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AUD $2408total per person
Interior StateroomThe Interior stateroom is approximately 160 to 182 square feet and richly appointed with fine amenities. Some also...
Interior Stateroom - Category IFIF
AUD $2,408total per person
Interior Stateroom - Category IDID
AUD $2,432total per person
Interior Stateroom - Category ICIC
AUD $2,443total per person
Interior Stateroom - Category IBIB
AUD $2,456total per person
Interior Stateroom - Category IAIA
AUD $2,467total per person
AUD $2956total per person
Oceanview StateroomThe Oceanview stateroom is approximately 163 to 171 square feet and features a picture window^ for memorable views....
Oceanview Stateroom - Category OCOC
AUD $2,956total per person
AUD $4428total per person
Mini-Suite With BalconyThe luxurious Mini-Suite offers approximately 323 square feet of comfort and a separate seating area with a sofa bed...
Mini Suite with Balcony - Category MDMD
AUD $4,428total per person
AUD $5192total per person
Club Class Mini-Suite with BalconyClub Class Mini-Suites feature the same great amenities as the standard Mini-Suites, but with exclusive VIP touches....
Club Class Mini-Suite - Category M1M1
AUD $5,192total per person
AUD $7352total per person
SuiteSurrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Club Class...
Interior Stateroom
The Interior stateroom is approximately 160 to 182 square feet and richly appointed with fine amenities. Some also have pullman beds to accommodate 3rd and 4th passengers.
These features and fine amenities are standard in the Interior stateroom:
- Twin beds that convert to a queen size bed*
- Private bathroom with shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion
- 100% Egyptian cotton linens
- Satellite TV, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, closet, phone and desk
- 110V AC electrical outlet with U.S. plug fittings
- Daily housekeeping service
- Nightly turn-down service
*Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed.
Oceanview Stateroom
The Oceanview stateroom is approximately 163 to 171 square feet and features a picture window^ for memorable views. The Oceanview stateroom is richly appointed with fine amenities. Some also have pullman beds to accommodate 3rd and 4th passengers.
These features and fine amenities are standard in the Oceanview stateroom:
- Picture window^
- Twin beds convertible to a queen-size bed*
- Private bathroom with shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion
- 100% Egyptian cotton linens
- Satellite TV, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, closet, phone and desk
- 110V AC electrical outlet with U.S. plug fittings
- Daily housekeeping service
- Nightly turn-down service
^Select staterooms may have a porthole instead of a picture window.
*Due to some cabin configurations, the two twin beds may not convert to a queen size bed.
Mini-Suite With Balcony
The luxurious Mini-Suite offers approximately 323 square feet of comfort and a separate seating area with a sofa bed for lounging or sleeping a third passenger. The spacious balcony is approximately 61 square feet and the bathroom offers a combination tub and shower. Some Mini-Suites also have a pullman bed to accommodate a 4th passenger.
These features and fine amenities are standard in a Mini-Suite stateroom:
- Welcome glass of champagne
- Separate seating area with a sofabed
- Balcony with patio furniture
- Twin beds that convert to a queen-size bed*
- Evening bed turn-down, chocolates on your pillow
- Two flat-panel televisions
- Private bathroom with combination tub and shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, body lotion
- 100% Egyptian cotton linens
- Satellite TV, refrigerator, hair dryer, safe, closet, phone and desk
- 110-volt, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
- Daily housekeeping service
Club Class Mini-Suite with Balcony
Club Class Mini-Suites feature the same great amenities as the standard Mini-Suites, but with exclusive VIP touches. This includes the delicious temptation of exclusive Club Class Dining privileges, priority embarkation and disembarkation, and the new Princess Luxury Bed, designed by leading experts in both the science and beauty of sleep.
Upgraded Amenities & Services
- Exclusive Club Class Dining for dinner each night, plus breakfast and lunch on sea days
- The Princess Luxury Bed
- Priority Embarkation & Disembarkation at the beginning and end of your cruise
- Full access to the Priority Disembarkation Lounge
- Complimentary one time wine set-up on embarkation day, 1/2 bottle of red and 1/2 bottle of white
- Complimentary Premium Evening Canapés (upon request)
- Upgraded Terry Shawl Bathrobes
Plus the Standard Mini-suite Benefits
- Spacious staterooms up to 323 square feet with balcony
- Upgraded balcony with patio furniture (table and two chairs)
- Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Separate seating area with coffee table and a sofa bed
- Private bathroom with combination tub and shower
- Massage shower head
- Shampoo, conditioner and body lotion
- 100% Egyptian Cotton Terry Towels
- Welcome glass of champagne
- Fruit Basket (upon request)
- RefrigeratorTwice daily housekeeping service
- Evening bed turn-down with chocolates on your pillow
- Two 42" flat-panel satellite televisions
- Hair Dryer
- Phone & Desk
- Tote Bag
- Digital Security Safe
- 110V, 60-cycle alternating current (AC) with standard U.S. plug fittings
Surrounding you with deluxe accommodations, a spacious Suite with balcony includes all the amenities of a Club Class Mini-Suite, plus incredible premiums. Enjoy more living space, a sofa bed and separate seating areas, and wonderfully enhanced amenities that range from priority embarkation and disembarkation to a complimentary mini-bar setup in suite and so much more.
Includes all the fine amenities of a spacious Club Class Mini-Suite plus:
- Approx. 460 to 932 sq. ft., including balcony
- Luxury balcony furniture including 2 loungers, 4 chairs, table and ottoman
- 2 floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
- Separate sitting area with sofa bed, chair and 2 tables
- One complimentary mini-bar setup and free daily bottled water~
- Spacious walk-in closet
- Complimentary laundry and professional cleaning services
- Complimentary dinner in a specialty restaurant on embarkation day^
- Priority specialty dining and shore excursion reservation
- Priority disembarkation at tender ports
- Comfortable queen or two twin beds
- Refrigerator
- Two flat-panel televisions
- Private bathroom with tub and separate shower
- 100% cotton, high-thread count linens
- Complimentary 24-hour room service†
- Desk
- Hair dryer & fine bathroom amenities
- Digital security safe
3rd/4th berths available in select cabins.
† Charges apply for balcony dinner, pizza delivery and beverages. Subject to change. ^ Applicable on cruises six days or longer.
Multiple Decks
Interior Stateroom - Category IF
Multiple Decks
Interior Stateroom - Category ID
Multiple Decks
Interior Stateroom - Category IC
Multiple Decks
Interior Stateroom - Category IB
Multiple Decks
Interior Stateroom - Category IA
Plaza Deck 5
Oceanview Stateroom - Category OC
Dolphin Deck 9
Mini Suite with Balcony - Category MD
Dolphin Deck 9
Club Class Mini-Suite - Category M1
Multiple Decks
Vista Suite - Category S6
Caribe Deck 10
Penthouse Suite - Category S4
Please note: All prices featured are per person (unless otherwise stated), and include non commission fares (taxes, fees and port expenses). Prices and availability are subject to change due to changes made by the Cruise Companies. Prices quoted are based on payments made via BPAY or bank transfer. Visa and Mastercard payments incur a 1.5% transaction fee.
