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Very helpful. Thank you.

Thank you for the very comprehensive review. I'm interested to know why you chose X shore excursions? We normally book independent. X are usually more expensive. Having said that in some ports there are more limited options. I'd be interested to know what influenced your decision especially since you sound like experienced travellers. Thanks.

@Norwaylady the Covid situation isn't sounding good for the return to Australia. No doubt there will be much attention on the cruise industry as ships return downunder. Celebrity won't want the finger pointed at them even though it's here to stay. On a happier note, enjoy your last day of your wonderful cruise. Feels like it lasted forever. Thank you so much for taking the time to share it with us. You really captured it from a personal perspective and what it meant for you. Happy onward travels. Slainte!

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Adding my thanks for your review. Great photos. Hope you enjoyed your celebrations and safe travels home.

@NorwayladyMore cruise industry bashing, this time in Norway https://www.express.co.uk/travel/cruise/1673346/cruise-rage-norway-stop-cruising-campaign-exclusive An academic published a similar article in NZ recently. I admit that my conscience struggles with the crew's employment conditions and then still get onboard so what kind of hypocrite am I! It would be good to see more balanced reporting including comparisons with other parts of the tourism sector. I'm submitting my research master's thesis today. Maybe I feel a new research project coming on?

🙄😯she you could hide that couple permanently in the hidden location 🤣

Gosh I can relate to the impacts of stress on sleep. Time to kick back and enjoy each moment of your travels.

The thought of you guys scoping out remote spots brought images of the Pink Panther to mind images.mp4

That's one cool cat🤭😉

Happy chappie 👌

@Suzi66 I have just read about your situation. That's awful thoughts are with you. 🤞you'll be back onboard by 3 October. Am I right in thinking you're on the Fiji Tonga roll call?

No Captain Theo? In the Webinar I watched yesterday he said he would be the captain for the TP. It was recorded a while ago, so things must have changed 🤔

I'm so very happy for you that you made it through the testing ordeal and can now enjoy the rest of the Cruise. I watched a webinar yesterday about the Australia New Zealand season. Captain Leo was talking about the Eclipse's Transpacific. I got very emotional. I knew I was really excited about the return of cruising in our part of the world, but I didn't realise how emotional I was about it. Thanks again for bringing us along and happy sailing. May there always be Tradewinds behind you, Rainbows above you, and Aloha all around you.

Norway is on our bucket list.

My husband gets very worked up about being rushed. I recently found that letting the Maitre'd know our preference to linger really helped. I was told that other people get annoyed if food isn't served fast enough. No idea that was a thing! Anyway it might help to mention it to them and your preferred seating area. Great photos!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cic-10Us_oc/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Not sure if this link will work? Beautiful post about Scotland on the Royal Family's IG account. Glad you and Iain are home safe and enjoying the weather. A bientot, Slainte!

I confess I shed a few tears. I'm originally from Scotland, studied in Aberdeen and honeymooned in Royal Deeside. Such a wonderful way to begin her last journey.

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Following along. Great photos. Found the answer to my @Jim_Iainlive withdrawal symptoms🤣 We sail on the Eclipse in January out of Auckland, so please take good care of her as she starts the journey "downunder". Enjoy!

Adding my thanks for bringing us along and sharing your wonderful travels. Safe trip home and best wishes for the surgery. I'll need to work out how to manage my withdrawal symptoms 😫

Couldn't have said it better. In a once again turbulent world, it's much more than the loss of monarch that we mourn. Such an incredible example to us all.

I'm so sorry to hear that, hope things are on the up very soon. Having cruises to look forward to and sharing with others is almost as good as being there.

Wishing you a wonderful trip and enjoy your celebrations.

Sorry to hear you had to cancel your October cruise. Hope all is well.