Rare Cbtours Posted October 2, 2022 #151 Share Posted October 2, 2022 20 hours ago, Elorac123 said: I am ashamed to say that I didn’t even think about extra cover but then I hadn’t thought I would be going in a helicopter ride. Cheers Carole Its not the helicopter ride I don't think, it's the snow and ice causing the problem. Im going to phone insurance tomorrow to double check as its talking about the skiing stuff. Maybe they wont mind 30 mins on ice lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pully8 Posted October 2, 2022 #152 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Excellent thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted October 2, 2022 #153 Share Posted October 2, 2022 2 hours ago, Cbtours said: Its not the helicopter ride I don't think, it's the snow and ice causing the problem. Im going to phone insurance tomorrow to double check as its talking about the skiing stuff. Maybe they wont mind 30 mins on ice lol I think its likely the extra insurance cover is for snow sports - skiing and snowboarding etc. I doubt that you will need just for landing on ice, but it a good idea to check. Enjoy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cbtours Posted October 2, 2022 #154 Share Posted October 2, 2022 28 minutes ago, Aus Traveller said: I think its likely the extra insurance cover is for snow sports - skiing and snowboarding etc. I doubt that you will need just for landing on ice, but it a good idea to check. Enjoy. I’ll be checking tomorrow, cos having psyched myself up to do it, I’ll be so disappointed myself 🥰 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted October 2, 2022 #155 Share Posted October 2, 2022 28 minutes ago, Aus Traveller said: I think its likely the extra insurance cover is for snow sports - skiing and snowboarding etc. I doubt that you will need just for landing on ice, but it a good idea to check. Enjoy. There was an exclusion around helicopter tours at one stage, following a few incidents 10 or 12 or so years ago. Until the local operators went through a certification program, the cruise lines even stopped offering them as a shore excursion. I would think they have move on, but the fine print will decide that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiser3775 Posted October 5, 2022 #156 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Sparky, thanks for your wonderful trip reports so far. You make me laugh! I'm booked on a PNG cruise in November, and I would appreciate it if you could give me some up to date information from your PNG cruise now: There's a company called Crown Currency in Brisbane and they said they would have a pop up currency exchange at the Brisbane cruise terminal, so passengers can get some PNG Kina notes. Can you confirm if they were there? In Alotau, is it true that you can only go to the 'cultural festival' (dance and music show) if you book the shuttle bus through the cruise line? In Rabaul, can you visit the Vulcanology Observatory independently, or do you have to go on a group tour? Hope your fourth cruise is going well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted October 5, 2022 #157 Share Posted October 5, 2022 On 10/2/2022 at 5:49 PM, Aus Traveller said: I think its likely the extra insurance cover is for snow sports - skiing and snowboarding etc. I doubt that you will need just for landing on ice, but it a good idea to check. Enjoy. If I was the insurance underwriter, I'd charge a premium for just landing on ice. ? broken leg for the inexperienced. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeckli Posted October 31, 2022 #158 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Just noticed that we haven't heard from @Sparky74 since the beginning of the month. Hope everything is OK 🤔 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiser3775 Posted October 31, 2022 #159 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Come back Sparky! We were really enjoying your long detailed posts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cbtours Posted October 31, 2022 #160 Share Posted October 31, 2022 2 hours ago, cruiser3775 said: Come back Sparky! We were really enjoying your long detailed posts. He’s probably working like mad to save for next holiday 🥳🥳🥳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted October 31, 2022 #161 Share Posted October 31, 2022 9 hours ago, Cbtours said: He’s probably working like mad to save for next holiday 🥳🥳🥳 But they are Salvos, without being rude, I doubt they get paid a lot. But then they might. Dinks and all that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cbtours Posted October 31, 2022 #162 Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 hour ago, NSWP said: But they are Salvos, without being rude, I doubt they get paid a lot. But then they might. Dinks and all that. It’s true, working in/for a church or para church organisation is generally “award” wages. However there is a huge other dimension that kicks into operation in our experience! I’m sure sparky would testify the same! Anytime you want to hear some exciting “stories” let me know 😂🥰 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 1, 2022 #163 Share Posted November 1, 2022 5 hours ago, Cbtours said: It’s true, working in/for a church or para church organisation is generally “award” wages. However there is a huge other dimension that kicks into operation in our experience! I’m sure sparky would testify the same! Anytime you want to hear some exciting “stories” let me know 😂🥰 I am all ears, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sparky74 Posted January 5, 2023 Author #164 Share Posted January 5, 2023 After something of an hiatus, I’m back on CC. As I predicted, I ran out of steam with my almost live review. 🤦♂️ If anyone is interested, I'll have a go at reporting on the rest of the trip. Meanwhile, it’s 41 days until our next cruise! 😁 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cbtours Posted January 5, 2023 #165 Share Posted January 5, 2023 1 minute ago, Sparky74 said: After something of an hiatus, I’m back on CC. As I predicted, I ran out of steam with my almost live review. 🤦♂️ If anyone is interested, I'll have a go at reporting on the rest of the trip. Meanwhile, it’s 41 days until our next cruise! 😁 Welcome back and happy new year 🥰 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted January 5, 2023 #166 Share Posted January 5, 2023 4 hours ago, Sparky74 said: After something of an hiatus, I’m back on CC. As I predicted, I ran out of steam with my almost live review. 🤦♂️ If anyone is interested, I'll have a go at reporting on the rest of the trip. Meanwhile, it’s 41 days until our next cruise! 😁 Awesome. You have 40 days to fill us in on the last batch of cruises. 😁 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jean C Posted January 5, 2023 #167 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Yes please, we all enjoyed your writings, if it's not too arduous for you, would love to hear more 🙃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LincolnLegend Posted January 5, 2023 #168 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Yes please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted January 5, 2023 #169 Share Posted January 5, 2023 13 hours ago, Sparky74 said: After something of an hiatus, I’m back on CC. As I predicted, I ran out of steam with my almost live review. 🤦♂️ If anyone is interested, I'll have a go at reporting on the rest of the trip. Meanwhile, it’s 41 days until our next cruise! 😁 Yes please. An abbreviated review would be fine to finish off your interesting travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiser3775 Posted January 5, 2023 #170 Share Posted January 5, 2023 14 hours ago, Sparky74 said: If anyone is interested, I'll have a go at reporting on the rest of the trip. Yes, Please. Your writing style is so good. I was disappointed when you went off the air mid-cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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