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She’s looking gorgeous this morning!

Those are gorgeous cocktails! We walked past the Voco earlier - looks very new! Hope you’re having a great pre-cruise evening ☺️🍸

Cheers! A well-deserved break! Like you, I think I’ve packed too much too 😂 Safe travels up to Auckland tomorrow!

We’re joining @Redking and the other couple of thousand cruisers to head to the South Pacific on the Eclipse! Can’t wait to depart! Almost on an hourly countdown now 😁🥳🛳️

Have a fantastic cruise, @arxcards! Will be following along with interest - I'm on the countdown to my first time on the Majestic Princess (and Princess) in 50 days! 🚢

She’s arrived! Screenshots from the Port of Tauranga webcam: https://www.port-tauranga.co.nz/cargo-and-shipping/tauranga-web-cams/

Also definitely recommend Russell! I thoroughly enjoyed walking around the little settlement - such a lovely spot and some great photography opportunities!

Hi Bob, When I was recently researching hotels near the cruise port, I found Alcyone Hotel Residences which seemed modern and a good price. Looks like there’s a bit around it, too. Would still be a 20 minute car ride to the cruise terminal though. Cheers, Brendan

@Jim_Iain have a wonderful trip! Will be following along post by post! Also, as an avgeek I appreciate all of the flight-related pics! 😁✈️💺 Cheers, Brendan

Wow! Thank you for such a comprehensive reply @Cbtours! It definitely sounds like there are lots of things to look forward to. I love the idea of a relaxed room service breakfast on the turnaround days rather than rushing 😄 I think I’ll enjoy the mimosas at Sabatinis… orange juice in a cocktail surely counts for at least one of my servings of fruit for the day 🤣🥂 Complimentary laundry is definitely something I can imagine using a bit, too.

I’d love to know what your favourite thing is about your suite, @Cbtours We’ve booked one for our B2B2B2B. Any highlights or tips? 😊

Beautiful photos, @Cbtours! 😍

I might need to move over there permanently in that case! 🤣

I just googled it and omg the photos look so good! Reminds me of the “hamburg steak” rice meals that are popular in Japan. I was obsessed with a chain called Pepper Lunch ペッパーランチ on our trip there 🤤

Will there be any formal nights? Maybe one on the 5 night itinerary?

I’m the same - just keen to go sailing again! Hopefully Princess will apply the shareholder OBC without having to email in again…

I'm booked on the same cruise (now cruises!). I think it'll be treated as a B2B2B so we should be able to stay on board on turnaround days. 🙂

I’m loving all of your food photos, @Cbtours! Making me even more excited for my Coral cruises later in the year! 😆

Thanks for doing a “live” thread, @Cbtours! Have an amazing time! I’m excited to be following along! 😊🍹🍸🍾🛳️

Yes please to a “live from” thread! 😁

Awesome, thanks for the tip! 😄

Ooh I didn’t know we could embed YT videos!

Just found this video of the Coral Princess arriving in Papeete on 27 May 2022 😄 https://youtu.be/_zGZGQ66jEQ

Thank you very much! Will look forward to your updates! Fingers crossed 😊🤞