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29 Mar 2013
Fijian Jewels Cruise
Sun Princess - 12 nights ex Brisbane, Australia
Past Sailing
Don't miss out on Sun Princess enjoying 12 exciting nights on the Fijian Jewels Cruise to Pacific - South. Your ship embarks from Brisbane and calls into 6 ports in 4 countries before returning to Brisbane. This 4.5 star cruise from Princess Cruises has forward departures, but is unfortunately sold out for this departure.
| Day | Date | Port of call | Arrival | Departure |
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| 1 | Fri 29 Mar 2013 | Brisbane, Australia | 4.00pm | |
 Portside Wharf Cruise Terminal at Hamilton, up-river and 6 km from the CBD, is accessed by ships that clear the twin Gateway Bridges. Pacific Dawn sails year-round from here to the South Pacific, Great Barrier Reef, New Zealand, and PNG, and in 2014 she will be joined by Pacific Jewel and Sea Princess. Larger vessels berth at the Port of Brisbane where the river enters Moreton Bay, 20 km from the CBD. In early 2014 Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria, P&O’s Aurora, and Dawn Princess depart from here on World Cruises to the UK, with sectors to Asia, the Middle East, Mediterranean and South Africa. The semi-tropical city of Brisbane, situated on the Brisbane River, is the capital of the Sunshine State.
A day’s trip away are the Sunshine and Gold Coasts with their beautiful hinterlands, and the famous Australia Zoo. In the CBD take a free bus around past heritage landmarks, such as the historic Windmill and the Old Commissariat Store, some built by convicts in 1828. Do visit the newly-restored City Hall. Across the river from the CBD is South Bank, with its sandy beach and eateries, Gallery of Modern Art, Museum & Science Centre, Piazza and ferry terminal. Take a CityCat upstream to view river-side parklands, the University of Queensland, and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (a world top-ten zoo). Feed and handle the animals, home to koalas, kangaroos, Australian birds, Tasmanian devils, wombats, dingoes and reptiles. Be photographed cuddling a koala or a python. Climb the Story Bridge at dusk, it’s fantastic. Take a bus to Mount Coot-tha and take in a 300 degree view of the entire city, while visiting the interesting cafes. The Kangaroo Point Cliffs are a great vantage point to see the Brisbane River and city buildings, while those wanting ‘action’ can go rock climbing and abseiling with the Riverlife Adventure Centre. Meet with the local aboriginal tribe, Mirrabooka, and share in rich Aboriginal culture presented by the Yuggera Aboriginal Dancers in the natural bushland of Kangaroo Point. more/less... |
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| 2 | Sat 30 Mar 2013 | At Sea | ||
| 3 | Sun 31 Mar 2013 | At Sea | ||
| 4 | Mon 1 Apr 2013 | Noumea, New Caledonia | 8.00am | 5.00pm |
 Noumea is the capital city of the French Territory of New Caledonia. It lies on the south of the country's main island Grande Terre. Noumea enjoys a sunny, moderate climate, similar to that of the south of France, and truly is a vibrant cosmopolitan city, where the South Pacific meets the Riviera.
The city maintains much of New Caledonia's unique mix of French and old Melanesian culture, while the U.S. wartime military influence lingers. This is evidenced both in the warmth that many New Caledonian people feel towards the U.S., as well as some of the very 'American' names of several of the quarters of the city. Noumea has excellent museums, restaurants, designer boutiques, markets and shopping areas, which you are sure to enjoy, here in the Paris of the Pacific. Hiring a yacht is very popular, as are windsurfing and scuba diving. There are numerous hiking possibilities, to enjoy the craggy mountainous beauty of the interior, and several well established ranches offer horseback riding. Visit the Jean-Marie Tjibau Cultural Centre, a world class site and Hienghene on the east coast, a place of remarkable natural beauty, with high mountains dropping dramatically into the sea. Enjoy this city which combines the ambience of a French provincial town with the excitement of a seaside resort. more/less... |
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| 5 | Tue 2 Apr 2013 | Isle Of Pines, New Caledonia | 7.00am | 4.00pm |
 The Isle of Pines is an island located in the archipelago of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the South Province of New Caledonia. With 60 km of coastline and surrounded by its own extensive reef system, it is world renowned for its distinctive columnar pine trees, unspoilt beauty of crystal clear water and glorious fine white sandy beaches, and truly carefree lifestyle!
