Day 1 - Brisbane

We stayed overnight at a motel opposite the Cruise Terminal, and they gave a complimentary lift to the dock this morning.
Embarkation was very smooth, and we were onboard and sitting down for lunchRead more
We stayed overnight at a motel opposite the Cruise Terminal, and they gave a complimentary lift to the dock this morning.
Embarkation was very smooth, and we were onboard and sitting down for lunchRead more
Marg woke up feeling a lot better today, so we had breakfast at The Pantry, took our seasickness tablets, and continued exploring the ship. Quite rough seas today...38 knots and 4 metre swells, but weRead more
Travelled overnight from Noumea and woke up at Mare Island. Had to negotiate a gangplank to board a lifeboat (Tender) which then took us to shore. We then caught a shuttle bus to Yejele Beach where weRead more
Woke up at Lifou Island to the news that, due to high winds, only 1 tender at a time could dock safely. That meant it took a couple of hours for everyone to disembark the ship.
We chose a culturalRead more
Sea day today on our journey back to Brisbane. Slept in till 9am, had our usual breakfast before heading to the cooking display given by the Head Chef. Marg was called up on stage to taste and endorseRead more
Had a big sleep in till 10am then headed for a quick brekky. Lazed around various parts of the ship with a few cocktails and had a relaxing day.
We caught the Farewell Show at 7pm, had dinner on theRead more