New Cruises to New Guinea

[rugbypopsie]

I'm excited P & O has announced new cruise itineraries announced to New Guinea. Thanks Deb for sending me the link.

 

http://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/7065-pao-cruises-launches-first-dedicated-papua-new-guinea-cruises.html

 

Sooo excited....

 

I hope there are some adventurous types out there who want to visit this amazing country right on our doorstep before "civilisation" destroys its unique

beauty.

 

Alaska might have to wait...

 

Sue

[Sandielle]

I'm excited P & O has announced new cruise itineraries announced to New Guinea. Thanks Deb for sending me the link.

 

http://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/7065-pao-cruises-launches-first-dedicated-papua-new-guinea-cruises.html

 

Sooo excited....

 

I hope there are some adventurous types out there who want to visit this amazing country right on our doorstep before "civilisation" destroys its unique

beauty.

 

Alaska might have to wait...

 

Sue

 

I was reading about that earlier. Isn't it fantastic? It's a start - let's hope they add a few more new places. :):):)

[rugbypopsie]

I might have my first P & O cruise and get to meet you in person..Sandy

I used to live in Lae in the early 70's and I was excited to go to Rabaul on the Cherry Blossom cruise although its sad to see the devestation the volcano has caused..nothing like it used to be. I've always wanted to go back..Fairstar used to go to the Solomons...Orion goes to New Guinea but too expensive..I would prefer to cruise more often for less money.

 

I will be watching the cruise itineraries closely...

 

Sue

[karmac]

I went to Samarai Island on my Fairstar cruise and it just happend to be their independance day the day we were there. It was a great day.

[fanoforion]

Hi, I am so happy to read about the new port in PNG...I will be booking.

 

I have been to the Solomon Islands in 2000....on the old Norwegian Star. country music cruise... not a nice place back then .We almost didn't get there, because the night before, someone was murdered. very uncomfortable walking down the main street, some folks nice, but others stared straight through us. I wrote on my postcards....the best thing about this place is.....the ship leaves at 4pm.

things have changed since then and I would go back.

 

I would welcome any new ports...have been to all the Pacific ports that P&O and Princess offer at present.

 

 

kind regards, Lorraine :):)

[Salty Sea Dog]

This is great news, thanks for the link.

 

I visited Rabual just before the last big eruption would love to go back. Same with Samarai, a very interesting place, historically. Went to Alatoa in Milne Bay quite recently on Silversea. Very pleased these are coming back as possibilities.

[LouLou28]

It's great to see P&O adding some new ports ... will be very interested to see the new itineraries when they are out ... (although I'm thinking they will stick to seven day cruises during school holidays - so it may still be on the wish list for me for a few more years!)

[thied]

can't wait till they release the itineraries and when they are.

[Sandielle]

I might have my first P & O cruise and get to meet you in person..Sandy

 

Now, that would be fun! :)

 

I used to live in Lae in the early 70's and I was excited to go to Rabaul on the Cherry Blossom cruise although its sad to see the devestation the volcano has caused..nothing like it used to be. I've always wanted to go back..Fairstar used to go to the Solomons...Orion goes to New Guinea but too expensive..I would prefer to cruise more often for less money.

Sue

 

It was on a Cherry Blossom cruise (but only 28 days) that I visited Rabaul. I thought it was beautiful - I would have thought it would have returned to that state by now, but obviously it hasn't. :(

[thied]

Now, that would be fun! :)

 

 

 

It was on a Cherry Blossom cruise (but only 28 days) that I visited Rabaul. I thought it was beautiful - I would have thought it would have returned to that state by now, but obviously it hasn't. :(

 

did you know the local car dealer?

his name is frank and has been there from 1968.

 

Moresby was fun for use, i use to work on the fuel pipe line.

I use to live in the units be hind the moresby bot club up the hill.

white building

[Debsta]

Can't wait.......I'm on! (well almost.....waiting for the bookings to open but have my dibs in with a TA :p)

[thied]

at this stage in time the new cruise itineraries will be released on the 23/04/2012.

 

with 3 cruises to png one 9 nighter in oct 13 and one 10 nighter in nov 13 and one 10 nighter in apr 2014. at this stage there may be more.

[rugbypopsie]

Well tomorrow is supposed to be the day...Monday seems a strange day to launch the new itineraries but probably there will be a big splash in the travel pages next weekend...cant wait to see what/where ...

 

Sue

[thied]

Well tomorrow is supposed to be the day...Monday seems a strange day to launch the new itineraries but probably there will be a big splash in the travel pages next weekend...cant wait to see what/where ...