Apart from investigating the island's fabulous flora and fauna, delicately punctuated by wild tropical orchids, ferns, pines and palms, and the obvious selection of water-based activities that the magnificent lagoons of the island have to offer, including snorkelling and scuba diving, for which it is famous, there are some hidden treasures that should not be missed. Escorted tours are readily available or you can hire a car and explore for yourself. You might enjoy horse-riding in the forest or, indeed, along the water's edge. Visit the Reine Hortense Caves, which according to legend was the retreat of Queen Hortense during tribal wars, or climb the picturesque 260 m N'ga Peak, from which you can see the whole island and surrounding islets. You could possibly catch a game of Le Cricket, played mainly by women, or even organise your own match. With something for everyone, it is not surprising that the Isle of Pines is often nicknamed 'the closest island to Paradise'! more/less... |
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| 6 | Wed 3 Apr 2013 | Port Vila, Vanuatu | 9.00am | 6.00pm |
 Port Vila, the capital city of Vanuatu, which means Land Eternal, is situated on the south coast of the island of Efate, in Shefa Province, and is Vanuatu's most important harbour as well as being the centre of the country's trade. The people of the country are predominately Melanesian but there are now more than 115 distinctly different cultures and languages that thrive here, making it one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.
Port Vila is located around a magnificent natural harbour offering stunning views of Iririki and Ifira islands. Clean and uncluttered, the waterfront area is so unpolluted, visitors are stunned to look down from the seawall and see live corals and tropical fish. The town also offers fantastic shopping, but we are encouraged to support the locally made products at such venues as the World of Wonders store, and the fascinating, outdoor markets. There are fantastic places to see, and a great option is to hire a taxi for the day by bargaining vigorously, and paying at the end of the day. Then visit some of the following - Cascade Waterfalls (just the lower parts of the falls are scenic enough), Hideaway Island (to snorkel directly off the beach and feed the fish), take a sea-plane ride and enjoy magnificent views, go horse riding in beautiful rainforests, learn sailing in a shallow lagoon, but above all else take the time to meet and mix with the delightful local people. more/less... |
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| 7 | Thu 4 Apr 2013 | At Sea | ||
| 8 | Fri 5 Apr 2013 | Nadi, Fiji | 8.00am | 5.00pm |
 Nadi is the third largest centre in Fiji, and is known as the 'gateway to Fiji'. It is popular among travellers seeking to take ferries to island resorts in Fiji's western Mamanuca Group of islands. Indeed, Denaurau Island is just a matter of minutes away, across a short bridge, and whisks you away from the Third World into the First World, with its shopping complex at Port Denaurau. You can take long walks on the beautiful warm water beach, play volleyball or simply enjoy swimming!
Nadi Town is tourist oriented and a great place to experience, while Namaka, near to the international airport, is also renowned for its shopping. Other places of interest include Sri Siva Subramaniva Temple, the largest Hindu temple in the southern hemisphere, with a range of sacred statues with an Indian influence. Visit the Waqadra Botanical Gardens, and the Sleeping Giant Gardens which house Raymond Burr's magnificent orchid collection. It is an easy 33 km side trip to Lautoka, Fiji's second largest city, a genteel contrast to Nadi. There are a range of organised day trips on which you could visit the Nausori Highlands or the Sabeto River Valley. Also in offer is some Great diving, with a wide variety of dive sites including wall dives, swim-throughs, caves, canyons, and picturesque reef dives. Take a helicopter, or hire a boat and enjoy many beautiful islands. Nadi certainly lives up to its reputation of 'the most often visited Fijian city'! more/less... |
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| 9 | Sat 6 Apr 2013 | Suva, Fiji | 8.00am | 5.00pm |
 Suva is the capital and largest city of Fiji. Perched on a hilly peninsula between Laucala Bay and Suva Harbour in the south-east corner of the island of Viti Levu, it is a beautiful, tropical, city full of colour and diverse cultures. Local folk traditions remain strong, like fire walks and welcoming ceremonies, wood-carving and the fabrication of tree-bark cloth!
