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14-Day New Zealand Cruise, Interior Room, 2 Adults & 2 Kids $2607 (Depart SYD 3-16 Feb 2023) @ P&O Cruises

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14-Day New Zealand Cruise, Interior Room, 2 Adults & 2 Kids $2607 (Depart SYD 3-16 Feb 2023) @ P&O Cruises
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Dealking on 12/10/2022 - 19:42 pocruises.com.au (6808 clicks)
Last edited 13/10/2022 - 00:20 by 1 other user

<Edit: Just realised this was my 100th post !! Feels great to give back to this lovely community and be a part of it! Enjoy ! >

P&O Cruises have kids cruise free offer this week - found this amazing price - ends up being <$50 per person per night. Includes all meals and entertainment and it’s also the new P&O ship Pacific Adventure.
Sailing date -3-Feb-2023 from Sydney.

Ports
Sydney , Fiordland National Park (Scenic Cruising) , Dunedin (Port Chalmers) , Christchurch , Wellington , Napier , Auckland , Bay Of Islands , Sydney

To get this deal:
Choose the sailing date as 3-Feb-2023 and choose 2 adults and 2 kids in one room. The total price comes to $2607.
You can also upgrade to a mini suite for ~$4600, which is also not a bad deal.

Hope this helps some of us !

As always, enjoy !

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  • undadog on 12/10/2022 - 19:47
    +1

    looks like a decent deal actually. thanks for suggesting.

  • 87percent on 12/10/2022 - 19:49

    Anyone done this and can comment on the room sizes?

  • ChickenDinner123 on 12/10/2022 - 19:51

    Dumb question but is this per person or total cost for 2 peeps?

    • gottacatchemall on 12/10/2022 - 19:52
      +4

      Total cost 4 peeps

      • ChickenDinner123 on 12/10/2022 - 19:52

        Oh gotcha. Another dumb question, so what wouldn't be included in the fares? Is it booze money and access to the fancier restaurants?

        • lgacb08 on 12/10/2022 - 20:01
          +7

          Booze and access to tiktok

        • tonydav on 13/10/2022 - 07:57

          Included are Waterfront, Pantry, Dragon Lady and Angelos restaurants.

          For over 7 days (from memory I think it's 7) you can purchase a drinks package - around $100/day. Debatable if it's worth it for such a long cruise.

      • CptnObvious on 12/10/2022 - 20:29

        Do we have to demonstrate our relationship? Might classify this one and see if anyone's interested in joining.

        • [Deactivated] on 12/10/2022 - 20:31
          +8

          you have to share a bed with them lol

          • CptnObvious on 12/10/2022 - 20:36
            +6

            @[Deactivated]: Hmm, not as easy as just finding two random kids with promise of free buffet and waterrides.
            Didn't quite think that through.

        • Boomer85 on 12/10/2022 - 21:10

          Haha. Can parents and kids at same age? Hahahah

        • db2k on 12/10/2022 - 21:23
          +40

          Test the PO diversity policy on "families"…
          4x adult men -
          1x identifying as a wife
          1x identifying as a female child,
          1x identifying as an infant,
          1x identifying as a man.

          • CptnObvious on 12/10/2022 - 21:26

            @db2k: woke

          • odysseus on 13/10/2022 - 00:03

            @db2k: …And all sharing 16 sq m. Hmm.

          • 1st-Amendment on 13/10/2022 - 08:08
            +8

            @db2k:

            Test the PO diversity policy on "families"…

            I identify as a cruise ship. If you pay me $2600 I'll let you ride me 🤣

    • dealman on 13/10/2022 - 09:09

      Now Only if this had good internet, you could actually work from the boat.. that would be awesome…

      Does starlink work for things like this if you have a balcony room?

  • Coops1 on 12/10/2022 - 20:00
    +2

    bit over 20 years old now https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Adventure

    • lgacb08 on 12/10/2022 - 20:02
      +7

      Bet most people wouldn't complain living in their 20+ year old house 360 days each year.

      • michaelTito on 12/10/2022 - 20:35

        Because my house floats on the open water.

      • INFIDEL on 12/10/2022 - 21:40
        +1

        Bet most people wouldn't complain… about the deception!

        Deal Description: the new P&O ship Pacific Adventure…

        But over 20 years old (formerly Princess Cruises' Golden Princess)
        Just "new" to P&O.

