australia twice as i lived there for 35 yeas only found cruising later in life !

[@davidhenington7679]

Yes. Sydney to Auckland NZ. The Thompson sound at tip of the south island of NZ is magical.

[@BarbaraHeffernan-x9z]

A. Hi Jason, I’m from Australia and did an around Australia cruise last year in March. This was on the Princess Majestic and was awesome and that is the best time to do it as it’s after the wet season and before winter. We never had any problems while cruising. There is so much to see around Australia. My favourite would be getting off at Airley Beach and to visit the Barron Gorge and sky lift.

[@ShirleyMarie971]

A -yes. 28 day Around Australia with Princess in 2018. We stopped in Tasmania and our visit to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary was unforgettable as was the Sydney Bridge Climb.

[@richardwomack701]

We went to Australia in 2010 and did a 14 day cruise from Sydney to Auckland NZ! That was by far my favorite cruise to date. We hit Melbourne, Tasmania, and a lot of ports in NZ!

[@cindywilkinson1610]

Yes -- loved two New Zealand cruises on Holland America Line departing & returning to Sydney Australia.

[@wendys6438]

Yes, we started a Transpacific in Australia. Beautiful country and I hope to go back in the future! 😊

[@cindyteasdale7304]

I’m glad you took some time to enjoy our family and relax 😍. Thank you as always for your great videos. Wishing you and your family a Wonderful and Safe Holiday Season

[@denisemallek6833]

Yes we did in May

[@davieonghs4697]

Thanks for the update, my family will be taking a cruise holiday on Crown Princess in March 2025 from Sydney. Will take special precautions when using the tender transfer while visiting Kangaroo Island! ❤❤

[@terrythompson3823]

We have been on the New Zealand to Australia cruise twice on Princess. We have been back to New Zealand 4 times. Absolutely love NZ! Only 5 million people in whole country. Our cruise on Princess took us to Tasmania, then Melbourne and Sydney. Sydney is like New Your City but with an Aussie accent. I have lots of tips if you want them!

[@donmartin986]

Yes, have cruised Australia and New Zealand. Without doubt one if the best destinations in the world. Stay extra days in both Sydney and Aukland.

[@TheTravOlingers-GO]

Welcome back! Thanks for the video. We were supposed to go on an Australian cruise but it got canceled. But glad things worked out for the passengers.

[@Masterchief68a]

A! Had a great time! Day we got back to the states, covid hit Australia and travel to and from was halted! Phew!!!

[@BeefromSC]

B - No and I road on my 1st tinder boat on my last cruise to the Cayman Islands. We had no issues but in the back of my mind I was thinking about the incident of passengers on a tinder boat heading to the Blue Lagoon months ago. Now new incidents, it’s a little scary to think about! Thanks for sharing

[@SilverDraco]

B. But I want to! Holy cow! That's crazy that the tender boat had engine failure AND ran aground. 😮 So very lucky the passengers could wade ashore and no one was injured. ❤ Princess would be giving me a full refund on my missed excursion and a future cruise credit at a minimum.

[@RogerKey-h1e]

B-No but it’s on our bucket list

[@suerobinson844]

We have cruised from Brisbane to P.NG, N.Z, Cairns, Japan return, Fiji and New Caledonia. Also cruised from Sydney to Fiji, and Japan this year and to Hawaii return last year. Note Brisbane Port is new and about 1 hour by car from the city and located at the sewage outlet. Sydney port is walking distance to the C.B.D, Opera house, Gardens with a tourist train that goes around and harbour bridge. Also center point tower for 360 deg views. We have cruised into Darwin twice on our way overseas. It is the capital of the Northern Territory and close to P.NG. The city is a short walk from the ship. We have lived there. It offers out back exploring approximately 2 hours by car from the city. I hope this helps. We have only cruised with Princess 17 times.

[@Travelling.Over.60]

Woo hoo yes I have done a cruise in Australia. Living here I have done many. I think the best one for visitors would be 🤔 all the way around if you can afford it because Australia is so different in every state. Plus it is so far from everywhere you need to make the most of the distance you have travelled. If you don’t have long here or limited $$ I think Sydney through the Whitsunday’s up the east coast to cairns. The Great Barrier Reef is something not to be missed. We have seen many beaches including Tahiti and none are like our reef. If you come please arrange a meet up in Sydney with some of your fans. 💖 Michelle

[@barrybloggs9474]

Yes, done 20+ cruises out of Australia.

