I’m with you, eat on the ship!!

Public transport in Sydney is excellent (certainly by US standards). Rather than doing expensive tours, just jump on a ferry. You can get an Opal Card that works on all types of transport, with charges capped at about $18 (US$12) a day, no matter how much you travel. You can also use most credit cards if you prefer (with the same price caps). Best ferry rides are to Manly and to Parramatta. Trains, metro, light rail and buses can take you everywhere, and it is frequent, clean and safe.

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

That's some invaluable advice! The Opal Card system sounds incredibly convenient.

Love seeing my hometown from a tourist’s perspective.

The inside of that queen, Victoria building was absolutely beautiful. All that wrought iron and stained glass so much artistry. Thanks and stay safe

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

We're thrilled you appreciated that segment! Thanks for the kind wishes!

@areguapiri

Ай бұрын

They are in no danger.

@dboutier5636

Ай бұрын

I end all notes and messages with stay safe. It’s kind of my thing. I was a teacher, and I always said that at dismissal of every class.

Quick tip stand on the left when you are on an escalator in Australia, great vlog and great hat

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

We found that fast, also walking on sidewalks.

We live in Sydney & love it. The good thing about a cruise is that you see so many different places & you get so many good ideas about where you would like to come back to & spend a bit more time than just a day. Yes, it's a long flight to Australia. We did 15 1/2 hours direct from Sydney to Dallas on our way to a Caribbean cruise, home via LA & Hawaii

@geoffreygeoffrey4642

4 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry I missed you... I would have gone to Circular Quay, to try to spot you, if I'd known the ship was docking there later in the day. I'm in the lucky country ... I live in a government apartment 400 metres from the harbour, on the north side, near Sydney Harbour Bridge. It's expensive 🤣... $130 per week (U.S.$87). Come back again soon .... I'll shout you a beer 🍺

Ah my mate Syd - I love the place - I spent a year there (I'm from England, and am currently just outside London, where it's grey, cold and tipping it down with rain...). So glad you had a nice day for your visit - but a day isn't long enough there - you need a week at least. I think you made a great choce to have dinner on the ship - and then I hope a sundowner on the terrace watching the ship leave port with a nice nightcap. I used to love watching the cruise ships come in - I got great shots of the QE2 - what a massive ship - she dwarfed the buildings there. Looking forward to the rest of Australia!

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

It sounds like you've got some fantastic memories of Sydney. 🌞🇦🇺 Spending a year there must have been an incredible experience. We totally agree, a day is hardly enough to scratch the surface of such a vibrant city. There's just so much to see and do! We're so excited to explore more of Australia.

Watching your travels from South Florida.

@bztravel

3 ай бұрын

🌞🌴 It's awesome to know we've got friends watching from Sunny Florida! Thanks for watching!

Those birds you mention at the beginning can be called Ibis, but their technical name is Bin Chickens. Later on, you talk of commuting by the ferry. For quite a while, we lived in a suburb on the northern shore of the Harbour and took the ferry to and from work. A pleasant trip in most mornings, but the real pleasure was catching the ferry home in the evening. No matter how hard the day had been, after the 20 minute trip home, work could have been a thousand miles away. By far the most relaxing and pleasant way to commute I know of.

@bztravel

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing that bit of local lingo; it definitely adds character to the story. And your description of commuting by ferry paints such a serene picture. It sounds like the perfect way to start and end the workday.

@doubledee9675

3 ай бұрын

@@bztravel It was. We then moved 20 or so km north, and thereafter commuted by train. We could perhaps have retired to the same harbourside suburb, but didn't. One thing that was pretty constant was having a short walk to both ferry and train.

Watching from Houston Texas. I have been watching since you started your adventure and appreciate you sharing your experience.

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Hello, Houston! 🚀 Thanks so much for sticking with us right from the get-go. It means a lot to know we've got friends in Texas.

Wow! Sydney looks like such a beautiful city! I’m watching from the United Kingdom. It’s quite wet and grey here at the moment so it’s lovely to see the pretty blue skies and sunshine in the Southern Hemisphere. I love your videos. Thankyou for sharing your adventure! 😘👍

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Hello from the sunny side of the globe! Especially when the UK decides to be all moody and grey. Sydney indeed welcomed us with open arms and a bright smile!