        • Bedgrub on 13/10/2022 - 07:25

          Surely rechristening a vessel like that implies that it has been renovated, in which case I’d be comfortable with them advertising is as ‘new’.

          At any rate, I’m just glad it’s not the Ruby Princess.

          Edit: it was initially christened Merlisa George apparently, who was 2002 Miss US Virgin Islands.

          • INFIDEL on 13/10/2022 - 09:39

            @Bedgrub: So you imagined renovations… because they use the word "new". That's what they want you to believe! But you're comfortable with that…

            Its part of the packaging of the fantasy. The reality of cruises can be far less glamorous.
            (ABC's "Gruen" S14E6 - available on iView, examined the advertised fantasy over the reality of the cruise ship industry.)

            There would have to be some renovations after 20 years of cruising. But it's definitely not new.

            Just new to the P&O fleet - which is how it should be described.

            As ships age they generally are sold & renamed by the next owners, becoming progressively more budget cruises. Not surprising as they are very expensive to build.

            I’m just glad it’s not the Ruby Princess.

            As for the Ruby Princess, the class action is beginning. The owners defence seems to be that the passengers had voluntarily boarded (given the risks of COVID), so that absolves them of a duty of care. Masks were very limited - obviously it doesn't fit with the fantasy of cruises they sell!

            when a person decides to go on a cruise ship, they make a choice to have some close encounter with other people

            So read any 'paperwork' very carefully before signing!
            And good luck!!

          • MrDad9000 on 13/10/2022 - 11:46

            @Bedgrub: "implies it has been renovated, comfortable with them advertising as 'new'"

            I was going to comment that strictly speaking, this would be considered 'refurbished', but then I thought, trip on a 'refurbished' ship just doesn't have the same comforting ring to it .. ! :)

          • INFIDEL on 13/10/2022 - 12:34

            @Bedgrub: Checked the lifespan of cruise ships - Most ships have an official lifespan of 30 years, the amount of time it takes for the asset to depreciate to 15 percent of its original book value.

            So this ship is old, not "new"!
            It's on its way to the scrapyard in about 10 years. P&O are just getting the last value out of it.

            Most cruise ships have been mothballed for last year or 2 - usually not good for ships & facilities.

      • INFIDEL on 12/10/2022 - 22:33
        +2

        wouldn't complain living in their … house 360 days each year.

        Lol! Only 5.25 days each year elsewhere?
        Most WOULD complain!

        You need a holiday! Pity this one is too long for you😃

      • INFIDEL on 13/10/2022 - 12:55

        This ship is past middle age, into old age.

        Official lifespan of a cruise ship is 30 years, before being scrapped
        At that age, it's down to 15% of original value.

        Unlike houses… where values usually increase rapidly with time!

        So people are very happy to hold onto the increasing value of their 20 year old house.
        But are usually not so interested in paying for a cruise on an aging ship.

        Aging ships are passed down to more budget cruise operations.

        Important systems like sewage & propulsion are more likely to fail, with very serious consequences for those onboard.

    • checkingthisout on 12/10/2022 - 21:49
      +4

      Nearly too old for Leo to go for a ride on it.

  • MeesusEff on 12/10/2022 - 20:00
    +2

    How would the free dining work. Do they give you daily passes or can you go to as many free ones in a day?

    • nerd1 on 12/10/2022 - 20:25
      +3

      Been on 1 cruise with carnival. Most dining places that are free have opening hours and you just rock up and order.

    • Dealking on 12/10/2022 - 20:42
      +6

      Been on a few po cruises - you can eat as much and as many times you want in the food court type restaurant. However you need to book in for the fine dining restaurants. But you can still go to the food court for the same meal as well.

  • spackbace on 12/10/2022 - 20:02
    +36

    and choose 2 adults and 2 kids in one room.

    Sharing a bunk room with my kids for 2 weeks doesn't sound like a holiday lol

    • Sendthegoods on 12/10/2022 - 20:29

      Yeah I don't get the appeal myself for this point as well..

    • db2k on 12/10/2022 - 21:27
      +6

      Pppft, it will be fine … tell the kids to close their eyes and block their ears for 3.5 minutes during "night time parental" activites….

      • mathew42 on 12/10/2022 - 22:07
        +2

        Just download* some videos on their phones and provide headphones. You could set the house on fire and they won't notice.

