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Category Archives: Cruise ships
Durban Shipwatch: Avalon
When we arrived in Durban in March 1992, I was very happy to see the Avalon alongside. Recently retired from her St Helena role, she was in Durban under the name Avalon, and theoretically starting a series of voyages carrying … Continue reading
Posted in Cruise ships, Cruises, Personal, shipbio, shipbook, ships and shipping, South Africa
Tagged Avalon, Durban, Indianoceanique, Mailship, Northland Prince, QE2, RMS ST Helena
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Durban Shipwatch: Vistafjord
Visited March 1990 in Durban. I was not really impressed by her though. The ship visit was a bit of a damp squib too, and the weather was not particularly nice either. She stayed overnight, and we went down to … Continue reading
Posted in Cruise ships, Personal, shipbio, shipbook, ships and shipping, South Africa
Tagged Cruise ship, Cunard, Durban, Saga Ruby, Ship visit, Vistafjord
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Cruise Ship Gallery
Posted in Cruise ships, Cruises, ships and shipping, South Africa, United Kingdom
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The Star Ferry Page (2)
Continuing with the Star Ferry Page The vessels are double ended with a wheelhouse on either end and a central engine room with an open lower deck (cheaper) and an enclosed upper (more expensive). The debate is out … Continue reading
Posted in Cruise ships, Outside RSA, Personal, shipbio, ships and shipping, transportation
Tagged Admiralty, Central, Hong Kong, Star Ferry, Tsim Sha Tsu
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Returning home on Symphony
Returning home on the Symphony 25-03-97 to 28-03-97. Cape Town-Durban My second voyage on the Symphony happened the day after I had sailed to Cape Town on the Oriana. I had been fortunate enough to be able to book Symphony … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town, Coastal, Durban, MSC Cruises, Oriana, Starlight Cruises, Symphony
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A voyage on the Oriana
A VOYAGE ON THE ORIANA. 22-03-97 to 24-03-97. Durban-Cape Town The announcement that Canberra would be replaced by a new ship was greeted with much dismay by everybody. The concept vessel shown to the media was criticised as being too … Continue reading
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Tagged Cape Town, Durban, Oriana, P&O Cruises, Southampton, Symphony
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To sea on the Rhapsody
A cruise on the Rhapsody 26-03-96 to 30-03-96. Durban-Bazaruto Faced with the seemingly plethora of cruise ships visiting our shores, Rudi and I were faced with two possible affordable vessels. Namely Russ or Rhapsody. Of course there has to be … Continue reading
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Tagged Bazaruto, Durban, Island Princess, MSC Cruises, Rhapsody, Rotterdam, Starlight Cruises
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Symphony Maiden Arrival
The Maiden Arrival of the Symphony. 12-03-95 to 14-03-95. Durban-Durban The loss of the Achille Lauro in 1994, left a sizable gap in the cruising market in South Africa. Fortunately, local agent Starlight Cruises and StarLauro were quick to fill … Continue reading
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Tagged Coastal, cruise, Durban, Enrico Costa, MSC Cruises, Starlight Cruises, Symphony
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A voyage to Tristan Da Cunha
A Voyage to Tristan Da Cunha. 23-01-93 – 05-02-93. Cape Town to Tristan Da Cunha. To skip the updates and just read about my voyage on the RMS please use the down arrow. **Update 22/09/2020 The St Helena has now … Continue reading
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Tagged Avalon, Cape Town, Mail ship, Northland Prince, RMS, RMS ST Helena, St Helena Island, Tristan Da Cunha
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