CRUISE PORT OF CALL: Isle of Pines, New Caledonia
On arrival it's easy to see why Isle of Pines is commonly referred to as the Jewel of the Pacific. The island was formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago; and it is now surrounded by a beautiful colourful reef. There are many tours that you can take part in while in the Isle of Pines some of these including an Island Discovery, Snorkel the Natural Aquarium, The Le Meridien Natural Aquarium and The Lagoon Islet Boati Adventure.
Check out this video by P&O Cruises of the Isle of Pines:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU9Y1A8Y54U
CRUISE HINT: Wooden Souvenirs
When travelling to the islands in the South Pacific you will find some great souvenirs many of these being made of wood for example bow and arrows, masks etc. However not all products are able to be brought back into Australia as customs won’t allow this. So before you purchase anything, what you should check are that all wood products are fully lacquered and to look for borers or any small bugs.
Monday, June 11, 2012
CRUISE UPDATES AND HINTS #9
CRUISE UPDATE: SampleCruises like a Celebrity!
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises are offering one-night sampler cruises this upcoming summer season. You will have the chance toexperience the Voyager of the Seas and Celebrity Solstice. For anyone who isnew to cruising this is the perfect opportunity to answer questions you haveabout cruising. What happens onboard? What do the public rooms look like? How big are the cabins? One- night sampler cruises are the answers to these questions.These one-night samplers are priced from $345pp on the Royal Caribbean’sVoyager of the Seas (23rd November Sailing) and $355pp CelebrityCruises Solstice’s (09 December Sailing).
CRUISE PORT OF CALL:Noumea, New Caledonia
The city of Noumea is one of the largest ports P&OCruises visits in the South Pacific. There are many tours that you can takepart in while in Noumea these including the Tjbaou Cultural Centre, The TchouTchou Train, A Zodiac Ride to Duck Island, Lagoon Snorkelling and much more! Noumeais great for shopping, dining and immerse yourself in French culture.
CRUISE HINT:Cruise Cards
Cruise cards are most easily kept around your neck on alanyard. These can be affordably purchased before boarding or you may like tobuy one on board as a souvenir. If your card is not already hole punched youcan do this at the pursers desk after boarding.
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises are offering one-night sampler cruises this upcoming summer season. You will have the chance toexperience the Voyager of the Seas and Celebrity Solstice. For anyone who isnew to cruising this is the perfect opportunity to answer questions you haveabout cruising. What happens onboard? What do the public rooms look like? How big are the cabins? One- night sampler cruises are the answers to these questions.These one-night samplers are priced from $345pp on the Royal Caribbean’sVoyager of the Seas (23rd November Sailing) and $355pp CelebrityCruises Solstice’s (09 December Sailing).
CRUISE PORT OF CALL:Noumea, New Caledonia
The city of Noumea is one of the largest ports P&OCruises visits in the South Pacific. There are many tours that you can takepart in while in Noumea these including the Tjbaou Cultural Centre, The TchouTchou Train, A Zodiac Ride to Duck Island, Lagoon Snorkelling and much more! Noumeais great for shopping, dining and immerse yourself in French culture.
CRUISE HINT:Cruise Cards
Cruise cards are most easily kept around your neck on alanyard. These can be affordably purchased before boarding or you may like tobuy one on board as a souvenir. If your card is not already hole punched youcan do this at the pursers desk after boarding.
CRUISE UPDATES AND HINTS #8
CRUISE NEWS UPDATES: P&O SPECIAL OCCASION PACKAGES
P&O has released new specialoccasion packages! These packages are only available on cruises 5 days or longer. Prices for these package start from $159.00 saving of 21% off retail price onboard.
Available packages include:
Special Occasions Package
Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Dinner at Salt grill by Luke Mangan for 2 people*Ernest Hillier boxed chocolates - milk and dark$50 Onboard spending money per booking
Romance Package
Moet & Chandon Brut ImperialDinner at Salt grill by Luke Mangan for 2 people*A dozen roses bouquet Ernest Hillier boxed chocolates - milk and dark P&O Cruises logo teddy bear Framed portrait photo from cruise
Foodies Package
Dinner at Salt grill by Luke Mangan for 2 people*P&O Cruises cook book "Holidays"Trout Valley pinot noir, Nelson Glandore Estate chardonnay, Hunter Valley$50 onboard spending money per booking
Double the Fun Package (for groups of 4 toshare)
Dinner at Salt grill by Luke Mangan for 4 people*Tyrell's Old Winery rose, Hunter Valley Dusky Sounds sauvignon blanc, Marlborough $100 Casino Credit per booking
CRUISE PORT OF CALL: Vanuatu (Champagne Bay)
Champagne Bay is known for its pristine beaches and ranked among the most beautiful beaches in the world. Go for jungle safaris and visit the Mele Cascades for a memorable experience ofwalking under them and into a cave. Shopping while in Champagne Bay includesmarket like stalls where you can buy trinkets, handicrafts, sarongs, woven hats and much more. Champagne Bay holidays are great for escaping the city life to forget your worries and relax by the beach.