[@KazXa13]

Sydney is my home port & cruised 4 times in 18 months. Have another 2 booked for 2025 - Hope you enjoy your time downunder, when you cruise down here - cheers!

[@matthewbrandley9027]

Good to see you posting again Jason

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Matthew! Thank you my Friend!

[@patricialook5294]

Love cruising Australia especially the east coast

[@coriehiram9666]

A. I just disembarked the Crown Princess in Sydney. We missed that incident and the earthquake in Vanuatu. BTW, I loved Vanuatu and will be donating to CARE OR RED CROSS SYDNEY for Vanuatu earthquake relief.

[@gursharnharvey3282]

Done the Auckland to Sydney twice and Auckland to Perth/Freemantle once. Would do again if had the time.

[@sarapugh6700]

any tips? favorite areas? highlights?!

[@travelwithdebandnick]

Yes we live in Tasmania Australia and have done 5 cruises here so far wiry 2 more booked :) we was actually booked on crown Princess for a 2 night sailing in may 2026, which was a short part of the world cruise, but our cruise has been cancelled due to itinerary changes because of the problem in the red sea. So pretty disappointing as it was our first ever princess cruise. It's ok though, we're trying to find a new cruise on the same ship to book onto ❤❤

[@mammothscott1455]

February this year on a HA cruise to Hawaii, an earthquake occurred as we were boarding a tender. No damage or injuries but oh what a ride!

[@ronmoya6964]

A, numerous times. One of our favorites.

[@chipper592]

Yes Azamara and it was fantastic

[@pinklucky61]

Going on Crown Princess in March out of Sydney.

[@chrisczajkowski9829]

Finally! I need,my cruise news! Merry Christmas 🎅🎁

[@marilynpenrod6432]

Yes.

[@VinceReedCruising]

Hi Jason Me and my dad went on Voyager of the Seas on Saturday November 30th 2024 through Thursday December 5th 2024

[@TheTravelScouts]

Hi Vince! We just missed you by a could of weeks!

[@glenjones7708]

Just finished 28 day "Around Australia Cruise " on the Crown Princess. Unfortunately, our two Tender ports were cancelled due to rough weather.

[@barbaralazier8352]

B but I have one booked for next Fall

[@joejackson7860]

I have cruised Australia and NZ and enjoyed it so much, I have an upcoming one in 2 months 😊

[@denisegibson664]

Yes we live in Australia and have done many cruises around Australia and up and down the East coast as well as 28 day cruise around to see the West and North of Australia The county is so varied so it depends on what you like. Go north from Sydney particularly if you want to see the Barrier reef and do water experiences as well as see the State capital cities. Go south for beautiful scenic wildernesses, whales and dolphins and wild life. Top it off with a cruise to New Zealand for more amazing places. Most capital cities have zoos if you want to see kangaroos and koalas! So much diversity across the country. Can’t summarise it well enough here.

[@sharyndrollinger9326]

On Australia New Zealand cruise now. NCL Sun

[@johnvohrer]

I'm going to Australia for two cruises back to back in early March and won't be leaving until April. Can't wait!!!😊

[@MarkJohnson-et9ir]

We might be be on your cruise... Doing 4 back to back get off in Vancouver.

[@johnvohrer]

@MarkJohnson-et9ir that sounds amazing!!! What line/ship will you be sailing with?

[@ruthkringle1353]

Loved Australia. Go to New Zealand also. Long flights. We lucked out that there was a repositioning cruise going from Sydney to Seattle. So we did a cruise around New Zealand. One around Australia and then one back to the states. So we only had one long flight. Make sure you get to a wildlife park where you can walk among the animals like kangaroos. Go see the Hobbit location in New Zealand. I picked the wrong one and saw where movie scenes were made but no Hobbit locations. Try pavlova it’s my favorite dessert. Remember they drive and walk on the opposite side so on the ship they walk on the left.

