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Cruising On Australia's Favorite Fun Ship FAIRSTAR

Peter Knego's MidShipCinema
Peter Knego's MidShipCinema
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πŸ‘οΈ 19K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 26:05
What This Creator Said
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South_pacific Β· Winter Β· 10 nightsFrom SydneyVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

for almost two decades i admired the fair star in my collection of brochures so it was high time we met

nicknamed the fun ship she's still considered by many to be the most beloved australian cruise ship of all time

all in all we made the most of our basic home for 10 days aboard the good old fair star

i'm pretty certain the ship's staff and crew thought i was quite odd and you know what i do it all again in a heartbeat

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book a table in the forward starboard side of the palm court restaurant for a better view
βœ“Visit the maritime museum to see exhibits and purchase books about cruise ship history
βœ“Bring better gear for documenting if you plan to capture detailed footage

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat was it like to cruise on the legendary FAIRSTAR ship?
QHow did the FAIRSTAR compare to modern cruise ships?
QWhat activities and experiences were available on a 1993 Christmas cruise?

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Port Highlights

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Vila3 Happy Bacon
Top: Canoe trip down river
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YouTube Video Description↓

This 26 minute video captures one of the final Christmas Cruises aboard P&O Cruises S.S. FAIRSTAR, considered by many to have been the most popular Australian-based cruise ship of all time. The FAIRSTAR was built in 1957 as the British troop ship OXFORDSHIRE and then completely rebuilt in 1964 into an emigrant liner for Sitmar Line. She started full time cruising in 1974. The video begins on sailing day at the Pyrmont Terminal, followed by three days at sea, then visits to Vila (Vanuatu), Mystery Island (Vanuatu), Isle of Pines (New Caledonia) and Noumea (New Caledonia), then Christmas and another day at sea and FAIRSTAR's return to Sydney's Circular Quay. The video concludes with FAIRSTAR depating on her next cruise. She would have three more years to go before being sold to the shipbreakers at Alang, India. #fairstar #funship #popularcruiseships #vanuatu #newcaledonia #P&OCruises #Australiancruising #classicliners #classiccruiseships