        *Too cheap to pay for internet access ;-)

      • BargainBogan99 on 13/10/2022 - 10:03
        +1

        3.5 minutes? Lighten up hero, we cant all do it three time back to back.

        • ripoffmerchant on 13/10/2022 - 21:40

          Maybe he included the post-activity crying time

  • Mechz on 12/10/2022 - 20:14
    +39

    Covid, food poisoning, unable to escape your own children, unable to escape other people's children.

    The list of pros is endless!

    • pakkapie on 12/10/2022 - 20:48
      +9

      Vaccination, restaurant dining, kids club make these go away easily. Then some adult time with wifey for a show, casino, Cafe, spa, day spa, relaxing drink in a two person day bed overlooking the ocean and coastline, tons of pros 🙂.

      $50pp pd is amazing value for food, board, drinks (at meal times) and entertainment as a holiday. $82 pp pd for the mini suite.

      • tdth99 on 12/10/2022 - 23:43

        And transport… It does incidentally include transport for 4 to New Zealand as well 🙂

    • watwatwat on 13/10/2022 - 10:31

      unable to escape

      Well, I did read ships have a jail on board. Also for people who previously got covid on board and were "treated" there, they will hold you to ransom for the bill before they let you escape their ship.

      Also they charge to see the doctor and can lock you in your room, so it disincentivises any sick people to report any sickness.

  • 01011010 on 12/10/2022 - 20:27

    how does an interior room fit 2 adults and 2 kids?

    based on this: https://www.cruisemapper.com/cabins/Pacific-Adventure-678

    • SBOB on 12/10/2022 - 20:41

      you can see the room layout when you follow the link
      effectively two double bunks

      Would be very 'cosy'

      • warney on 12/10/2022 - 21:06

        Looks to be interconnected instead? Doesn't show bunks?

    • odysseus on 13/10/2022 - 00:08

      That doesn't show the inside for 4. But as SBOB said, it's double bunks, along walls. So both beds would be split. (Some other larger cabins will use a sofa bed, but the interior isn't large enough.)

      • Averell on 13/10/2022 - 08:31

        Even the mini-suite shows two connected single beds or one king bed

  • mysterybox on 12/10/2022 - 20:32
    +4

    It says, "Unfortunately some fares were showing incorrectly on our website yesterday. We have resolved this issue and fares are now displaying correctly. We apologise for any inconvenience"

  • Leelee on 12/10/2022 - 20:53
    +1

    Shame my boys don’t have passports…definitely wouldn’t be holding out hope to get them before then given the current wait times!

    • ChickenDinner123 on 12/10/2022 - 22:59
      +5

      Why would you need a passport? NZ is a part of Australia.

    • 1st-Amendment on 13/10/2022 - 08:23
      -5

      definitely wouldn’t be holding out hope to get them before then given the current wait times!

      Have you ever wondered what makes it takes so long? A passport is simply a process of verifying ID and printing a document. In the age of the internet this should take 1 day maximum, and most of it should be automated. I'm struggling to think what specific thing about Covid would cause such lengthy delays? Does DFAT have unusually high Covid case rates that they've lost most of their workforce? We're almost 3 years into this, how can you not have put a contingency plan in place by now? It really smells like Covid is being used as an excuse for some other stuff up.

      Remember this next time you think that more government is the answer to your problems

      • BepisCola on 13/10/2022 - 09:19
        +1

        There’s a massive amount of demand still for new passports because everyone decided it would be a good idea to go overseas at the same time. A friend of mine works for DFAT and says that passports for children are extremely difficult especially because of the requirements to have both parents sign and then the parent who didn’t lodge needs to be contacted, even with a signature. Among other things. It’s not just a process of chucking a photo on a page and calling it a day, they need to make sure the person exists and are able to hold a passport. Government processes are long already, but they’re longer when everyone wants a passport for their kid.

        • 1st-Amendment on 13/10/2022 - 10:11
          -5

          There’s a massive amount of demand still for new passports because everyone decided it would be a good idea to go overseas at the same time.

          Sure, but this is basic demand management. They have the numbers of passports about to expire, and people without passports so none of it should be a surprise.

          then the parent who didn’t lodge needs to be contacted, even with a signature

          And that takes what 2 minutes? If the parent can't be contacted than fair enough you get delayed, but if you have both parents in the passport office, what is the hold up?

