Theme Nights

Your chance to be a star! Cruises of 7 nights or more usually feature theme nights to add to the fun of your cruise. You can either buy costumes on board, or you're welcome to bring your own. Nights vary from cruise to cruise and may be dependent on weather or other factors. Theme nights are only ever announced once you're on board.

For more information on Theme Nights, please visit the Theme Nights page under Entertainment

On board your great value cruise, you can also enjoy dance classes, trivia quizzes, game shows and cool dance music. Don't be shy – audition for our Pacific Pop Star contests and bring your talents to the world of cruising.

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Nautical Glossary

Above-water hull: The hull section of a vessel above waterline, the visible part of a ship. Also, topsides.
Abaft: Toward the stern, relative to some object ("abaft the fore hatch").
Beam ends: The sides of a ship. "On her beam ends" may mean the vessel is literally on her side and possibly about to capsize; more often, the phrase means the vessel is listing 45 degrees or more.
Bear down: Turn away from the wind, often with reference to a transit.
Dayboard: The daytime identifier of an aid to navigation presenting one of several standard shapes (square, triangle, rectangle) and colors (red, green, white, orange, yellow, or black).
Handy billy: A loose block and tackle with a hook or tail on each end, which can be used wherever it is needed. Usually made up of one single and one double block.
Beating to windward: Making progress against the direction of the wind, by steering alternately close-hauled on the starboard and larboard tacks.
Dog-watch: The watches from four to six and six to eight in the evening.
Gunnel: The large plank that runs along the upper part of a ship's side.
Fresh away: When your ship increases its velocity.

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I have kids. What facilities do you have for children?: Qualified staff run a great choice of awesome activities for kids of all ages, giving you the option to spend the day child-free. Here's how it works.
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What are the different types of cabins available? What's the difference between them?: Choose from outstanding balcony cabins with ocean views, great-value internal cabins, 4-berth options to share with family or friends or outside cabins with windows. Click here for more information.

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