Day 1Auckland Depart: Wed, Apr 15, 2020 @ 18:00
Day 2At Sea
Thu, Apr 16, 2020
Day 3At Sea
Fri, Apr 17, 2020
Day 4Nuku alofa
Arrive: Sat, Apr 18, 2020 @ 09:00
Depart: Sat, Apr 18, 2020 @ 18:00
Day 5At Sea
Sun, Apr 19, 2020
Day 6X Intl Dateline
Arrive: Mon, Apr 20, 2020 @ 07:00
Depart: Mon, Apr 20, 2020 @ 20:00
Day 6Apia
Arrive: Mon, Apr 20, 2020 @ 08:00
Depart: Mon, Apr 20, 2020 @ 18:00
Day 7At Sea
Tue, Apr 21, 2020
Day 8Bora Bora
Arrive: Wed, Apr 22, 2020 @ 08:00
Depart: Wed, Apr 22, 2020 @ 18:00
Day 9Papeete
Arrive: Thu, Apr 23, 2020 @ 07:00
Depart: Thu, Apr 23, 2020 @ 18:00
Day 10At Sea
Fri, Apr 24, 2020
Day 11At Sea
Sat, Apr 25, 2020
Day 12At Sea
Sun, Apr 26, 2020
Day 13At Sea
Mon, Apr 27, 2020
Day 14At Sea
Tue, Apr 28, 2020
Day 15Honolulu
Arrive: Wed, Apr 29, 2020 @ 07:00
Depart: Wed, Apr 29, 2020 @ 23:00
Day 16Lahaina
Arrive: Thu, Apr 30, 2020 @ 07:00
Depart: Thu, Apr 30, 2020 @ 18:00
Day 17At Sea
Fri, May 1, 2020
Day 18At Sea
Sat, May 2, 2020
Day 19At Sea
Sun, May 3, 2020
Day 20At Sea
Mon, May 4, 2020
Day 21At Sea
Tue, May 5, 2020
Day 22Los Angeles Arrive: Wed, May 6, 2020 @ 06:15
Onboard experience
Anytime Dining
Fresh And Flexible, Dine Any Time: Just like a restaurant at home, Anytime Dining enables guests the freedom to dine when and with whom they wish, at any time between 5:30 PM and 10 PM. Reservations are available through an onboard dining hotline, but not required, and diners may choose to eat only with their own group, or be seated with other guests. The choice is yours.
Traditional Dining
Indulge In The Classic Cruise Experience: Harkening back to the Golden Era of sea travel, our Traditional Dining option allows you to dine at the same time each day and enjoy the same tablemates and waitstaff throughout your voyage. Choose from either early or late seating.
Horizon Court
Horizon Court offers an endless selection that changes throughout the day to satisfy the most discriminating palate. Indulge in a delightful array of worldwide cuisine, freshly baked breads and regional comfort foods, in a casual setting at breakfast, lunch or dinner. Enjoy fresh fruits, signature pastas and desserts galore along with your favorite beverages and customizable features like create-your-own salads and sandwiches.
International Cafe
Open 24-hours a day, the International Café located in the Piazza is the place for an ever-changing array of small bite meals, treats and gourmet beverages. Grab a freshly baked croissant to start your day, snack on pies and quiche or choose from a wide variety of salads and sandwiches at lunchtime, and indulge in decadent desserts in the evening. Coffee and tea fans will love the New Grounds Crafted Coffee menu featuring a variety of specialty espresso-based drinks made from a custom blend of coffee beans, as well as iced tea fusions.
Prego Pizzeria
A perennial Princess passenger favorite, Prego serves up freshly made Neopolitan-style pizza by the slice or by the whole pie. Named the "Best Pizza at Sea" by USA TODAY, you'll savor classic favorites made with hand-tossed dough, fresh tomato sauce, cheeses and pepperoni or try the daily specials.
Trident Grill
Follow your nose to the Trident Grill where the burgers are flipping and the hotdogs roasting, served with a variety of fixin's and crisp fries. Veggie burgers, bratwurst and grilled chicken breast are also served and all are sure to hit the spot when you are relaxing out on deck.
Craft by Curtis
In the Main Dining Room, savor fresh new cuisine designed by award-winning Chef Curtis Stone during every voyage. Personal reflections on the menu by Chef Stone elaborate on each "Crafted" selection, prepared with the most authentic ingredients. Be enticed by dishes featuring delicious meats and seafood, fresh produce and vibrant, bold flavors.
Sabatini's (Italian restaurant)
Savour Sabatini's authentic offerings featuring signature pastas, Italian wines and an irresistible selection of delectable desserts, all celebrating our Italian culinary heritage.
Crown Grill Steakhouse
Featuring premium aged beef and fresh seafood items, this specialty restaurant offers an intimate dining experience in a classically elegant setting and an open kitchen where chefs prepare and cook to order top-quality cuts of beef, chops and seafood.
Chef's Table
Taking dining to a new level, the Chef's Table Experience includes pre-dinner cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the galley for you and a limited number of fellow guests. After your executive chef describes the specially designed menu for the night, participants are escorted to an intimate table for the main course, including pairing suggestions. Each couple receives a personalized autographed copy of Princess' best-selling cookbook, a handwritten copy of the special menu and a complimentary photo.
Crab Shack
Seafood lovers won't want to miss this full crab shack experience. An intriguing bistro option housed within the Horizon Court buffet, Crab Shack diners can savour Bayou-style boiled crawfish and spicy sausage, popcorn shrimp, steaming clam chowder and a tantalizing mixed steamer pot filled with snow crab, jumbo shrimp, clams and mussels.
Ultimate Balcony Dining
Enjoy a romantic meal at sea by choosing to have a luxurious breakfast or intimate multi-course dinner on your balcony.
Bars and Lounges
Explorers Lounge
A lounge where Indiana Jones would feel at home, designed to evoke the wonders of the Far East and Africa. Entertainment includes cabaret acts, singers, magicians, comedians and dancing.
Skywalkers NightClub
Boasting panoramic views form its vantag point 15 decks above the sea, Skywalkers Nightclub is the hottest spot to be after the sun goes down. Immerse yourself in the high-energy atmosphere and get into the groove while you senses are set abuzz by the state-of-the-art sound and lighting system.
Wheelhouse Bar
P&O memorabilia decorates the nautically-themed Wheelhouse Bar, where the attentive staff is always ready to take your order.
Vines boasts an extensive collection of wines, like Opus One, Super Tuscans, fine sparkling wines and regional offerings for purchase. The menu also includes wine flights and a selection of wines by the glass. Gourmet delicacies, such as antipasti and tapas, are complimentary with any wine purchase.
Other Bars:
- Players Cigar Bar
- Promenade Lounge & Bar
Norman Love has partnered with Princess Cruises to bring you Chocolate Journeys.
Chocolate at every meal?
No problem, you can indulge as follows
- A Premium Chocolate Cocktail will be on the dessert menu in the main dining room.
- Princess' long-established afternoon tea will include seven pastries and six cakes designed by Chef Love
- The main dining room dessert menu will also get a new Chocolate Souffé with white chocolate sauce.
- Chocolate cookies will be available at strategic spots around the ship including the International Cafe, to head off any hunger pangs.
- The International Cafe menu will also be bolstered by a select daily complimentary chocolate snack.
- Breakfast time hasn't escaped, keep a lookout for the savoury items he has designed.
- You'll find one of a dozen new chocolate cakes offered each night in the Buffet
Premium Chocolate & Wine Tasting
Partake in sensory experience of paired wine and cholate, as they blend harmoniously onyour palate.
*Charges apply
Chocolate Spa Treatments
The Lotus Spa offers a hyddrating, ant-oxidant chocolate body treatment.
Norman Love Confections
You can purchase Norman Love Confections onboard to take home and order more once you are home that will get shipped directly to you.
Discovery at Sea
Princess and Discovery Communications have teamed up to create a new memorable holiday experience for everyone to enjoy.
