Pacific Jewel in Apia, Western Samoa today - 27 Aug 2014

Pacific Jewel is currently on a private charter cruise and she is Apia, Western Samoa today:

PACIFIC JEWEL at ShipWatcher

You can find out more about the charter here: http://www.sidssamoa2014.ws/Article/26/accommodation-overview

I think this is the first time Pacific Jewel has been to Apia and this is the first time P&O have been to Apia for a very long time....

We where meant to go Apia on the Pacific Pearl in 2011 on the Tahitian Treasures cruise, but because it was going to be a Sunday there, northing would be open, so we instead spent an extra day at another port.

I think this is the first time Pacific Jewel has been to Apia and this is the first time P&O have been to Apia for a very long time....

 

We where meant to go Apia on the Pacific Pearl in 2011 on the Tahitian Treasures cruise, but because it was going to be a Sunday there, northing would be open, so we instead spent an extra day at another port.

A private charter, that explains why she has been in Apia for a few days.

Thanks for the info.

She is there for the whole week. Its a $40 Million United Nations Conference to discuss the future of the Pacific Islands. Thousands are attending and the ship is being used as a floating Hotel. Many Australians and NZers are there enjoying the local hospitality. It takes place every 10 years in a different location.

I trust all the delegates , and hangers on , are having a good time and are enjoying spending our tax money as they solve the problems of the world over a few drinks in the bars on board. . ...:D:D

We were booked on one of the cruises cancelled for this charter. Can't help wondering who chartered the ship - it certainly must pay P&O well, to cancel cruises. :rolleyes:

We were booked on one of the cruises cancelled for this charter. Can't help wondering who chartered the ship - it certainly must pay P&O well, to cancel cruises. :rolleyes:

The United Nations chartered the whole ship and are on selling the cabins.

Its a great deal for them as although it sounds expensive at over $250 US for an inside cabin , they are supplied with Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner and all Hotel facilities , and they can accomodate a couple of thousand delegates in the one place.

Click on Kiwi-cruisers link above , it gives details of the charter.