          Among other things. It’s not just a process of chucking a photo on a page and calling it a day, they need to make sure the person exists and are able to hold a passport.

          Actually it pretty much is all it is. Identity verification and validation of permission if a minor, then printing the official document. This stuff is a lot simpler than you think in the age of digital records. To give you an idea, I had my passport stolen in Spain and the Embassy in Madrid processed and printed my new passport in 2 hours. (big shout out to the staff there, they were fantastic) So what is different here?

          Government processes are long already

          Hence why we should give as many tasks to private companies that are incentivized to make them as efficient as possible. Do you think if Google ran the passport office it would take 3 months to process?

  • Bugishere on 12/10/2022 - 20:54

    So I've got this 3rd kid….when i throw them in its astronomical. Anyone got suggestions on how to criuise economically as 2 + 3 kids all under 10

    • JuryWheel on 12/10/2022 - 21:00

      Yes!! Would also like to know! (We have 3, 10 and under too)

    • lainey13 on 12/10/2022 - 21:42
      +6

      Team up with a family with only one kid. Temporary adoption - 4th kid will be free then!

    • reunig on 12/10/2022 - 21:46

      Find family or friends to cruise with. That's what we did.

    • Rigby on 12/10/2022 - 22:04
      +3

      Send the 3 kids on their own and enjoy the time alone at home with the wife.

    • mathew42 on 12/10/2022 - 22:14
      +1

      We had two interconnected balcony rooms. Kids slept in one room and we had the other one.

      I still shudder when remembering the family with two teenage kids stuck in an interior room on the Diamond Princess in Japan.

    • odysseus on 13/10/2022 - 00:10

      Some cruise lines have a very limited number of cabins holding 5.

      Finding a kids deal on them when there are cabins available is your best bet. Sometimes you can get a 2 + 3 with regular deals but also often having a 3rd in that case changes pricing. (Not with P&O at the moment for this deal). (But afaik P&O don't have any cabins catering for 5+)

    • stumo on 13/10/2022 - 10:33

      Theres no option now. Would have to get 2 rooms

    • peterw1 on 13/10/2022 - 11:31

      just tell the cruise line, the oldest is in fact your personal butler and they are by your side 24/7.

    • Serapis on 13/10/2022 - 17:46

      Get them to draw straws, the one who gets the short one is sent to relatives / grand parents / friends / the orphanage.

  • ego22 on 12/10/2022 - 21:01
    +2

    Is it still cheaper than just selecting 2 adults?? Can i select 2 adults and 2 kids for the cheaper price, and then dont turn up with the 2 kids and they will be cool with that?

    • TaurusHead on 12/10/2022 - 21:40
      +3

      I tried putting 4 adults and 0 kids, and see the same price

    • odysseus on 13/10/2022 - 00:11
      +1

      Yes. The deal P&O is running now is pay regular price for first 2 , get 3+4 in a cabin free. So any combination of 3 or 4 will be cheaper. But 2 will be the same price as 4, as per your question.

  • bennybaubles on 12/10/2022 - 21:26
    +1

    Two negs if you’re a family are that school goes back that week and the booze package is another $1400 pp

    • chriskq on 12/10/2022 - 23:21
      +5

      lay off the booze you're not making sense

  • itsmytemp on 12/10/2022 - 21:42
    +2

    Looks like they have updated prices now. It’s $6850 for mini suite, not $4600.

    • Ziaina on 12/10/2022 - 21:52

      Room 1:
      $4,624.96
      Adult 1
      $2,312.48
      Adult 2
      $2,312.48
      Child 1
      $0.00
      Child 2
      $0.00
      Taxes, fees and port expenses included^
      $693.74

      $4,624.96

    • BartholemewH on 12/10/2022 - 22:30

      Not when I click through, still 4600 for 2 adults 2 children.

  • anzacpaul on 12/10/2022 - 22:08
    +2

    Damn read it as Kid free cruise.

  • Nick K on 12/10/2022 - 22:50

    Seem like a good deal. Interested in this. I never did cruise before. Is there anything to watch out? any advice/tips? I think I'll get interior room to save money.

    • fredk1000 on 12/10/2022 - 23:06
      +3

      It is a great deal for that price.

      Watch out for people who look like they are sick, I think it is still a bit risky right now.