- Discovery Under the Stars - Star Gazing from the Top Decks
- Shark Week at Sea - Test your knowledge of the Oceans and the World with games and activites
- Discovery Channel and Animal Planet Shore Excursions
Princess Theatre
The Princess Theatre offers two shows each evening, that change daily. Offering Broadway at Sea with classics, popular hits original numbers.
Vista Lounge
Seating over 300 people, pull up a seat and enjoy the guest entertainers, magicians and comedians. Or part-take in an instructor lead class such as line-dancing. There is always something for everyone.
From gaming lessons to the latest slot machines to prize tournaments, our Casinos offer fun and excitement. If you enjoy blackjack, or "21," and Texas Hold 'Em, our tables play by Vegas rules and if you relish the challenge of roulette, we offer the American version.
The casino will not be open when in port.
Movies under the Stars
Day time or Night time watch a feature film, concert or sports game on the Big Screen on the pool deck. Feast on complimentary popcorn or cookies and stay comfortable with fleece blankets in the evening.
Festivals of the World
There's nothing like a Princess party to bring people together. Our Festivals of the World hosts onboard events that celebrate timeless traditions from nearly every corner of the globe.* Parties and dancing, lively music and folkloric performances, enriching activities, themed movies and specialty shopping are just some of the ways our Festivals of the World come to life! From Oktoberfest to Rio's Carnival, Festivals of the World is a gala event you won't want to miss.
Featured Guest Entertainers
Grab a seat, order a cocktail and be prepared to be entertained by our lineup of world class entertainers. From magic to comedy, singers to instrumentalists, jugglers to balancing acts and much, much more, we search the globe for top talent to be featured on our ships. So get ready to be amazed, entertained, mesmerized or just laugh the night away!
Kids Club
Princess Cruises Children's Clubs and Teen Lounges ensure our all cruisers, young and old, stay happy all day long
The Treehouse (formerly Pelicans) : Ages 3-7 years
Go wild in the animal-themed Treehouse. With a range of activities including: art projects, protecting the wildlife and takeing part ina Pirate night, your kids can huddle, create and discover all cruise long.
The Lodge (formerly Shockwaves): Ages 8-12 years
An outdoor based area, will engage minds and muscles. Build rockets, Scavenger hunts, miniatures Olympics and Mythbuster challenges are just some of the fun to be found.
The Beach House (formerly Remox): Ages 13-17 years
A contemporary surf-themed lounge, your teen will never want to leave. With plenty to do from video game tournaments, movie nights, dance classes and a VIP party they will keep busy or be happy to just hang.
Club 1820
A private secret society for 18-20 year olds - no parents, no siblings a secret handshake and code is required to enter
Please note Image and Club names are based on the new Children's/Teens areas are that are being rolled out onto Golden Princess in March 2018
For your convenience, group kidsitting is offered in the Youth Centers. Kids can relax and watch movies or play games with their friends while mom and dad have a relaxing night out.
- For children ages 3 to 12 years.
- From 10:00 pm to 1:00 am.
- Charge of $5.00 per hour per child.
Spa & Salon
No detail has been spared at the Lotus Spa--from the expert technicians garbed in Asian-inspired outfits to the couples mud room--making it one of the best spas on the high seas.
The Beauty Salon offers a range of services from cuts and colours to barber services for men.
Sports & Fitness
Sea Princess has a well equipped Gym, with an aerobics room for Yoga, Pilates and Spin classes. (Charges may apply for classes)
A Sports Court is available for volleyball and basketball with space for spectator seating.
There is also Table Tennis and Shuffleboard available.
Two golf simulators let passengers try their luck "playing" world famous golf courses, and their are golf nets to practice your swings on the Lido Deck. You can also find onboard a Nine hole mini golf course
Neptune's Reef and Pool & Calypso Reef & Pool
Take a dip in our sparkling freshwater pools and leave your everyday world behind. Unwind on a padded lounger and soak up the sun, catch up on reading, listen to music or dream of your next adventure on board or ashore. And what better way to relax and revitalize after a day exploring the world than a long soak in one of our whirling hot tubs. And don't forget, there is always a server nearby to bring you a refreshing cocktail or favourite beverage.
Neptune Pool is on the open deck
Calypso Pool is under cover.
Adults Only Area
A luxurious Adult only retreat located on deck 15 offers you the chance to completely unwind and relax.
- Serenity Stewards will attend to your every need, from getting you drinks and meals to spraying you with Evian water atmizers.
- Massages are available in in the two outdoor private cabanas.
Half-day passes for The Sanctuary are available for $20 per person, for 8 am to 12:30 pm or 1 pm to 5:30 pm or later. Guests choosing to indulge with an outdoor massage may also enjoy an hour's use of The Sanctuary area after their treatment.
Ship info
Golden Princess is a Grand Class cruise ship for Princess Cruises that entered service in 2001. It is the sister ship of Grand Princess and Star Princess. It measures 109,000 gross tons and carries 2,600 passengers (double occupancy) plus 1,100 crew members. In 2009 the ship went into dry dock for an extensive make over with a number of Princess Cruises signature features added, including a new piazza-style atrium, an adults-only Sanctuary, Movies Under the Stars poolside screen, Crown Grill steak and seafood restaurant and a variety of other enhancements.
- Vessel: Golden Princess
- Year: 2001
- Beam: 118
- Cruising speed: 22
- Bars/Lounges: 12
- Crew: 1100
- Gross Tonnage: 108,865
- Gym: Yes
- Kids Club: Ages 3 -17
- Onboard Currency: AUD on Australia cruises otherwise USD
- Passenger Capacity: 2,636
- Show Lounge: Daily Shows
- Vessel: 4
- Whirlpool Spas: 8
- 24-Hour Room Service
- All Main Meals Included
- Anytime Dining
- Art Auctions
- Coin Operated Laundry
- Dance Classes
- Duty Free Shopping
- Florist
- Guest Entertainers
- Internet Facilities
- Jogging Track
- Live Music
- Photographer
- Quiet Library
- Security Safe in Cabin
- Themed Party Nights
Golden Princess - Deck Plans
Cruise reviews
30 passengers have reviewed this ship
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"Loved the Golden Princess"
My family and I travelled on the Golden Princess in January 2016. Our party consisted of myself my husband in our sixties our daughter and son in in their forties and three grandchildren 16, 14 & 9 years old. They was plenty for all age groups and the 9 year old really enjoyed her club and did a program called 'junior chef at sea' which she and a small group decorated a cake with the help of the chef. She received a certificate and hat and apron, this was only $25 Aud. So was well worth it. The older boys did not attend the program's choosing to be with the adults or in the pool. Speaking for myself and my husband we found the food amazing, we had anytime dining and booked everyday at 5.30 and there was always a table for us. We mostly ate together and they always put us on the same big table. Food in the Horizon Court , breakfast and lunch was also very good. Staff were very helpful and even when busy, always a table somewhere at the Horizon Court. Drinks were readily available and plates cleaned away quickly. Our cabin steward was super polite and efficient. In all as a couple we have been on 5 cruises and this has to be one of the favourites.Read more
Sara H - Jan 2016
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"The Renovation Cruise"
This was supposed to be a positioning cruise but it appeared to be more like a renovation cruise. The ship was apparently heading to California for a long awaited update. However Princess decided to start the work during the 31 day cruise. The most serious issues for us were the problems we experienced with our cabin toilet which generally failed to flush for the first five days and at various times later in the cruise. Princess did offer some compensation but it was clearly a fairly widespread issue on this cruise. Not only inconvenient but also a potential health hazard. More generally the works going on included repainting public areas and taking the main pool out of use for three (sea) days, also for repainting. This together with the rather tired appearance of the ship spoiled what would otherwise have been an excellent and really good value cruise. We hope the ship will look much smarter when it comes to be based in Melbourne later this year. On the positive side, we enjoyed the ports of call, particularly in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Mexico which each came as a very pleasant surprise. We avoided the Princess tours which were generally criticised by other passengers as being too expensive and had no difficulty finding ways to independently entertain ourselves in each port.. An area that particularly impressed was the overall standard of the food and we were surprised at the consistent criticism of other passengers. The steakhouse experience was excellent and generally the dining room meals were fine. Also the pizzas were pretty good. Sometimes food in the buffet could have been hotter but this is a normal criticism of buffets. Also the chefs there were brilliant at assisting my wife who had particular dietary requirements. Entertainment on cruise ships is very much a matter of personal taste and our view on this cruise was that it was varied - some acts very good, some terrible. We have to say that the Cruise Director did not appeal to us and did not seem to add much value to the cruise. Other members of his staff seemed to offer far more (especially Jamie) and they organised a good range of activities. Embarkation in Buenos Aires was a little tedious and disembarkation was no better in Los Angeles, not helped by a late arrival and delays in delivering the luggage. Overall, this was a very enjoyable cruise but could have been even better if only Princess would pay more attention to detail (lots of little things - eg playing a movie without turning the disco music off).Read more