Watching from Erie, PA enjoy how you like to just enjoy the ports and the experience

@bztravel

3 ай бұрын

Hey there! Greetings to you in Erie, PA! 🌟 It's really cool to know we've got friends tuning in from all over. Thanks for watching and for your lovely comment. Keep enjoying the journey with us!

You portrayed Sydney in a great light. My home. QVB is extraordinary. For other potential visitors here, walk east from the Opera House and walk around the botanical Gardens and to Mrs Macquarie's chair.

@bztravel

3 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed our portrayal of Sydney, your hometown! 😊 The QVB really is a gem, isn't it? And thank you for the fantastic suggestions for potential visitors.

Such a beautiful city in a beautiful country! One of my favourite places in the world. Thanks for your lovely videos.

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🌟 We couldn't agree more

Really enjoyed this video. Great commentary too.

@bztravel

3 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the video.

I would absolutely love to go back to Sydney. In 2001 we spent a month in Australia. Tressa, that wasn't exactly like the Lost Roo where all of used to gather!

@bztravel

3 ай бұрын

We were incredibly surprised how much we enjoyed Sydney. We kept finding more interesting things to see there and ended up walking 20,000 steps. Personal best so far this trip. Loved it! I miss the Lost Roo fish tacos!!

I found your videos to follow the world cruise. I enjoy your videos and vlog style. Thanks for the videos. Enjoy your cruise! Safe travels from California.

@bztravel

3 ай бұрын

We're thrilled you're enjoying the videos and our vlog style. Your support means the world to us, and it's comments like yours that keep us motivated to capture and share these experiences.

Love your vlog.❤

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Your comment motivates to keep making videos! Thanks for watching.

Those birds at the start of your video are Ibis, otherwise known as “Bin Chickens” they are just scavenger birds 😂 im watching from Melbourne, Australia. We just got back from a RC cruise from Brisbane to Cairns, was lovely :)

Hi, thanks for bringing us with you on this trip! I’m watching from the Netherlands. We have travelled quite a bit, and it has been fun to see familiar places as well as explore new destinations!

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Hi there! 🌷 It's fantastic to have you with us on this journey, especially from the beautiful Netherlands. I am 50% Dutch, Amsterdam and the Netherlands are my favorite, We have been there many times and we love it.

Really enjoying your experiences. Thank you from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Hello Ontario! 🍁 It's great to hear you're enjoying the journey with us. Your thanks warms our hearts.

Thank you for visiting our beautiful city of Sydney! Hope you enjoyed it!

@bztravel

3 ай бұрын

We loved it!

I looove to follow you and Zarko around the world! I'm Danish🇩🇰, living in Sweden🇸🇪(15min from Denmark) with my croatian boyfriend 🇭🇷

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Wow, what a beautiful international blend! 🌍💕 Danish, living in Sweden, with a Croatian heartthrob by your side - that's the spirit of adventure we adore! We're so glad you're enjoying the journey.

This was the best video. I can't wait for the next one 🎉🎉🎉🎉😊.

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Your enthusiasm is contagious! 🎉😊 Thank you so much!

Watching from a tiny town in rural Indiana. My dream is to do a trip like this with my grown sons. I especially enjoy your laid back style and the way you explore each city on your own. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!

Gday from Aussies’s capital which is 3 hrs drive south of Sydney. I use to think Melbourne was the best city in Oz but when we took the kids on a ferry to Toronga Zoo my mind changed completely. Next time you should climb the bridge - it’s not hard or scary at all. Hoo roo, mate!

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the nudge about the bridge climb - it's definitely on our list for 'next time. We've heard it's an incredible experience.

Thank you for your enjoyable videos; am from Albany, NY

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Hello from the high seas to Albany, NY! Thanks for being part of our voyage.

Enjoying your adventures from Alabama. Thanks for sharing

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Hey there, Alabama! 🌟 We're thrilled to have you along for the ride, all the way from the beautiful Heart of Dixie! Your support means the world to us, and we're glad you're enjoying the adventure.

Watching you from San Diego, CA...just left Sydney and New Zealand. Sydney was wonderful!!! Great content!

