Cruise to Papua New Guinea (Sydney roundtrip, Aug 2022)
Want to get off the beaten track? Take our most jam-packed Papua New Guinea holiday and sample all the highlights of this remote region.
Witness the Alotau Festival and Sing Sing: a special local display of canoes, warriors, powerful music and dance. As a matrilineal society, women make the rules in the Trobriand Islands. Try your hand at Trobriand cricket on Kiriwina Island – where the unconventional rules include an unlimited number of players, dancing and whistleblowing. On Kitava Island, unspoiled beaches and sparkling tropical waters teeming with fish and coral are ready for exploring. And visit the newly-added destination of the Conflict Islands - possibly the most peaceful place in the world!
Choose between two departures: 08 August 2022 and 14 November 2022
- Interior from $949pp twin share
- Oceanview from $1,149pp twin share
- Balcony from $1,349pp twin share
- Mini Suite from $1,899pp twin share
*Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted and prices may fluctuate during the campaign period without notice.
Call our Brisbane based travel team on 1300 414 198 to book your cabin!
You can’t beat value for money with main meals, entertainment, stunning destinations and onboard activities – all included in the one low fare.
Activities
- Swimming pools
- Waterslides
- Waterpark
- Organised pool games
- Spas
- Fitness centre
- Jogging track
- A range of dance classes
- Trivia and game shows
- Organised crew vs guest games
- Karaoke
- Deck games, table tennis, deck chess, quoits, golf putting
- Cooking demonstrations
- Board games
Entertainment
- Production shows
- Guest entertainers and comedians
- Live music
- Cinema
- Party nights
- Big Screen (sports, recent release movies and more)
- Comedy
- Game shows
- 08 Aug 2022 - Depart Sydney at 4:00pm
- 09-11 Aug 2022 - Sea days
- 12 Aug 2022 - Alotau
- 13 Aug 2022 - Kiriwina Island
- 14 Aug 2022 - Rabaul1
- 15 Aug 2022 - Sea day
- 16 Aug 2022 - Conflict Islands
- 17-19 Aug 2022 - Sea days
- 20 Aug 2022 - Arrive Sydney at 6:00am
Depart Sydney on 08 Aug 2022 and return to Sydney on 20 Aug 2022
- Interior from $2799 pp twin share
- Oceanview from $3274 pp twin share
- Balcony from $3399 pp twin share
- Mini-Suite from $4354 pp twin share
- Suite from $5599 pp twin share
*Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted and prices may fluctuate during the campaign period without notice.
Call our Brisbane based travel team on 1300 414 198 to book your cabin!
You will soon discover that Pacific Adventure™ has most of P&O’s favourite signature features and a whole lot more!
Dine at the Waterfront, Dragon Lady and Angelo’s Restaurants as well as casual dining in our food court, The Pantry. Grab a drink and relax at The Oasis, enjoy a cocktail at Ocean Bar or head to the Blue Room for some live entertainment.
Plus, there’s a whole new range of features to explore and enjoy including new concepts from celebrity chef, Luke Mangan and Johnny di Francesco, Adventure Hotel, and Altitude, our nightclub on Deck 18.
Families will love the dedicated, indoor-outdoor family space, open 365 days a year. There’s a pool, family games, family parties and more. Hungry? Order a pizza on the Big Red Phone!
Suite and select mini-suite guests can enjoy the benefits of unrivalled views from Byron Beach Club, the new relaxation area, located on the top deck.
Special Entry & Visa Requirements
Papua New Guinea Passenger Declaration Form - All guests are required to complete and print the Incoming Passenger Declaration Form and present it at check-in. Free electronic visas will be issued to all guests upon arrival to Papua New Guinea.
A Quarantine fee of PKG15.00 (approx. AU$6.00) will be added to the onboard account of each guest. No other visa fee will apply. If you are not using an Australian or New Zealand passport for this cruise, you must have a valid visa to return to Australia. Please ensure you bring a printed copy of your approved return tourist or Australian resident visa to check-in. For more information please visit the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship website: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder and please allow at least 1 month to apply for a tourist visa. Those guests who do not present a valid visa to return to Australia at check-in may be denied boarding.
What To Pack?
Packing your bag is the last thing to do before your adventure. Make sure you’ve got everything you need for the best holiday ever! Whether you need help deciding which shoes to pack or what size of suitcase to bring, we can help you out with a few handy tips!
- Each bag can be no bigger than 140cm x 60cm x 40cm and weigh no more than 32kg.
- If you’re flying to port, it’s important to note that airlines may have different luggage restrictions.
- All luggage, hand and check-in will be screened at embarkation and disembarkation.
Hand Luggage - There are a few things that are best kept close at hand, in your hand luggage.
- Duty and tax-free purchases including alcohol and tobacco. These purchases will be collected upon embarkation and stored during your cruise.
- GST tax invoice for the Tourist Refund Scheme
- Your Passport or Government Issued Photo ID for domestic cruises
- Any medications, prescriptions, medical devices and your travel insurance policy
- Guests must declare to Customs all amounts of alcohol in excess of the local Customs limits.
Keep it casual
When the sun’s out you can keep it casual. After 5.30pm smart casual clothing is required in the public lounges and restaurants or as published in the ship’s newsletter, Good Times. Decks can be slippery so low-heeled, rubber soled shoes are recommended along with comfortable walking shoes for going ashore. Shoes must be worn at all times in restaurants. Swimwear is only permitted around the pool and open deck areas. There are two dress codes for the restaurants; smart casual and cocktail.
Dress for dinner
Dress up and have fun! Every evening onboard should be a special occasion whether you’re grabbing a quick drink or having a leisurely dinner. If it’s after 5:30pm, smart casual clothing is required in the public lounges and restaurants. That means skirts, dresses, pants and blouses for women. For men it’s long trousers and a polo or collared shirt.