Anthony W - Apr 2015
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"over 70 years cruise"
Very good and enjoyed the trip with good food ,.Cabin Staff were top of the marks. I would like another cruise but on a pension we and others have find the cost out of a small money income. With our good weather meant enjoying the outside for many hours talking to some senior officers. As a mental break and great company is felt very relaxed. thanks to all. BHRead more
Barry H - Jan 2016
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"Our eighth cruise, my husband's last"
We had a wonderful time as it was my husband's birthday cruise, little knowing that within five weeks of returning he would have passed away. Port Arthur was his most interesting place. He was appalled at the conditions the prisoners were kept in. It was a sobering time for him to hear their stories. I wanted to visit it all again and take my mother this time as she has never been to Tasmania and is now a sprightly 91 year old.Read more
Janice P - Apr 2017
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"Alaska Cruise"
This was our first cruise. We were very happy overall with the cruise. The only issue we had was with the pressure selling and sales hype. We attended a shopping session on day 1 thinking they would be telling us about the ports etc that we were to visit but not so it was to sell a book of vouchers, it was incredible to see the hype and clamouring from passengers to buy these for and exorbitant fee(we felt). We were speaking to a couple a few days later and they said they couldn't understand why they bought one. Also all the ports we called at were built and we felt owned by the cruise companies. but all in all it was a lovely trip. The staff were delightful and very helpful.Read more
Francis B - Jun 2014
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Cruise code: 5011D
22 nights
Hawaii Tahiti and South Pacific Crossing Cruise
- Departing from Auckland
- Golden Princess
- Receive up to $100 onboard credit per cabin. May not apply to all cabin categories.
- Upgrade to the Best Value Fare and receive Premier Beverage Package (First 2 Passengers) and WiFi package. May not apply to all categories. T&C's Apply.
- Accommodation with private ensuite
- Full breakfast
- Buffet or a la carte lunch menu
- Buffet or 4 course a la carte dinners
- Musical stage shows and entertainment
- Special guest entertainers
- Fully supervised children's programs for ages 3 to 17 years
- Flat screen TV for in-cabin entertainment
- Latest release movies (in cabin and on big screen)
- In cabin safe
Frequently asked questions
Cruising is such a great value holiday as your fare includes accommodations, all main meals onboard ship, onboard daytime activities, and night-time entertainment including live stage shows. One reason cruising is good value is because you'll know what most of your holiday will cost before you go. Generally your only extra onboard expenses could be your beverages (though these are sometimes included on luxury ships), optional shore excursions, personal services such as spa treatments, and any purchases at the gift and duty free shops.
All your main meals are included on a cruise. Typically for breakfast, lunch and dinner there is an a la carte option (order from a menu) or a buffet option. There is so much choice available, and the food is excellent. However, your cruise doesn't always just include these 3 main meals. You can in fact eat non-stop for 24 hours a day if you like.
Most cruise lines also offer specialty dining as an alternative option to the main restaurants. There is typically a small cover charge for this. However, the food is well worth it, and the specialty restaurants are normally smaller and more intimate than the main restaurants so they make for a great place to celebrate a special occasion.
The entertainment on board comes in many different styles and formats but is always included in the cruise fare. In the evening there are shows in the main show lounge (except small ship cruising). Typically there are two sessions a night so, depending on your dinner time, you can always catch the show. The style of these shows changes daily. Some nights it will include all of the ship's entertainment crew with a Las Vegas style production. Other nights there may be a guest entertainer or comedian. There is something for everyone.
The entertainment doesn't stop with the nightly performances. Each night the ship provides a newsletter detailing all the activities that will take place the following day. These activities may include dance classes, arts and crafts, table tennis, live music, tournaments, trivia quizzes, recent release movies, and other deck games and deck parties. The great thing about a cruise is that you can do as much or as little as you like. If your idea of a holiday is sitting back with a good book, you can do that. If you like to be entertained there is no shortage of entertainment.
One of the main reasons for a cruise making such a great family holiday is the "kids club" facilities offered on board, and they are all included in your cruise fare. Typically the kids clubs are broken into 3 different age groups - 3 to 6 years, 7 to 12 years, and 13 – 17 years. In these dedicated children's facilities they are looked after by trained staff and the facilities are open from 9am – 10pm. Parents can check their children into the "kids club" whenever it suits them. Children love these facilities as it is "their space" aboard the ship.
NB Each cruise line has limited space on board the ship for children as the kids club facilities can cater for a limited number of children, and any child booked onto a cruise has access to the kids club. If you are planning on taking a cruise during the school holidays then you need to book early as the children's space will sell out. Also, while most cruise lines have kids club facilities there are some exceptions (not common) so you should check this at time of booking.
The chances are you will not get seasick. On a cruise most people do not suffer from motion sickness. However, if you are going to get seasick then it is likely to happen in the first 24 hours. If you limit the amount of alcohol you consume and activities you do in the first 24 hours you can reduce the chance of this happening. Another thing you can do is select a midship cabin on a lower deck. A cabin in the middle of the ship (midship) will experience the least amount of movement.
There are a number of other precautions/medications you can take, and these can be purchased before you travel at a pharmacy or health shop. Otherwise you can buy them on board.
The best thing you can do if you feel seasick is visit the ship's doctor. They can give you an injection that will give you relief from your seasickness within 30 minutes. You have planned and saved for your holiday, don't ruin it by feeling sick. Visit the doctor for the injection and get it treated straight away. If you have travel insurance then you can claim this back.
IMPORTANT: A visit to the doctor on board will cost you money so we strongly recommend you get travel insurance before you depart on your holiday.
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Shore excursions are pre-organised tours & sightseeing options that you purchase on board for when your ship is in a port of call. Every ship has a "Shore Ex" desk with qualified staff who can advise you of different excursions available, what's best to do and generally help you with information on the particular region your ship is visiting.
Shore excursions can be booked on board your ship however some cruise lines allow you to pre-book and pay for excursions online. If there is a tour you really want to do then we recommend you pre-book it as popular tours do sell out.
Shore excursions are not compulsory, you are free to go ashore and return to the ship as many times as you like.
When you go ashore it is important to note:
You must take your cruise I.D. card (ticket) as proof for re-embarking.
