Thoughts, impressions, and observations for the World Cruise.

[njkruzer]

34 minutes ago, island lady said:

 

Thanks!  It's paid in full now (Viking requires way too early full payment)....but it does make it feel more real now.  😉  Viking a more solid company than awful American Queen Voyages...those creeps.  😠

So sorry about that loss.  Hope you get some of your money back.  Assuming you'll stop at Port Headland and/or Geraldton, mining towns.   Not used to cruise ships but nice.  

[bobmacliberty]

13 hours ago, ringers0815 said:

Sail away from Newcastle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for keeping this thread going with fantastic photos!  You deserve to get a "rare badge" for your contributions.

[orville99]

17 minutes ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

Thanks for keeping this thread going with fantastic photos!  You deserve to get a "rare badge" for your contributions.

+1

[ringers0815]

8 hours ago, DevonianCruiser said:

Keep posting your stops please 😎

We are getting off in Brisbane but I hope other passengers continue posting as I would like to follow the Serenade’s epic cruise as we travel Australia.

 

Hélène

[#55worktoplay]

On 3/8/2024 at 6:18 AM, ringers0815 said:

Beautiful evening in Sydney. The sail away is at midnight. Tomorrow we are in Newcastle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beautiful pictures. 

[ringers0815]

At sea today. Beautiful weather again. Tomorrow Brisbane.

 

[Ocean Boy]

1 minute ago, ringers0815 said:

At sea today. Beautiful weather again. Tomorrow Brisbane.

 

Does this mean that you disembark tomorrow?

[Luckynana]

@ringers0815  Wow, but every one of your many, many pictures are so beautiful!  I have to say,I had never heard of bluebottles, and had to google it to learn what they are.  Nasty!!!!

However, my day is not wasted, since I learned about the bluebottles!

 

Thank you so much for sharing all of your awesome pictures with us!  After you get off in Brisbane, do you plan on meeting up with the ship on any other parts of the World Cruise?🥰

[ringers0815]

1 hour ago, Ocean Boy said:

Does this mean that you disembark tomorrow?

Yes we do.

[ringers0815]

31 minutes ago, Luckynana said:

After you get off in Brisbane, do you plan on meeting up with the ship on any other parts of the World Cruise?🥰

No, we had tickets to fly to Australia at the end of January and fly back mid April but then saw this Pacific crossing cruise up for sale and cancelled our plane tickets. A much nicer way to travel to Australia than flying. We are travelling in Australia until the end of April and then flying home as we did not find any cruises departing Australia that late (they all seem to leave in early April).

[ringers0815]

Parade of flags this morning.

 

 

 

 

5 crew members from Canada, of course one had a hockey stick and they were introduced to the Hockey in Canada theme song. 

 

 

 

Lots of dancing. The next photos are the crew members from Indonesia.

[#55worktoplay]

14 minutes ago, ringers0815 said:

No, we had tickets to fly to Australia at the end of January and fly back mid April but then saw this Pacific crossing cruise up for sale and cancelled our plane tickets. A much nicer way to travel to Australia than flying. We are travelling in Australia until the end of April and then flying home as we did not find any cruises departing Australia that late (they all seem to leave in early April).

Your pictures and commentary have been fabulous, thanks for sharing. 
 

Have a wonderful journey in Australia.  
 

P.S. What part of Canada are you from?

[cruiselover04]

5 hours ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

Thanks for keeping this thread going with fantastic photos!  You deserve to get a "rare badge" for your contributions.

+2

[ringers0815]

3 hours ago, #55worktoplay said:
 

P.S. What part of Canada are you from?

We are from Ontario.

[DevonianCruiser]

1 hour ago, ringers0815 said:

We are from Ontario.

I lived in Mississauga with my uncle for 6 months as a 19 year old in the late 80’s and loved it there.

 

Thanks for all your photos on this thread, they’ve been amazing. Enjoy your trip around Australia - if your driving from Brisbane and can stop off in Noosa, I highly recommend it 😎

[CSHS1979]

On 3/8/2024 at 6:59 AM, Ocean Boy said:

I'm pretty sure John has a Samsung S23 Ultra. I was also going to what he used to take the video with.

 

Yes, 23Ultra

[CSHS1979]

John's bridge pics finally came in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[RFerrington]

Congratulations, John.  That’s quite an accomplishment.

[pstone1]

3 hours ago, CSHS1979 said:

 

 

 

 

Great group photo and I’m sure a great memory!  Congratulations to all for making it to the top!

[sgmn]

3 hours ago, CSHS1979 said:

 

 

 

Great photo.  Would love to do that.  Do you know if it was really strenuous Laura? 

The couple on the far left look like a couple who are doing a RTW blog . 

Nice to see John looking so well. I would be interested in how this very long voyage is affecting people health (or not).  

Everyone in the photos looks really well, congratulations to everyone.

Sue

Edited March 10 by sgmn

[lovesthebeach2]

4 hours ago, CSHS1979 said:

John's bridge pics finally came in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wow I would love to do that…. But I don’t have the guts. Congratulations John!

[Ocean Boy]

10 hours ago, ringers0815 said:

Yes we do.

That is unfortunate, at least for all of us. Thanks for taking the time to do all of your posts.

[barbeyg]

14 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

That is unfortunate, at least for all of us. Thanks for taking the time to do all of your posts.

I agree with OB. I really appreciate your taking the time to share here. If there is anyone on the ship (or boarding) and lurking on this thread, please step up. This is a friendly, encouraging thread, unlike some of the others here.  🙂
 

Thanks, @CSHS1979 for taking the time to share John’s pics here. Really appreciate it, and WOW on the bridge climb photos.  They are beautiful! 😍

Edited March 10 by barbeyg

[Ocean Boy]

4 minutes ago, barbeyg said:

I agree with OB. I really appreciate your taking the time to share here. If there is anyone on the ship (or boarding) and lurking on this thread, please step up. This is a friendly, encouraging thread, unlike some of the others here.  🙂
 

Thanks, @CSHS1979 for taking the time to share John’s pics here. Really appreciate it, and WOW on the bridge climb photos.  They are beautiful! 😍

Bridge climb photos? How did I miss those?🫥

[island lady]

5 hours ago, CSHS1979 said:

John's bridge pics finally came in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OMG John, you climbed that with your back in that condition?  Wow!  Good for you, great photo shots!  I think I recognize Melissa and perhaps her husband behind her?  Beautiful photos! 

 

We are doing several overnights early next year in Sydney, connected with Viking ....staying right there on the harbor.  We are ready to try the climb as well.  🙂