World Cruise: February 2026 New Zealand to Singapore
Day 44: 02/01/26 Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington is a very windy city! It is called the "coolest little capital in the world". We walked around town and enjoyed looking at the different architecture including the neoclassical Parliament house, the old wooden parliament house located across the street and the railway station.
Our tour took us to the top of Mt. Victoria where you have a 360-degree panoramic view of the city. The Wellington Airport is challenged by a short runway and high winds creating an exciting landing.
We spent a couple of hours at Te Papa museum.
The entertainment was Nick Russoniello an Australian saxophonists.
Jim's vlog: Top of Mt Victoria, Te Papa museum and good SAX!
Day 45: 02/02/26 Day on Tasman Sea
We are now 7 hours behind EST on the clock but still 1 day ahead!
Chef Alastair and his culinary team created a beautiful brunch celebrating our second month cruising.
We did a "Behind the Scenes" tour with the Executive Restaurant Manager. He took us to the galley where we saw how and where all the food is stored, prepared and disposed. We also took a tour of the laundry, ships administration offices and crew quarters. It is always impressive to see how spotless and sparkling clean that ship kitchens are maintained. However, I have never seen the sheet pressing machine that actually presses and folds the linens!
Jim's vlog: Fantastic brunch, ship tour and Phil Cass again. Fun times!
Day 46: 02/03/26 Day 2 on the Tasman Sea
Things turned a bit interesting last night. We entered gale force winds that rocked, pitched and rolled the ship. Things went flying everywhere. I managed to catch all the glass before it was broken but many passengers and crew did not. We were sequestered to our rooms until afternoon for safety. The crew brought us breakfast then lunch.
The crew brought us breakfast then lunch. We went to Ann and Rick's stateroom and worked on the boat building competition then later to dinner at The Restaurant.
We went to see Lisa Woodbrook then an early night tonight to bed.