The city or town you are visiting may not be close to the port where the ship is docked, cruise lines normally organise shuttle buses (at a minimal charge) throughout the day to and from the city centre.
You must return to the ship at the stipulated time as the ship WILL NOT wait for late passengers.
Tour costs vary depending on the activity, itinerary and inclusions. There is always a wide variety on offer for all age groups and abilities that can start from as little as $25.
Sometimes you can book your tour, when you arrive at your port, direct from the operator at a much cheaper price. However, this comes with a buyer beware warning. The operators used by the cruise line are trusted professionals so you will not be ripped off. Also, if something goes wrong on your tour, the cruise line knows where you are and will take the necessary steps to pick you up if your vehicle has broken down. In extreme cases they will even hold the ship's departure for you if you are late returning from a tour booked through the ship. They will not wait if you go direct through the operator, as they will not know where you are.
Unlike airlines, there are no luggage restrictions on a cruise. However you need to consider that you need to store it in your cabin for your holiday. There is plenty of storage space in your cabin but if you are travelling in a quad cabin you may want to impose your own restrictions.
NB It is important to remember that airlines have different luggage restrictions, so if you are flying either pre or post cruise then you may want to keep within their allowances.
Cruise lines around the world do not all operate using the same onboard currency. The currency varies from cruise line to cruise line with the most common currency being US dollars. P&O Cruises Australia, Carnival Spirit and the Sun and Dawn Princess all use Australian dollars as their onboard currency.
Cruising is a cashless society which means when you purchase anything on board you do not pay for it in cash. When you board the ship it is like checking into a hotel, you can either give a credit card imprint or the cruise line will take a cash deposit of approximately $300. You are then given a "cruise card". Your cruise card is your door key (on most ships), has your dinner table number on it (for traditional dining), and it is used for making any purchases aboard.
When you make a purchase with your cruise card, it is swiped and a receipt is printed that you will need to sign. The cost of the purchase is then added to your onboard account which you settle at the end of your cruise.
Many cruises on our websites come with onboard credits. This could be from a special promotion that is being run by the cruise line or because of the relationship we have with the cruise lines that allows us to select certain cruises to receive onboard credit. The amount of onboard credit does normally depend on the length of the cruise.
If your reservation receives onboard credit we will confirm this with you in writing and then your onboard account will automatically be in credit for the amount we have confirmed to you. This credit can be used towards any onboard expenditure that is charged back to your cabin. It is important to note that if you do not spend all of your onboard credit it will not be refunded to you in cash so it is best you spend it all while on board.
Tipping/gratuities are a big issue for a lot of Australasian cruise passengers as it is not our custom to reward good service in this way. What cruise passengers need to consider is that outside of Australasia, the remuneration for personnel in the service industry is quite low. Hence, to keep up a high standard, employees have the incentive of earning additional income via the tips they receive. At the end of the day, how much you tip is up to you.
The most common way cruise lines suggest tipping, is that they add a suggested amount to your daily onboard account. You can choose to keep that on your account or you can ask the purser to remove it. This suggested amount is divided out amongst your cabin steward, your dinner waiter, your assistant waiter, your wine steward, and maitre d'.
Some cruise lines ask passengers to wait until the end of the cruise and they discreetly leave an envelope in your cabin in which to place the appropriate amount. Some cruise lines state that the fare you have paid includes gratuities. Some cruise lines ask that you pre-pay the gratuities with your cruise fare prior to your holiday departure.
Again, the amount you tip is up to you (unless it is prepaid) and it isn't intended to have a negative impact on your holiday. Do what feels most comfortable to you.
The rules surrounding where you can smoke on board a cruise ship vary from cruise line to cruise line. However, none have taken steps to ban smoking completely. Most only allow smoking in designated areas on the open decks. Many have banned smoking on cabin balconies as this poses a fire risk.
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With the Veronica Mars film surpassing its $2 million Kickstarter goal and currently approaching $3.5 million from fans of the short-lived series, the movie is a go. The fans are still coming through with their financial contributions, which will go toward production costs. Warner Bros. Digital Distribution will be taking care of the marketing, promotion and distribution of the planned film, which will hopefully arrive early next year. That leaves us to speculate over what series creator Rob Thomas has planned for Veronica Mars and the other characters. Some additional details about what's planned for the plot of the film have been revealed, and – semi-spoiler alert – it involves murder!
"Murder" isn't a huge spoiler, as it was a recurring theme on Veronica Mars, with the UPN series' first season focusing on the murder of Kristen Bell's character's best friend Lilly Kane (Amanda Seyfried). And from whatEntertainment Weekly published in their latest issue, which discusses theKickstarter campaign for the movie, murder is the planned focus for the film.
(More specific plot spoilers ahead)
EW says the plot will be set a decade after the show's third season and will have Veronica returning to Neptune, California after Logan (Jason Dohring) seeks her help in investigating the murder of his pop-star girlfriend. He's apparently the prime suspect, which doesn't sound all that unfamiliar when we look back at Season 1 of the series.
We also know from what Thomas has said on the Kickstarter page that there may be a 10 year high school reunion at Neptune High, which would certainly provide an excuse to bring some of Veronica's old friends back into the picture. Go pirates!
EW's article mentions that Veronica got her bachelor's at Stanford and went on to Columbia Law School, which I guess means she left Hearst. Also, it sounds like she decided to stick with the legal system, professionally, though in a different field, assuming she's using her law degree. If that's the case, that legal expertise may prove to be especially useful to Logan, considering his predicament. Of course, there's the possibility that this plot could change once it comes time to start shooting, which will hopefully begin in June, but from what's been reported, it sounds like an interesting place to bring the characters back together.
Also mentioned in the article is Rob Thomas and Kristen Bell's hope to bring some footage of the film to Comic Con this year. If they do manage to get the film started in June, they might have something finished to showVeronica Mars fans at SDCC in July. It would be pretty fantastic if they can make that happen.
EW's full article about the Veronica Mars movie Kickstarter campaign can be read in EW's "News and Notes" column on page 13 of the March 22, 2013 issue (with the Game of Thrones cover).
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Activision's confirmed that CEO and president Mike Griffith has resigned, effective from April 23.
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Report - Activision restructures senior management, forms new units
Activision has quietly restructured its senior management and divided itself into four units without informing investors or the public, according to an LA Times report. CEO Mike Griffith has also been promoted to vice chairman, which will have him serving as advisor to Bobby Kotick.
True Crime to benefit from GTA stayaway this year
True Crime's reboot is looking "especially strong," Activision Blizzard CEO Mike Griffith said in the company's full-year earnings call last night, and will be rewarded by a lack of competition in the genre later this year.
New Hawk Ride game will "unlock the full potential of the board"
Despite Robomodo's initial Tony Hawk Ride title getting roundly savage by critics towards the end of 2009, company CEO Mike Griffith believes the next game in the series, due later this year, will succeed in achieving the concept's vision.
Activision appoints new Guitar Hero CEO
Activision's announced David Haddad will become the new CEO of the Guitar Hero franchise.
MW2: Acti calls "biggest entertainment launch in history," $310 million day one in US and UK
Activision has claimed that Modern Warfare 2 has achieved the "biggest entertainment launch in history," with UK and US day one sales totaling $310 million. "According to internal Activision estimates," the game sold approximately 4.7 million units in the US and UK in 24 hours of launching. Mike Griffith, Acti head: "The shattering of these […]
Activision: Blur slated for store shelves in November
Activision announced during yesterday's Q2 financial reveal that Blur will land in stores come November. "In November we'll release our new racing game Blur from Bizarre Creations," said Mike Griffith. "Blur had a strong showing at E3 as well, including the nomination for best racing game. "We're excited to be entering this genre and we […]
Hawk: Ride will only get US, UK and German launches this year
Activision CEO Mike Griffith just confirmed that Tony Hawk: Ride will only launch in the US, UK and Germany this year. Other territories will get the peripheral-based game in 2010. The comments came in the company's Q2 financial call, which is ongoing.
