Updates from the Grand Princess 2023 relocation cruise

[arxcards]

Like the blu Stu.

[MicCanberra]

7 hours ago, Kiwi_cruiser said:

Relaxing day at Sea as we head for Pago Pago, American Samoa tomorrow.

 

 

 

 

Wonderful.

[Kiwi_cruiser]

Hello from the Grand Princess,

 

Today we were in Pago Pago, American Samoa!

 

It was nice to get there especially as we missed it last year (2022) when we were on the Majestic Princess as cruise ships where still banned from going there then.

 

Our plan for the day after looking around the local markets was to go to 2 dollar beach. Which is now $5 USDpp to get in!

 

We thought we would catch the local bus to there, as we have done that before!

 

But after waiting over an hour for a bus!, a group of us decided to get a taxi.

 

Two in our group wanted to go to Tess Barefoot Bar, so we decided that would be fine, but when we got there they wanted $130USD for a day pass!!! 😮 and it had to be prebooked!!

 

So we ended up starting to walk to $2 beach when our taxi driver came along and give us a lift along the road.

 

Once at 2 dollar beach, we found out they no longer sell any drinks or food! 😮 :(, but was told there was a shop 5 – 10mins along the road that sold drinks etc…

 

The tide was going out so it was no good for snorkelling  ☹ but mum and I had a swim.

 

I then decided to go for a walk to find the shop, about 5 mins away, which I did!, so ended up buying two Pepsi and two beers for $5 USD.

 

Then we got the Taxi back and headed to Sadie’s Bar then back to the ship!

 

The weather was great! 😊

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 13, 2023 by Kiwi_cruiser

[MicCanberra]

Sounds like it was a little frustrating to begin with but turned out a good day.

[Kiwi_cruiser]

Today is our second to last day at sea before we disembark the Grand Princess in Auckland, New Zealand on Tuesday 😞

[nzrainbow]

It's been an absolutely fabulous cruise and I'm so sad to be leaving in Auckland! 

Thanks Grand Princess and Crew for the beautiful ship, wonderful food, and awesome service, it was a pleasure to be onboard :)

[Johhno]

It was great to meet you Stu and your mum.We will continue on and do the last few days to Sydney.

Safe travels home.

Cheers Johhno.

[Kiwi_cruiser]

This morning we disembark from the Grand Princess in Auckland, New Zealand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 17, 2023 by Kiwi_cruiser

[MicCanberra]

Welcome home.

[arxcards]

Welcome home Stu.

Thanks for the ride.

[possum52]

Thanks for your reports and photos Stu. 

[Kiwi_cruiser]

I have got a few more photos to post from the cruise, so keep an eye out for them over the next few days.