Coral Princess - September 2023 - Post 1

 On September 20th. I rejoined Coral Princess in Sydney for a 35 day cruise to Fiji, American Samoa, Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand and back. This is a favourite itinerary of mine, which I've cruised twice previously. To add to the enjoyment, dear friends Jules and Phil Garvin and Barry Cowdell were also aboard. It was a most enjoyable voyage with great weather, good food and excellent service throughout.

The view from my hotel room at the Four Seasons Hotel before the cruise.

Sailing from Brisbane.

Pago Pago

Me concentrating on a crossword at my deck office. Photo by Phil Garvin.

With lovely stewardess Pam. Photo by Phil Garvin.

Photo by Phil Garvin.

Ship's complement photo call.

Coral Princess - September 2023 - Post 2

 Honolulu

Grand Princess also alongside

Nawiliwili

A lovely lunch ashore with friends.

Sailing.

Maui

Papeete

Papeete sunset. Photo by Phil Garvin.

Coral Princess - September 2023 - Post 3

Friends on board

Jules, Phil, Barry and me.

Jules, Purnomo and me.

Me with the wonderful Maitre d' Herminio.

With my fabulous table waiters Christian and Noel.

Moorea

Photo by Phil Garvin

Sunset from my cabin balcony.

Auckland

Sheree, Phil, Me and Jules.

Insignia - May 2023 - Post 1

On 17th May I flew to Singapore to join Oceania's Insignia for fifteen days, disembarking in Bangkok. The ship, on a six-month world cruise, with only 450 passengers aboard, was very comfortable and spacious with excellent food and service throughout. The service staff, mostly from the Philippines, Indonesia and India were unfailingly friendly, cheerful and obliging. An excellent trip!

View from my Singapore hotel.

Insignia at Chan May, Vietnam

My very comfortable cabin.

Waiting to sail from Singapore.

Some of the wonderful bar staff.

Lots of service staff throughout. No waiting for your drink here. (Other companies take note!)

The beautiful ship's library.

The main dining room. Tables for one were always immediately available.

Excellent food throughout.

Approaching the wharf at Halong Bay, Vietnam, on my cabin tv.

Alongside at Halong Bay.

Coming alongside at Chan May, Vietnam.

A rather run down resort at Chan May but with a beautiful beach.