ActiBlizz Q2 financials: New Bond game in the works
Activision's Mike Griffith has just announced that a new Bond game will release in 2010. No release date or details were announced. In the same breath, he stated that new Tony Hawk and Spider-Man games were also expected in the next calendar year. This is in line with the company's commitment to proven franchises, said […]
Activision: DJ Hero is "more mainstream" than Guitar Hero
According to Activision CEO Mike Griffith, the company expects DJ Hero to appeal to a broader base of gamers than Guitar Hero due not only to the different music styles offered, but because the content has wider mainstream appeal. "It's certainly hitting a more mainstream and expanded audience from Guitar Hero," he told GI.biz. "I […]
Acti boss - Ride lets you skate like Hawk without "breaking your head open"
Why add a peripheral to the Tony Hawk franchise? So you can be Tony Hawk, Activision CEO Mike Griffith's told MCV. Without all the blood unpleasantness, obviously. "It's the same analogy as Guitar Hero, where you can feel like you are a rock legend, even if you can't play a single note; now with Ride […]
Activision at E3: Guitar Hero has sold for more than a $1 billion
Activision CEO Mike Griffith has revealed that Guitar Hero has sold for more than $1 billion in the company's pre-E3 conference yesterday. He goes on to say the install base is now over 15 million and the company is looking to increase those numbers. Guitar Hero 5 will have more than 20 top 10 hits, […]
Blur will be like Mario Kart, only not limited to one platform, says Griffith
Activision boss Mike Griffith told assembled journos and analysts in its pre-E3 presentation yesterday that racing game Blur should attract both the hardcore racing fans, and the mainstream Mario Kart crowd. The difference however, is that Blur won't be limited to one system. "The concept of Blur falls in between the hardcore tuner sims and […]
Call of Duty franchise has totalled over 35 million products sold, says Griffith
Activision boss Mike Griffith revealed in Activision's pre-E3 press conference yesterday that "Call of Duty products have totalled sales over 35 million." He also revealed, via Gamespot, that World at War has sold 11 million units in just six months, and Modern Warfare has sold at full price for six straight quarters. Griffith also announced […]
New James Bond, Tony Hawk, Spider-Man and Transformers in 2010, says Activision
Activision company president and CEO Mike Griffith has revealed that we'll see new James Bond, Tony Hawk, Spider-Man, and Transformers titles in 2010. There'll be a Shrek 4 game too, thank God. The news comes via Gamespot, who listened in on Activision's pre-E3 presser yesterday.
Acti Blizz - We own 55% of all music games in US and Europe
Activision boss Mike Griffith said in the Acti Blizz Q1 earnings call last night that Guitar Hero is now responsible for more than half of all rhythm action sales in the US and Europe. "This quarter, we further extended our advantage for the Guitar Hero franchise," he said. "We ended the quarter with a 55% […]
New Hawk to give "thrill of skateboarding like never before", E3 reveal planned
Activision CEO Mike Griffith said in Acti Blizz's Q1 earnings call yesterday that the new Tony Hawk game is to add a completely new dimension to the series. That'll be a plastic skateboard, then. "We are also planning to release our reinvention of Tony Hawk [later this year], with a very innovative and interactive game […]
Activision on the scout for acquisitions, says Griffith
Activision CEO Mike Griffith has told Bloomberg that the firm is in buying mode. "The combination of Activision holding a fair amount of cash and presumably prices being depressed, not only for publicly traded companies, but also likely for new intellectual property licensing rights, should certainly create opportunities," he said. Griffith didn't mention specific targets, […]
New Hawk to release at year-end
Forgot this last night. Acti Blizz confirmed a new Tony Hawk game for the fourth quarter of this year in its Q4 earnings call yesterday, saying it's to shake the franchise up with a new gameplay mechanic. "We said we would reinvent this franchise from the ground up and we have developed a very innovative […]
Acti Blizz - Wii to sell 16 million next year, 360 and PS3 8 million each
Activision president Mike Griffith last night said the firm expects big increased in console sales next year, with large sales rises for both under-the-TV and handheld hardware. "For calendar year 2009, we expect the installed base of hardware in North America and Europe will be up 8 million units for the PS3 and up 8 […]
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Mike Griffith latest
Report – Activision restructures senior management, forms new units
New Hawk Ride game will "unlock the full potential of the board"
MW2: Acti calls "biggest entertainment launch in history," $310 million day one in US and UK
Hawk: Ride will only get US, UK and German launches this year
Acti boss – Ride lets you skate like Hawk without "breaking your head open"
Activision at E3: Guitar Hero has sold for more than a $1 billion
Blur will be like Mario Kart, only not limited to one platform, says Griffith
Call of Duty franchise has totalled over 35 million products sold, says Griffith
New James Bond, Tony Hawk, Spider-Man and Transformers in 2010, says Activision
New Hawk to give "thrill of skateboarding like never before", E3 reveal planned
Acti Blizz – Wii to sell 16 million next year, 360 and PS3 8 million each
Acti-Blizz Q3 financials – People want Guitar Hero instrument upgrades, say execs
Acti-Blizz Q3 financials – We can't cope with GHWT demand, says Kotick
Acti-Blizz Q3 financials – PS3 will grow faster than 360 this year, says Griffith
Acti-Blizz Day – Infinity Ward developing CoD6, confusion over release date
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However, the Sesame Street Unpaved book, the "Sesame Street 35 Years Anniversary Game" and the book Elmo's Delicious Christmas refer to the character as "Grungetta." A Sesame Workshop press kit from 1984 uses "Grungetta," as do the Sesame Family Newsletters from the early 2000s. For more on this question, see the talk page.
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Laurent Schwartz came from a Jewish background. His father Anselme Schwartz (1872-1957) was born in Balbronn, near Westhoffen, in Alsace shortly after the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 which resulted in Alsace being annexed by Germany. He was French and did not like the idea of living in Germany so, at the age of fourteen he left his home town and went to Paris where he became a surgeon. He married his first cousin, Claire Debré (1888-1972), the daughter of a rabbi, in 1907. Although Anselme was brought up in the Jewish faith, he became an atheist and brought his children up as atheists. Their family contained many brilliant people such as Claire's brother, Professor Robert Debré (1882-1978), the founder of Unicef, and Robert Debré's son Michel Debré (1912-1996), who became a highly successful politician being Prime Minister of France in 1959-62. There was also leading mathematicians in the extended family; Jacques Hadamard was married to a sister of Claire Debré's mother. Laurent was the oldest of his parents three sons, having brothers Daniel (born 1917) and Bertrand (born 1919).