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

🌞 Sounds like you've been on quite the adventure yourself! Sydney is indeed a magical place. We're glad our content resonates with fellow travelers like you. Keep adventuring and stay awesome!

My husband and I are watching from Piney Flats, TN. We absolutely love your videos! so very well done and very interesting! Have been following since the start of your world cruise. Thank you so much!! Be safe!

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Hello to you in Piney Flats, TN! 🌲 It's heartwarming to hear such kind words. Thank you for your well wishes!

@areguapiri

Ай бұрын

They are safer than us.

Love following your travels. Had a cruise end in Sydney in 2014 and did the all day ferry pass. It was great but we went the day after our cruise docked and went early in the am to catch the first ferry. I think timing is everything.

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Catching that early ferry sounds like a pro move! 🚤✨ We'll definitely keep that in mind for our next visit. Sydney really is a gem that keeps on giving, isn't it? Thanks so much for sharing your adventure with us!

I'm watching from Miami, Florida. I was in Bayside as your ship sailed away. I hope you enjoyed my city for a short time. I'm delighted with your candor and great way you introduce a new port of call. The videos are outstanding.

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Hello Miami! 🌴 How thrilling to know you were in Bayside as we sailed away. Did you see me waving to you from the top deck of the ship? We will be back to Miami at the end of the cruise December 10th. Your city is a gem!

Loving your adventures and beautiful ports watching from North Carolina.

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Hello North Carolina! Your support adds an extra layer of joy to our travels, and we can't wait to share even more with you.

Really enjoying your videos! We have friends on that cruise (we get to keep an eye on their house here in Florida) but you do so many more things on the ports than we get to see from their couple of pictures each time. It gives us a much better look into the different places you stop at. Looking forward to watching the next 6 months!

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

We're glad we can bring a bit more of the world to you, beyond just a few pictures.

It looks amazing there. I am glad you finally found your hat. Looks great. 💙💜

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🎩

Great video. Sydney has so much to offer. Some other areas worth visiting are 'The Rocks' (historical area with great old buildings), Taronga Park Zoo, a short ferry ride from Circular Quay, the Sydney beaches, and the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney.

Really enjoying the trip around the world with you. Watching from Edinburgh

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Hello to you in Edinburgh! It's a pleasure to have someone from such a historic and beautiful city along for the ride.

What a nice video, thanks for sharing! Lisa

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Lisa! 🌟 We're really glad you enjoyed the video

Watching from Newcastle Australia enjoying your World Adventure

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Hey Newcastle! 🌊 It's fantastic to hear you're enjoying the adventure with us, especially since we just waved goodbye to your beautiful city two days ago. Our next video will actually spotlight Newcastle. Thanks for joining us!

Watching from Detroit Michigan.

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Hello Detroit! 🚗 The Motor City joins the adventure - that's awesome!

Well done...really enjoyed that. Been to Sydney a couple of times by ship so it was nice to see it all again. On a side note. I have never seen Baby Back Ribs on the menu before with RCL. Michael and Nina from Toronto, we will be joining the ship in Singapore.

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Michael and Nina from Toronto, thanks for the love! Exciting to hear you'll be joining the ship in Singapore! We look forward to crossing our paths and sharing the adventure.

I think I gasped when I saw the Opera House, so iconic. Can you go inside for a tour? Don't blame the both of why, spend money off ship when you can have a nice dinner on.

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Yes, you can indeed tour the inside of the Opera House. They offer a variety of tours. Either way, whether it's a fancy dinner onboard or a foodie expedition ashore, it's all part of the great cruise experience.

Really enjoyed your video, I have lived in Sydney for 20 years, it’s a vibrant, fantastic city. Incidentally, you don’t have to get an opal card, the gates will open using a credit/ debit card as well, happy trails to you both xxx

@bztravel

3 ай бұрын

Sydney truly is a vibrant and fantastic city, and we're thrilled we got to experience a bit of what makes it so special.

I love your videos and that you (as the saying goes) go "off the beaten path." I enjoy your commentary as well. This is my first comment and I'm watching from Windsor, Ontario Canada! Looking forward to your next video.

