fantastic video. Thank-you so much. Sailing in Dec 2024 so am getting excited. First cruise - 3 nights.... bit worried about sea-sickness. Wish me luck.
Thank you for spending the time to make this video👍 my family going on this ship and great see what on board, where everything is and see you injoyed your time and islands😁 thanks
Thanks for this Weve never done a cruise before We were going too about 3 years ago but for obvious reasons (covid) we still.havent We were thinking of a balcony room and a trip later this year
Went on this ship in 2017 when it was called the Golden Princess and it was a surprisingly lovely ship even though it was one of Princess' older ships. It looks like P&O has massively improved it with the waterslides and some extra dining venues (though the extra charges for certain food items is very questionable). I also went on the Ovation of the Seas in 2020 (I noticed you did too) and there's something about the older ships that the newer ships can't replicate. You just feel the history in the ships, like staying on the Titanic or something, which is something Ovation could never replicate as it was just too high tech for me. ANd the price you paid for this cruise is simply outrageous.
Pizza now $16.80. Some shows ok, others mediocre. Better other ships. Jewellry shop, well prices questionable imo. The portions of food looked more than we recently had in Dragon Lady and Angelo’s. Need a torch to read menu in some areas. Looks like a more party sail away than we had too. Different cruise director. Ours loved herself. Geeze smashed avo, got one slice of toast with watery avo. You definitely got more for a full breakfast than we did. We got no big sausage, no real baked beans, about three mushroom pieces, miniature hash brown. There was no farmers market breakfast. Altitude was a fizzier my son says. They advertised a hosted meet up. Nothing was ever hosted. Even closed off to passengers on night so crew could party. Wow it is all gone down hill I’d say in a year’s time. We just got off this week. Thanks for the insight.
@@WalksForYou Thank you very much!!! I want to book a cruise for July/August 2025 from Sydney to South Atlantic. On P&O for two person for 9 nights it costs 1674 A$. Or with Carnival Splendor for 8 nights with worse stops for 1540 A$. Do you think the price will fall or do I have to book now? And which ship to you prefer Carnival Splendor or Pacific Advanture? Thank you!
I went on one of the Carnival ships many years ago (can't remember which one), but P&O food offering was much better. Carnivals buffet area closed way too early...not sure if they've changed that. But anyway, P&O had much better food variety in my opinion. Worth paying a bit more for that. In terms of cost, it's hard to say these days. I assume you're looking for South Pacific (not Atlantic). I'd recommend waiting a bit, maybe 3-4 months out and check the prices again. You can also check when they have black friday sales, although they usually just twist words around to make it sound cheaper. 3-4 months before cruise departure is usually my target...sometimes even 2 months before departure
if you find something for under $110/night per person, I'd say that's a reasonable deal in the current climate. I haven't seen much for under $100/night from my casual research recently
We are booked on this in October 2023. Travelled on this ship 3 times when it was the Golden Princess. Very disappointing that the Burgers and the Pizzas are now charged for (With Princess they were included). Also fancy ice-cream. Who needs it. Soft serve previously was fine and free (As it is on Carnival). The fares have increased but not so the inclusions (travelled with P & O in 2012,2013 and 2014 but looks like it's more about making as much money out of the traveler with providing a fun experience. I am hoping that the cruise is as enjoyable as my previous P & O cruises were.🤞
Yeh I avoided the food that had extra charge. There's already plenty of free food around the ship. Although I think the 10 day mark is my breaking point where I crave for variety
I'll be sailing on her in October, just a short 4 nighter. We must remember it's a budget cruise line, so with a relatively lower fare there are fewer inclusions. Compare the price of a similar cruise on Princess, RCL, HAL, NCL, etc. I've tried the free pizza on Carnival, and i wouldn't feed them to my dog, they are horrible IMO. They make Dominos look gourmet. I'm going on board knowing it's a budget line and setting my expectations accordingly, plus cost cutting, especially on food, is industry wide, not just P&O Australia. Otherwise she looks like a lovely ship, and I'm sure I can readily gorge myself on free food...not that I eat much haha.
@@dylancoleman124 Hi Dylan, That's the cascade waterfalls (or Melee cascades) in Port Vila. The rope is right at the end of the walk. You can swing and jump down, but just make sure you're a strong swimmer. Looking back, I don't think it's that safe to be honest! After jumping down, and swimming back to shore, there are some large rocks underneath. Just swim slowly and swim with the tide. The turtle place was called The Reef Vanuatu Zoological. Its on most of the brochures when we arrived at the port. It's like a small sanctuary. And the blue sunken hole, we just passed by so we could cool off. I think there are a few different ones around Port Vila You should be able to hit all 3 places in 3-4 hours. Then head back to the ship for a nice feast :-) Keep in mind, you have to pay entry fees at each place. I can't remember the exact cost, but you're looking at $10-$20/person
Hi Fabrizio, I got very lucky with this one. But I think at the time of booking, a few things contributed to the cheap price. There was some very bad press about P&O in the news (related to someone overboard). The insurance to South Pacific was quite expensive too. Plus, the original price should have been about $40-50/day but the site I booked on (oz cruizing) seemed to have glitched. When I clicked on the final "Book Now" button, the price changed...and on this occasion, it dropped very low. So I booked! 😆
I always travel with my partner so I guess it was $66/night for both of us. Ozcruising probably isn't the best site to use if you're traveling solo. Other sites may have more options, but traveling solo in 1 cabin will generally cost more. Prices will also depend on the season and availability of each cruise. Just need to keep an eye on it each week to see if the prices change or drop.