When he was eleven years old, Laurent contracted polio. Although he recovered in a few months, the disease left him rather weak for the whole of his life. In September 1926, when he was still in the recovery phase of polio, his parents bought a country house at Autouillet. It was a large house with magnificent gardens surrounded by meadows and fields in which the children could play. When Laurent was young, the family would spend every weekend at Autouillet but lived in Paris during the week. At the lycée he attended in Paris, Schwartz excelled at both mathematics and the classical languages of Greek and Latin. He was faced with a difficult choice, particularly after he was placed first in the national 'concours général' in Latin, and fourth in translating. He had to make a choice between spending his final school years studying philosophy and humanities to prepare for university studies in the classics or taking mathematics and philosophy. His mother, who had always played an important role in encouraging her son to study, asked her brother Robert Debré for advice. His medical expertise was in the care of children and he gave his professional opinion that Schwartz should study mathematics. This, together with the same opinions from his teachers at the lycée, led Schwartz to decide that he would drop Latin, study both mathematics and philosophy and take the baccalaureate in both subjects. In his final years at the lycée Janson de Sailly he took courses in mathematics and philosophy. He fell in love with geometry, taught by an inspiring teacher, but was disappointed by the philosophy course where the teaching was much less good. Also at the lycée Janson de Sailly he fell in love with Marie-Hélène Levy, who was in the class above him. Marie-Hélène was the daughter of Paul Lévy.
Schwartz entered the École Normale Supérieure in Paris in 1934 where he was taught by some of the leading mathematicians in the world. He became engaged to Marie-Hélène, who also studied mathematics, in 1935. Being friendly with her father, Paul Lévy, was an important mathematical influence on the young man. Lévy, whose principle interests were in probability theory and functional analysis, gave the young man a love of these topics which would become his main research interests throughout his life. University is often a time for students to become involved in politics and, indeed, Schwartz was active with left-wing beliefs. His political activities at this time are described in [1]:-
The intellectual ferment of these years was paralleled by political engagement. Though from a traditionally right-wing background, he was a strong supporter of Leon Blum's Popular Front Government until he became disillusioned by its failure to support the Spanish Republicans. Similarly, his sympathies for communism were soon dampened by Stalin's show trials, though he then spent ten years as a Trotskyite, up to 1947. He claimed never to regret this, even though it almost prevented him travelling to America to receive the Fields Medal.He graduated, after an outstanding undergraduate career, with the Agrégation de Mathématiques in 1937. At this stage he decided that he would do his compulsory military service rather than delay it. He was assigned to the D.C.A. (Défense Contre Aéronefs - Defense Against Aircraft) but, being physically weak and lacking dexterity, he found that he was unable to perform tasks such as dismantling and assembling machine guns. He was posted first to Ballancourt, then to Biscarrosse, and although he had to extend his military service because of World War II, he never saw combat and was demobbed in August 1940. During this time, in 1938, he had married Marie-Hélène. In fact they had planned to marry in December 1935 but Marie-Hélène contracted a pulmonary tubercular infection and was sent to a sanatorium at Passy, Haut Savoie. The forced separation of eighteen months, during which time they could only correspond by letter, had been extremely difficult for both of them. After Schwartz left military service in 1940 he went with his wife to Toulouse where his parents had moved following the German invasion and the fall of France.
While in Toulouse, he met Henri Cartan when he visited there to conduct an oral on behalf of the École Normale Supérieure. In fact Marie-Hélène also took the opportunity to talk to Henri Cartan since she wanted to resume her mathematical studies. Cartan advised him to study for a doctorate at Clermont-Ferrand which is where the University of Strasbourg moved after the German armies invaded France at the start of World War II. Schwartz became a member of the Caisse National des Sciences (which later became the CNRS) which supported him until the end of 1942. After this support ended, he received funds from the ARS (Aid à la Recherche Scientifique), which supported him to the end of the war. Schwartz received mathematical advice from Georges Valiron who was based in Paris. He had known Valiron since attending his course Functions of a complex variable while he was an undergraduate.
Schwartz's thesis Étude des sommes d'exponentielles Ⓣ, submitted to the University of Strasbourg in 1943, contains the following acknowledgement as to the help that Valiron had given:-
I want to especially thank Georges Valiron who not only gave me much advice, but also, through the correspondence he kindly entered into with me, helped me to overcome many difficulties.Valiron was an examiner of the thesis, as was Charles Ehresmann and Andre Roussel. Schwartz also wrote in his thesis:-
I would also like to express my gratitude to Jacques Hadamard and Paul Lévy who have guided and enriched my mathematical development.During the war his political activities, Trotskyist beliefs and Jewish background put him in all manner of delicate situations. He adopted a false identity, calling himself Laurent-Marie Sélimartin, and only by a combination of skill and good luck did he escape detection. However, his weak physical condition meant that he was unable to assist the Resistance movement. He had been a staunch supporter of the Trotskyist party since his days as a student at the École Normale Supérieure but his feelings began to change during the war [4]:-
Trotskyism gave me, during my years at the ENS, a remarkable education, clearly more advanced and sophisticated than that of most youngsters of my age. But by the extremism and sectarianism of its ideas, and by its stereotyped language, it neutralised me during the occupation. My judgment remains extremely severe on my own actions as well as those of the majority of the Trotskyist party during that period.In March 1943 the Schwartz's son Marc-André was born; this only increased their danger. Marc-André went on to become a writer and poet but had a tragic life - see below. Schwartz spent the academic year 1944-45 lecturing at the Faculty of Science at Grenoble before moving to Nancy where, on the recommendation of Jean Delsarte and Jean Dieudonné, he became a professor in the Faculty of Science. It was during this period of his career that he produced his famous work on the theory of distributions. We described this idea in more details below but, at this point, we quote Schwartz's own description of coming up with the idea in 1944 [4]:-
In my youth I used to have insomnias lasting several hours and never took sleeping pills. I remained in my bed, the light off and without writing, did mathematics. My inventive energy was redoubled and I advanced rapidly without tiring. I felt entirely free, without any of the brakes imposed by my daily life and writing. After some hours ... especially if an unexpected difficulty came up ... I would stop and sleep until morning. I would be tired but happy for the whole of the following day. ... On this particular night I felt sure of myself and filled with a sense of exaltation. I lost no time in rushing to explain everything to Henri Cartan who ... lived next door. He was enthusiastic: "There you are. You've just resolved all the difficulties of differentiation. Now we'll never again have functions without derivatives".He also continued to be politically active, standing in the French elections of 1945 as a Trotskyist and, after failing to be elected, he again stood (also unsuccessfully) in 1946 when in Nancy. During his time in Nancy, he taught a remarkable collection of students, including Bernard Malgrange, Jacques-Louis Lions, François Bruhat, and Alexander Grothendieck. Also during these years he became an international star in the mathematical world, lecturing, at the invitation of Harald Bohr, in Copenhagen in October 1947 and was one of four main speakers at the First Canadian Mathematical Congress in Vancouver in 1949. The Schwartz's daughter, Claudine, was born in 1947; she became a mathematician and is the author of [42]. (Claudine married the mathematician Raoul Robert in 1971.) In 1953 Schwartz's wife, Marie-Hélène Schwartz, was awarded a doctorate by the University of Paris for her thesis Formules apparentées à celles de Gauss-Bonnet et Nevanlinna-Ahlfors pour certaines applications d'une variété à n dimensions dans une autre Ⓣ. Valiron was an examiner of her thesis as he had been for her husband's ten years earlier.
In 1953 Schwartz returned to Paris where he became professor, holding this position until 1959. He taught at the École Polytechnique in Paris from 1959 to 1980. He then spent three years at the University of Paris VII before he retired in 1983. We say a little below about his remarkable mathematical contributions but before we look at these we recount some of the political activity he took part in during his career in Paris.