CRUISE HINT: SMALL CARRY BAG
A hint would be is to pack a small empty carryon bag as the last night of the cruise; you have to set your luggage out before midnight so that it can be picked up. So you can use your small carry bag to store the clothes you would like to wear home and also is a place to stash the pyjamas, toothbrush etc.
P&O has released new specialoccasion packages! These packages are only available on cruises 5 days or longer. Prices for these package start from $159.00 saving of 21% off retail price onboard.
Available packages include:
Special Occasions Package
Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Dinner at Salt grill by Luke Mangan for 2 people*Ernest Hillier boxed chocolates - milk and dark$50 Onboard spending money per booking
Romance Package
Moet & Chandon Brut ImperialDinner at Salt grill by Luke Mangan for 2 people*A dozen roses bouquet Ernest Hillier boxed chocolates - milk and dark P&O Cruises logo teddy bear Framed portrait photo from cruise
Foodies Package
Dinner at Salt grill by Luke Mangan for 2 people*P&O Cruises cook book "Holidays"Trout Valley pinot noir, Nelson Glandore Estate chardonnay, Hunter Valley$50 onboard spending money per booking
Double the Fun Package (for groups of 4 toshare)
Dinner at Salt grill by Luke Mangan for 4 people*Tyrell's Old Winery rose, Hunter Valley Dusky Sounds sauvignon blanc, Marlborough $100 Casino Credit per booking
CRUISE PORT OF CALL: Vanuatu (Champagne Bay)
Champagne Bay is known for its pristine beaches and ranked among the most beautiful beaches in the world. Go for jungle safaris and visit the Mele Cascades for a memorable experience ofwalking under them and into a cave. Shopping while in Champagne Bay includesmarket like stalls where you can buy trinkets, handicrafts, sarongs, woven hats and much more. Champagne Bay holidays are great for escaping the city life to forget your worries and relax by the beach.
CRUISE HINT: SMALL CARRY BAG
A hint would be is to pack a small empty carryon bag as the last night of the cruise; you have to set your luggage out before midnight so that it can be picked up. So you can use your small carry bag to store the clothes you would like to wear home and also is a place to stash the pyjamas, toothbrush etc.
Friday, May 4, 2012
CRUISE UPDATES AND HINTS #7
CRUISE UPDATE: Titanic II announced
AUSTRALIAN billionaire Clive
Palmer has signed an agreement with a Chinese shipyard, CSC Jinling, to build
the Titanic II! The ship will be as luxurious as the original Titanic, except
it will have 21st century technology and the latest navigation and safety
systems. Titanic II will debut in 2016 with a Trans-Atlantic crossing.
CRUISE UPDATE: Pacific Dawn’s Refurbishment
P&O’s Pacific Dawn two week
multi-million dollar refurbishment, has been completed and has departed on it’s
first post-refurbishment cruise. Pacific Dawn created more benefits to the
local economy. Over 600 specialist
workers, 600 ship crew and dockyard’s workforce of more than 200 people were
handling the scheduled refurbishment of the Pacific Dawn which included the
installation of a giant poolside entertainment screen, ice cream parlour and
new interconnecting family cabins. “Over the past five years the Queensland’s
cruise industry has boomed, where now the Sunshine State now has Pacific Dawn
permanently based in Brisbane full time” said Carnival Australia CEO, Ann
Sherry. Refurbishing P&O’s ships in Brisbane adds more money to the local
economy, the cruising economic contribution in Queensland is due to raise
significantly this means the cruise industry has a very important future in the
Sunshine state of Queensland.
CRUISE PORT OF CALL: P&O’s New
Destination, Papua New Guinea
The new destination of Papua New
Guinea will feature two different itineraries, with Pacific Dawn sailing from
Brisbane to the waters of Milne Bay, where it will visit the local capital
Alotau as well as the beautiful white sand beaches of Doini Island and the
Trobriand Islands otherwise known as the Islands of love. P&O’s new 2013-14
itineraries include the Papua New Guinea sailings these are priced from $1049
per person quad share for a nine-night cruise. Visit our website
www.eseacruising.com.au or email us at cruises@eseacruising.com for further
enquiries for these new fantastic itineries.
Don’t miss out, cabins are selling fast!
CRUISE HINT: MONEY FOR THE PACIFIC ISLANDS
When travelling to the Pacific
Islands it is recommended to take small notes eg. $5 or $10 for the markets as
it is easier for them to exchange notes to their own currency other than coins.
