Since 1932, P&O Cruises has offered Aussies and Kiwis the opportunity to take to the seas. Now a Carnival Corporation company.
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SMOKING: In the interest of the health, safety and enjoyment of all of our guests, smoking is not permitted indoors on any of our P&O Cruises’ ships, including in guest rooms and balconies. This includes the use of any electronic cigarettes, which can only be used in the designated smoking areas.
Pacific Encounter – indoor/outdoor family area with a pool, family-focussed fun, games, parties and activities. Plus our fabulous Twin Racer Waterslides (2023) Sailing from Brisbane. (previously Star Princess)
Smoking area – to use or avoid, Deck 7 – starboard side, aft, open deck Deck 15 – port side, forward, open deck
Pacific Adventure a range of new restaurants, bars and other exciting features, including Byron Beach Club, and a dedicated family pool area with loads of family-oriented activities, with an all-weather retractable roof. Get ready to challenge your family, friends and new-found friends on Pacific Adventures Twin Racer Waterslides! (previously Golden Princess)
Smoking area, to use or avoid, Deck 7 – starboard side, aft, open deck Deck 15 – port side, forward, open deck.
Pacific Explorer offers seasonal cruising from Auckland, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Cairns. With two waterslides, great restaurants and bars, a range of entertainment including edgy Love Riot production. (this was previously the Dawn Princess)
Smoking area, to use or avoid, Deck 7 – starboard side, forward, open deck Deck 12 – starboard side, midship, open deck Deck 14 – port side, aft, adjacent to the Oasis bar.
Newcastle, Australia, has great beaches and maps of set walks available from the tourist office.
Newcastle, Australia, like so many places in the world is completing a new cruise terminal.
AMBASSADOR CRUISE GROUP – UK based cruise line with two ships
AURORA & ARCADIA P&O GROUP – the adult ships
MARELLA CRUISES GROUP – Explorer style ships
MARELLA CRUISES GROUP – Discovery (Disco 2) style ships
CUNARD CRUISE GROUP – big fav of ours – inclusive – lively – dressy
P&O AZURA GROUP – Grand Class family ships – P&O VENTURA GROUP (no fly)
P&O BRITANNIA GROUP – the mid size family ship
P&O IONA & ARVIA GROUP – the big new family ships
SAGA CRUISE GROUP – smaller over 50 UK style all inclusive ships
VIKING CRUISES GROUP – smaller – adult only – US/UK/International ships – great routes
AZAMARA & OCEANIA VIRGIN ADULT SHIPS – Adult only ships
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This garden of wine and golf has features that include Robbin Island and Table Mountain but we start with the penguins.
Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar. It is a strictly religious country so is not as proud of him as you might expect.
Tema Accra is a popular port receiving over 1500 vessels a year. It is popular with cruise ships.
Abidjan is an economic centre with modern landmarks like La Pyramide, and St. Paul’s Cathedral which has a
Doris Visits is just a little hobby, and a way of helping people research ports and ships. It is our way of giving back as we are on the ships between 6 and 12 times a year as Guest Lecturers. The site is also supported by other guest lecturers.
Why Doris? It was a character Jean played in a TV show and we started the port guides as a little spin-off. It took over. I mean, rode into town and said this is it.
Who is Jean? Jean is a West End and Broadway actress who now has her own one woman show called Royal Mistresses, which she performs at guilds and on ships. Hence, she cruises – a bit. She now presents TV and is known by many cruisers for her Doris Visits port guides.
Who is Stuart? Featured in a clip in the 2024 Oscars – in the tribute to movie stuntmen – he was the Queen Alien in Aliens. Now, he points the iPhone at Jean when they go and explore ashore. He finished in movies as a director, and now writes cruise thrillers.
The grandchildren who sometimes travel and from their son Luke Aikman. He was the young Colin Firth in Fever Pitch and appeared in Freight. He is now a producer and business entrepreneur. Their daughter helped with the plot of the first four novels and is now writing with comedian Joe Wilkinson. Laura Aikman is known for being the girlfriend in the Christmas Gavin and Stacey, and Dyan Cannon in Archie. Some grew up with her Saturday show, Mysti.
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