Hire a taxi for the day or take a tour and enjoy its tall modern buildings which are beautifully balanced by rich traditional colonial architecture. Landmarks worth visiting include well-known landmarks such as, Suva City Library, Government House – the official residence of the President, and the largest University in the South Pacific Islands. Numerous parks, such as Thurston Gardens - which houses the fascinating Fiji Museum, the new Takashi Suzuki Garden, and Apted Park at Suva Point, emphasise its beauty. Restaurants offer a great selection of cuisines including Chinese, Indian, traditional Fijian and European. Along with its modern shopping plazas, and the vibrant and colourful shopping area of Cumming Street, not to be missed is the sprawling complex of municipal markets near the waterfront where you will find an assortment of artefacts and handicrafts made by Fijians throughout the island group. You will thoroughly enjoy your visit to the only place in Fiji where you will see buildings taller than palm trees. more/less... |
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| 10 | Sun 7 Apr 2013 | At Sea | ||
| 11 | Mon 8 Apr 2013 | At Sea | ||
| 12 | Tue 9 Apr 2013 | At Sea | ||
| 13 | Wed 10 Apr 2013 | Brisbane, Australia | 7.00am | |
| Portside Wharf Cruise Terminal at Hamilton, up-river and 6 km from the CBD, is accessed by ships that clear the twin Gateway Bridges. Pacific Dawn sails year-round from here to the South Pacific, Great Barrier Reef, New Zealand, and PNG, and in 2014 she will be joined by Pacific Jewel and Sea Princess. Larger vessels berth at the Port of Brisbane where the river enters Moreton Bay, 20 km from the CBD. In early 2014 Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria, P&O’s Aurora, and Dawn Princess depart from here on World Cruises to the UK, with sectors to Asia, the Middle East, Mediterranean and South Africa. The semi-tropical city of Brisbane, situated on the Brisbane River, is the capital of the Sunshine State.
A day’s trip away are the Sunshine and Gold Coasts with their beautiful hinterlands, and the famous Australia Zoo. In the CBD take a free bus around past heritage landmarks, such as the historic Windmill and the Old Commissariat Store, some built by convicts in 1828. Do visit the newly-restored City Hall. Across the river from the CBD is South Bank, with its sandy beach and eateries, Gallery of Modern Art, Museum & Science Centre, Piazza and ferry terminal. Take a CityCat upstream to view river-side parklands, the University of Queensland, and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (a world top-ten zoo). Feed and handle the animals, home to koalas, kangaroos, Australian birds, Tasmanian devils, wombats, dingoes and reptiles. Be photographed cuddling a koala or a python. Climb the Story Bridge at dusk, it’s fantastic. Take a bus to Mount Coot-tha and take in a 300 degree view of the entire city, while visiting the interesting cafes. The Kangaroo Point Cliffs are a great vantage point to see the Brisbane River and city buildings, while those wanting ‘action’ can go rock climbing and abseiling with the Riverlife Adventure Centre. Meet with the local aboriginal tribe, Mirrabooka, and share in rich Aboriginal culture presented by the Yuggera Aboriginal Dancers in the natural bushland of Kangaroo Point. more/less... |
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Until July 2013 Sun Princess is based in Yokohama, Japan. Cruise the islands Japan and the Inland Sea of Japan, and touch on Korea, choosing from and impressive selection of on-shore day tours. In August/September 2013 sail between Singapore and Freemantle. Then until March 2014 Sun Princess circumnavigates New Zealand, out of Sydney and Auckland. Other itineraries head for the South Pacific islands of New Caledonia, Fiji and Vanuatu. Princess Cruises organises on-shore tours that can be booked before sailing or during the cruise. For some voyages pre- and post-cruises tours are available to extend your stay in major ports.
Accommodation
There are six main categories of staterooms - Suites with balcony, Mini-Suites with balcony, Balcony, Oceanview Deluxe, Oceanview, and Interior – and 28 grades, which give a broad choice according to guests’ needs of space and price. All cabins have pleasing décor and reasonable storage space, satellite TV, refrigerator, and 24-hour room service. Fresh fruit (by request), evening bed turn-down, bathroom lotions, and bathrobes (by request) come with every stateroom. Standard cabins are well-designed and functional. Some cabins accommodate a third and even a fourth person. Generally twin beds can be made up into a queen-size bed. Bedding is top quality. There are no interconnecting or single cabins. There are many wheelchair-accessible cabins, and guests with disabilities are well catered for. An in-cabin dining menu is available 24-hours.
