In October 2005 I took advantage of the first season that a cruise ship
was based in Melbourne and joined P&O Australia's Pacific Sky for a
round trip to the South Pacific islands. The ship was very comfortable,
noticeably cleaner inside than when I had previously visited her, the
service was very good and the food good. As ever, I had a great time.
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Pacific Sky arriving back in Melbourne after her first Melbourne based cruise 31st. October 2005. |
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Sailing from Melbourne on Monday 31st. October. |
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Being Melbourne Cup
week, Pacific Sun was also in port, until the next Wednesday. |
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Approaching Port Phillip heads in the early evening light. |
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Early in the cruise the Captain invited me onto the bridge. |
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Looking aft from the port bridge wing. |
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My four berth cabin for one. |
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My ever obliging cabin stewards. |
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Ship's tenders at the Isle of Pines. |
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Returning to the ship. |
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Bridge maintenance while at anchor at Ouvea. |
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Some of the friendly bar staff. |
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One of the two almost identical dining rooms. |
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The Horizon lounge, a piano bar overlooking the bow. |
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Berthing in Vila, 6th. Nov 2005. |
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Captain Stefano
Revera (centre) held a pilot's exemption for this port. He was one of
the most personable and sociable captains I've ever sailed with. |
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Coming alongside. |
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Evening at sea after departure Vila. |
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Mystery Island. |
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At anchor at Lifou. |
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Late afternoon departure from Lifou. |
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This aft lounge was the most popular on the ship. |
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The ship's excellent Filipino band playing in the aft lounge. |
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I don't don't care what you say, I'm finishing my Guiness! |
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The shopping area. |
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Arrival Noumea. |
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The New Caledonia pilot (in blue jacket). |
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Island traders at Noumea. |
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The Port Phillip pilot launch approaching in morning sunlight outside the heads, 13th. November. |
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The Port Phillip sea pilot boarding. |
Approaching Station Pier, Port Melbourne, and the end of the cruise. |
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(L-R) The Captain, the Port Phillip Sea Pilot, the Staff Captain). |
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