This was my first visit to Sydney in a million years and it hasn't changed a lot.
We embarked on the Explorer of the Seas, which was relatively painless and processing gave us an insight to the queues to come.
We were cruising NZ to see what it looks like from the outside, having originated in NZ and raised in Auckland. A friend travelling with us celebrated her 60th birthday during the cruise, which gave cause to party, party, party.
Jose looked after us well for the most part and the room was adequate. We did however have regular coffee and sugar issues which we remedied by visiting Cafe Promenade. When taking my suitcase out from under the bed to pack I found a Cruise Compass dated Thursday 29 October, 2015.