On 23rd. March I joined Crown Princess in Melbourne for a 24 day 'round Australia' cruise, disembarking in Sydney on 16th. April. It was a very comfortable cruise with great service and good food.
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| Crown Princess in Cairns on 11th. April. (photo from Barry Cowdell) |
Embarkation in Melbourne.
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| My very comfortable cabin. |
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| Pacific Encounter (ex- Star Princess) being converted to Carnival Encounter |
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| With barman Braulio. |
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| Evening sailing. |
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| On the compass platform with the Italian junior officers. During the voyage, Captain Christopher Lye asked me to perform a magnetic compass adjustment, which I was very pleased to do. |
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| Captain Lye presented me with this ship's crest. With the Staff Captain (L) and Captain Lye (R). |
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| Cruising in the Kimberley. |
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| Bridge visit. |
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| Sunset from my cabin balcony. |
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| My favourite lounge on board. |