Food and Dining
There are two main dining rooms (no Anytime Dining), and dinner is served in two set seatings in each dining room with the same waitstaff and assigned tables and tablemates. Dress code is smart casual, and on cruises longer than three days dress for a formal night for every week of sailing. Breakfast and lunch are provided in an open seating arrangement. (Of course a continental breakfast can be delivered to your stateroom, and there is a stateroom menu.) The alternative eating venue is Stirling Steakhouse (extra charge, reservations) for really good steak and barbecued chicken. Passengers booked in cabins with balconies can order several special, romantic meals to be served restaurant-style on the verandah - Ultimate Balcony Dining. Order special dietary requests before sailing.
Entertainment
In the evening having two show lounges (both theatre and cabaret style) is a great way to give passengers more entertainment choices. During her 2010 refurbishment additions included a Movies Under the Stars screen in the main pool area for new movie releases, sporting events and concert videos. Adults have their own private sunbathing area, the Sanctuary, at the front of the ship. Add seven bars and lounges, nightclub and dance floors, and the casino, to the list of evening options. Alternatively, just stroll around and shop duty-free, or for a quiet time retire to the Library/Card Room or Internet Café. Weddings are officiated by the Captain.
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Cruise summary
Cruise: Fijian Jewels Cruise
Duration: 12 nights
Ship: Sun Princess
Star rating: 
Departs: Brisbane
Returns: Brisbane
Ports of call: 6
Forward departures:
What's onboard? ▼
- Defence Force (active and ex-serving) onboard credit program (ADF & NZDF)
- Stateroom
- Piazza-style Atrium
- Shops duty free (4)
- DINING
- Main dining rooms (2)
- Traditional Dining
- Anytime Dining (outside Australia)
- 24-h room service & menu
- Special dietary requests
- Formal dining nights
- Ultimate Balcony Dining
- The Chef’s Table
- Steakhouse & seafood
- Buffet, Pizzeria
- Internet café
- Patisserie, Wine bar
- Ice cream sundae bar
- Drink & coffee packages
- Afternoon tea
- ENTERTAINMENT
- Show lounges (2)
- Lounges, bars, nightclub, disco (7)
- Movies Under the Stars
- Onboard games, parties, tours
- Casino
- ScholarShip@Sea courses
- Library
- Art auctions
- Celebration packages
- ACTIVITIES
- Pools (4)
- Whirlpools (5)
- The Sanctuary adult oasis
- Fitness Centre, jogging track
- The Lotus Spa, beauty salon
- Sports deck & table games
- Golf simulator
- UNDER 18
- Princess Pelicans (3-7 y)
- Shockwaves (8-12 y)
- Remix (13-17 y)
- OTHER
- Weddings (selected itineraries)
- Medical centre
- No tipping, bar service charges ex Australia
- ATM on board
- Internet, phone, Wi-Fi (pay)
- Laundromat
- 220V AC (Australia)
- Mobile phone reception
- Wheelchair access
- Daily newsletter
What's included? ▼
- Accommodation as booked
- Australia: Gratuities for Sun and Dawn Princess departures, and Sea Princess departing and returning to Australia.
- All main meals on-board
- Coffee, tea & milk 24 hrs
- Oplen/anytime dining (not in Australia)
- Traditional/set time & multi-venue dining
- Cocktail or champagne reception
- In-cabin dining at no charge
- Complimentary mini-bar setup (Suites)
- Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor
- Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
- Activities - organised & individual
- Specialty lectures, workshops, classes & programs
- Bridge director on select cruises
- Kids clubs & teen programs (3-17 yrs most ships)
- Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
- Onboard newsletter
- Port maps and/or guide books
- Destination seminars and/or lectures
- Ship-shore-ship transfers
What's excluded? ▼
- Airfares, accommodation & transfers not specified
- Shore & land excursions and meals not specified
- Alternate specialty dining venues
- Room service menu items (unless specified)
- Casino gaming, bar expenses
- Passport & visa fees
- Insurances of all kinds
- Increases in third party charges or taxes
- Outside Australia: Service charge USD 11.50 (suites USD 12) pp/night all ages. Adjust or remove on board.
- Customary land tour gratuities are welcome
- Outside Australia Service charge: bar and wine 15%
- Items & services of a personal nature
- Medical services, vaccination costs
- Laundry and/or valet charges
- Laundry services (Complimentary for Suites & Elite Capltain's Circle
- Wi-Fi, Internet, satellite/mobile phone & fax charges
- Childcare night services (3-12 yrs, 10pm-1am)
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