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Part
One
Introduction
I received an email from Mr.
Eckhard Herrnsdorf who advised me that he and his wife took an enjoyable cruise
on the MS Pacific, previously the Pacific Princess and built as the Sea
Venture. They departed from
This page covers the excellent
photographs that were taken during cruise during by Eckhard and they were taken
from June 2 to 9 June 9 2008. I hereby wish to thank Mr. Eckhard Herrnsdorf for
his excellent contribution, for this is an amazing ship, known to so many as
“The Love Boat” and she was that and remained a beautiful ship
until the day she was broken up in 2013.
Introduction
I received an email from Mr.
Eckhard Herrnsdorf who advised me that he and his wife took an enjoyable cruise
on the MS Pacific, previously the Pacific Princess and built as the Sea
Venture. They departed from
This page covers the excellent
photographs that were taken during cruise during by Eckhard and they were taken
from June 2 to 9 June 9 2008. I hereby wish to thank Mr. Eckhard Herrnsdorf for
his excellent contribution, for this is an amazing ship, known to so many as
“The Love Boat” and she was that and remained a beautiful ship
until the day she was broken up in 2013.
The cruise schedule was a follows: Day 1.
Cruise
Review by Mr. Herrnsdorf
She was
completely refurbished in 2007 and is still in an excellent condition. Yes, for
today's conditions she may be considered small and an old cruise ship, but she
is a well-maintained vessel and runs surprisingly quiet. In fact where our cabin
was on our cabin was on Fiesta Deck we could barely hear the engines for the
ship was so quiet. She could carry a total of 626 passengers and there was a
crew of 358, thus the crew to passenger ratio was is better than 1 to 2
passengers and thus I found that the service was excellent.
The Pacific is
certainly not the right choice for close-minded people who prefer the super
luxury ships as the Pacific is more like a traditional cruise ship and she is
perfect for those who are looking for a relaxing cruise. So, the ship at first
glance may not as impressive as the modern Mega cruise ships with their
towering atriums and glass lifts inside, with thousands of passengers to with
it, but a smaller ship has countless advantages, for we do not have to rush, or
ever queue up, not for the embarkation, the buffets, not even when tenders are
required. Around the decks and at both the swimming pools there are always
plenty of sun loungers and chairs. For evening meal you were assigned to a
table for two four of six, and you could choose in advance, and you would dine
at your appointed table nightly and enjoy the company of the same waiters who
knew just what you liked or disliked. It certainly did not take long, for we
quickly got to know the other passengers.
With the
Pacific being a Spanish ship, out of the 515 passengers on our cruise there
were 499 passengers that were Spanish, 12 British, 2 Dutch and the two of us
who were German. Accordingly announcements were in Spanish and English. But the
crew did everything possible to make sure that the 16 of Non-Spaniards onboard
were very comfortable and enjoyed their voyage! Even the Ships paper was
printed for the total of 16 non-Spanish folk in English, and even at the shows,
many of the (really good) artists presented it bilingual; the only comedian
could unfortunately only in Spanish. Eckhard Herrnsdorf (Translation from the
German and edited by the author).
Photo
Album
The
MS Pacific is seen departing
On
the evening of departure we received tomorrows (June 3) News Letter
and
we would have a day relaxing at sea and the Captains Cocktail Party
Coral
Deck
Promotional
Photograph of the Coral Restaurant
From a Quail
Cruises brochure
An
actual photo of the Coral Restaurant full of passengers
Fiesta
Deck
Forward
Entrance Hall on Riviera Deck - looking to port
Above
& below: Two views of the Lobby and the Reception Desk on Fiesta Deck
This
is the forward lobby on Riviera Deck and directly opposite (forward) the
painting and statue is the Carousel Lounge and Showroom
Whilst
on the left is the entrance to the casino and on the right the entry to the
Card & Bridge Room
Card
& Bridge Room located on the starboard side on Riviera Deck
The
ever present casino amidships next to the Card Room, but very isolated from it!
The
beautifully cosy Pirate Bar that becomes a Karaoke venue at night is located
just aft of the Casino
The
Boutique and shop is again aft on the port side
Above
& below: On the Starboard side of the shops id the
delightful Pacific Bar, the Photo above looks forward
Whilst
the photograph below looks aft into the grand two level Pacific Lounge and the
massive aft windows can just be seen
The
magnificent Pacific Lounge far aft of Riviera Deck featuring windows two decks
high and a balcony above
Here
we see a midnight buffet held in the Pacific Lounge in front of the massive
windows
And
the curtains closed; also we can see part of the balcony above
Another
buffet scene in the Pacific Lounge
Above
& below:
Here
we see the Pacific pool aft of the ship and looking forward we see the huge
windows of the Pacific Lounge
The
aft Decks as the ship was departing
Above
& below:
Promenade
(Boat) Deck looking forward and aft as seen below
Overlooking
the ships aft decks from Promenade Deck
MS
Pacific – Index:
Part One … Eckhard Herrnsdorf provides his
cruise review and wonderful photo album of his voyage
Part Two … This
is Part Two of the Photo Album