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I added another item to my ‘cruising bucket list’ this week…a wedding at sea.

It’s something I have considered when I do find that special someone but the idea resurfaced in my mind with Cunard considering the re-registering of their ships outside of the UK to facilitate the option of mid-ocean weddings for passengers.

There really isn’t anything more romantic in my books!

Carnival took to the streets of Sydney this week in a different and very novel way…in an ice cream truck.  Delivering free ice cream to agents and passersby was a great idea but I’m not too sure about the flavours on offer.

‘Bananamite’, combining bananas with cult-classic Vegemite, and ‘Balsamberry’, combining strawberries and balsamic vinegar just doesn’t really tickle my taste buds I have to say!

I’m sure that the 24-hour free ice cream onboard Carnival Spirit will offer a more traditional variety of flavours when she heads down under next year though...at least I hope so!

Yours in cruising,
Natalie

	Funniest Home Videos at Sea Passengers onboard Pacific Pearl were surprised with a visit from Shelley Craft and the ‘Australia’s Funniest Home Videos’ crew earlier this month en route from Noumea to Sydney.
	Carnival Tries Something New Carnival Cruise Lines treated Sydneysiders and travel agents to ‘Try Something New’ last week when their ice cream truck toured the city with some interesting all-Aussie flavours to taste!
	Facelift for Norwegian Spirit and Jade Norwegian Cruise Line will be sending Norwegian Spirit and Norwegian Jade into dry dock this northern hemisphere autumn as part of their commitment to continually enhance their fleet.
	Docklands launch for largest ferry Newly refurbished ferry, MV Queenscliff, was launched by The Hon. Louise Asher, Minister for Tourism and Major Events yesterday at Waterfront City, Docklands.
	Pacific Sun celebrates Australia Day P&O Cruises have announced an exclusive Australia Day short break cruise onboard Pacific Sun departing 25 January.
	Cunard considers Weddings at Sea With the lure of cruising larger than ever before, many travellers are now opting to celebrate their big day sailing the seven seas.
	Fred Olsen Cruises detained in Southampton Fred Olsen Cruises’ newest and largest ship Balmoral, was detained in Southampton earlier this week due to technical difficulties.
	New management for Queen Mary Evolution Hospitality has come on board as the third company since 2007 to manage the iconic Queen Mary.
	Three millionth passenger welcomed by P&O Pacific Pearl welcomed P&O Cruises' three millionth passenger yesterday when Sydney mother of two Deanna Catlett embarked on a South Pacific voyage with her family.
ANMM Collection. Reproduced courtesy of the Australian National Maritime Museum