We're at another island today and the passengers are being taken off by tender. There's been some trouble with the choppy seas, so the captain is using the thrusters to calm the waves so the not-so-young passengers can step on to the tender without falling over.
The program is fairly light because the ship is deserted but there are still the twice-a-day trivias and plenty of music. We have one couple as regular partners in the trivia and others join us from time to time. It's pretty heated competition but we've won three times and usually only one or two behind the winners on the other occasions. We're booked in to the Steakhouse tonight, for a change. We're told the servings are enormous and neither of us enjoys big meals so we'll see what transpires. Normally, they charge $25 per head surcharge but we managed to get a deal when we booked: some on-board credit, a discount on shore excursions and one night's access to the specialty restaurant.
We're past the half-way point now with eight nights under our belt and only seven to go. Time has flown and it has been a great cruise so far. Princess really does it well and there's a generosity of spirit which we appreciate. So different to Royal Caribbean who are always trying to sell you something.
Some people were talking today about this ship, saying it will be transferred to P&O in May next year. P&O Australia seems to be where all the old ships go to die. And it means Princess will get another ship allocated to Australia full-time. I hope it is something bigger and newer.
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