Rare Mycruiseobsession Posted August 26 #126 Share Posted August 26 (edited) Sorry I am a bit late with the news updates. Been sick. Anyway doesn't sound like anything has improved: 15/08/2024 Article link here: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20240815-french-police-kill-another-alleged-gunman-during-clashes-in-new-caledonia Edited August 26 by Mycruiseobsession Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceeceeDee Posted August 26 #127 Share Posted August 26 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Mycruiseobsession said: Sorry I am a bit late with the news updates. Been sick. Anyway doesn't sound like anything has improved: Article link here: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20240815-french-police-kill-another-alleged-gunman-during-clashes-in-new-caledonia Looks like New Caledonia will be a 'no go' for some time to come. Even if the violence miraculously ceases, the clean up and re-building won't be achieved overnight. Sorry to hear you have been unwell, btw. Hope it was nothing serious. Edited August 26 by ceeceeDee 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mycruiseobsession Posted August 26 #128 Share Posted August 26 1 hour ago, ceeceeDee said: Sorry to hear you have been unwell, btw. Hope it was nothing serious. Thank you. On the mend. Just a lingering cough but the worst is now over ♥️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceeceeDee Posted Tuesday at 09:25 PM #129 Share Posted Tuesday at 09:25 PM Latest news on NC https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13859441/Urgent-travel-warning-Aussies-New-Caledonia.html As I've mentioned before, we are due to go the Noumea, etc in December. As I've also mentioned before, a port visit to New Caledonia is highly unlikely, if not impossible. I won't be bursting into tears over it (been there, done that, didn't buy the t shirt) but I really would like to know what P&O intends to do instead. The cruise is 10 days out of Brisbane, so I guess there would be time to substitute a port (?????) or possibly we'll just cruise aimlessly around. I don't really care, I like sea days, but I also like to know what I'm doing ahead of time. Our itinerary still lists Noumea as a port of call and the silence from P&O is deafening. I assume they'll announce an adjustment at the last gasp, but given the ongoing tensions in Noumea why wait? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell21 Posted Tuesday at 11:53 PM #130 Share Posted Tuesday at 11:53 PM 2 hours ago, ceeceeDee said: Latest news on NC https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13859441/Urgent-travel-warning-Aussies-New-Caledonia.html As I've mentioned before, we are due to go the Noumea, etc in December. As I've also mentioned before, a port visit to New Caledonia is highly unlikely, if not impossible. I won't be bursting into tears over it (been there, done that, didn't buy the t shirt) but I really would like to know what P&O intends to do instead. The cruise is 10 days out of Brisbane, so I guess there would be time to substitute a port (?????) or possibly we'll just cruise aimlessly around. I don't really care, I like sea days, but I also like to know what I'm doing ahead of time. Our itinerary still lists Noumea as a port of call and the silence from P&O is deafening. I assume they'll announce an adjustment at the last gasp, but given the ongoing tensions in Noumea why wait? I'll check With Princess as we are booked for an 11 day trip on the 3rd December, out of Sydney, which includes Noumea and Lifou. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted yesterday at 12:24 AM #131 Share Posted yesterday at 12:24 AM One of the cruise lines has ruled out New Caledonia till next October, but hasn't told their passengers yet. 6 weeks notice seems to be about the norm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceeceeDee Posted 23 hours ago #132 Share Posted 23 hours ago 2 hours ago, arxcards said: One of the cruise lines has ruled out New Caledonia till next October, but hasn't told their passengers yet. 6 weeks notice seems to be about the norm. Thanks, Geoff. I had visions of being told once on board.🙄 Maybe they wait until after the final payment due date. Wouldn't surprise me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted 22 hours ago #133 Share Posted 22 hours ago 34 minutes ago, ceeceeDee said: Thanks, Geoff. I had visions of being told once on board.🙄 Maybe they wait until after the final payment due date. Wouldn't surprise me. Us cynical cruisers. Final payment eh? That would make it hard to cancel now, wouldn't it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackduck59 Posted 22 hours ago #134 Share Posted 22 hours ago I'm not sure I would cancel a cruise because they cancelled New Caledonia. I guess if it was a short itinerary and the replacement was "sea days" it would be quite disappointing. For us New Caledonia is simply part of a much longer itinerary and we were indifferent as to whether we would leave the ship at all. I guess we will find out in January maybe what will happen there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceeceeDee Posted 4 hours ago #135 Share Posted 4 hours ago 17 hours ago, arxcards said: Us cynical cruisers. Final payment eh? That would make it hard to cancel now, wouldn't it. Yes, maybe we should start a thread 'Cynics R'us'. 🤔 Surely the cruise lines realise that most, if not all, cruisers are aware of the situation in New Caledonia so why not advise a change of itinerary. Why treat us like mushrooms? To be honest, the thought of cancelling due to not visiting Noumea didn't even get headspace. I'm not the least disappointed. As I said, I would just like to know what we will be doing instead. If it means a couple of extra sea days, I wouldn't be cancelling over that either. Will be interesting to see if my speculation re a post final payment date announcement comes to fruition in two weeks time. Watch this space.....😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted 4 hours ago #136 Share Posted 4 hours ago 8 minutes ago, ceeceeDee said: Yes, maybe we should start a thread 'Cynics R'us'. 🤔 Surely the cruise lines realise that most, if not all, cruisers are aware of the situation in New Caledonia so why not advise a change of itinerary. Why treat us like mushrooms? To be honest, the thought of cancelling due to not visiting Noumea didn't even get headspace. I'm not the least disappointed. As I said, I would just like to know what we will be doing instead. If it means a couple of extra sea days, I wouldn't be cancelling over that either. Will be interesting to see if my speculation re a post final payment date announcement comes to fruition in two weeks time. Watch this space.....😂 Give it a few extra weeks. They have to be seen to be doing all they can to try to give you the itinerary you booked. 🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceeceeDee Posted 2 hours ago #137 Share Posted 2 hours ago 1 hour ago, arxcards said: Give it a few extra weeks. They have to be seen to be doing all they can to try to give you the itinerary you booked. 🤣 Ah, Geoff, you cynic you! 😆 You're absolutely right - all smoke and mirrors 😂 As soon as I hear anything (if?) I'll let you all know. All up for speculation, but I'm betting it'll just end up being extra sea days. Anyone care to throw their hat into the ring on that one?🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted 2 hours ago #138 Share Posted 2 hours ago 47 minutes ago, ceeceeDee said: Ah, Geoff, you cynic you! 😆 You're absolutely right - all smoke and mirrors 😂 As soon as I hear anything (if?) I'll let you all know. All up for speculation, but I'm betting it'll just end up being extra sea days. Anyone care to throw their hat into the ring on that one?🙂 Do you like Luganville? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceeceeDee Posted 2 hours ago #139 Share Posted 2 hours ago (edited) 10 minutes ago, arxcards said: Do you like Luganville? Never been there, but it is already part of the Santo itinerary for our cruise. There's a Luganville Highlights shore tour advertised. Haven't really decided on our shore tours yet, with the exception of horse riding in Vila, which we always do without fail. So ports currently listed: Santo, Vila, Mystery, Noumea, Lifou Edited 1 hour ago by ceeceeDee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted 1 hour ago #140 Share Posted 1 hour ago Before our first visit to Luganville I asked here on CC what we should do. The answer came "Stay on the ship". When we went ashore I could see why this comment came. My advice for Luganville is to go on a tour. There is nothing to see and do in town. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted 1 hour ago #141 Share Posted 1 hour ago Latest update on Smartraveller website further suggests no visits there for some time: We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel to New Caledonia due to ongoing civil unrest and travel disruptions. Political tensions and unrest may increase at short notice. There’s an increased police and security presence. Demonstrations and protests may increase leading up to a national public holiday on 24 September. Between 21 – 24 September, the nationwide curfew will be in place nightly between 6pm – 6am. Currently, the nationwide curfew is between 10pm and 5am. The Consulate-General in Noumea will be closed on 24 September. Expect for any scheduled ship visits there to be cancelled. Maybe it will be another year ie the 25-26 cruise season before ships will be able to go there, if even then?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceeceeDee Posted 1 hour ago #142 Share Posted 1 hour ago 2 minutes ago, Aus Traveller said: Before our first visit to Luganville I asked here on CC what we should do. The answer came "Stay on the ship". When we went ashore I could see why this comment came. My advice for Luganville is to go on a tour. There is nothing to see and do in town. Thanks, AT. I've heard that before. I'll look into what tours (apart from the one I mentioned) are on offer. We may decide to stay on the ship and enjoy the peace and quiet. 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted 1 hour ago #143 Share Posted 1 hour ago (edited) 33 minutes ago, ceeceeDee said: Never been there, but it is already part of the Santo itinerary for our cruise. There's a Luganville Highlights shore tour advertised. Haven't really decided on our shore tours yet, with the exception of horse riding in Vila, which we always do without fail. So ports currently listed: Santo, Vila, Mystery, Noumea, Lifou Yes, Santo = Luganville. Espiritu Santo is the Island, Luganville is the main port. There is also Champagne Bay, but you have got buckleys of tendering there. It would make for a nice little tour if you haven't been there, together with the blue hole. I can't hazard a guess for your replacements for Noumea & Lifou. Edited 1 hour ago by arxcards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ceeceeDee Posted 1 hour ago #144 Share Posted 1 hour ago 1 minute ago, arxcards said: Yes, Santo = Luganville. Espiritu Santo is the Island, Luganville is the main port. There is also Champagne Bay, but you have got buckleys of tendering there. It would make for a nice little tour if you haven't been there, together with the blue hole. I can't hazard a guess for your replacements for Noumea & Lifou. Thanks, Geoff. It would appear at this stage that P&O aren't hazarding any guesses either. 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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