Went on a cruise, with my family, during January 1988. A great time was had. A cruise is a wonderful way to spend a couple of weeks relaxing. Good food, good entertainment, wonderful locations.

The photographs below were taken on that cruise. Not all of them have been included, and they're not necessarily in any chronological order. The ship, named Fairstar (owned and operated by Sitmar Cruises), has since been decomissioned.

Overlooking Port Vila, capital of Vanuatu. Vanuatu is an island nation in the South West Pacific.

The TSS Fairstar.

Another shot of the Fairstar.

On approach to Sydney, with the city skyline barely visible.

Another view of Sydney's city skyline.

A privately owned island. This island, I believe, was owned by the cruise company at the time.

Another Pacific island, with the Fairstar on the horizon.

Mystery Island.

Overlooking parts of Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia.

The markets on the wharf in Port Vila.

Another view of Noumea.

Noumea again.

Sunrise. Taken as the Fairstar was passing through the heads, entering Port Jackson.

Taken from inside the harbour in Port Vila.

An example of some of the entertainment that can be found on board a cruise ship.

Coral on display in an aquarium, in Noumea.

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Please do not take them, unless you have prior authorisation.