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Hi, I was under the impression that no young children were allowed to sleep on their own in cabins, they must have an adult with them.( especially a 2 year old.)

that was for most shipping companies.

kind regards, Lorraine :):)

Hi, have friends on board at present...an engine problem...left Brisbane an hour early (everyone notified), they received $100.00 per person compensation.. arrived first stop, Noumea 2 hours late, so it looks like a slow journey...

kind regards, Lorraine :):)

Its a huge world of mega finance out there. Some of the sums involved are way beyond comprehension.

Just as an aside ...have you ever noticed that when a new ship is christened , standing alongside or not far away is Prince Michael of Monaco ??? .:rolleyes:

 

Hi Kiwi, do you mean Prince Albert of Monaco...???

kind regards, Lorraine :):)

Hi, I have friends on board at present, and the same thing has happened for their cruise...ship late leaving, they were given $100.00 also.

kind regards, Lorraine :):):)

Thanks Karate Man, great photos...what kind of camera do you use...

kind regards, Lorraine :):):)

Backstairs passage can get very rough...I hope you get there..it is beautiful.

I lived there, left when I was 19.

kind regards, Lorraine :):)

Lorraine

Hope it doesn't get any worse for you.

Stay safe

 

Barbara

Hi Barbara, we are fine here now thanks, the only damage were some palms and shrubs, and Ray's boat cover.

great to hear from you...are you still cruising ???

kind regards, Lorraine :):):)

All flights in and out have been cancelled according to our news...same with ships, train and buses, all stopped...the wind is getting stronger here in the Northern beaches..

Welcome home Sandi, hope you had a great time.

kind regards, Lorraine :):):)

My first Princess cruise was in August 1998 on the beautiful Regal Princess. to.Alaska.....I still cruise on her now as the Pacific Dawn.

Some changes I know, but still lovely to me...

kind regards, Lorraine :):):)

Happy Saint Patrick's Day to you too Kiwi..:):):)

and my favourite ship is in port..

The Dome is my favourite area of the Ship....sit quietly to read a book, watch the sea go by, or coming in to ports...Dancing, adult comic's shows...past passenger cocktail evening....and more

I truly love her...and her crew..

kind regards, Lorraine :):)

Hi Billy and Charlies Mum...

DH and I sailed on The old Regal Princess in 1998..Canada and Alaska....never ever thinking she would eventually come down under to live..

.Since becoming Pacific Dawn, I have another 14 cruises up on her...and still love her.... yes things have changed over the years, but they have also changed on other Ships as well.

BTW, the Tiger is still there, just moved to another position...

just my 5cents worth.

kind regards, Lorraine :):)

Bon Voyage everyone...have a fantastic cruise...

kind regards, Lorraine :):)

Grab something that's prepackaged from the buffet like Cheerios. Agriculture is not allowed but cookies or muffins or croissants are not agriculture.

I was told by quarantine...if it goes in your mouth...then it is food....declare it.

kind regards, Lorraine :):)

My thoughts are with the Filipino community....God Bless.

kind regards, Lorraine :):)

This is a great itinerary but.... It's on the Sun Princess:(.

I so wish they would do it on the Diamond or a bigger ship.

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Hi Lizzy, 2015 world cruise is on Sea Princess not the Sun...

we are thinking about it, the itinerary is the best we have seen from Aus.. plus .no Mumbai.:D

kind regards, Lorraine:):):)

Hi.,.Commodore means Senior Captain...of the fleet.

kind regards, Lorraine :):):)

I really doubt that pirates would target a cruise ship. Far too many people onboard for them to be able to control them.

We did go through pirate waters on our last cruise through the Suez Canal and I can assure anyone that there was lots of security on the ship, some specially trained and came onto the ship just before we went though the pirate waters with water guns and lots more equipment in huge boxes specially for pirate trouble.

Hi Lizzy, unfortunately pirates do attack cruise ships...

The MV Seabourn Spirit, a luxury cruise liner carrying 210 crew members and passengers, was attacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia.[8] Riding in two small speedboats, the pirates fired at the ship with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades, but the crew drove them off with a water hose and a long range acoustic device.[9]

copied from ships attacked by pirates.. have a read,..,,interesting.

kind regards, Lorraine :):)

Always leave a list of numbers .. in case of emergency.

P&O ship number.

arrival and departure.

(all available for print off etc on P&O site. under,, how can people contact me at sea..)

duct tape...comes in handy for repairs to luggage, hems etc. also to tape sliding drawers, doors etc during rough weather...so annoying to hear the bang .

stick on note paper for leaving messages on dresser....meet me at..etc..

kind regards, Lorraine :):)

Hi David, could you please add me for ..18th Nov...Pacific Pearl..p339.

kind regards, Lorraine :):)

Hi, my first ( cruise ), passenger/cargo ship. Feb 1966. was on the beautiful ..to me. Austasia Line .M.V Australasia, from Melbourne to...Sydney, Brisbane, Port Alma Bowen, Port Moresby, Singapore , Malacca..

In my 20's, had a great time...returned to Melbourne on same ship later in the year....started my love of Ships. still cruising

kind regards, Lorraine :):)

Hi David, could you please remove me from Pacific Dawn, PNG cruise 31st October..

Doctor said no getting on tenders....not happy Jan.

kind regards, Lorraine:):)

Do you have a website link to shop for these?

Hi, I use "Eagle Creek" packing cubes etc. they are the best thing.

you can buy them on the net

kind regards, Lorraine:):)

Lorraine, what is a "scrubba wash bag". Please inform an experienced cruiser. Something I haven't heard about.

Hi, it is a bag you put water and liquid soap into, then some clothing..seal the bag, get out any air...close again, and gently rub. there are small nodules inside...then empty water, add new water to rinse.. then wring washing and hang out or up.

people buy them for camping etc.

you can buy them on the net...scrubba washbag.

kind regards, Lorraine:):)