Resrey1960

Thanks for all the responses to my query. Much appreciated. 

Will be cruising on Spirit to South Pacific in February. Are you allowed to brin a bottle of wine onboard at embarkation? I understand BYO alcohol is prohibited but have read some cruise lines allow a bottle of wine on embarkation?

thanks

5 hours ago, OzKiwiJJ said:

At Mare there is a shuttle bus, extra cost from memory, that takes you to a lovely lagoon about 20 minutes drive away. Great snorkelling and swimming.

 

Reef shoes are needed for most of the ports although the Isle of Pines has one lovely fine sand beach without coral (the one nearest the tender wharf), the other beach has coral in the sand.

Thank you! 

3 hours ago, Tigerlily75 said:

Isle of Pines is incredible, one of my favourites. The beach where you get off the tender is beautiful enough, but follow all the people who are crossing the road and heading around to the Sacred Rock, it’s just stunning. Plonk yourself on the beach there, do some snorkeling around the rock, it’s a beautiful day. 

Thank you very much for your response. I'm really looking forward to this. 

3 hours ago, mr walker said:

 

Yes Yejele is a great spot & also there is plenty of shade there. Take some cash ($A is fine) as you can buy cold drinks & food from the local stalls right there on the beach.

Thanks for the information. Good to know $A is accepted. 

8 hours ago, MicCanberra said:

okay IoP, Lifou, Mystery Island are all good swimming ports very handy to the tenders.  Also good for snorkelling although Jinek bay on Lifou is the best but needs to be booked.

I haven't been to Mare but am told the beach is about all that is there, also good for swimming.

Noumea has some day tours that take you to some WII stuff and lookouts, there are also some good beaches and such easily accessible either by taxi, HOHO bus or even local bus at Anse Vata and Lemon Bay. There will be shuttles to the cruise centre. from there it is easy to book private tours or you could do a ships tour.

Thanks for all of that information. Most helpful! 

Isles of Pines, Lifou, Mystery Island, Mare, Noumea 

Mainly interested in any tours of historical sites and any good beaches within walking distance of where you get on/off tender boats. 

Thanks!

No worries! As long as people are safe! 

Many info on recommended shore excursions would be much appreciated. 

Any recommendations for shore excursions? 

Thanks MicCanberra!

Thanks! Sounds reasonable.  Did you enjoy the Carnival Spirit? 

Looking for 2019 bar prices for beers, glass of wine, Mojito cocktails? Thanks 

Looking for up to date information on bar prices for alcoholic drinks on Carnival Spirit. 

Glass of wine?

Bottle of beer?

Mojito cocktail?

Thank!