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We cruised to Papua New Guinea and were SHOCKED!

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πŸ‘οΈ 6K viewsπŸ“… 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's on Australia's doorstep, but it seemed a world away. Um, I was shocked. I still I'm shocked when I think about it.

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.

It was a really interesting show of music and dancing. And at the end of the show, we actually tasted Cara and ate some of their local grown foods.

The colors of the Coral Sea defied belief. It was so clear. It was so green, yet it was so blue.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Do a tour when you're in Alotau because there's not much else to do.
βœ“Make sure you have some cash for local purchases.
βœ“Think about doing shore excursions as you can't just wander around independently.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety in PNG ports β€” Cruise is the perfect taster; you're protected and safe.
Poverty and lack of modern conveniences β€” Travel should be an experience; learn from both good and bad things.

Questions This Creator Answers

QDid you feel safe in Papua New Guinea?
QWas four days enough to see PNG?
QWould you recommend a PNG cruise?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition2 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3 Happy BaconService Crew2Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination1Β½ Happy BaconExcursions2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Alotau1 Happy Bacon
Top: Village Tour
Conflict Islands4 Happy Bacon
Top: Undersea Explorer boat ride
Kiriwina Island2Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Village Tour with Benson
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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