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Just returned from the Majestic…
Just returned from the Majestic Princess cruise from Auckland to Sydney. The crew were all amazing, attentive and professional; the shows were as good as any West End production and the guest entertainment was enjoyable. Sadly, due to the weather many people struggled to join the cruise but as they did, in various ports of call, they were welcomed aboard. The weather was definitely against us, with planned ports of Bay of Islands and Fjordland cancelled due to rough seas. We had to remember that residents of North New Zealand were in a very difficult situation. The biggest mistake we made when booking the cruise was to select a premium suite cabin...beautiful and spacious though it was...at the front of the ship. I was aware that this could be problematic but didn't expect the Pacific or Tasman Sea to provide such a rollercoaster of a ride. The sound of pounding as the ship rode the waves was very disconcerting and scary for many. If you want a gentler ride, book a cabin mid-ship on a lower deck but not too close to the lifts. I can't fault the way Captain Foster made difficult decisions but kept everyone aware of the whys and wherefores. Good call Captain