@@WalksForYou on the contrary. I'd always go to Oz cruising for Solo availability & lower prices - especially for P&O - in the past, but yes - November/December I did NZ last year on Princess. Because I'm "Elite"🤦🏻♀️ - I don't mind getting an inside room with them. All the little extras + the best TV @ sea.
Hi Chloe, The last river where visitors jumped into the water is Mele Cascades in Port Vila. We had a driver take us around the area and that was one of the more popular stops. Good spot for a dip in the water too since its usually quite hot. It's about a casual 15 minute walk along the river to the waterfall area. Around halfway, there's a free fruit stand as well where locals serve bananas and other fruits
I can't judge cause I didn't try these pizzas either. Maybe they're super delicious? I did see some people buy them. After a few days, it might be worth paying for some variety
Loved this video. Great ending too.
Thanks so much!
fantastic video. Thank-you so much. Sailing in Dec 2024 so am getting excited. First cruise - 3 nights.... bit worried about sea-sickness. Wish me luck.
Thank you for spending the time to make this video👍 my family going on this ship and great see what on board, where everything is and see you injoyed your time and islands😁 thanks
Enjoy your trip Asher. Are you going to South Pacific too?
@@WalksForYou thanks and yes pacific Island to Fiji.
Very enjoyable to walk through. Thx for making this so informative video😊😊😊
That was awesome 👌
Glad you liked it
Thanks for this
Weve never done a cruise before
We were going too about 3 years ago but for obvious reasons (covid) we still.havent
We were thinking of a balcony room and a trip later this year
Glad you're taking the leap to try a cruise 😄. I actually never done a balcony myself, cause I'm always outside walking around!
Went on this ship in 2017 when it was called the Golden Princess and it was a surprisingly lovely ship even though it was one of Princess' older ships. It looks like P&O has massively improved it with the waterslides and some extra dining venues (though the extra charges for certain food items is very questionable). I also went on the Ovation of the Seas in 2020 (I noticed you did too) and there's something about the older ships that the newer ships can't replicate. You just feel the history in the ships, like staying on the Titanic or something, which is something Ovation could never replicate as it was just too high tech for me. ANd the price you paid for this cruise is simply outrageous.
Yeh I don't think I'll ever get that price ever again. I got really lucky
Pizza now $16.80. Some shows ok, others mediocre. Better other ships. Jewellry shop, well prices questionable imo. The portions of food looked more than we recently had in Dragon Lady and Angelo’s. Need a torch to read menu in some areas. Looks like a more party sail away than we had too. Different cruise director. Ours loved herself. Geeze smashed avo, got one slice of toast with watery avo. You definitely got more for a full breakfast than we did. We got no big sausage, no real baked beans, about three mushroom pieces, miniature hash brown. There was no farmers market breakfast. Altitude was a fizzier my son says. They advertised a hosted meet up. Nothing was ever hosted. Even closed off to passengers on night so crew could party. Wow it is all gone down hill I’d say in a year’s time. We just got off this week. Thanks for the insight.
Great video!!! Where have you booked the cruise - at which site?
I booked it on ozcruising for that one. Got very lucky. But I must admit, cruises are very expensive at the moment.
@@WalksForYou Thank you very much!!! I want to book a cruise for July/August 2025 from Sydney to South Atlantic. On P&O for two person for 9 nights it costs 1674 A$. Or with Carnival Splendor for 8 nights with worse stops for 1540 A$. Do you think the price will fall or do I have to book now? And which ship to you prefer Carnival Splendor or Pacific Advanture? Thank you!