Classic drinks, classy clothes
The drinks are delicious and the vibe is fancy so you better frock up for the cocktail evenings! Women are required to wear evening or cocktail dress. Men are required to suit up or wear similar and ties are optional. These evenings will be announced in the ships newsletter, the Good Times. So you have an idea of how many fabulous outfits to pack, we’ve provided a rough guide. For cruises between 3-7 nights there will be 1-2 cocktail evenings. For cruises between 7-13 nights there will be 2 cocktail evenings and for cruises 14 days or more there will be a minimum of 3 cocktail evenings. Please note that if the cruise is less than 2 nights there will not be any cocktail nights.
Can I bring non-alcoholic beverages onboard?
Each guest may bring onboard a maximum of 12 canned drinks loosely packed in carry-on (hand) luggage. All luggage, including checked in luggage, will be x-rayed at embarkation.
The following beverage items cannot be brought onboard :
- Plastic and glass bottled drinks (opened or unopened), including water;
- Slab packs (cartons) of canned drinks;
- Tetra pack drinks (including fruit juice poppers)
What time can I expect to disembark the ship?
Disembarkation is staggered and normally begins at approximately 30 minutes after the ships arrival in port. During your cruise you will be asked to complete a disembarkation questionnaire with your post cruise travel arrangements so you can be allocated a disembarkation group and time. You will be advised of your allocated time to disembark the day before arrival. Disembarkation is normally completed within three (3) hours of the ships arrival, however, this can vary. For this reason, if you have post cruise flights, we recommend your flight departs no earlier than five (5) hours after your cruise is scheduled to arrive in port.
Travel at 60 and cruise line booking conditions apply.
Drinks Ahoy Sale - ends 15 June 2021
$49 Deposit, per person#
Premium Drinks Package on cruises of 7 nights or more (excluding the 7 and 8 night Melbourne Cup sailings –V148, I143, I250)^.
Receive up to $200 onboard spending money, per room on cruises 6 nights or less and the 7 and 8 night Melbourne Cup sailings - v148, i143, I250+.
+^#Drinks Ahoy Sale T&Cs Apply
*Fares are cruise only, per person in AUD in a complete quad or twin room based on lead categories at publication date (12 May 2021), inclusive of all discounts, charges and taxes (which are subject to change). Campaign commences 12 May and ends 15 June 2021. Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted and may fluctuate during the campaign period. Campaign offers only available on P&O’s Value fare for all sailings; campaign offers are already included in Value Plus fare. Fare type inclusions are available at www.pocruises.com.au/fares. Valid for new bookings and not combinable with any other offer. Supplements apply for other room categories. Some oceanview rooms have obstructed views. ^Premium Beverage Package is available only to the first 2 guests booked in the lower berths (i.e. passengers 1 and 2) if the passengers are aged 18 years or over on the date of cruise departure, on cruises of 7 nights or more (excluding the 7 and 8 night Melbourne Cup sailings –V148, I143, I250). Premium Beverage Package is non-transferable and non-refundable. Premium Beverage Package includes individual beverage items up to the value of or equal to AUD$13 per item. Alcoholic beverages are limited to 15 beverages per 24-hour period (6am to 6am). Alcoholic beverages requested above this limit are subject to P&O’s Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Policy and charged at regular menu prices. Non-alcoholic beverages have no daily limit. Service is always subject to P&O’s RSA Policy, which includes an ability to restrict service. Drinks exclusions apply for both Premium Beverage and Soft Drink Packages, as listed at https://www.pocruises.com.au/plan/know-before-you-go/life-onboard/beverage-packages. Beverages will be served one drink per order, per eligible guest. +Onboard Spending Money is per room in AUD and applies to cruises 6 nights or less and the 7 and 8 night Melbourne Cup sailings - v148, i143, I250. The 7 and 8 night Melbourne Cup sailings receive up to $100 per room for an interior or oceanview room and up to $200 for a balcony or suite room. Amount varies by room type and itinerary duration, and is applied to the first 2 guests only in the room. Onboard Spending Money expires at the conclusion of your cruise, is not transferable, not redeemable for cash and cannot be used at the medical centre or casino. #Pay only a $49 per person deposit at time of booking; final payment is then due 75 days before departure. Full payment is required for sailings booked within 75 days of departure. Standard refund and cancellation conditions apply, see P&O’s Booking and Travel Conditions for details. Sailings departing on or before 30 June 2022 and booked prior to 15 June 2021, are eligible for P&O Assurance | www.pocruises.com.au/assurance . A 1.1% surcharge for Visa and Mastercard and a 2.3% surcharge for Amex applies to direct bookings made through our call centre and website. Paypal payments will incur a 1% surcharge. BPAY and debit cards do not incur a surcharge. Travel agents may charge additional fees - check with your travel agent. †For P&O Short Breaks, if your cruise is unable to visit the destination on its itinerary because of an unforeseen circumstance such as weather, civil unrest or a mechanical issue, we will endeavour to visit an alternative destination deemed safe by the Captain. Your health and safety is our most important priority. Accordingly, we are currently assessing how we will enhance our onboard health and safety protocols in light of COVID-19 and how these enhancements may affect our cruise offerings. As such, our actual cruise offerings may vary from the descriptions provided and images displayed in this email. To be read in conjunction with the P&O Cruises Australia Booking and Passage Conditions available at www.pocruises.com.au/booking-conditions which passengers will be bound by. Whilst all information is correct at time of publication, offers are subject to change or withdrawal. Carnival plc trading as P&O Cruises Australia. ABN 23 107 998 443.
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