In 1956 he was one of the leaders of protests in France against the Russian invasion of Hungary. Then in the following year he became involved in an event much closer to him personally, the "Audin Affair" in Algeria [1]:-
Audin, a mathematician and communist based in Algiers, was writing his thesis under Schwartz's supervision. But in June 1957 the 25-year-old father of three and opponent of French rule in Algeria was abducted by paratroopers, tortured and killed. Schwartz was tireless in his calls for justice, and organised a presentation of the young man's thesis in his absence.The outstanding contribution to mathematics which Schwartz made in the late 1940s was his work in the theory of distributions. Above, we gave his own description of the night he came up with the idea. The first publication in which he presented these ideas was Généralisation de la notion de fonction, de dérivation, de transformation de Fourier et applications mathématiques et physiques Ⓣ which appeared in 1948. The theory of distributions is a considerable broadening of the differential and integral calculus. Heaviside and Dirac had generalised the calculus with specific applications in mind. These, and other similar methods of formal calculation, were not, however, built on an abstract and rigorous mathematical foundation. Schwartz's development of the theory of distributions put methods of this type onto a sound basis, and greatly extended their range of application, providing powerful tools for applications in numerous areas.
Vocal in his opposition to the French campaign, he signed the famous "Declaration des 121" in favour of military insubordination. The riposte of Pierre Messmer, the Minister for the French Army (and, by the same token, of the École), was to strip him of his position at the Polytechnique, for reasons of "common sense and honour". To which Schwartz replied that since the Army commanded by Messmer had sanctioned torture and promoted torturers, such remarks were absurd.
After a brief exile in New York, he regained his post two years later ...
The lectures he gave in Vancouver in 1949 became the basis for Schwartz's two-volume treatise Théorie des distributions (1950, 1951). Irving Segal writes in a review:-
This is a generally clear, carefully organized, and detailed account of the basic aspects of the theory of "distributions'' due to the author, and described by him in earlier publications ... This theory provides a convenient formalism for many common situations in theoretical and applied analysis, but its greatest significance may be in connection with partial differential equations, particularly those of hyperbolic type, where its adaptability to local problems gives it an advantage over Hilbert space (and other primarily global) techniques.In the article on 'Analysis' in Encyclopaedia Britannica François Treves describes Schwartz's work as follows:-
... Schwartz's idea (in 1947) was to give a unified interpretation of all the generalized functions that had infiltrated analysis as (continuous) linear functionals on the space Cç of infinitely differentiable functions vanishing outside compact sets. He provided a systematic and rigorous description, entirely based on abstract functional analysis and on duality. It is noteworthy that such an approach had a precedent, in the presentation by André Weil of the integration of locally compact groups ... Because of the demands of differentiability in distribution theory, the spaces of test-functions and their duals are somewhat more complicated. This has led to extensive studies of topological vector spaces beyond the familiar categories of Hilbert and Banach spaces, studies that, in turn, have provided useful new insights in some areas of analysis proper, such as partial differential equations or functions of several complex variables. Schwartz's ideas can be applied to many other spaces of test-functions beside Cç, as he himself and others have shown ...Harald Bohr presented a Fields Medal to Schwartz at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Harvard on 30 August 1950 for his work on the theory of distributions. Harald Bohr [7] described Schwartz's 1948 paper as one:-
... which certainly will stand as one of the classical mathematical papers of our times. ... I think every reader of his cited paper, like myself, will have left a considerable amount of pleasant excitement, on seeing the wonderful harmony of the whole structure of the calculus to which the theory leads and on understanding how essential an advance its application may mean to many parts of higher analysis, such as spectral theory, potential theory, and indeed the whole theory of linear partial differential equations ...Schwartz has received a long list of prizes, medals and honours in addition to the Fields Medal. He received prizes from the Paris Academy of Sciences in 1955, 1964 and 1972. In 1972 he was elected a member of the Academy. He has been awarded honorary doctorates from many universities including Humboldt (1960), Brussels (1962), Lund (1981), Tel-Aviv (1981), Montreal (1985) and Athens (1993).
Later work by Schwartz on stochastic differential calculus is described by him in the survey article [45], see also [44]. Later political campaigns include those against American involvement in Vietnam, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and the Russian war against Chechnya. His political activities led, however, to a family tragedy [21]:-
His son Marc-André committed suicide in 1971, the result of the life-long trauma following his kidnapping at the hands of French nationalists seeking revenge on his father for his commitment to anti-colonialism and support of the Algerians seeking independence.With such involvement in mathematics and politics one might imagine that Schwartz would not have had time for a major hobby. This however would be entirely wrong for he was an avid collector of butterflies, with over 20,000 specimens.
Among several other books which Schwartz has written, we mention Méthodes mathématiques pour les sciences physiques Ⓣ (1961). It was reviewed by George Temple who wrote [48]:-
Those who have been privileged to see the notes of the lectures which Professor Schwartz delivered in British Columbia a few years ago will know that he is a master of clear, precise exposition which can be readily adapted to the needs of mathematical physicists. The title of this volume has clearly been chosen with some care, to indicate that it treats of mathematical methods involved in modern mathematical physics, and that it is not necessarily an introductory text-book for the mathematical physicist. The book does give, in fact, a splendid introduction to a number of basic topics in mathematical physics, treated with a degree of rigour and abstraction which may well surprise the physics student at British universities. ... The whole book is written in a concise and lucid style which we have learnt to associate with the name of Professor Schwartz.Let us end by giving two quotes from Schwartz; the first on politics and the second on mathematics:-
I have always thought that morality in politics was something essential, just like feelings and affinities.
To discover something in mathematics is to overcome an inhibition and a tradition. You cannot move forward if you are not subversive.
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In 2008 the F-100 Supernationals, affectionately known as the Godzilla of Ford truck shows, turned 30 years old. It was 1978 when the F-100 Supernationals was started by a 30-year-old fellow by the name of Pat Ford along with his family. Their company, known as Pat Ford Promotions, became world renown for hosting what turned into an international event within a very short period of time. It wasn't unusual to see a '56 F-100 with plates from Sweden or some other exotic land. Don't ask us which Interstate goes to Stockholm, because we don't know, but somehow those Swedish fellers would show up.
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By Eric Goldman The beginning of the end is here for Transformers Prime. The Hub have confirmed rumors that the series is coming to an end, announcing that the upcoming Season 3 of the animated series -- debuting Friday, March 22nd -- will be the final one for the show.
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(CNN) -- An integrated U.S. approach to Afghanistan is needed before President Obama decides whether to send more troops there, lawmakers and others said Thursday at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing.
Sens. John Kerry, left, and Richard Lugar took part in a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing Thursday.
"The president is the ... one who will make the final choices from the options he has presented. It is widely hoped that he will produce a coherent operational strategy for the United States' engagement in Afghanistan," said Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Indiana.
"Such an integrated strategy has yet to be unveiled, despite the many high- and low-level reviews. And none has been described by the president with the force and conviction necessary to persuade the American people to endorse what will likely be a much longer, albeit necessary, commitment to achieve stability in the region," Lugar added.
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The Taliban, she said, derive their strength primarily from the weakness of Afghan institutions. If the United States and its allies help shore up the government, Afghans would tend not to see the U.S. forces as an occupation, she said.
"I believe we now need a similar articulation of a strategy for governance and development that matches the one the military's put forward in rigor and detail," she added.
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Boehner said he hasn't been briefed on McChrystal's report, adding, "No one here has any clue how many more troops are necessary." But he said McChrystal should come before Congress in a forum similar to the one held by Gen. David Petraeus in 2007 to defend the Bush administration's troop buildup in Iraq.
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton, D-Missouri, also has requested that McChrystal appear before Congress, but it was not clear whether his request involved a public forum similar to the 2007 Petraeus hearings.
CNN's Deirdre Walsh contributed to this report.
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