Dingo Dave

29/03/2023

Hello fabulous cruisers!

It's been ages since I last posted on this page so thought to give you all an update. I'm now living my best life on land! Don't get me wrong, I miss the ships, but I'm enjoying every minute of my new life.

This week, while sitting at my office in Sydney, I had a blast from the past when I saw the Norwegian Spirit, which was my home for three contracts through Europe. It brought back so many fond memories that I was lucky enough to share with all of you!

Nowadays, I'm working part-time in a creative job in Sydney, which is a far cry from the 100+ weekly hours I used to put in while on the ships. I'm also happy to report that I have a lovely partner, two cats (Catt Damon and Kitty Purry), and a dog called Dingo - only joking! His name is Raja. I live in a big house on the outskirts of Sydney, near the bush, and it's fantastic!

In my spare time, I've taken up digital AI art, and it's been so much fun. So far, it's just cat art, but I'm hoping to expand into other areas soon. I've included some images for you to see. I have a Facebook and Instagram page for my art, so please like and share it with your friends if you enjoy it. Links are - Clawsome Prints on facebook and .prints on instagram.

I hope you're all doing well and having a blast traveling the world. Be happy, stay safe, and enjoy life to the fullest!

29/10/2020

Hello my fabulous cruisers.

I have some unfortunate news. I am officially no longer with NCL, due to the cruising climate and of course this horrible pandemic. I received the news just now.

I have been with the company since the beginning of 2012. I have been so lucky to have seen the world and have met the most amazing people along the way!

It has been an honour to serve you all on the NCL ships and I’m hoping our paths will cross again some day.

I’ll be in Sydney for the foreseeable future and excited for the next chapter moving forward.

Stay safe and happy sailing!

01/10/2020

October 31st.

Please note that I heard this on the news. Nothing has been confirmed through my company.

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today the extension of a No Sail Order for cruise ships through October 31, 2020. This order continues to suspend passenger operations on cruise ships with the capacity to carry at least 250 passengers in waters subject to U.S. jurisdiction.”

02/08/2020

Closest we get to flying down under nowadays is a parked and decommissioned 747 with its tail hanging over the road! I love qantas and kangaroos (but wombats are better) 🤫

28/07/2020

Ok, keep in mind it’s winter here and the water was freezing!!! Missing my time at sea but also remembering how much I love the water.

Growing up on an Aussie beach, I’m not too impressed with them but Waterfalls are hard to come by in Australia and I’ve chased the world for them to realize there are a few nice ones right here!!!

Where are your favourite waterfalls??? Jamaica, Vanuatu, Hawaii??? I miss all of the pics you showed me of your daily adventures each night on the ships (especially the rare waterfall ones.)

I wore the shirt for you all but it didn’t stay on long after I encountered these beautiful falls!

Stay healthy, stay safe, stay well. See you on the high seas soon!

01/07/2020

Lunch time in Sydney in winter and the sun is shining so I’m having a bit of seafood! Incidentally I’m sitting where the English discovered Australia and Captain Cook made his first landing. Hope everyone is safe and well!

09/05/2020

Exploring Sydney’s beautiful sandstone cliffs and put this video together. If you joined me on the Jewel recently and saw the Sydney presentation, this is what I was talking about. Hope you are all well and staying healthy!

11/04/2020

I hope that you all have a fabulous Easter!

NCLs mantra has gone global (avoiding that other word...) especially in Japan!

Stay safe, well and healthy and washy washy!

The Japanese comedian who stormed the world with his nonsense 'Pineapple-pen' hit and even entertained President Donald Trump is back with a new message: was...

20/03/2020

UPDATE - flying from Berlin to Sydney to be with family until the crisis is over.

Empty plane! Safer here than in the supermarket.

20 pax and 15 crew.

Stay safe everyone!

18/03/2020

Please stay safe out there everyone. Look after each other and see you soon on the high seas.

06/03/2020

Any Beatles fans? Liverpool this weekend!!! What a fabulous city.