BON VOYAGE Coral Princess World Cruisers 2023

[Kiwi_cruiser]

7 hours ago, arxcards said:

Stu,

You should have got GaznJo to stow you aboard in Greenock,

 

I tried to sneak onboard in Greenock, but security would not let me in 😞

[Kiwi_cruiser]

Coral Princess docked in Akureyri, Iceland today:

 

 

[Tranquility Base]

6 hours ago, Kiwi_cruiser said:

Coral Princess docked in Akureyri, Iceland today:

 

Yep,

Excellent tour; 2 waterfalls, thermal area, lava field and scenic lake.

Warm day as it was very sunny.

 

On our way to Reykjavik.

[Kiwi_cruiser]

I wonder if during their time in Iceland if there going to get to see the active volcano from the ship?

Edited August 1, 2023 by Kiwi_cruiser

[Kiwi_cruiser]

Coral Princess docked in Reykjavik, Iceland today:

 

 

[Tranquility Base]

7 hours ago, Kiwi_cruiser said:

Coral Princess docked in Reykjavik, Iceland today:

 

 

Yep,

Blue skies this afternoon.

Shuttle to town, busy there with tourists & 3 cruise ships.

Many heading out on numerous tours, especially Golden Circle & Blue Lagoon.

 

As arrival was noon, MDR lunch was brought forward to 11:00 - 12:30.

This was also good for the crew, as many had the time to head ashore.

 

Two sea days before Greenland.

We’ll need some “tender luck” for the weather for both our stops there.

[Tranquility Base]

The weather was suitable, so the Captain gave us the scenic cruising route through Prince Christian Sound on the way to Nanortalik.

Very interesting, a few nice glaciers and quite narrow in places, surrounded by steep cliffs with waterfalls.

A chilly but good day.

[Kiwi_cruiser]

After two days at sea the Coral Princess has now arrived in Nanortalik, Greenland.

 

Here is she anchored off Nanortalik, Greenland:

[Tranquility Base]

6 hours ago, Kiwi_cruiser said:

After two days at sea the Coral Princess has now arrived in Nanortalik, Greenland.

 

Here is she anchored off Nanortalik,

 

Yep,

Chilly initially, but warmed up a couple of degrees…….no rain.

Nice to wander around again….not much has changed since ‘18….except higher prices.

The hotel bar was busy with a number of cruisers….Leffe beer was very nice.

 

Hopefully the weather holds for tomorrow as that is our last tender for this segment.

[Kiwi_cruiser]

12 hours ago, Tranquility Base said:

The weather was suitable, so the Captain gave us the scenic cruising route through Prince Christian Sound on the way to Nanortalik.

Very interesting, a few nice glaciers and quite narrow in places, surrounded by steep cliffs with waterfalls.

A chilly but good day.

 

I was reading about that on Facebook.

 

How lucky where you guys 🙂

[Kiwi_cruiser]

I was just checking Coral Princess AIS before I go to bed (Its 2:00am UK time).

 

Its look like Coral Princess might have all ready have arrived in Qaqortoq, Greenland:

 

Will post another update with her webcam capture, latter tonight OZ time).

 

Good Night!

[Tranquility Base]

7 hours ago, Kiwi_cruiser said:

 

Its look like Coral Princess might have all ready have arrived in Qaqortoq, Greenland:
 

Correct.

The Captain travelled the short distance direct and at good speed.

This enabled the navigation around the ice easier in the daylight.

I think we anchored about 11pm.

Weather looks OK.

[Yaya_in_Oz]

1 hour ago, Tranquility Base said:

Correct.

The Captain travelled the short distance direct and at good speed.

This enabled the navigation around the ice easier in the daylight.

I think we anchored about 11pm.

Weather looks OK.

Thanks for posting.

Did you get a good view of the ice from the ship?

[mstires]

Fantastic views

[Yaya_in_Oz]

26 minutes ago, mstires said:

Fantastic views

Oh wow! I'm going up there on the Island on the 9th. The thought of these great views will get me through that long haul flight tomorrow night 😊

[Kiwi_cruiser]

Coral Princess anchored off Qaqortoq, Greenland today:

 

 

Coral Princess has been joined by Zaandam.

[Tranquility Base]

A nice day wandering the town.

Saw some different viewpoints since last time.

A colourful small town.

Unfortunately it was a bit too early for the Rockhouse bar to be open.

The gift shop here was far better stocked than at Nanortalik, so they did good business today.

Numerous short boat trip operating out of the harbour.

Very warm in the sun around noon, with barely a cloud in the sky.

A good day to finish our short stop in Greenland.

 

Two sea days to Cornerbrook.

 

PS: Captain Pears is a great communicator.

Very much enjoy his informative departure & arrival announcements.

He goes to some lengths to explain what & why things are happening.

Usually with a healthy dose of wit and humour thrown in.

Edited August 5, 2023 by Tranquility Base

[Tranquility Base]

A good departure & evening.

We reversed back abeam Zaandam for a few mutual hoots of the whistle and waves.

Departure past a few small bergs before the sea fog rolled in.

After dinner an “ Order of the Blue Nose party” with the excellent house band in the Universe.

Well attended, and energetic dancing from Officers and passengers.

 

A fitting departure from the Arctic Circle.

[OzKiwiJJ]

12 hours ago, Tranquility Base said:

 

PS: Captain Pears is a great communicator.

Very much enjoy his informative departure & arrival announcements.

He goes to some lengths to explain what & why things are happening.

Usually with a healthy dose of wit and humour thrown in.

I love it when there is a captain like that on a cruise. I hope he's doing next year's worldie too.

 

It sounds like you're having a wonderful cruise. I'm a bit envious but next year's is a better itinerary for us so I'll just have to be patient!

[OzKiwiJJ]

@Tranquility Base would it be possible for you to put together a summary of whether you need cash at the various ports you visit or whether you only need credit/debit cards? Probably only for things like souvenirs and snacks.

[TBfrPH]

World cruisers, please consider posting a sea-day patter when you are taking a break from relaxation.  Thank you in advance.

[Kiwi_cruiser]

After leaving Greenland the Coral Princess is now on her way to Corner Brook (Newfoundland), Canada.

 

 

Data according to itinerary:
 

Current position of Coral Princess:

Under way from Qaqortoq to Corner Brook (Newfoundland)

• Departure was 1 d 16 hrs 40 min ago. (at 16:00 h local time)
• Arrival will be in 23 hrs 50 min. (at 08:00 h local time)
• Traveled distance since Qaqortoq: 530.99 nm (983.39 km)
• Remaining distance to Corner Brook (Newfoundland): 315.66 nm (584.61 km)
• Traveled distance since Dover: 3,120.48 nm (5,779.12 km)

[Tranquility Base]

On 8/6/2023 at 4:14 PM, OzKiwiJJ said:

@Tranquility Base would it be possible for you to put together a summary of whether you need cash at the various ports you visit or whether you only need credit/debit cards? Probably only for things like souvenirs and snacks.

I would be the wrong person to ask.

I choose to use cash just about everywhere I can.

[Tranquility Base]

4 hours ago, Kiwi_cruiser said:

After leaving Greenland the Coral Princess is now on her way to Corner Brook (Newfoundland), Canada.

Indeed.
The sun is out and it has turned into a warm afternoon.

Corner Brook looks good weather wise for tomorrow as well.

[mstires]

Just now, Tranquility Base said:

I would be the wrong person to ask.

I choose to use cash just about everywhere I can.

We got on in Dover. So far we've only used credit cards. The only guide we've tipped was in Qaqortoc and he accepted our US dollars. We will get some Canadian money tomorrow for tipping guides in the next 5 ports.