The voyage was split into two segments. Some leave today and we understand that about 40 new passengers arrive today.

We arrive in Papeete shortly. We lose Captain Philippe today. He will be missed but the new Captain is really good. Friendly, all over the place and talks to everyone. I think he will be a wonderful new addition. I am glad we will have a chance to see him take over and start to get comfortable as assumes his role of master of the Mariner. He said he was very happy to be with Regent and I imagine the experience is quite different from Captain of a Carnival ship.

The crew talent show continues. The final will be after we debark in Auckland. I am so disappointed that I will miss the final. However the two semi final rounds will be taking place BEFORE I leave so that is great I will get to see all the acts that made the cut in person.