NSWP Posted August 16, 2019 #451 Share Posted August 16, 2019 42 minutes ago, sewgood said: Is there such a thing as the Pitcairn Canal? It looks like they went through the island. 😁 Perhaps they were in flight mode, a very modern ship is ye olde Sea Princess.🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted August 17, 2019 Author #452 Share Posted August 17, 2019 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwendy Posted August 18, 2019 #453 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Pitcairn Island circled it twice, very isolated no locals visible at all, only a curious whale. They deserve medals for living there such an isolated place, weather is warmer, so off to spa, pool a bit cold for me but others went in. I come from Qld so it has to be pretty warm before I venture in. there are lots of niggly things but a cruise from hell. no. The itinerary is great, what’s not to like about cruising, suck it up and realise how lucky you are to be here. Sorry I said twelve sea days, it is only ten, just feels like twenty, lol i think some of the ones who have been on since Sydney or Auckland are getting to be over it and getting a bit edgy. Service this morning for Vietnam Veterans Day, used to be Long Tan commemoration day. Looking forward to Papeete tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted August 18, 2019 Author #454 Share Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) Papeete today and Moorea tomorrow, then across the sea to Auckland , And the world Cruise will be over. Sun 18/08/19 Papeete (Tahiti) / French Polynesia 07:00 21:00Mon 19/08/19 Bora Bora* / French Polynesia 07:00 17:00Tue 20/08/19 At SeaWed 21/08/19 At SeaThu 22/08/19 Date LineFri 23/08/19 Day lost (Due to passing the dateline)Sat 24/08/19 At SeaSun 25/08/19 Auckland / New Zealand 10:00 21:00Mon 26/08/19 Bay of Islands* / New Zealand 08:00 17:00Tue 27/08/19 At SeaWed 28/08/19 At SeaThu 29/08/19 Sydney / Australia 07:00 Edited August 18, 2019 by Kiwi Kruzer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted August 19, 2019 Author #455 Share Posted August 19, 2019 4 hours ago, Kiwi Kruzer said: Papeete today and Moorea tomorrow Should read ...Bora Bora tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted August 19, 2019 Author #456 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Bora Bora ..... a day in paradise.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted August 20, 2019 #457 Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) On 8/18/2019 at 1:16 PM, Gwendy said: Pitcairn Island circled it twice, very isolated no locals visible at all, only a curious whale. They deserve medals for living there such an isolated place, weather is warmer, so off to spa, pool a bit cold for me but others went in. I come from Qld so it has to be pretty warm before I venture in. there are lots of niggly things but a cruise from hell. no. The itinerary is great, what’s not to like about cruising, suck it up and realise how lucky you are to be here. Sorry I said twelve sea days, it is only ten, just feels like twenty, lol i think some of the ones who have been on since Sydney or Auckland are getting to be over it and getting a bit edgy. Service this morning for Vietnam Veterans Day, used to be Long Tan commemoration day. Looking forward to Papeete tomorrow. Thanks for update Wendy. Yes, no doubt some on board have had enough. Enjoy the remainder of your adventure. Edited August 20, 2019 by NSWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwendy Posted August 20, 2019 #458 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Papeete was quiet, being Sunday most shops were shut and even the market apart from fresh food didn’t open until quite late . Looked at churches how many Notre Dames are around the world? Had a coffee at a lovely little cafe, wandered some mote, beautiful day. Took a Princess tour around island in afternoon. I have been here before but this tour was really good, showed me lots of different places, waterfall, blowhole, lighthouse at Venus Point, those magnificent beaches, lovely to see parks and beaches being used by large family groups enjoying their Sunday. Food trucks were set up in car park near ship so treated myself to crepe de citron. Very nice. Bora Bora a lot of development since I was last here, that’s progress. Took a tour around island in Le Truck $25 USD for two hours with 5 stops for photos. Interesting to see how locals live. I want one of those little houses that back on to a beautiful beach, with a big garden and lots of chooks scratching around lol My cruise doesn’t finish until Brisbane so still more time to enjoy NZ ports and ship life. i was surprised how many people didn’t get off ship at either port. Issues with mobility and tendering (Bora) or just couldn’t be bothered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted August 21, 2019 #459 Share Posted August 21, 2019 (edited) Thanks, Gwendy, especially for the comments about the tours. Which Papeete tour did you do? We board in Sydney next Thursday so might see you onboard. Edited August 21, 2019 by OzKiwiJJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted August 21, 2019 Author #460 Share Posted August 21, 2019 5 hours ago, Gwendy said: . i was surprised how many people didn’t get off ship at either port. Issues with mobility and tendering (Bora) or just couldn’t be bothered. With the end of the cruise in sight , I think a lot of passengers will be looking forward to getting home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted August 22, 2019 #461 Share Posted August 22, 2019 (edited) They are lucky that they are not sailing between NZ and Sydney this week with 10M seas off NSW coast today. That would be a real rock and roll party to end the adventure. Edited August 22, 2019 by NSWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted August 24, 2019 #462 Share Posted August 24, 2019 A day out of Auckland and it is a little rough out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted August 24, 2019 Author #463 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Yes....due in Auckland on Sunday. They will be looking forward to the tranquil waters of a sheltered harbour , before tackling the final leg across the Tasman . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted August 24, 2019 #464 Share Posted August 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Kiwi Kruzer said: Yes....due in Auckland on Sunday. They will be looking forward to the tranquil waters of a sheltered harbour , before tackling the final leg across the Tasman . They might have to re stock with sick bags in Auckland then David.😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewgood Posted August 24, 2019 #465 Share Posted August 24, 2019 On 8/21/2019 at 6:47 AM, Gwendy said: Bora Bora a lot of development since I was last here, that’s progress. Took a tour around island in Le Truck $25 USD for two hours with 5 stops for photos. Interesting to see how locals live. Do they have seat belts on those trucks/buses yet? It's a fun ride around the island on them, with stunning views. Now you are making me want to go back. 🤣 Thanks Gwendy for taking us half way around the world with you and keeping us up to date on the Kiwi/Aussie World Cruise. It has made my winter here at home just a bit brighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 24, 2019 #466 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Thanks for the updates, shame about Easter island and all the illness aboard still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted August 24, 2019 Author #467 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Looks like they will be an. hour or two late into Auckland. Here’s a grab from the bridge cam as they enter the channel on the approach to Auckland. The high rises of the CBD appearing over the North Shore suburbs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 24, 2019 #468 Share Posted August 24, 2019 A shame for those with flights in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted August 24, 2019 Author #469 Share Posted August 24, 2019 (edited) Edited August 24, 2019 by Kiwi Kruzer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 24, 2019 #470 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Beautiful city, and it is not raining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted August 25, 2019 Author #471 Share Posted August 25, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted August 25, 2019 #472 Share Posted August 25, 2019 3 hours ago, MicCanberra said: A shame for those with flights in the morning. Did she have to reduce speed because of sea conditions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 25, 2019 #473 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Possibly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted August 25, 2019 #474 Share Posted August 25, 2019 6 hours ago, MicCanberra said: A shame for those with flights in the morning. That's why it's probably not a good idea to schedule a morning flight. There's always the possibility of the ship arriving into port late. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 25, 2019 #475 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Exactly, although sometimes time and flight constraints mean there is no choice unless leaving the next day so some people run the risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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