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

🥰 We're sending a big hello back to Ontario, Canada, and promise to keep the adventures coming. Your excitement fuels our own, and we can't wait to share what's next. Stay tuned! 🚢

Really enjoying following you on your travels, especially when you visit somewhere we have also been. Wishing you smooth sailing from Solihull (near Birmingham, England).

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

It's wonderful to hear you're enjoying the journey with us!

Colorado. We noticed that in Europe too that they take cards for everything

@bztravel

3 ай бұрын

Europe really has embraced this. It's great to hear from someone in Colorado!

The bridge climb is not as difficult as one imagines. They have many stops along the walk up for people to just catch their breath and take in the views. The oldest person I believe who did it was in their 90s? it can be pricey though but u can just walk across it for free. also u can walk up to the pylons which has 200 steps . I believe there's a small charge to view from there . Well anyway thanx for sharing and safe and happy travels. Cruising is really the best way to see the world. U dont need to pack and unpack all the time , or hire a car. It's like taking your own home with u when travelling with the convenience of a resort ! haha

@bztravel

3 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks for sharing your thoughts and tips about the bridge. Nothing beats the feeling of exploring new destinations while having your cozy, familiar space waiting for you at the end of each day. Plus, the whole no packing and unpacking deal? Priceless. Thanks again for the insight and encouragement.

Thanks

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Thank You!!! That was the first one for us! Today in Airlie Beach I may have a drink. Cheers and thanks again!

@rachelcamm4990

4 ай бұрын

Enjoy! You have brought me so much joy every video! 👍👍

The bird with the long black beak we call the Bin Chicken as they are everywhere and like to get into bins looking for scraps. The Proper name are Ibis.

@bztravel

3 ай бұрын

"Bin Chicken" - that's a fantastic nickname and so spot on! Thanks for sharing that fun fact !

So very wonderful, Thank-you for this!

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Hi Victoria! You're one of the many reasons why we make these videos. Hope you join us in Dubai.

I love your videos! Thank you for sharing them !

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Love following your journey around the world!

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Your support makes this journey around the world even more special.

Love your hat!

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch! 🎩

Such lovely buildings in Sydney ... wow!

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Sydney never fails to wow. 🏙️

Great Video and I love your hat.

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

from durham enjoying your cruise

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Hello to you in Durham! 🌟Thanks for being an awesome part of our journey.

Love it 😀 😍 ❤️ Thank you for sharing 😀

@bztravel

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome! 😄 Thanks for being part of our journey and engaging with us

What a fun vlog.so beautiful. Watching from Oregon

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

I was born and raised in Astoria, Oregon. We were just there for 6 weeks this past August and September. Thanks for watching!! More to come!!

Nice Hat … thanks for sharing your adventures Really enjoy following your trip 🌟🥂🌟

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

We've got plenty more to share, so stay tuned.

Greeting from Maryland wow amazing content and how you give us a little history, I look forward to seeing your videos and may I mention I love the new intros. Can't wait to see more as you explore more countries. Thanks for bringing us along.

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Greetings back to Maryland! 🦀 Your excitement and anticipation for future videos fuel our passion for exploring and sharing more of this beautiful world.

Watching from California! Enjoying your videos around the world! We will be in Sydney next March on the Celebrity Edge.

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

"Hello California! Thanks for watching. Enjoy your cruise on the Celebrity Edge. Austrailia has a lot to see and experience.

Love your videos and I'm from Panama City Beach Florida ⛱️

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Hey there, Panama City Beach! 🏖️ Sunshine and white sandy beaches - you're living the dream! Thanks for the love and for joining us from such a beautiful part of the world.

I love your videos -watching from Ontario, Canada - You are such a lovely couple

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Hey there, Ontario! 🍁 Big love from us to you. It warms our hearts to hear such kind words!

I love seeing you enjoy my country. I'm so glad you enjoyed it and had lovely weather. In 3 weeks we'll be there to board our RC cruise and you've inspired me to go to the cathedral and Queen Vic shops. What a fabulous view from your cabin. ❤ your favourite Aussie follower 🦘

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

We truly were blessed with the weather - it made everything extra beautiful. How exciting that you'll be embarking on your RC cruise soon! Visiting the cathedral and the Queen Vic shops will definitely be highlights.

