Slight itinerary change to PNG cruises

[Tikibird]

I almost had a heart attack when I saw an email from Princess with subject Itinerary Change!   Basically they dropped Kitava and are overnighting in Rabaul.  Kiriwina is still there to give a Trobriand Island experience.   For me this is good news as an overnight in Rabaul would allow enough time to do some early morning birding in the area.  Now I just have to find a driver/guide in Rabaul. 

I had a quick look at P&O similar cruise, they also dropped Kitava but seem to have another sea day.  Apparently Kitava does not want any cruise ships.  Therefore I am hopefully assuming the other ports DO want cruise ships because they are still there. 

Another positive - the cruise is still 11 days and still going to PNG so I am feeling encouraged by this!

[ekka49]

42 minutes ago, Tikibird said:

I almost had a heart attack when I saw an email from Princess with subject Itinerary Change!   Basically they dropped Kitava and are overnighting in Rabaul.  Kiriwina is still there to give a Trobriand Island experience.   For me this is good news as an overnight in Rabaul would allow enough time to do some early morning birding in the area.  Now I just have to find a driver/guide in Rabaul. 

I had a quick look at P&O similar cruise, they also dropped Kitava but seem to have another sea day.  Apparently Kitava does not want any cruise ships.  Therefore I am hopefully assuming the other ports DO want cruise ships because they are still there. 

Another positive - the cruise is still 11 days and still going to PNG so I am feeling encouraged by this!

Enjoy 🐦 the birds.

[SinbadThePorter]

45 minutes ago, Tikibird said:

Apparently Kitava does not want any cruise ships.

 

It wouldn't be surprising, it's a very small island. You would think a cruise ship full of tourists would be a bit overwhelming.

 

Kiriwina is a bit more cosmopolitan. 😁

[arxcards]

It is really good news, if only to reaffirm that PNG is still going ahead.

[ekka49]

The problem with PNG is medical and hospitals services are very limited for the locals