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It really depends where you are going, most South Pacific islands will accept Australian currency, take small notes eg $5 & $10 notes as they often wouldn't give change. In Noumea I used a bank ATM to get some local currency, the rate was much better than buying in Australia. For Singapore I took Australian currency and changed it at one of the many money changers in Singapore, got an extra 5 cents per dollar compared to buying the currency in Australia. Doesn't sound like much but when you convert $1000 that's $50 which is better in my pocket.

 

 

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We use a Citibank Visa debit card which you just load with Australian currency and use at ATM in each place. Good exchange rates and usually no extra costs. Sometimes there is a small fee at some ATMs and you can also use it in Australia.

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Noisy and disruptive is not good. Was it (the noise and disruptions) due to the ship being old and tired and needing maintenance or was it the maintenance work itself.

Due to maintenance mainly on the lifeboats. sometimes on the promenade deck, sections were blocked off due to maintenance

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Hi Guys, Opinions please. 20th Wedding Anniversary next year. Princess cruisers. Around Australia or 35 days to Hawaii? Is FCC enough deposit? Book now or hang on till later for better deal? I know they are both really popular and sell fast. Which is better time to go round Australia? March or October? Thanks, Anjo.

We did 35 day Hawaii. Sun Princess. Itinerary was great, ship was a bit tired and have been on it since to New Guinea and it was constantly under maintenance which was noisy and disruptive so maybe a different ship would be better.

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My husband and I are travelling on the Ryndam from Harwich to Singapore - 49 days commencing 12 September 2015 - anyone else on this voyage?