Diamond Princess Cruise Ship - Day 1-4 (by Ella)

This is our 3rd family reunion, being held on the Diamond Princess cruise ship. Our family reunion has included Uncle Ian, Auntie Sam, Cousins Callum and Chloe (from USA) - Auntie Zoe, Mark, Connor and Ciaran from UK, and Grandma and Grandad from UK. That is a total of 15 in this exciting 2 week trip. On our trip, we have cruised around New Zealand, seeing amazing views, going on terrific rides & seeing exotic animals.


Day 1 - Friday 19th December - Sydney

• Boarded cruise at 5, leaving the house clean for renters.
• Put our suitcases in our cruise room & then went to dinner in the Horizon Court with the American Sheards.
• Cruise left harbour at 8, going past the Harbour bridge & Opera House
  

Day 2 - Saturday 20th December - At Sea

• Had breakfast at 9 with Grandma & Grandad in the Horizon Court. 
• First full day at sea, filled with pool & spa time!
• First formal night (1of 3); had lots of photos done & had dinner in the Savoy Dining Room. 

Day 3 - Sunday 21st December - At Sea

• Had Breakfast at 9:30 in the Horizon Court (Main Breakfast place).
• Played Shuffle Board, Table Tennis, Mini Golf (Broke a golf ball some how) & in pool.

Day 4 - Monday 22nd December - Bay of Islands

• We all went on a kayaking trip for half of the day, seeing a waterfall and lots of birds.
• Had a drink and a jump on a trampoline half way through the kayaking trip.
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