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We cruised to Papua New Guinea and were SHOCKED!

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👁️ 6K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 25:55
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❤️ Best for CoupleSouth_pacific · Fall · 10 nightsFrom BrisbaneVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

PNG is on Australia's doorstep but as we alluded to earlier literally a world away.

We left feeling pretty flat and shocked at the absolute poverty and the lack of modcons in our first real insight into life in Papu New Guinea.

I'm pretty disappointed that our nearest neighbor has been allowed to basically live in this undeveloped state for so many decades.

I was also blown away by how beautiful naturally PNG is.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do a shore excursion in Alotau.
Make sure you have cash (Australian dollars or Kina) for Kiriwina Island.
Don't time your arrival from the airport to the cruise terminal too finely.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

SafetyCruising is the ideal way to go as it provides comfort and security.
Poverty/ShockBe prepared for a culture shock regarding the economic conditions.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Papua New Guinea safe for tourists?
QIs four days enough to see Papua New Guinea?
QWhat is it like to cruise to Papua New Guinea?
QShould you visit Papua New Guinea independently or on a cruise?

Topics Covered

Service Crew3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconShip Condition2½ Happy BaconPool Deck2½ Happy BaconKids Family2½ Happy BaconDining Main3½ Happy BaconValue Pricing4 Happy BaconSafety Medical4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Alotau1 Sad Bacon
Top: Village Tour
Conflict Islands4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Undersea Explorer boat ride
Kiriwina Island3 Happy Bacon
Top: Village Tour (Kybola)
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YouTube Video Description

We cruised from Brisbane to Papua New Guinea (PNG), stopping at Alotau, Kiriwina Island, Rabaul and the Conflict Islands. We cruised with P&O Australia (now Carnival Cruises) on the Pacific Encounter (now the Carnival Encounter). Never having been to PNG before, we really enjoyed our taster. But it wasn't all positive. Watch our episode and see why we were shocked. #cruisetravel #cruise #cruiseship #cruiselife #cruiser #papuanewguinea #png #brisbane #brisbanecruiseterminal #alotau #kiriwnaisland #rabaul #conflictislands