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Fairstar Photo Album

Fairstar bunkering at Sydney Cove, readying herself for another fun-filled cruise

© Reuben Goossens

Fairstar seen in her latter days berthed at Darling Harbour Nr 10

© Reuben Goossens

The beloved Fairstar might have gone, but our memories remain. Hereunder are a variety of images, which we hope will rekindle the flame of happy memories, be it of a voyage from Italy, Rotterdam, Bremerhaven or the UK to Australia or New Zealand to start a new life DownUnder. Or an adventure sailing to the UK and Europe that commenced with a voyage on the fabulous Fairstar. In the later day it would have been a cruise of the South Pacific, New Zealand or Asia that will remain etched in our minds. Whatever the experience, the majority of those who have sailed on her will remember this fine British built ship.

Most images on this “Fairstar Photographic Page” reflect her during her final years as the much-loved Cruise Ship - the “Funship.”

Fairstar at the International Passenger Terminal Sydney Cove

© Reuben Goossens

Welcome Aboard!

An excellent view of her after decks

© Reuben Goossens

Lazing away on the Promenade Deck – starboard looking aft
Sadly covered promenade decks are things of the past, as are the traditional boat decks

© Reuben Goossens

The ever-popular Zodiac Lounge / Showroom & Bar – looking aft to port

© Reuben Goossens

Upper Zodiac Lounge – looking forward to port

© Reuben Goossens

Upper Zodiac Lounge & Bar – looking aft to starboard

© Reuben Goossens

Its Showtime – The Rocky Horror Show – looking forward to starboard

© Reuben Goossens

Brasserie Delfino – looking forward to starboard

© Reuben Goossens

Mr Kosta Specis of Nautilus Media in the Sharp End Bar – looking forward to starboard

© Reuben Goossens

Aquarius Lounge & Night Club – port looking aft

© Reuben Goossens

Disco Nights through to the early morning! – looking aft

(P&O)

Boat Deck Lido Bar & Swimming Pool – looking forward

© Reuben Goossens

Officer’s Deck & Al Fresco Café – looking starboard to aft

© Reuben Goossens

John Davidson

The romantic Sunset (cocktail) Lounge – looking to port

© Reuben Goossens

Boat Deck – port looking forward

© Reuben Goossens

The Dolphin Funnel became the most loved symbol of the Cruise Ship, Fairstar

© Reuben Goossens

A fine shot of the Fairstar

Ships Photographer - Used with kind permission

Many great meals, and much fun was had in her two restaurants
Seen is the Palm Court Restaurant – looking forward to port

© Reuben Goossens

The most loved man onboard Maitre d’Hotel Mr. Luciano Boracchi
Pouring the Champagne Waterfall in the Palm Court Restaurant – looking forward to port

P&O

A gleaming white Fairstar at berth

Ships Photographer – Used with kind permission

A typical inside cabin – which could sold as a twin bed cabin, or as a three or four berth cabin

P&O

The author on one of his many Fairstar cruises

Ships Photographer – Used with kind permission

Her final cruise was packed out, departing Sydney, 21 January 1997

Ships Photographer – Used with kind permission

Fairstar enters Sydney after another cruise

Ships Photographer – Used with kind permission

Fairstar Main INDEX

Part 1 … Oxfordshire – history

Part 2 … Oxfordshire the final voyage

Part 3 … Fairstar History & Page One

Part 4 … Fairstar Photo Album

Part 5 … Fairstar Deck Plan

Also … Read the Fair Princess Story

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Photographs on ssmaritime and associate pages are by the author or from the author’s private collection. In addition there are some images that have been provided by Shipping Companies and private photographers or collectors. Credit is given to all contributors. However, there are some photographs provided to me without details regarding the photographer/owner concerned. I hereby invite if owners of these images would be so kind to make them-selves known to me (my email address may be found on www.ssmaritime.com only), in order that due credit may be given. I know what it is like, I have seen a multitude of my own photographs on other sites, yet these individuals either refuse to provide credit or remove them when asked, knowing full well that there is no legal comeback when it comes to the net. However, let us show these charlatans up and do the right thing at all times and give credit where credit is due!

This notice covers all pages, although, and I have done my best to ensure that all photographs are duly credited and that this notice is displaced on each page, that is, when a page is updated!

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