Cruise Ships in Hobart

Quite often when we throw open the curtains each morning we see another large cruise ship that has come to dock in Hobart. This morning the Princess Diamond was at the pier. We noticed the ship as we drove home after our early morning walk on the eastern shore. The ship was so large it dominated the city skyline, so we decided to take a small detour on our way home and stop for a closer look at the ship.


I have since been able to find out some more info on the ship.

Date Commissioned: 2004
Built in Japan
Country of Registration: Bermuda
Maximum Capacity: 2670
Crew Nationality: Multinational
Officer Nationality: British
Tonnage: 113000
Length: 951 m.

Join Diamond Princess for an unforgettable voyage and you will experience the next generation of Personal Choice Cruising aboard Princess' most innovative ship yet. Diamond Princess boasts 750 balcony staterooms, an array of dining options including Anytime Dining with four themed restaurants, plus Sabatini's, Club Fusion, four sparkling pools, an impressive library and one of the largest Internet Cafe's at Sea. You will feel like you're on a five-star floating resort.


Facilities/On-Board Activities
Athletic/Exercise Facilities
9 Hole Golf Putting Course
Golf Simulators
Children
Baby Sitting Services
Children's Playroom
Kids Pool Area
Teen Center
Dining
Cafe
Dining Rooms - 3
Pizzeria (Open 24 Hours)
Room Service
Entertainment/Recreation
Bars/Lounges/ Night Clubs - 3
Card Rooms
Casino
Library
Nautica/Spa
Pool Bar
Pools - Outdoor - 4

After all that, my next holiday will no doubt be a humble tent!

We noticed the Princess Diamond leaving port as we ate our tea tonight. There's always something different happening on the Derwent.