Crown Princess - Day 11 - Christmas Eve and a slow trip home...

Here we are at dinner in the Michelangelo restaurant on Christmas Eve.

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And now to share all my lovely photos from Port Arthur....

And that's all the photos! 

We were lucky to be on the right side of the ship so I could take photos from the cabin. 

They sent over a test tender and Captain Mario decided it was too rough for a safe trip.

So unfortunately Port Arthur is cancelled a we turned around to take a slower journey back to Sydney.

I fell sorry for locals who run the tours as it must be disappointing financially for them. 3000ish people suddenly not visiting.

The Cafe! All stocked up for this onslaught which didn't happen.

Also the gift shop. Graham hasn't even bought a souvenir t-shirt on this trip. 

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I've bought Christmas presents for Rose and Hailey at the cruise markets in Hobart, but I've bought nothing for Sean & Andrew, or ourselves!

(I did the little kids presents prior to Christmas but have got them little souvenirs. The girls a carved pencil from the Babushka shop in Melbourne and Hamish a blow up Crown Princess ship which hilariously cost $2.00. )

So near, yet so far!

 

 

The crew were scrambling  to put on quizzes and activities for the unexpected sea day.

But because we were up early for the cancelled tour, we settled down in the lounge to have a coffee.

 

 We watched the cruise director, Dan, tape the Christmas day 'Wake Show' which you can watch each morning on your cabin TV to find out what activities are on around the ship. He also interviews crew members, which is interesting and funny. Dan HATES cats, its a running gag.

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I will now tell you about the medallions.

Instead of a card we were issued with a medallion on a lanyard.

 You are able to order food or drink on the menu on your phone and there are sensors all over the ship pin pointing exactly were you are and they bring your order to you.

 The medallion is also the key to your room, and your door unlocks while you are walking up the hall! One orders a drink at the bar, and the bartender will say, Mrs Kim right.Thank you Mrs Kim.. They pick up who you are by the medallion. A photo of the passenger also appears on their screens! 

 

 

There was a Christmas show with songs about snow...