In December I joined Oceania's Regatta (an identical sister to Insignia which I cruised in last May) for a 35 day round Australia and Bali cruise. As with Insignia, the service and food were excellent and the ship very uncrowded and comfortable.
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Pre-cruise, I stayed at the Australia Club in Sydney, Very comfortable, friendly and with great food. |
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Arriving in Melbourne, a screencap from a video by Burn Burnie Pictures. |
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A lovely warm day at anchor off Mooloolooba, but the storms are about to roll in. |
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Backing up to the berth in Townsville. |
Cairns
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Breakfast on deck. |
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About to sail. |
Darwin
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Coming alongside, from my cabin. |
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Dinner on deck while sailing. |
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Darwin sunset. |