[@garyball5914]

Great information as always 👍

[@robertwamack3608]

Leaving in three weeks for a cruise that will visit Kangaroo Island. Looking corward to the adventure

[@markbartley6767]

A - I live in Australia. Come & cruise it’s fantastic cruising out of Sydney!

[@robertstw]

I loves cruising in Australia best 70 day cruise

[@jfminton54]

No but I hope to!

[@bobd7384]

I took the Celebrity Eclipse earlier this year. Unfortunately, it was too short and there weren't any other cruises that I could take to finish my visit to Australia. I continued on to Fiji then Hawaii before ending up in Vancouver.

[@Bucky63]

Yup. on Princess.

[@lorrainet6798]

Merry Christmas to you.

[@rodrickhawkins9870]

No, but it is a must. 😁

[@WileyE]

I think I've been on one of those lifeboats as a tender boat just once or twice. It sounds like Princess may want to investigate and tweak its maintenance schedule on those lifeboats.

[@CynthiaGilliom]

I have been on a ten day cruise out of Sydney to the Great Barrier Reef. It was a Carnival Cruise Ship. Out tender ran aground on a sandbar at Port Douglas. They wiggled off the bar and continued in VERY choppy water. The food selection was poor, they said the menu was based on Australian taste. The Splendor went into dry dock following our cruise.

[@sandraw8219]

My daughter and granddaughter, who are Australian, went on a Carnival cruise and have said never again as the food was disgusting. I think if you went to Australian restaurants or even cafes or pubs you would fine it’s not Australian taste just poor food and preparation on Carnival.

[@budgettravelventures]

It was GREAT meeting you at the parking shuttle in Port Canaveral! I hope your cruise was wonderful. Cruise on! 🚢🩵

[@TheTravelScouts]

It was great meeting you too! I hope your cruise on NCL was super!! And, Merry Christmas!

[@simonthreapleton827]

Hi Jason & Kelly have a great Christmas and New year my wife Victoria and I enjoy your Cruise news cheers simon

[@elenasimon1270]

We have more than one scheduled in Australia and New Zealand. None to Kangaroo Island.

[@JimB42]

B - Nothing other than Caribbean (East/West/Southern)

[@JackiSpicer-Brown]

Happy for family time.... but we missed you. 😊

[@low-profile-dude]

A, cruise from New Zealand to Australia. It was great.

[@CPO-Snarky]

That's what happens when the CHECK ENGINE light is ignored.

[@sharonbosworth7632]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@johnsimion2893]

Add sharks and crocodiles in the water and cassowaries and venomous spiders waiting onshore -- and true or not, you'd have the makings of a great Hollywood movie about Australia.

[@AS1Donna]

Yes, three times Loved it

[@cherylchan753]

We will be doing an Australia cruise next year

[@joemcdonald6963]

yes

[@allynwithay]

Yes two times

[@truthandlife4101]

I would recommend the top end cruise Sydney or Brisbane to Fremantle I went on this one befor covid princess. I am doing a NZ Princess cruise 27th Jan 2025 . What ever happens I take it easy it is all apart of fun cruising. I would of enjoyed jumping of tinder boat swimming ashore, this cruise I wanted to do but I do not have a travel partner and cannot afford to travel single.

[@evelynwelch8143]

Yes

[@Retiredtraveler1961]

Very interesting video, thank you. My wife and I are headed to Australia, New Zealand 1 January 2025. We Will be going two weeks aboard, silversea, silver muse. I was a longtime fan of princess, achieving the highest level, black, but I’ve given up on them because their service quality and management is really lacking. It’s disappointing to hear about this on two different ships. I hope those passengers were offered some sort of compensation.

[@GinetteSt-Onge-d2w]

No, but it’s on our bucket list!😁

[@gazstaf]

As a frequent cruiser from my home port of Sydney I’m going to suggest Princess Cruises circumnavigation of Australia I did it about ten years ago. Although a very long cruise (28 days) You do get to see a great deal of the Australian coast and cities 🇦🇺❤️🚢

[@dlgregory35]

Easier to drive as many people do with a caravan.

[@Mexicalirose2000]

Cruise in Australia, Yes