"All is well."

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The wild weather at the start of this cruise that caused about half the 1300 passengers to be seasick has settled. The sea has calmed and it’s been two days since I’ve needed medication, so in Captain Robert Bamberg’s words: “All is well.”

We’re now about 500 nautical miles from the wreck site and need to maintain a speed of at least 14 knots to reach the spot by Saturday night. We’re currently moving at 16 knots so should get there with a few hours to spare. We’ve been turning our clocks back one hour each day but on Saturday (tomorrow), we turn the clocks back another one hour and 27 minutes. The odd number of minutes is because our time needs to equals that of 100 years ago when we hold the memorial service.

At the service, which will be at the same time of the sinking, a wreath will be laid on behalf of all Australians. There were five Australians on the Titanic; three survived. Two hundred and thirty five Aussies are on this cruise, which is third largest nationality represented. Six are from Maryborough. Britain has the most number of passengers with 479, followed by America 269.

We won’t know until tomorrow morning where the service will be held. Where 1300 passengers plus crew will fit is unknown, although I’m assuming we’ll line the decks surrounding the ship. But if the weather is bad, we may be forced into the lounges. If so, a number of lounges will need to be used with the Vicar’s words being transmitted over the captain’s intercom system that can be heard throughout the ship.

Tonight is the Titanic Formal Dinner when we’ll be served the chef’s interpretation of the Titanic’s dinner 100 years on. There’s also an opportunity for one large group photo of everyone in costume, plus we get to meet Captain Bamberg.

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Photos

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The scenery - all 360 degrees of it - for at least a week.

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The sun managed to sneak through the clouds for a short time yesterday.

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A waitress in international costume at a bar last night.

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A waitress in international costume at a bar last night.

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A spa this morning? I don't think so!

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The back deck.