kiwi sailor Posted April 20, 2010 #1 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I'm guessing because the Pacific Pearl is coming from a UK base that the power on board will be 240v. I'm also guessing that they will change the power points in the cabins to the Aussie/Kiwi three pin version. Is this the case on the Pacific Jewel that came from the same Ocean Village UK line?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella cruiser Posted April 20, 2010 #2 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I have heard that providing appropriate power outlets will be part of the refurb. Can't wait to see her.:) I noticed your photo of her as OV1 and thought you might like this one of her as Sitmar's Fair Majesty? (from a postcard issued before P & O takeover) Regards Jenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandielle Posted April 20, 2010 #3 Share Posted April 20, 2010 She looks nice in Sitmar colours, Jenny! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Single Cruiser Posted April 20, 2010 #4 Share Posted April 20, 2010 And here she is leaving Melbourne in P&O Colours. Don't forget she was Arcadia and so is no stranger to down-under! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella cruiser Posted April 20, 2010 #5 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Hi Sandy, Yes I think she looked great in Sitmar colours too, here she is as Star Princess:) Thanks Single Cruiser for the great Arcadia photo. A later Princess release of Star Princess. I find the constant name changing to be very confusing:confused::confused: Jenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandielle Posted April 20, 2010 #6 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I find the constant name changing to be very confusing:confused::confused: Jenny I do too - especially as there is another Arcadia today. :rolleyes: The photos certainly make a nice start to the day, though! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi sailor Posted April 20, 2010 Author #7 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Boy she has been a busy girl. Four name changes, she has been busier than Elizabeth Taylor with divorces.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripeka Posted April 21, 2010 #8 Share Posted April 21, 2010 I find the constant name changing to be very confusing:confused::confused: Jenny If we find it confusing, spare a thought for the poor old boat ;):D. Probably doesnt know who/what it is, whether its arthur or martha tehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella cruiser Posted April 21, 2010 #9 Share Posted April 21, 2010 If we find it confusing, spare a thought for the poor old boat ;):D. Probably doesnt know who/what it is, whether its arthur or martha tehe I guess the plus side is that after their December 2010 sailing, Kiwi Sailor can legitimately add the list - Fair Majesty, Star Princess, Arcadia, Ocean Village 1 and Pacific Pearl to their signature.:D Impressive Huh!!:rolleyes: Jenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpbtwo Posted April 21, 2010 #10 Share Posted April 21, 2010 How old is she? Sitmar went out of business years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yatchet Posted April 21, 2010 #11 Share Posted April 21, 2010 How old is she? Sitmar went out of business years ago. Built 1987/88. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted April 21, 2010 #12 Share Posted April 21, 2010 How old is she? Sitmar went out of business years ago. She’s about 18 - 20 years old aprox, she was Launched in 1988 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yatchet Posted April 21, 2010 #13 Share Posted April 21, 2010 She’s about 18 - 20 years old aprox, she was Launched in 1988 2010 less 1988 = 22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi sailor Posted April 21, 2010 Author #14 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Looks like the Ocean Village aka Pacific Pearl has got the P&O Australia curse already in that she broke down on a recent cruise, but was up and running again the next morning. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted April 21, 2010 #15 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Looks like the Ocean Village aka Pacific Pearl has got the P&O Australia curse already in that she broke down on a recent cruise, but was up and running again the next morning. :eek: There can be mechanical problems with any ships/planes/trucks/buses/cars. It is just that we hear about P & O and (by association) now Ocean Village 1. We don't hear when a ship based in the USA has problems. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted April 21, 2010 #16 Share Posted April 21, 2010 How old is she? Sitmar went out of business years ago. Fair Majesty was the last ship built for Sitmar. Sitmar was bought by P&O and renamed Princess Cruises, so that P&O could have a cruise line based in the USA. We sailed on her as Arcadia, from Hong Kong to Sydney and she is a lovely ship, however I am still of two minds whether to book a cruise on her now, as I am sure she will have changed from what I remember her as. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandielle Posted April 21, 2010 #17 Share Posted April 21, 2010 There can be mechanical problems with any ships/planes/trucks/buses/cars. It is just that we hear about P & O and (by association) now Ocean Village 1. We don't hear when a ship based in the USA has problems. :) You never spoke a truer word Aus T. :rolleyes: I cannot believe that the ONLY ships that break down belong to P&O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella cruiser Posted April 22, 2010 #18 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Fair Majesty was the last ship built for Sitmar. Sitmar was bought by P&O and renamed Princess Cruises, so that P&O could have a cruise line based in the USA. We sailed on her as Arcadia, from Hong Kong to Sydney and she is a lovely ship, however I am still of two minds whether to book a cruise on her now, as I am sure she will have changed from what I remember her as. Its nice to hear positive things from someone who has travelled on her. :) I personally I am hoping that because she was designed and built for Sitmar Cruises she should be a gracious, well designed ship with a great atmosphere, then she should become a favorite. I hope she hasn't been altered too much from her original specs by P & O. We are planning to book on her in 2011. Jenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted April 22, 2010 #19 Share Posted April 22, 2010 You never spoke a truer word Aus T. :rolleyes: I cannot believe that the ONLY ships that break down belong to P&O. And even when a None P&O ship break down, its a P&O ship :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted April 22, 2010 #20 Share Posted April 22, 2010 We sailed on her as Arcadia, from Hong Kong to Sydney and she is a lovely ship, however I am still of two minds whether to book a cruise on her now, as I am sure she will have changed from what I remember her as. You could always do one of these 3 day cruise out of Auckland :), and if you don’t like her & then its only for 3 days, not longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi sailor Posted April 22, 2010 Author #21 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Its nice to hear positive things from someone who has travelled on her. :) I personally I am hoping that because she was designed and built for Sitmar Cruises she should be a gracious, well designed ship with a great atmosphere, then she should become a favorite. I hope she hasn't been altered too much from her original specs by P & O. We are planning to book on her in 2011. Jenny The changes that I can see from her current deck plan to the Pacific Pearl deck plan is that the Cinema is being converted into the Casino and the Gym on the lower deck and Beauty Salon are changing shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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