We have just returned from a week at sea on the Pacific Dawn cruise liner. This was our first ever cruise and was a personal dream of mine for over 30 years now!
Six family members were on this holiday. We had two cabins each with 3 people in. In one cabin was our 19 year old daughter, my husband and myself. The second cabin had our 21 year old son and two of my brothers.
It was funny because both cabins were on level 9 of the Pacific Dawn and on the same side of the ship, but our son’s cabin was at the front of the ship and my cabin was at the back of the ship. It was about 200 meters between the two cabins. Looking down the narrow corridor we could not even see the other cabin at the far end of the ship!
We left the port of Brisbane on Saturday 11th December 2010 in the pouring rain. I stood up on the jogging track on the top of the ship with a towel over my head with my video camera in hand ready to start our video journal of our fun trip.
I got absolutely drenched in the rain, but the video camera stayed dry (thank the Lord!) and we started off on our journey!
Over the coming week we had an absolutely wonderful time. We stopped at 3 ports, Noumea, New Caledonia, Lifou and Port Vila in Vanuatu. We went snorkeling in each of these ports and saw beautiful fish, star fish, coral and even a bull shark.
I was so grateful that none of us got sea sick at all! What a blessing!
The range of food was fantastic. The service and friendly on-board staff was great.
I have now lived one of my dreams. After 30 long years, I have been able to go on a wonderful cruise, seen beautiful coral and fish, enjoyed lovely food, and enjoyed precious time having fun with my family.
I would highly recommend cruising to each of you. It is a perfect opportunity to spend quality family time doing a variety of different activities, from swimming, snorkeling, watching movies or live shows, playing games and much more.
Enjoy the photos and have a Happy, Safe and Blessed Christmas and New Year!
I look forward to continuing sharing our life’s journey with you in 2011!
All the best
Leanne and Family ![]()









