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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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We would always travel to and from the Cruise Terminal in a chauffeur driven airport transfer vehicle. I could provide a number if you live anywhere...
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11 Mar 2020, 11:33
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
Melsea's Photography competition entries that didn't win..

by melsea » 09 Jul 2015, 22:36

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They are lovely photos, thanks for posting them

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Last post by Gill W
10 Jul 2015, 18:07
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 29

by melsea » 03 Jul 2015, 18:08

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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 29

Day 99. At Sea. Sunny and hot with very blue Atlantic Ocean.
3 of 5 sailing away...

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Thanks melsea.................. and well done!!

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07 Jul 2015, 17:23
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 27

by melsea » 03 Jul 2015, 18:05

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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 27

Day 91. At sea sailing towards the wonder that is the Panama Canal.
8th April...

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Thanks melsea I wondered what had happened to Curacao. ;)

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05 Jul 2015, 11:19
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 28

by melsea » 03 Jul 2015, 16:37

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My report seems to be taking as long as the Cruise did.

Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 28

Day 95. At sea. Sunny &...

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Emjay

Oops. I had better post that hadn't I

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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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02 Jul 2015, 17:17
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 26

by melsea » 21 Jun 2015, 22:59

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Sorry guys and girls for the delay in this instalment real life got in the way these past weeks. I'll try not to be long in the next ones.....

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Good to have you back, I've been missing my world cruise fix!!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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01 Jun 2015, 06:17
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 17

by melsea » 30 May 2015, 08:06

Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 17

Day 53. At sea & half way through our voyage.

2nd March Evening Casual.

First...

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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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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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27 May 2015, 11:57
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 13

by melsea » 25 May 2015, 12:56

Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 13

Day 41. Moorea, Polynesia. 8am - 5.30 Evening casual
17th February. Shrove...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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12 May 2015, 17:19
Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 2

by melsea » 07 May 2015, 21:22

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Melsea's Adventures of South America & Pacific Adventures Part 2

Days at sea & First port. 9th - 12th,
Day 2. Evening Dress Code, Smart, Jacket...

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Afternoon tea at Reids eh !!!

In 1978 it was for some a formal event, has it been ' casualised ' a tad ?

We had our afternoon teas on the grand...

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11 May 2015, 19:24

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