      I went on a cruise about 5-6 years ago, it was about 6 nights. All I remember is that I never ate so much food in my life,
      It was a interior room, never spent that much time in the room besides sleeping, I was probably eating.

      But for 14 days, that would be a long time.

    • Dealking on 13/10/2022 - 00:05
      +4

      We recently went on one of P&O’s first long cruises out of Sydney to the Whitsundays. It was amazing. I felt In good hands with the P&O staff. I know P&O is considered at the lower end of the spectrum when it comes to cruising, but for some reasons both our P&O experiences have been awesome and sound better than some of my friends who have been on other companies.
      Interior room is fine as you wouldn’t be spending too much time in the room. Lots of activities all through the day. The kids especially love the kids club - frankly we didn’t get to see much of our kids on both the cruises, they would just be waiting at the door of the kids club for it to open, when it wasn’t. And we had to drag them to back to the room at night so we could get some sleep.
      I know I have said this before - but mindset is most important - go in with a positive mindset and you will definitely have a blast!!

      • 1st-Amendment on 13/10/2022 - 08:26
        -2

        We recently went on one of P&O’s first long cruises out of Sydney to the Whitsundays

        That's not long as far as cruises are concerned. Try the Sydney to Southampton cruise if you want long…

        • timps on 13/10/2022 - 12:14

          Your entire existence is posting shitty comments to people and arguing with everything.
          What a miserable life.

          • 1st-Amendment on 13/10/2022 - 12:18
            -1

            @timps:

            Your entire existence is posting shitty comments to people and arguing with everything. What a miserable life.

            Yet here you are, completely missing the irony of your own post. Hilarious 🤣

    • odysseus on 13/10/2022 - 00:20
      +2

      The price covers everything you need. And some people happily pay nothing more.

      But there are lots of options to upsell onboard (shops, activities, photos, alcohol, spa) so be aware you're not limited in inclusions.

      As you've never cruised before, the only thing to really be aware is some people get seasick. While the ship is generally smooth, if there is a bad weather that can't be avoided (which they try to do), it can get rough, so if you think you may be senstiive to that, grab bracelets or tablets first, or do some research on precautions.

      Another tip is that the cruise offers excursions, which are convenient. But you can do your own thing at each port, and often similar excursions are cheaper.

      Regarding interior, most cabins are similar size and give you the same inclusions on board. So the only difference is the view. If you like sea views, looking at ports, or scenery you may prefer to pay more. But if you're happy to go outside to a deck for a view then you would be fine with interior.

    • jumpinpin on 13/10/2022 - 08:10
      +2

      Used to work on cruises. If you get seasick, it’s usually the first two sea days (crossing to NZ). It wears off, but it is far cheaper to get anti-nausea meds on land before you leave, than pay the onboard doctor $250 for an injection that wears off. Also- remember to purchase cruise ship travel insurance because medical evacs are SERIOUS $$. Budget an extra $10 a day if you want access to emails/Twitter on your phone. Ships are bigger than you’ll expect, you can usually find a corner to hide from people if you need.

  • Flying Ace on 12/10/2022 - 23:11
    +1

    and it’s also the new P&O ship Pacific Adventure.

    Well, 21 year-old ship actually, was formerly the Golden Princess with Princess Cruises.

  • ozricoy on 12/10/2022 - 23:13

    Haven’t done a Cruise before, does the ‘activities’ during the cruise like for example ‘Wellington Quad biking’ etc included in the price?

    • gizmomelb on 12/10/2022 - 23:23

      no. if you go ashore every activity costs extra

    • tdth99 on 12/10/2022 - 23:47

      Not included will be booze, gambling, internet and a couple of speciality restaurants onboard (there's tonnes of good food included though).
      Activities through the cruise line also cost extra, but you're free to get off the ship at your leisure and see the sights or organise activities yourself. Just be sure to be back in time for departure.

    • Dealking on 13/10/2022 - 00:09
      +1

      Put it this way - If you don’t want to spend anymore money onboard, you dont have to … everything you need is included in the costs.
      But, if for some reasons you are feeling rich and want to spend some more money while you are there, then sky is the limit.
      Of course, when you get off the ship, you will need to pay for anything that you do, but again even On those days you could very well plan your days so that you can feed yourself off to the food included in the price or pay for food on land, which will be extra.

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