To add - we agree with your decision not to do the Bridge climb. For us, it's a very expensive way to get a bit of exercise. No doubt the views are great, but you can walk across at road level free - one side as you walk north, the other on the way back. Others may think differently.

@bztravel

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely, opting out of the Bridge climb felt like the right decision for us, especially considering I had knee surgery before the cruise, making such a climb more challenging than it would be worth.

@doubledee9675

3 ай бұрын

@@bztravel Understood. Walking across the Bridge does require a decent climb no matter which end you start at.

@areguapiri

Ай бұрын

You can exercise on the ship. Not while touring in the hot sun.

I am in Halifax Nova Scotia. I have been following you from the beginning. I like your videos because you capture the cities and surroundings that you visit. My husband and I are cruiser and love watching.

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Hello from the open seas to Halifax, Nova Scotia! 🌊 It's incredibly heartening to hear from someone who's been with us from the very start. Your support fuels our passion for capturing the essence of the cities and surroundings we visit.

The white ibis (bird) is commonly seen in the Miami area of America. It is also the mascot of the University of Miami sports teams.

@bztravel

Ай бұрын

We live in Bulgaria and the ibis is unknown to us.

Watching from Bruges, Belgium 😘 another nice video 🎥 thank you again

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Hello Bruges! 🇧🇪 Looking forward of visiting your beautiful city July 27th, with its canals and medieval architecture, looks like something out of a fairy tale.

@kurtdesoete4145

4 ай бұрын

@@bztravel well we can sail the Bruges boatcanaltour, these views from the water are fantastic ⛴️ kzread.info/dash/bejne/a4yDsplsgarJkbQ.htmlsi=j5pnQMVPOv6H2J2Y

Hi guys , been watching ye from day one from Ireland ☘️🍻😊.. we love cruising too and would have loved to have been able to have done your cruise but work got in our way but hopefully sometime.. Enjoy

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Hello Ireland! ☘️🍻Work may have gotten in the way this time, but we hope that you'll get to embark on a journey like this someday soon.

Watching from Australia. So sad you not get to Melbourne. Beats Sydney …..

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

We heard that about Melbourne from a few of our followers. We'll make sure to come back and see your beautiful city!

The Queen Victoria Building has a time capsule that contains a letter from Queen Elizabeth II written in 1986 to the people of Sydney. The Queen is the only person who knows the contents of the letter and advised the Sydney Lord Mayor that it is not to be opened until 2085.

Wonderful video! Just curious if you guys would rather tour the city then go to a nature area?

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

It really depends on the destination and what is offered to see there. We like both. Generally cruise ship day visits don't give enough time to really get out and experience nature.

We call the black and white ibis bird a bin chicken . See if you can guess why

I really enjoy your Round World Cruise taking me to places and countries that I never dream about. Thank you for the privilege to travel with you. Can you let me know a round about number for the cost of your extended cruise, including all the essentials and excursions (like $xxxk) and may be the name of the cruise company?

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

We're so glad you're enjoying the journey with us! When it comes to the cost of an extended world cruise, it can vary widely based on the cruise line, the type of accommodation you choose, and the excursions you decide to go on. Prices and packages differ, so we recommend checking out their websites or contacting them directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Glad you got a refund. The regular public transport ferries go to all the same places, run frequently all day, and the most you pay all day is $17.

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Great tip! 👍

@linyep

3 ай бұрын

Yes so sorry you had that experience. If you ever do come back here is the link - on Friday-Sun you can hop on and off all transport including ferries and it caps out at $8.90 a day. You can go into the Opera house foyer for free and the tour of the performance areas is very interesting. ( Tours cost but going into the foyer doesn’t ). I’ve sung there twice ! Awesome experience. Enjoy your cruise .

Melbourne is poised to overtake Sydney as the largest city in Oz - and by some measurements did so several years ago.

No zoos?? I wanted to see a Koala.

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Koalas coming up in the Brisbane video.

Which cruise line is this ?

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Royal Caribbean, Ultimate World Cruise on the Serenade of the Seas

Were there any homeless around?

@bztravel

4 ай бұрын

Hiding somewhere.