Overseas Passenger Terminal

Nearest train station: Circular Quay
Operating hours: The cruise terminal is accessible from 5.00am for those passengers disembarking the ship and 1 hour after departure of the ship, eg if vessel departs at 4.00pm, gates will close at 5.00pm.
Please note that during this time the terminal remains a restricted area and access will only be
granted to those embarking on the departing cruise ship.
Car parking: No car parking available on-site, however a set down and pick up is available for private vehicles.Drivers need to remain in their car at all times. The precinct is controlled by security who will tow
any private vehicle left unmanned. Mini-bus & taxi parking Mini buses and taxis are allowed to enter the site on ship days to drop off and pick up passengers and have assigned designated bays for this process.
Coach parking Coach transfers are organised through the cruise line and will be permitted a 15 minute pick up bay. The driver's arrival time will be coordinated by the cruise line.
Duty Free Duty: Free is not available in the terminal precinct but can be bought onboard the ship. There is a Customs Office on ship departure days where passengers can claim back on Duty Free goods over the prescribed value.
Café:Cruise Bar, which is adjacent to the terminal building, provides a coffee service. The Rocks shopping district is also in close proximity to the terminal.
Toilets:Female, male and disabled toilets are available on-site.
ATMs and foreign exchange: A commonwealth bank ATM is on-site and a foreign exchange can be found at Circular Quay which is approximately a 5 minute walk from the terminal.
Passports:All guests departing on an international cruise need to bring their passport and booking itinerary.
Wheelchair assistance: Wheelchair assistance will be provided at the terminal through the shipping operator as long as a request has been made at the time of booking.
Baggage drop-off:There is a baggage drop-off point from 9.30am, but passengers are not able to check-in until their allocated check-in time. Please see your itinerary for details.
Lost luggage: Any queries regarding lost or stolen luggage should be directed to your booking agent.
Payphones and public Wi-Fi: Not available.
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White Bay Cruise Terminal

White Bay Cruise Terminal

ADDRESS: White Bay Cruise Terminal Access via James Craig Road, Rozelle

GETTING THERE: Entry to the terminal is off James Craig Road, Rozelle.

Passenger set down and pick up is available in the terminal precinct and short-term parking for those passengers with a valid itinerary is available on-site.

The nearest public bus stop for passengers is located on Robert Street (as shown on map).

ARRIVING AND DEPARTING
Arriving passengers will need to reclaim their luggage and then clear customs and immigration before exiting the terminal. Once you have exited the terminal there is a designated pick up bay for private vehicles and access to short-term car parking that will assist you in exiting the precinct or you can catch a taxi at the on-site taxi rank. A public bus stop is accessible from Robert Street.

Departing passengers should refer to their itinerary regarding what time they need to be present at the terminal for check-in as times do vary.

Bag drop facilities are available for the majority of ships from 9.00am. Check with your booking agent if you need to utilise this facility.

The terminal is open to those people farewelling travelling passengers.

TERMINAL FACILITIES - Terminal facilities include:
1.Toilets

2.A food and beverage kiosk

3.Wheelchair access

4.On-site short-term parking.

5.Public payphones

6.ATM

There is no foreign exchange or post office on-site and passengers should also be aware that there is no Duty Free available for purchase in the terminal.

 All further queries regarding your trip should be directed to your booking agent.

CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION
International cruise voyage – all passengers departing on an international cruise voyage need to complete an outbound passenger card as well as a health card questionnaire. Both documents will be made available to you once inside the terminal.

Domestic cruise voyage – all passengers departing on a domestic cruise voyage need to complete a health questionnaire card which will be made available to you once inside the terminal. There is no requirement to complete an outbound passenger card.

TOURIST REFUND SCHEME (TRS)
A TRS desk is available in both terminals on international cruises. TRS enables you to claim a refund for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) that you paid on goods you have purchased in Australia. You can claim the TRS from Customs at embarkation after you have checked in.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
Both the Overseas Passenger Terminal and the White Bay Cruise Terminal have wheelchair accessibility to the terminal and to the ship.

THINGS TO BRING
1. International Cruise – individual passport with a validity of at least six months.

2. Domestic Cruise – Government agency issued Photo ID.

3. Your booking itinerary is required for all cruises.

4. If you take regular medication ensure that you have sufficient supplies to last the length of your holiday. It is also wise to consider taking a couple of days extra supply in case of unforeseen changes in your plans.

WHAT NOT TO BRING
You are NOT permitted to bring any alcohol onboard for personal consumption.

Duty-free, tax-free and personal alcohol purchased onshore must be surrendered by passengers at embarkation or prior to boarding at any port.

USEFUL LINKS
NSW Transport Information http://www.131500.com.au/

Destination NSW http://www.visitnsw.com/ Metro Apartments Darling Harbour

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