Port of Los Angeles

Pacific Ocean enroute Honolulu

Spa and workout

Finally, a beautiful day

It's been overcast since day 1, but today is a beauty! Temp in the 70s.
Sunrise, day 4

I caught a nice sunrise this morning. I'll hopefully catch a nice sunset tonight.
Almost to Honolulu!

Another beautiful, relaxing, fun-filled day on the Pacific Ocean. Every day, the chef has a special menu. Yesterday was various cheesecakes. Today was donuts. I didn't get a picture of theRead more
Day 7. Arrived in Honolulu at 8 a.m.

My friend, Bev, whom I met when I was stationed here, met me at the pier and chauffeured me around for a nostalgic day. We went to her bowling alley at formerly Barbers Naval Air Station for a greatRead more
Day 8. Arrived in Lihue, HI

Lihue (Nawiliwili) Kauai activities

Kilohana Plantation. Formerly a sugar cane plantation, it's now an educational plantation with animals, fruit trees, hula lessons, and rum. We had a 45 minute guided train ride around the plantationRead more
Day 8. South of the Hawaiian Islands

Beautiful sunrise today.
Tuna/sashimi for lunch!

Day 10. We crossed the equator today.

We participated in the King Neptune equator crossing ceremony. We went from polywag to Shellback.
Also, we are diverting directly to Tahiti due to a medical emergency on board. Therefore, we'reRead more
Day 11. Chillin' on the Pacific

We enjoyed another chill day as we continued our cruise to Tahiti. We played several more games of 5 Crowns. Tonight was surf and turf in The Restaurant with Cherries Jubilee for dessert, and anotherRead more
Sushi class, movie, 5 Crowns, and Manfre

We took a class from a world-renowned sushi chef today. I learned so many great tips, and you'll see my new skills put to work below. They gave us another galley tour too. Afterwards, since it was aRead more
Day 13. Arrived in Tahiti

In port for the day, then to Bora Bora for tomorrow, then back here for Monday.
Still Day 13.

Day 13. Arrived in Papeete, Tahiti at 0900 today. The emergency medical patient was taken to the hospital by 1015 after customs cleared the ship for visiting the island. Deb went snorkeling, TrishRead more
Day 14. Bora Bora.

We're tendering in from offshore today.
Day 14. Bora Bora

Absolutely gorgeous water!
Day 15. Papeéte, Tahiti (again)

Day 15. Tahiti (again). We did a private island tour. Black sand beach. Waterfalls. Botanical Gardens. Ancient temple. Sunset! Another beautiful day in the neighborhood....
Day 16. Relaxing day at sea

Enjoying this beautiful view of the ocean from my lanai. Had a tour of the bridge. Manfredi's tonight.
Day 17. Cook Islands.

Day 17. Went snorkeling from a glass bottom boat and had a nice BBQ lunch. The swells were pretty high, and it was a bit tricky getting on and off the tender. Came back and went for a quick sauna,Read more
Day 18. At Sea enroute New Zealand

Just another relaxing day in the South Pacific. Worked out, lunch, cards, enrighment lecture, lobster for supper, and a beautiful sunset.
Day 20. Crossing the International Date

We skipped Friday, Jan 23rd, because we crossed the IDL. We had a fabulous ceremony, dinner, and entertainment!
Day 21. At sea

Saw these dolphins playing from our lanai.
Day 23. Waitangi, New Zealand

Glowworm Cave. It was like looking up at a million stars. Unfortunately, we weren't allowed to take pictures bc it's a sacred place for the Maoris.
Kawakawa, NZ known for it's artful bathrooms.
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