As a nice gesture swap the coins for your smaller notes.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
CRUISE UPDATE: THE FLAVOUR OF P&O
New Zealand Natural is about to embrace cruising with the new signing of an agreement between P&O. The agreement will see P&O score its very own flavour of New Zealand Natural premium ice cream. This flavour will be unveiled on board the Pacific Dawn as part of the choice of flavours in the new New Zealand Natural Premium Ice Cream Parlour which is currently being installed during her scheduled refurbishment. When the dawn sets sail on the 1st of May the new P&O flavour will be revealed!
CRUISE UPDATE: P&O’s Pacific Dawn add Papua New Guinea to its itinerary
New for 2013/2014 P&O’s Pacific Dawn is sailing from Brisbane and adding two new unique itineraries to the remote and strikingly beautiful region of Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea. Both itineraries feature the ports of Alotau and Doini Island, as well as the Trobriand Islands.
Alotau (Milne Bay) is the Capital of Milne Bay province; it has rich history and is famous for its coral reef and scuba diving experiences.
Doini Island is located in the heart of Milne Bay on the Easter tip of Papua New Guinea. The island is surrounded by beautiful beaches and is home to the classis white sand beaches and pristine turquoise waters.
Trobriand Islands lie along the Northern straits of Milne Bay and are more widely known as the ‘Islands of Love’. Kiriwana Island and Kaileuna Island are rich in culture where as Kitava Island is known for its beautiful beaches which are perfect for swimming, snorkerling and canoeing.
There are a total of three departures: one 9-night departure October 2013 and two 10-night departures in November 2013 and April 2014.
CRUISE HINT: WHAT TO TAKE TO THE ISLANDS
While on the islands a useful hint would be to take reef shoes for swimming and walking on the beach as you don’t want to be stepping in coral. Also a nice gesture would be to take along some gold coins for the islanders as many ports have groups of people singing with a donation box in front of them as it is only a couple of dollars to us however the small amount means a lot to them.
New Zealand Natural is about to embrace cruising with the new signing of an agreement between P&O. The agreement will see P&O score its very own flavour of New Zealand Natural premium ice cream. This flavour will be unveiled on board the Pacific Dawn as part of the choice of flavours in the new New Zealand Natural Premium Ice Cream Parlour which is currently being installed during her scheduled refurbishment. When the dawn sets sail on the 1st of May the new P&O flavour will be revealed!
CRUISE UPDATE: P&O’s Pacific Dawn add Papua New Guinea to its itinerary
New for 2013/2014 P&O’s Pacific Dawn is sailing from Brisbane and adding two new unique itineraries to the remote and strikingly beautiful region of Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea. Both itineraries feature the ports of Alotau and Doini Island, as well as the Trobriand Islands.
Alotau (Milne Bay) is the Capital of Milne Bay province; it has rich history and is famous for its coral reef and scuba diving experiences.
Doini Island is located in the heart of Milne Bay on the Easter tip of Papua New Guinea. The island is surrounded by beautiful beaches and is home to the classis white sand beaches and pristine turquoise waters.
Trobriand Islands lie along the Northern straits of Milne Bay and are more widely known as the ‘Islands of Love’. Kiriwana Island and Kaileuna Island are rich in culture where as Kitava Island is known for its beautiful beaches which are perfect for swimming, snorkerling and canoeing.
There are a total of three departures: one 9-night departure October 2013 and two 10-night departures in November 2013 and April 2014.
CRUISE HINT: WHAT TO TAKE TO THE ISLANDS
While on the islands a useful hint would be to take reef shoes for swimming and walking on the beach as you don’t want to be stepping in coral. Also a nice gesture would be to take along some gold coins for the islanders as many ports have groups of people singing with a donation box in front of them as it is only a couple of dollars to us however the small amount means a lot to them.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
CRUISE UPDATES AND HINTS #4
CRUISE UPDATE: COSTA CRUISES
Costa have defied the odds and have reported that bookings for its 2012 Easter cruises were record breaking and exceeded the numbers for Easter 2011. Five Costa ships spent Easter in the Mediterranean including Costa NeoRomantica, Costa Mediterranea, Costa Pacifica, CostaDeliziosa and Costa Serena.
CRUISE SHIP: CARNIVAL SPIRIT
When cruising your holiday starts as you step on board and thearrival of Carnival spirit in Australia is exciting for families. CarnivalSpirit provides age appropriate programs for everyone and youth activities aresupervised by trained and experienced staff.
· Camp Carnival provides toys and arts and craftsfor young kids aged 2-5.
· Juniors 6-8 are also catered for and for thoseaged 9-11 there are pool parties and scavenger hunts.