I went on one of the Carnival ships many years ago (can't remember which one), but P&O food offering was much better. Carnivals buffet area closed way too early...not sure if they've changed that. But anyway, P&O had much better food variety in my opinion. Worth paying a bit more for that. In terms of cost, it's hard to say these days. I assume you're looking for South Pacific (not Atlantic). I'd recommend waiting a bit, maybe 3-4 months out and check the prices again. You can also check when they have black friday sales, although they usually just twist words around to make it sound cheaper. 3-4 months before cruise departure is usually my target...sometimes even 2 months before departure
if you find something for under $110/night per person, I'd say that's a reasonable deal in the current climate. I haven't seen much for under $100/night from my casual research recently
Actually...PO changing their ships to Carnival next year. Yeh better wait to see what they do to the ships first 😅
We are booked on this in October 2023. Travelled on this ship 3 times when it was the Golden Princess. Very disappointing that the Burgers and the Pizzas are now charged for (With Princess they were included). Also fancy ice-cream. Who needs it. Soft serve previously was fine and free (As it is on Carnival). The fares have increased but not so the inclusions (travelled with P & O in 2012,2013 and 2014 but looks like it's more about making as much money out of the traveler with providing a fun experience. I am hoping that the cruise is as enjoyable as my previous P & O cruises were.🤞
Yeh I avoided the food that had extra charge. There's already plenty of free food around the ship. Although I think the 10 day mark is my breaking point where I crave for variety
Yes P&O offer cheap cruises but,then the drinks then the food add on's end up costing over $2k
Going on next month 12 th cruise magic
Amazing. Enjoy your cruise!
I'll be sailing on her in October, just a short 4 nighter. We must remember it's a budget cruise line, so with a relatively lower fare there are fewer inclusions. Compare the price of a similar cruise on Princess, RCL, HAL, NCL, etc. I've tried the free pizza on Carnival, and i wouldn't feed them to my dog, they are horrible IMO. They make Dominos look gourmet. I'm going on board knowing it's a budget line and setting my expectations accordingly, plus cost cutting, especially on food, is industry wide, not just P&O Australia. Otherwise she looks like a lovely ship, and I'm sure I can readily gorge myself on free food...not that I eat much haha.
I've been on carnival before and agree...food isn't great. P&O seems better overall. Enjoy the trip!
Hey mate what your was the one with the rope swings and turtles?
And the last one too with the jump of the bridge thing
@@dylancoleman124 Hi Dylan,
That's the cascade waterfalls (or Melee cascades) in Port Vila. The rope is right at the end of the walk. You can swing and jump down, but just make sure you're a strong swimmer. Looking back, I don't think it's that safe to be honest! After jumping down, and swimming back to shore, there are some large rocks underneath. Just swim slowly and swim with the tide.
The turtle place was called The Reef Vanuatu Zoological. Its on most of the brochures when we arrived at the port. It's like a small sanctuary. And the blue sunken hole, we just passed by so we could cool off. I think there are a few different ones around Port Vila
You should be able to hit all 3 places in 3-4 hours. Then head back to the ship for a nice feast :-)
Keep in mind, you have to pay entry fees at each place. I can't remember the exact cost, but you're looking at $10-$20/person
Nice shots and well put together video! How did you get it that cheap? Was it last minute deal?
Hi Fabrizio,
I got very lucky with this one. But I think at the time of booking, a few things contributed to the cheap price. There was some very bad press about P&O in the news (related to someone overboard). The insurance to South Pacific was quite expensive too. Plus, the original price should have been about $40-50/day but the site I booked on (oz cruizing) seemed to have glitched. When I clicked on the final "Book Now" button, the price changed...and on this occasion, it dropped very low. So I booked! 😆
I booked it about 2 months before departure
You don't mention a 2nd passenger - I tried numerous times to get a solo booking, but it always cost in excess of 2k - even through Ozcruising...
I always travel with my partner so I guess it was $66/night for both of us. Ozcruising probably isn't the best site to use if you're traveling solo. Other sites may have more options, but traveling solo in 1 cabin will generally cost more. Prices will also depend on the season and availability of each cruise. Just need to keep an eye on it each week to see if the prices change or drop.
November and early December usually have good deals (just before school holidays)
@@WalksForYou on the contrary. I'd always go to Oz cruising for Solo availability & lower prices - especially for P&O - in the past, but yes - November/December I did NZ last year on Princess. Because I'm "Elite"🤦🏻♀️ - I don't mind getting an inside room with them. All the little extras + the best TV @ sea.
What tour was the last one in the river?
Hi Chloe,
The last river where visitors jumped into the water is Mele Cascades in Port Vila. We had a driver take us around the area and that was one of the more popular stops. Good spot for a dip in the water too since its usually quite hot. It's about a casual 15 minute walk along the river to the waterfall area. Around halfway, there's a free fruit stand as well where locals serve bananas and other fruits
4:12 is there anything they don’t charge you extra for?
Most people should be fine with the buffet food and fine dining venues downstairs. I was stuffed most of the time!
2:19 Burgers cost extra? Seriously? They’re free on other lines. That’s a deal breaker.
Yeh, that's why I didn't try it. Just a burger
2:30 and they also charge for pizzas? That’s it, I’m out!
I can't judge cause I didn't try these pizzas either. Maybe they're super delicious? I did see some people buy them. After a few days, it might be worth paying for some variety
very dated
yep, old ship. But I can't complain since I didn't pay much 😅