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New Caledonia Conflict - I'm Clueless
arxcards replied to JJK2008's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
A bit of background that contributed to the unrest. The Times: Brutal French colonial history behind New Caledonia’s riots (news.az) The state of emergency has been lifted, but there are still plenty of restrictions. The problem has only been deferred, and there is lots of damage in Noumea. Lifou may have fared a bit better. -
The first two I looked at for Sydney were sold out, so I didn't look further. I wasn't all that keen anyway, and the flash sale usually means they take away the OBC from the previous promo and take that much off the cruise fare. I can see one departure for Melbourne though - Aussie Day weekend. P&O Cruises 3-Day Sale* on now! | P&O Cruises Australia (pocruises.com.au)
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These have been available to book via T/As or over the phone, but it seems someone forgot to flick a switch on P&O's web site. These are now available - P&O Cruises 3-Day Sale* on now! | P&O Cruises Australia (pocruises.com.au)
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BON VOYAGE Coral Princess World Cruisers 2024
arxcards replied to Kiwi_cruiser's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
House wine on a cruise would be called Ship Wine? Silly buggers indeed! I gather you have consumed your Stellenbosch wines in the dining room. Do you have any plans for winery tours in your upcoming ports? -
New Caledonia Conflict - I'm Clueless
arxcards replied to JJK2008's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Pacific Adventure was due in Noumea today and as expected, they have bypassed their stop. It looks like they are just taking an extra sea day instead of a replacement port and heading on to their scheduled stop at Mystery Island tomorrow. -
True. And they are still upgrading to be able to take most of the not so reasonably sized ships too.
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Those English can eat. Was that just one meal?
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+1 for HAL. For the Aussie part, it has QLD ports that offset the ports Azamara has in WA & SA. Also depends on whether you want to do pre-post cruise in Singapore & Auckland, or in Sydney.
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Invisible Bed Bugs?!
arxcards replied to Mycruiseobsession's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
So can I. No family BBQ was complete without it. -
day trip from Sydney to Blue Mountains
arxcards replied to jjduck's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Correct. OS seniors don't get a concession fare, so they may as well just tap on/off with their credit card. -
Even some of the local higher-level staff had to move overseas to keep their jobs. Seems strange, no Aussie CDs on P&O, yet they have Aussie CDs here on Carnival. I think the short answer with why they don't have Aussie staff is very closely aligned with why the ships aren't registered here. Even P&O Australia is not much more than a sales & marketing office. Foreign owned, foreign ships, foreign staff, yet if they were Aussie owned, Aussie flagged with Aussie staff, very few of us could afford to cruise.
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This topic is specific to Australian based cruises on Princess. The same also applies for P&O Australia and Australian based cruises on Carnival. It is not the same for NCL, or most other cruise lines where it is prepaid into your fare, or charged daily to your onboard account, depending on the cruise line.
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They get paid more as an offset to the daily grats they no longer receive. In the case of bar staff & waiters, they get paid more to offset the drink gratuities they don't receive here. P&O employ their own and most staff like the arrangement. Quite a few of our favourite crew have moved on to greener pastures since restart. For Princess & Carnival ships here on $AU seasons, some love it and others we have spoken with see it as a demotion - more money to be made on their newest ships based in the Caribbean.
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Princess Refundable Credit at end of cruise
arxcards replied to BuzzBuzzen's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
While we were in the Majestic concierge lounge last year, one of the other passengers was talking about a free cruise as if it was probably just a casino offer via their mother. Turned out to be a win on Princess prizes, a free cruise anywhere, up to 7 nights in a balcony. It is operated as a sweepstake by the casino, so the house will always win, but nice to know there are winners out there. -
Townsville is featuring in new itineraries
arxcards replied to arxcards's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
One of the wags on one of the Townsville news social pages offered suggestions for shore tours. One was that the local teens could make some money by stealing cars and taking you for a joyride. Don't you just love a local bias of civic pride! 🤣 -
A Brisbane bound Crown to replace the Grand pull
arxcards replied to arxcards's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
I don't know why there is a change for 25/26. If there was an issue with the channel silting up or the terminal being renovated, surely Pacific Encounter would be equally affected. -
Princess Refundable Credit at end of cruise
arxcards replied to BuzzBuzzen's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
I won a medallion holder last year. I thought it most ironic - at the time, premier package included Princess Prizes and a medallion holder. -
A Brisbane bound Crown to replace the Grand pull
arxcards replied to arxcards's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
24/25 is saying docked in Cairns, 25/26 is saying Yorkeys. -
Townsville is featuring in new itineraries
arxcards replied to arxcards's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Should be able. The ferry runs regularly enough from an adjacent wharf. As to what is readily accessible to do when you get to Maggie Island, I don't know. -
Townsville is featuring in new itineraries
arxcards replied to arxcards's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Depends. If it is a bad cruise, it may have a dual meaning. -
Townsville is featuring in new itineraries
arxcards replied to arxcards's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
I do like their 1 night cruise on 23rd April 2025. It has been a while since we have done a 1 nighter. These are nice looking itineraries, and for those seeking variety .... If not for our Crown WC, it would be tempting. I am surprised they are not dual porting it with Brisbane to get their numbers up. -
Townsville is featuring in new itineraries
arxcards replied to arxcards's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Here is the other piece of the puzzle. Larger ships have been unable to dock, restricted by the size of the shipping channel. This is already in hand, as they are doubling the width of the channel. https://www.dts.qld.gov.au/news/latest/2023/tourism-boost-as-cruise-line-giant-adds-townsville-to-itinerary-for-2025