dawn princess 15 November

[icat2000]

Cruise day has arrived. On sky bus to airport for flight to sydney. The bus is full. I was one of the last one to get on. Pays to get tickets online.

 

Hopefully flight goes smoothly and the princess rep is there to pickme up at airport.

 

Leaving from white bay and i think it sails at 8 pm so plenty of time.

 

I have internet minutes on the ship so i try and update.

 

The cruise is full and there is a few going from this board.

 

Sarah

[Pushka]

It sails at 4pm. But if you're doing a princess transfer you'll be fine.

 

Waiting for brekkie here in Sydney. Nice day (so far) for a cruise out of the harbour. :p

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Have a great cruise...

[icat2000]

Ha im hopeless. well should get there in time for 4 pm

[Pushka]

Onboard now. A little mixup as the wrong names were on the door, the bed made up incorrectly and a note welcoming us as gold cruisers. We aren't (yet). When I called the pursers desk they called me the other name. Oh well, I'm unpacked now and not budging.

 

The staff seem so very very nice. And the food in Horizon Court very nice.

 

Just waiting for muster. Announcement being made now.

[Aussieflyer]

Hi Pushka

I can see you in the double bed :)

Glad you are on - I had the same thing with names on a short cruise once as well - they set it up for the next person! Perhaps you can pretend you are gold cruisers.

Nice weather in Sydney so hope it follows you for the next few days.

Sitting in Perth QC waiting for flight home (via Adelaide) after a week working in the Pilbara.

I remember the buffet food was pretty good.

[windsor26]

Have a great time If you are 'gold' for this cruise enjoy the free wine tasting!!

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Off they go....

 

 

 

 

[icat2000]

David thanks for the screen grabs. Just got back from doing zumba. Seas have been relaitvely smooth. I had forgot how tiny inside cabin are on the dawn but for one person its fine.

[MicCanberra]

Hope you enjoy it and have favourable weather Icat2000.:D

Thanks for the pictures David.:D

[icat2000]

Just pulling into Hobart now. Weather has been good.

[Pushka]

Weather here is rather stunning. Just 6.30am and having breakfast on the balcony shortly.

 

 

About 90 minutes until berthing.

 

Departing at 8pm.

 

Thankyou for those pix Kiwi Cruiser. I'll use them (for personal use) later.

 

Hi Aussieflyer. Bought a nice little black jacket onboard for formal nights on QM2. Oh, and a gorgeous Eco watch. The prices are rather good onboard and duty free which surprised me. Another lady on our table bought a babyg watch which was $80 cheaper than the sale price she's been watching on land.

 

Icat, I did Zumba too. It thought it was a fantastic class. Did you stay for the whole session? I was dripping afterward and felt fantastic. Watch out Aussie Flyer. :).

Edited November 16, 2013 by Pushka

[icat2000]

Yeap. I stayed for the whole class of zumba. I beleive there going to be a sailway party tonight.

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Looks like you have perfect weather there today..

 

Enjoy your day ashore..

 

 

[Pushka]

Yeap. I stayed for the whole class of zumba. I beleive there going to be a sailway party tonight.

 

Yep. Is that the one starting at 9pm though?

And open dinner. Much better.

 

You're port picture is better than mine Kiwi Kruiser.

Edited November 16, 2013 by Pushka

[Aussieflyer]

Sounds like you are having a great time! Glad the weather is being kind. Enjoy the sail away party.

[MicCanberra]

Weather here is rather stunning. Just 6.30am and having breakfast on the balcony shortly.

 

 

About 90 minutes until berthing.

 

Departing at 8pm.

 

Thankyou for those pix Kiwi Cruiser. I'll use them (for personal use) later.

 

Hi Aussieflyer. Bought a nice little black jacket onboard for formal nights on QM2. Oh, and a gorgeous Eco watch. The prices are rather good onboard and duty free which surprised me. Another lady on our table bought a babyg watch which was $80 cheaper than the sale price she's been watching on land.

 

Icat, I did Zumba too. It thought it was a fantastic class. Did you stay for the whole session? I was dripping afterward and felt fantastic. Watch out Aussie Flyer. :).

 

Glad you are having a wonderful time and grabbing some bargains. I love Hobart over summer, the weather can be very nice, enjoy your day in port and then the sailaway.:D

Edited November 17, 2013 by MicCanberra

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Do they still have the Police Pipe Band come aboard and march through the ship?

 

[icat2000]

Isaw a pipe band board but didn't see them march through.

[icat2000]

Just sitting off Melbourne. Getting off early and off to work I go hi go hi ho.

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Sunrise in Melbourne 19 Nov.

 

 

[Pushka]

A wonderful day in Melbourne at 30 degrees. Shame we are going straight from ship to airport. Four nights is not enough.

[Aussieflyer]

Sounds like it was fun. Have a good flight home.

And icat hope work is not too bad today after a lovely long weekend.

[MicCanberra]

Looks like a nice day dawning, thanks David for the pic. And I agree with Ausieflyer, and hope Icats day is not too bad back at work.:D

[Pushka]

I had to check work emails as soon as I was back to local networks. Sigh.

 

Waiting on Princess bus to go to airport. Lineup for taxis is huge.

 

Four times my cruise card needed to be replaced. Must be my magnetic personality. :p.