sunset Sojourn from Fremantle 2011 Sept

[fishtaco]

 

Senggigi beach Lombok

[oysterfiend]

Well you never know until you actually get there lol.

 

the Gilis looks great but even though one of the worlds best dive/snorkling areas it may not live up to expectations as a beach holiday after some of the Thai islands i have done over the years.

 

The expense of flying is what us West Australians have had to contend with just to get on an average P&O pacific cruise so i know how you feel!

 

we have some fantastic unspoilt beaches over here so i suppose i never really think about the beach too much while overseas,even Cable beach didnt impress me as it was just another beach in my opinion and unless you were a 4x4 enthusiast we can get the same(without tropical weather) within a few hours drive from home.

 

But to be honest if you were going to spend on flights to Perth from NZ then it would be better to include the Indonesian leg in the Freo cruise if funds permitted.

 

Some on our cruise paid less than the Broome cruise and got free flights to Perth thrown in because P&O couldnt sell the cabins.

 

A lot of West Australians would rather do the Athena Bali cruises as it gives you a night in Bali with no time lost on tendering, plus are not used to P&O being a ready source of annual holiday so the same deals may come up?

 

I know quite a lot of people who booked the Asian cruises from Freo and pulled out so I would expect the same to happen with the new itinerary.

 

Some West Australians aboard were so disappointed in the pacific Sun as they were expecting a Super Liner of sorts that i am sure the word has spread.

 

Many older experienced cruisers were unhappy because they were not used to P&Os casual style of family cruising and would expect quite a few to not even consider P&O in the future.

 

Great cruise but poor choice of vessel for west Australians given the price compared to Asian fly cruises on offer from here(or even Sun Princess cruises)

 

Also you have to consider the West Australian dark age laws with areas like duty free casino Bingo ect "possibly' being closed for the entire Broome cruise:eek:

 

 

Den

 

Well you all convince us and we booked today!!!

It will be what it will be.

We have been on bigger, better ships and going On Carnival Spirit this year - 7 night Alaska in September,

But we went on Pacific Sun Last year-

at first I was a little disappointed but soon got over it-

It does have its charms,

Didn't like the buffet - thought it a bit claustrophobic

- So just go and eat Ala Carte in main dining rooms.

This cruise will be the cheapest we have ever booked other than this years when we got 50% off for being on a swine flu cruise to NOWHERE

last year- Booked cheapest balcony we could get for half usual price

[fishtaco]

 

Traditional Bali Welcome for cruisers in Benoa harbor

[fishtaco]

 

Yummm Baby Croc for lunch in Broome! Pick your own like live fish in a Chinese restaurant:D

 

You can tell there is storms in Perth and I cant work lol

[fishtaco]

fishtaco when did you go to komodo?

 

I think it was number 3 after your cruise but we did the shorter 12 nighter.

 

 

Den

[Kiwi_cruiser]

I think it was number 3 after your cruise but we did the shorter 12 nighter.

 

:)

 

I must get around to posting some photos from our cruise!