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Thanks for the comment David.

New Zealand is a beautiful country, particularly the South Island, and the sounds would be different every time you go, with the chargeable weather. We hope to do the trip again one day, but there are so many other places to explore. We have our next cruise booked, but sadly it's a ways off.

We found the food in the main dining room was excellent, if you can't decide between two options, don't worry, order both. We were having 2-3 appetisers, 2- 3 mains and several deserts, all included in the fare. We were a little disappointed with Windjammers, finding it a bit boring and often messy, the pizza was good, hot dogs and burgers in the teens area OK and the 270 and Solarium cafes excellent and a good way to mix it up. So basically, stacks of food and options.

You can do a day trip in the Whitsundays to see the reef, I think you could go to Green Island from Cairns as well, but the reef is a long way out there. When heading out to Willis Island you pass through the reef overnight, so you miss seeing the reef then.

There are only two stops, Whitsundays and Cairns, both are tender ports.

You'll love the cruise, this was our first cruise and it was a great introduction. You can join the activities or find your own space, whatever you prefer, and the views, food and entertainment are just amazing as an all inclusive holiday.

Yes it was, we actually hired electric bikes from a shop near the dock and rode over to Airlie Beach and beyond for our shore day.

Despite the ship having a crazy number of people onboard, the crowds will tend to congregate in certain places depending on the time. For example, in the evenings, the crowds will be at dinner or at shows, on port days the ship is quiet if you stay onboard and before 8am everyone is still in bed. So, if you want to avoid the crowds, come up with your own routines :-)

We want people to be inspired to have their own experiences :-)

Thanks for your comment and I understand how these cruises become such a memorable part of your life. Sorry to hear of your loss and I love your positive attitude to remembering the best times and keeping him with you.

Thanks for your comment, our aim is to provide a feels on what it is like to experience our holidays rather than the technicalities of the journey. Were happy to answer any questions you have in the comments though.

Thanks, and we agree, out back is our favourite destination. It's been mighty hard to get back out there lately though with all the rain making the roads impassible.