A Pearler of a Sailaway

It’s always concerning when you’re about to embark on a cruise and you’re warned that you will be facing three to four metre swells...especially when you’re sailing with a first time cruiser.

A 'Pearler' of a voyage

Whilst my first time cruiser investigated the many ways to overcome seasickness, I hit the decks to experience the array of activities onboard Pacific Pearl.

A Pearler of a formal night

One of my favourite nights on a cruise is formal night. That time of the cruise where even the guy normally wearing stubbies by the pool scrubs up and wears a polo shirt.

Auckland, the smallest biggest city

Waving farewell to my bingo buddies and the friendly staff that helped me sway days of nausea I was torn between the disappointment of leaving the Pacific Pearl and my eagerness to embrace one my favourite cities in the world, Auckland.