· Circle “C” for the 12-14 gives the young teenssomewhere to hang out and watch late night movies, danceparties
· Club 02 is for the older teens with their ownlounge area and a non alcoholic drink bar and teenparties.
The ship also provides the best waterpark at sea, mini golf,a choice of swimming pools, a sports court, and a 2deck fitness centre.
CRUISE HINT: THEME NIGHTS
New cruisers are often unaware of the theme nights offered on some cruises. An idea is to take some inexpensive accessories on the cruise with you. Some of the theme nights include Country Western, Island Night, 70’sNights, Rock and Roll Night and Pirate Night.
Costa have defied the odds and have reported that bookings for its 2012 Easter cruises were record breaking and exceeded the numbers for Easter 2011. Five Costa ships spent Easter in the Mediterranean including Costa NeoRomantica, Costa Mediterranea, Costa Pacifica, CostaDeliziosa and Costa Serena.
CRUISE SHIP: CARNIVAL SPIRIT
When cruising your holiday starts as you step on board and thearrival of Carnival spirit in Australia is exciting for families. CarnivalSpirit provides age appropriate programs for everyone and youth activities aresupervised by trained and experienced staff.
· Camp Carnival provides toys and arts and craftsfor young kids aged 2-5.
· Juniors 6-8 are also catered for and for thoseaged 9-11 there are pool parties and scavenger hunts.
· Circle “C” for the 12-14 gives the young teenssomewhere to hang out and watch late night movies, danceparties
· Club 02 is for the older teens with their ownlounge area and a non alcoholic drink bar and teenparties.
The ship also provides the best waterpark at sea, mini golf,a choice of swimming pools, a sports court, and a 2deck fitness centre.
CRUISE HINT: THEME NIGHTS
New cruisers are often unaware of the theme nights offered on some cruises. An idea is to take some inexpensive accessories on the cruise with you. Some of the theme nights include Country Western, Island Night, 70’sNights, Rock and Roll Night and Pirate Night.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
CRUISE UPDATES AND HINTS #3
CRUISE UPDATES:
RHAPSODY REVEALED
The Rhapsody of the Seas has undergone an onboard US$45 million revitalisation project and has finally been completed, with the vessel now en-route from Singapore to Australia. Once the Rhapsody of the Seas arrives in Australia it will depart on 13th April for a 17-night Trans Pacific Cruise to Hawaii before heading off for her Alaskan season on the 11th May.
SEABOURN IN AUSTRALIA
Next year will be the Seabourn Quest’s first ever visit to the shores of Australia, she will be calling into ports at Sydney, Brisbane, Hamilton Island, Townsville, Cairns and Thursday Island in February. The newest addition to the Seabourn Fleet, Quest’s Australian visit is part of a 116 day world cruise. Australians will also be able to cruise on the Seabourn Odyssey in our local waters next year, for three months as the liner explores the islands and coastlines of Australia, Indonesia and New Zealand. A regional visit includes a 16 night voyage from Bali to Sydney departing on the 21st of December 2012 and will visit Komodo Island, Darwin, Thursday Island, Cairns, Townsville, Hamilton Island and Brisbane.
CRUISE HINT FOR THE WEEK: Keeping in touch with fellow Cabin Mates
Take along a mini whiteboard or a packet of post-it notes so that you can leave notes for each other on your movements throughout the day in a prominent place, for example the mirror.
RHAPSODY REVEALED
The Rhapsody of the Seas has undergone an onboard US$45 million revitalisation project and has finally been completed, with the vessel now en-route from Singapore to Australia. Once the Rhapsody of the Seas arrives in Australia it will depart on 13th April for a 17-night Trans Pacific Cruise to Hawaii before heading off for her Alaskan season on the 11th May.
SEABOURN IN AUSTRALIA
Next year will be the Seabourn Quest’s first ever visit to the shores of Australia, she will be calling into ports at Sydney, Brisbane, Hamilton Island, Townsville, Cairns and Thursday Island in February. The newest addition to the Seabourn Fleet, Quest’s Australian visit is part of a 116 day world cruise. Australians will also be able to cruise on the Seabourn Odyssey in our local waters next year, for three months as the liner explores the islands and coastlines of Australia, Indonesia and New Zealand. A regional visit includes a 16 night voyage from Bali to Sydney departing on the 21st of December 2012 and will visit Komodo Island, Darwin, Thursday Island, Cairns, Townsville, Hamilton Island and Brisbane.
CRUISE HINT FOR THE WEEK: Keeping in touch with fellow Cabin Mates
Take along a mini whiteboard or a packet of post-it notes so that you can leave notes for each other on your movements throughout the day in a prominent place, for example the mirror.
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