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I was lucky enough to cruise on the Coral Princess back in 2015 thought the Panama Canal. Here are some photos from around the ship. Note: These photo where taken in 2015, so places and other things in there photos might have changed. Coral Princess Pool Deck: Splash Pool - Sun Deck 15

Pacific Explorer arriving back in to Sydney this morning:

After two years and 10+ cruises cancelled 😲 😞 We are Going Cruising again! First cruise will be on the Majestic Princess to bring her back down-under! We will be leaving Los Angeles, California on Saturday, September 24th 2022. We are going to Los Angeles, California, Honolulu, Hawaii (Overnight), Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia (Overnight), Pago Pago, American Samoa, then Auckland, New Zealand Second cruise is on Westerdam for Christmas / New Year! from Auckland, New Zealand on Dec 20, 2022: We are going to Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Kaikoura, Lyttelton (Christchurch), Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Cruising Fiordland Natl Park, New Zealand, Hobart, Tasmania, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Darwin, Komodo Island, Indonesia, Lembar, Lombok, Indonesia, Benoa, Bali, then Singapore.

Coral Princess docked in Papeete today: Coral Princess is now on her way to Brisbane! :D

Pacific Explorer departing Sydney tonight on her Travel Agent check out / Activation cruise:

Pacific Explorer departing Sydney tonight on her Travel Agent check out / Activation cruise:

I have not heard anything about cruise ships been able to go to Tonga due to the Tsunami Damage. I read a article the other day saying something about cruise ships will be able to go to the cook Island from October. If I can find the article again, I will share the link.

Albatros in Largs, Scotland We where visiting some friends in a small sea side town in Scotland called Largs, when I got a text message from our friend who was shopping in town to say there was a cruise ship in town!, so a 5 minute walk latter I was down at the sea side to see Albatros anchored of the coast. - 2016 More photos of Albatros in Largs, Scotland, UK >

While on a cruise around Asia we where docked in Hong Kong on the Queen Mary 2 and who else was in Hong Kong with us? The Queen Victoria!. We decide to jump on a ferry to have a look at her and to check out where she was docked - 29th March 2016

While on a cruise around Asia we where docked in Hong Kong on the Queen Mary 2 and who else was in Hong Kong with us? The Queen Victoria!. We decide to jump on a ferry to have a look at her and to check out where she was docked - 29th March 2016

Australian Cruise Ships Update - 15th May 2022 I have included the location of most of the Aussie fleet who was sailing from Australia during our session (when covid hit) and who we might see down-under this year 2022: Note: Looking for the Coral Princess?, she will be mentioned in a separate update below this one, latter today 🙂 . Cruise ships anchored off Limassol, Cyprus: Sapphire Princess and a Costa cruise ships. Diamond Princess - Is currently sailing of Limassol, Cyprus: Pacific Adventure - Is currently sailing towards Augusta, Italy. Pacific Encounter - Is currently docked in Trieste, Italy. Cruise ships which are about to restart service: Pacific Explorer - Docked back at White Bay, after a trip out to sea and a trip around Sydney Harbour: Cruise ships which have restarted restart service: Carnival Splendor - Has restarted service, is Currently docked in Juneau with Carnival Spirit: Celebrity Solstice - Has restarted service, Yesterday (14th May 2022) she has left Seattle on her 2nd cruise to Alaska, she is currently on her way to Ketchikan: Royal Princess - Has restarted service. She is currently docked in Vancouver getting ready to sail on her 2nd cruise to Alaska. Ovation of the Seas - Has restarted service. Yesterday (14th May 2022) she has left Seattle on her 2nd cruise to Alaska, she is currently on her way to Juneau.

Coral Princess transiting thought the Gatun Locks last night:

Good night from NZ 🙂 (2:30am!) I got a collection of webcam shots so will post those up tomorrow. Night all!

Sparky74 - Your going to do what we have been doing till covid hit 😞

From New Zealand Cruise Association: Cautious optimism as NZ cruise sector gets green light 11 May 2022 After two years of closed maritime borders, today’s news that cruise ships can return to Aotearoa’s waters without restrictions from 31 July has been greeted with a sense of cautious optimism and relief, says the New Zealand Cruise Association. The Prime Minister’s announcement that the maritime border will reopen without added restrictions means cruise lines can start confirming port calls and preparing ships with certainty, says the Association’s Chair Debbie Summers. “New Zealand is an important destination for cruise lines and with worldwide demand for cruising strong again, combined with excellent regional dispersal, this sector ticks every box for value. “After two years of hardship, hundreds of Kiwi ship suppliers and tourism operators can start rebuilding their businesses back, helping communities that have suffered during our pandemic years and begin preparing with confidence to provide our top service to cruise visitors.” Ms Summers says after such a long absence of cruise ships from our shores, opening the maritime border is only the beginning. To ensure the cruise sector is delivering a fantastic visitor experience will require a commitment and extremely hard work from ports, inbound tour operators, Regional Tourism Organisations, local tour operators, and the thousands of people in every region who work to make our immersive cruise experiences a success. “The return of cruise will be welcomed by many communities around the country, especially those regions where cruise makes up a large part of their tourism like Northland, Gisborne, New Plymouth, Picton, Timaru and Rakiura Stewart Island.” She says cruise will be a significant source of tourism for 2022/23. It is going to play a vital role in the tourism industry’s recovery, bringing calmer seas for everyone.

Here are a couple of webcam captures of Coral Princess departing Port Everglades, USA:

Coral Princess has changed her reported destination and now show she is soon to depart Port Everglades, USA for the Panama Canal!

Coral Princess docked in Port Everglades, USA - 9th May 2022:

Coral Princess arriving in to Port Everglades, USA - 6th May 2022:

Don't forget about Norwegian Spirit, who will be in Australia in December.

It will be interesting to see what Holland America does.

Great captures Geoff!

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mums here on Cruise Critic!

Australian Cruise Ships Update - 1st May 2022 I have included the location of most of the Aussie fleet who was sailing from Australia during our session (when covid hit) and who we might see down-under this year 2022: Cruise ships anchored off Limassol, Cyprus: Pacific Adventure, Pacific Encounter, Diamond Princess and a Seabourn and Two Costa cruise ships. Sapphire Princess - Has gone for a sail off Limassol, Cyprus: Coral Princess - Currently anchored off Great Isaac Cay: Cruise ships which are about to restart service: Pacific Explorer - Docked at White Bay, Sydney: Carnival Splendor - Has left Seattle and is currently on her way to Port Angeles, waiting her turn to restart service: Celebrity Solstice - Has left San Diego, California and is currently on her way to Seattle: Royal Princess - Docked in Vancouver, Canada, waiting her turn to restart service: Ovation of the Seas - Is currently anchored off Seattle, waiting her turn to restart service: Cruise ships which have restarted restart service: Radiance Of The Seas - Has restarted service today, she has left Vancouver and is currently on her way to Ketchikan, Alaska: Celebrity Eclipse - Has restarted service 🙂, and has left Vancouver, Canada, they are currently on there way to Hilo, Hawaii: