Reports about cruises on Aurora
Caribbean Cruise ( Sue and Garry). March 22.
by Suekersh » 04 Mar 2022, 14:41
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Hi All
Herewith the first of Sue's reports on the Aurora's Caribbean cruise.
Boarding Day
Sunday 27 February 2022.
We set off at 8 am for the long...
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We were on the same cruise as sue and Garry - it was indeed a strange cruise….luckily we did not succumb to Covid - I hate to admit it but standards...
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Last post by LadyPCruiser 03 Apr 2022, 14:16
Aurora Grand Voyage 2020
by Suekersh » 08 Jan 2020, 20:41
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Hi all,
Sorry it’s a long one as first day we have had internet since leaving Southampton.
Saturday 4 January- Aurora ‘s Grand Voyage 2020
Aurora...
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Yes fingers crossed we get to meet up in January Sue x
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Last post by LadyPCruiser 03 Jul 2020, 18:10
Aurora canaries Christmas cruise 2109
by Suekersh » 09 Jan 2020, 12:44
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Just getting the latest through from Sue.
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Ah, that was lovely Sue. It brought back many memories of my Christmas's on board Aurora. Thank you
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Last post by MaureenB 09 Jan 2020, 15:19
Aurora 1/10/19 to 18/10/19 to the Med.
by Kenmo1 » 19 Oct 2019, 20:17
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Relaxing with a glass of wine tonight before I start my diet tomorrow to shift the couple of pounds I have put on, I thought I would just do a quick...
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Thank you for your very interesting report Maureen.
Lindsey
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Last post by Whynd1 23 Oct 2019, 08:07
Aurora R906 W Med, First impressions.
by towny44 » 30 Apr 2019, 17:53
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This is our first cruise aboard Aurora, and there is much to enthuse about her, but after almost a week on board I am beginning to feel a little...
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87 is even bigger than 78!!!
I think you've got mine mixed up with yours Merv.
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Last post by Stephen 15 May 2019, 16:16
Smurfies Search for the Northern Lights
by david63 » 10 Mar 2019, 23:11
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Preamble
This is one of our “bucket list” cruises – searching for the Northern Lights and also the first time that we have sailed on Aurora (just...
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Glad you enjoyed it.
Aurora is my favourite ship, probably because we had our first cruise on her, back in 2001.
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Last post by Gill W 25 Mar 2019, 16:09
Aurora R817 16th September 2018 to 10th September 2018
by Gill W » 16 Oct 2018, 15:41
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Here's my report from my recent cruise
PART ONE
We drove to Southampton on the morning of our cruise, and for a Sunday it seemed quite busy. Then,...
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Autumn Leaves for New England are being featured on BBC2's ' Autumnwatch ' at 20::00.
Tonight ( Thursday ) is the last in series and will compare UK...
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Last post by Manoverboard 18 Oct 2018, 10:15
Sue Kersh on Aurora
by Dennis The Menace » 01 Jan 2018, 15:45
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Afternoon, and Happy New Year folks, here's a little update from Sue & Garry to brighten a grey old January afternoon :D
Friday 29 th December...
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I have enjoyed your reports, I have done one for our recent cruise but NOT in as much detail as you give :crazy:
We also thought the entertain was...
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Last post by Quizzical Bob 12 Mar 2018, 12:12
Aurora - Spain/Italy/Croatia Part 1
by Jan Rosser » 15 Aug 2017, 09:42
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Well here goes!!
Travelled to Southampton by Eavesway coach - shared with passengers for Aurora, Oriana and Ventura - absolutely choc a bloc but...
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Well that's two good results from travel insurance companies this month. Either they have started to get their act together or we are just being...
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Last post by david63 23 Aug 2017, 07:44
Aurora - Spain/Italy/Croatia Part 2
by Jan Rosser » 15 Aug 2017, 11:35
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My son had not visited any of the ports on the itinerary except for Gibraltar which was the last port before home.
First port was Cadiz - we just...
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Thanks for your review Jan. Aurora was the first ship we sailed on and we were on her for nearly 7 weeks earlier this year, so I think she is our...
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Last post by Gill W 19 Aug 2017, 14:35
Aurora - February - March 2017 - Two legs of a world cruise
by Gill W » 05 Apr 2017, 17:38
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i returned last week, after seeing some amazing places. We were onboard for 45 nights and the time flew past.
I'll be posting my cruise diary,...
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I still think about this cruise a lot, far more than I would for a 'normal' cruise. It was indeed very diverse, and went amazingly quickly.
Hope you...
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Last post by Gill W 14 May 2017, 16:52
Aurora Report of Christmas Markets Cruise
by CaroleF » 18 Dec 2016, 13:00
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We had a great time! I was initially a little nervous as I was going to be using a scooter for the first time. (Looks as though a knee replacement...
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Everybody should do a Christmas Markets cruise ... thanks for sharing yours :thumbup:
Not sure that is entirely correct. What if you are not that...
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Last post by Manoverboard 10 Jan 2017, 16:12
Aurora R620
by barney » 10 Dec 2016, 16:09
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Hi all,
we got back from our holiday on Tuesday but this is the first opportunity to do a brief review.
We left home in Kent in reasonable weather...
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Ok, I've got a spare five minutes so I'll tell you a short version of the onboard incident!
There was a young couple (mid/late 30's) from Manchester...
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Last post by barney 18 Dec 2016, 17:02
Aurora Christmas Markets Hamburg December 8th
by CaroleF » 08 Dec 2016, 15:18
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Taking advantage of the 24 hour internet package. In a very cold, gloomy and foggy Hamburg. We left Southampton on Tuesday, very smooth crossing....
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Managed to get internet connection in the cabin with my phone. Just had girl band and singers all dressed up in Christmas outfits marching up and...
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Last post by CaroleF 10 Dec 2016, 17:00
R616 18/9/16 to 05/10/16
by Kenmo1 » 09 Oct 2016, 09:54
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Having spent last evening trying to type a report plus keeping an eye on Strictly, I promptly lost it completely when I tried to submit it....
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Sounds lovely, we are on Aurora in December, first time for a longer cruise on her and first time since her refit, really looking forward to it....
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Last post by CaroleF 10 Oct 2016, 11:42
R611 Canary Islands
by Stephen » 09 Aug 2016, 16:49
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Boarded
Had a good time
Disembarked
Came home :thumbup:
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Our lot weren't too bad in June, though having seen one comedian on the ship and then two the following week at the Warners old peoples' home hotel...
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Last post by Mervyn and Trish 16 Aug 2016, 10:06
R516 Central Med
by Linda67 » 29 Oct 2015, 21:06
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Always read other people's reviews, so this time I thought I would do a quick one myself - it's my first so please be gentle with me!
This was our...
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Excellent, Linda, thanks for sharing. We'll be expecting reviews of all your cruises now !!
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Last post by qbman1 30 Oct 2015, 16:00
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 30 The End...
by melsea » 08 Jul 2015, 21:47
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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 30 The End...
Day 102 Ponta Delgado. 8am - 5.30pm.
Last port of our cruise.
19th...
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No idea about the HoHo option but we enjoyed P&O's 8 hour ' Singapore Heritage ' excursion.
Scroll down, click the red dot for Singapore and then...
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Last post by Manoverboard 21 Oct 2015, 08:48
Foxy's Aurora R506 Mediterranean Review pt4
by oldbluefox » 07 Jun 2015, 22:06
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Sea days to Gibraltar
We awoke to clear skies and by now the winds had eased and the sea was much calmer. Mid morning we had a lovely sail through...
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but please don't tell Gill and Peter I've sad that :angel:
:lol: :lol:
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Last post by Gill W 22 Jul 2015, 21:12
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Last post by Gill W 10 Jul 2015, 18:07
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Last post by oldbluefox 07 Jul 2015, 17:23
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Last post by emjay45 05 Jul 2015, 11:19
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Last post by melsea 03 Jul 2015, 18:04
Foxy's Aurora R506 Mediterranean Review pt3
by oldbluefox » 07 Jun 2015, 21:48
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Did I happen to mention my footie correspondent who texted me the scores? :wave:
Koper
This was an entirely new port for me and what a delightful...
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And there's one in Corfu as well, perish the thought!!!!
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Last post by oldbluefox 02 Jul 2015, 17:17
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Last post by Belle53 22 Jun 2015, 17:05
Aurora R506
by Frank Manning » 03 Jun 2015, 19:00
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We have just returned, and have to report a superb cruise in excellent company. Leon de St Croix is Entertainment Manager, and on top form. Food...
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When we were on her at Christmas, whilst they don't advertise breakfast, it was available there, although admittedly not to the same degree as the...
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Last post by qbman1 11 Jun 2015, 16:44
Foxy's Aurora R506 Mediterranean Review pt2
by oldbluefox » 07 Jun 2015, 21:23
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Before I go any further I ought to mention my footie correspondent who battled man fully to keep up with the score in a six goal thriller (unless you...
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Enjoyed your reports. Love the Venice photo.
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Last post by cruisin_duo 11 Jun 2015, 09:58
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 25
by melsea » 07 Jun 2015, 22:42
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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 25
Day 83. Second Day in San Francisco. Overnight - 8.30pm
31st March
Again another...
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Fascinating report melsea.
It's not every day you get to see somebody propose. When we were at Niagara there was a couple getting married and...
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Last post by oldbluefox 08 Jun 2015, 23:01
Foxy's Aurora R506 Mediterranean review pt1
by oldbluefox » 07 Jun 2015, 18:54
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When we left Cumbria it was cold and showery. As we made our way down the motorway we left the heavy clouds behind and the sun came out although it...
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Sorry emjay. A slight misunderstanding................
I do feel the theatre is much fuller after first sitting than second sitting. Whether that is...
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Last post by oldbluefox 08 Jun 2015, 08:31
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 24
by melsea » 07 Jun 2015, 17:15
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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 24
Day 81. 4 of 4 almost there at our penultimate port in the Pacific Ocean.
29th...
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Believe me you don't want to loose those hours in the night, it's a killer, I know I have done it, you become a complete zombie. Best to travel West...
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Last post by melsea 07 Jun 2015, 18:39
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 23
by melsea » 06 Jun 2015, 20:02
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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 23
Day 77. Hilo, Hawaii the Big Island. Volcano Island. 8.30am - 6pm.
25th March....
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I was waiting to see if you won the photography competition too. I had a sneaky feeling you might have. Well done you. :thumbup:
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Last post by emjay45 07 Jun 2015, 17:48
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 22
by melsea » 04 Jun 2015, 22:49
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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 22
Day 75. At sea 5 of 5 before we land at Honolulu.
23rd March Evening casual....
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Of cousre, I meant to change it silly me. Thank you. I first saw him on the 2007 Worldie and he was just brilliant and I do believe P&O discovered...
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Last post by melsea 04 Jun 2015, 23:17
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 21
by melsea » 01 Jun 2015, 22:52
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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 21
Day 70 second day of being 18th March. Pago, Pago 8am - 6pm Evening Casual
We...
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I enjoy reading about the sea days as well as the different ports, I think it does give a good insight into a world cruise, I'm really enjoying your...
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Last post by Belle53 04 Jun 2015, 16:44
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 20
by melsea » 01 Jun 2015, 21:49
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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 20
Day 64. Wellington, New Zealand. 7am - 6pm
13th March Evening Casual.
Walked into...
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I don't go to the theatre every night but I did go to see the Beatles Experience because it's my era. :shock: I thought they were really good.
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Last post by emjay45 02 Jun 2015, 11:19
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 19
by melsea » 31 May 2015, 23:07
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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 19
Day 62. Dunedin, New Zealand. 9am - 6pm
11th March. Evening Casual.
We came here...
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I am very much looking forward to going to Dunedin, my uncle was a Baptist Minister there, although I never actually met him, and I want to visit his...
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Last post by GillD46 01 Jun 2015, 06:53
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 18
by melsea » 30 May 2015, 21:29
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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 18
Day 58. Sydney, NSW Day 2. Cloudy at first then sunny not long after.
The Horizon...
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We had an aft balcony on an deck. Will hopefully be booking that again for the next one.
In 2014 we only had to do the one muster on boarding. We...
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Last post by Suekersh 01 Jun 2015, 06:17
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Last post by melsea 30 May 2015, 08:06
Aurora from Chile to Sydney 2015
by Shirleybee » 25 May 2015, 18:12
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I have a little report of our wonderful cruise. Please bear in mind it was written whilst (mostly) on board and whilst a tad half cut (mostly) not...
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did the docks not have a winch ?
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Last post by Dark Knight 29 May 2015, 11:09
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 15
by melsea » 27 May 2015, 22:25
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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 15
Day 47. At sea not as cloudy and no rain for a change.
24th February. Black Tie...
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The day we were in Waitangi last year rained buckets apfor most of the day. We visited the treaty grounds which were very interesting. Everyone...
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Last post by melsea 28 May 2015, 23:25
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 16
by melsea » 27 May 2015, 23:41
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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 16
Day 50. Tauranga, NZ. Sunny & warm. 9.30 - 8.30.
27th February. Evening casual....
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No not really but it felt really weird as no one knew why we were there and no explanation was given but we did have nice tea with cakes & biscuits...
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Last post by melsea 28 May 2015, 22:57
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 14
by melsea » 25 May 2015, 14:27
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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 14
Day 43. Cook Islands, New Zealand. Tender service 8am - 4.30pm.
19th February...
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I forgot to say in my report that we couldn't drop anchor in Rarotonga and that was why it was so dodgy getting on and off the tenders. We were all...
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Last post by emjay45 27 May 2015, 11:57
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Last post by melsea 25 May 2015, 12:56
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 12
by melsea » 21 May 2015, 22:55
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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 12
Day 38. 9 of 10 at sea sailing through endless sights of the blue sea & skies....
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I agree melsea, I think freedom dining changed things with the theatre. I didn't like it. I do like the Headliners and this particular group were...
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Last post by emjay45 23 May 2015, 11:00
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 11
by melsea » 21 May 2015, 21:28
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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 11
Day 35. 6 of 10 at sea sailing across the beautiful Pacific Ocean.
Very very hot....
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Thanks Keit
I do try to to make my reports entertaining as well as informative. Pleased you are enjoying them.
Mel
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Last post by melsea 22 May 2015, 18:44
Aurora South America and Pacific adventure Part 6
by emjay45 » 06 May 2015, 21:26
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1st April
The lovely Captain Vago left us in San Francisco. Our new Captain was Julian Burgess.
He announced that there had been an incident on the...
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Yes, you did give us a flavour of a what a world cruise is like. Thank you.
You are very welcome cruisin_duo nice of you to say so :wave:
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Last post by emjay45 20 May 2015, 21:45
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 10
by melsea » 18 May 2015, 23:10
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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 10
Day 30. At sea, the first of 10. Evening Casual Dress.
6th February
Got up...
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glad to see that the witnesses to your 'arm' have sent in reports too
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Last post by Meg 50 20 May 2015, 18:45
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 9
by melsea » 17 May 2015, 19:59
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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 9
Day 28. At sea. Started cool & cloudy.
4th February. Smart, Jacket required....
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We must have had the same tender pilot in 2013. It took him 4 or 5 attempts to get the tender in and on one occasion we hit the Aurora head on. I was...
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Last post by emjay45 19 May 2015, 12:14
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 8
by melsea » 16 May 2015, 23:05
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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 8
Day 24. The Glaciers. Cold..
31st January Evening Casual.
Amalia Glacier plus...
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I'm fine now thank you melsea. No more coughing and I can climb up steps without needing the 'Kiss of Life' at the top. ;)
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Last post by emjay45 19 May 2015, 11:54
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 7
by melsea » 14 May 2015, 20:04
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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 7
Day 20. At sea. A much cooler day weather wise.
27th Jan. Evening was Smart, jacket...
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Another great review Melsea. Love reading theses with a cup of coffee. X
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Last post by Suekersh 15 May 2015, 18:16
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 6
by melsea » 11 May 2015, 20:20
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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 6
Day 18. Montevideo, Uruguay. First day. Hot & Sunny 8am - overnight in port...
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Thank you ladies, Sue, Gill, Jo, Maureen & Emjay.
Jo, the map they gave out was so easy to follow, there was a solid blue line along the route of...
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Last post by melsea 12 May 2015, 17:19
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