MicCanberra

Agreed, a cruise is never really just a cruise

No, but at least they are just restless, it is so much worse when they are revolting

https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/5/14/photos-unrest-racks-french-ruled-pacific-islands-of-new-caledonia The election is set for 9 June 2024

I think at this stage it would likely only be Noumea affected on the itineraries, and it may all be over post election. So possibly the Pacific Adventure and Splendour being affected.

Exactly, although if you want to go more luxury, you could find some on the smaller ships.

Good luck.

Glad it is working well.

Ahh well, their loss.

With rioting in Noumea, New Caledonia is locked ďown, airport and ports. I hope this doesn't last too long and affect any cruises.

Mate, that is just sad for all concerned.

The tripod would weigh more than an extra pair or two of knickers, but I agree washing along the way is easy, and housekeeping would see much worse than clean undies drying.

A rope does both black and brown pants and still portrays that certain hillbilly chic.

HAL have this type of arrangement, as do a few other lines. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. One issue we had on the last cruise was just a general lack of staff leading to longer dining times.