 

Sue

that does not surprize me P&O are hardly ever on time, o well we have to wait a little longer.

[thied]

cruise dates for PNG are

 

30 oct 2013 9 nights and booked

 

16 nov 2013 10 nights

 

2 April 2014 10 nights

[Sandielle]

I'm excited P & O has announced new cruise itineraries announced to New Guinea. Thanks Deb for sending me the link.

http://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/7065-pao-cruises-launches-first-dedicated-papua-new-guinea-cruises.html

Sooo excited....

I hope there are some adventurous types out there who want to visit this amazing country right on our doorstep before "civilisation" destroys its unique

beauty. Alaska might have to wait...

Sue

 

Here are the full itineraries...........

 

Ship Name: Pacific Dawn Cruise Code: W343

Departure Date: Thursday, 31 October 2013

Cruise Name: Papua New Guinea

Nights: 9 Departing: Brisbane

 

Brisbane

At Sea

Townsville

At Sea

Alotau, Papua New Guinea

Kiriwina Is, Trobriand Islands

Doini Island, Doini

At Sea

At Sea

Brisbane

-------------------------------------

Ship Name: Pacific Dawn Cruise Code: W345

Departure Date: Saturday, 16 November 2013

Cruise Name: Papua New Guinea

Nights: 10 Departing: Brisbane

 

Brisbane

At Sea

At Sea

Kitava, Trobriand Islands

Kiriwina Is, Trobriand Islands

Alotau, Papua New Guinea

Doini Island, Doini

At Sea

Townsville

At Sea

Brisbane

---------------------------------------------------------

Ship Name: Pacific Dawn Cruise Code: W414

Departure Date: Wednesday, 2 April 2014

Cruise Name: Papua New Guinea

Nights: 10 Departing: Brisbane

 

Brisbane

At Sea

At Sea

Kitava, Trobriand Islands

Kiriwina Is, Trobriand Islands

Alotau, Papua New Guinea

Doini Island, Doini

At Sea

Townsville

At Sea

Brisbane

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[rugbypopsie]

Theid what was the cost and category you booked if you dont mind sharing?

 

Sue

[thied]

cruise dates for PNG are

 

30 oct 2013 9 nights and booked

 

16 nov 2013 10 nights

 

2 April 2014 10 nights

 

sorry about that guys one tinny little typo

 

31 oct 2013 9 nights and booked

 

16 nov 2013 10 nights

 

2 April 2014 10 nights

[thied]

Theid what was the cost and category you booked if you dont mind sharing?

 

Sue

Mini suite 3 people cost $5800 plus $300 obc.

[wildweston]

There will be so many CCer's on these cruises :)

[tuckysxr]

We have booked and confirmed on the October cruise - nothing like being an early bird.

[icat2000]

Well I tried to ring PO Australia. And was advised all of their systems had crashed and to call back tommorrow.

[Skyrules]

Here are the full itineraries...........

 

Ship Name: Pacific Dawn Cruise Code: W343

Departure Date: Thursday, 31 October 2013

Cruise Name: Papua New Guinea

Nights: 9 Departing: Brisbane

 

Brisbane

At Sea

Townsville

At Sea

Alotau, Papua New Guinea

Kiriwina Is, Trobriand Islands

Doini Island, Doini

At Sea

At Sea

Brisbane

-------------------------------------

Ship Name: Pacific Dawn Cruise Code: W345

Departure Date: Saturday, 16 November 2013

Cruise Name: Papua New Guinea

Nights: 10 Departing: Brisbane

 

Brisbane

At Sea

At Sea

Kitava, Trobriand Islands

Kiriwina Is, Trobriand Islands

Alotau, Papua New Guinea

Doini Island, Doini

At Sea

Townsville

At Sea

Brisbane

---------------------------------------------------------

Ship Name: Pacific Dawn Cruise Code: W414

Departure Date: Wednesday, 2 April 2014

Cruise Name: Papua New Guinea

Nights: 10 Departing: Brisbane

 

Brisbane

At Sea

At Sea

Kitava, Trobriand Islands

Kiriwina Is, Trobriand Islands

Alotau, Papua New Guinea

Doini Island, Doini

At Sea

Townsville

At Sea

Brisbane

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Excellent Itineraries..... Very tempting.

[thied]

There will be so many CCer's on these cruises :)

I know tow us and tuckysxr are on the cruise.

[thied]

We have booked and confirmed on the October cruise - nothing like being an early bird.

I did good work dont you think so?