On the Sapphire

I've officially taken over as the new Senior Videographer, here on the Sapphire Princess. It's been fun meeting and getting to know the whole team, and getting in to the swing of how things work.

Today, two Photographers and I were lowered in the Fast Rescue Craft (the ship's speedboat, used for Man Overboards). I was filming some of the New Zealand Fjordlands and some views of the ship.
The passengers found this all very interesting and everyone had their cameras out and were waving frantically at me whilst I filmed them. I hope it will help the sales of the Reflections video that I was videoing for.

Sun In Melbourne

After flying into Melbourne airport, getting in the taxi under a cloudy sky and heading to my hotel, I was looking forward to spending two days in the Australian city. The sun was soon to appear and leave me with a sunburnt nose.















Melbourne is a city with lots of very interesting architecture, friendly people and astonishing heat. Today it is 40.c and bright blue skies.

I've had great fun seeing one of my friends from my last ship and meeting her friends. Tonight will have to be a quiet one, as tomorrow I join the Sapphire Princess, which I'm pretty nervous about.





















Once I get settled on the ship and have time to acquaint myself with its layout, I'll add some photos and any news.

Nearly take-off time

There's only a couple of days until I fly, and great news, the airport strike has been cancelled. Thankfully, that means I can travel on the arranged dates. I'm flying on Monday night to Melbourne, via Singapore and will land after 21 hours.

If I can get some sleep during my journey it could be quite pleasant, although I'm sure I'll still have to put my knees up so the person in the seat ahead of me doesn't lean back and squash my face during the flight.

I'm grateful for all the hard work a couple of individuals in the Princess Cruises Southampton office, who have gone out of their way to sort out my arrangements.

I'll write another addition either once I arrive in Australia, or after I've joined the ship.