Cruising season south pacific 2015

The 25 best cruises from tahiti to the south pacific with. Boasting an alluring blend of pacific island charm and french sophistication, new caledonia offers visitors a culturally rich experience. Travelling to antarctica is something so few have the privilege to. The cruising season for patagonia spans from octobermarch, the southamerican spring and summer. Its a genuine dream to do scuba dive in these beautiful blue waters filled with coral reefs, and fantastic. Tips for cruising the south pacific girl tweets world. A stopover in the ports of the south pacific and new zealand is an open invitation to relax in luxurious natural surrounds.

Fall 2019 summer 2020 cruising season jess and i got back to mexico in early november to get the boat ready. Launching camara on christmas day 2015, they decided that fiji was the ideal destination for their first season living aboard. Select a destination below to watch a video, search for a cruise or download a free minibrochure pdf to learn more about our new 20152016 cruise itineraries. December 24th, 2014 mahurangi christmas get together. The second half of our cruise was the south pacific, and since they were not filling the ship for that cruise they were offering free amenities, and in some cases 50% off the cruise. Royal caribbean announces australia and south pacific. Cruising the south pacific in december january vanuatu. World cruising clubs cruiser information website is collating reports from cruisers and authorities to help inform as much as possible of the changes affecting sailors.

As flop and drop holidays to french polynesia can often be quite expensive, cruising is the perfect solution. The list of south pacific cruise ports closing or restricting access to cruise passengers continues to grow due to fears of novel coronavirus. Princess cruises has announced it will home port five ships to ports in australia to sail the cruise lines largestever program offering in australia, new zealand and the south pacific for the. Looking for cruises from tahiti to the south pacific. The most common strategy is to reach new zealand or australia by the end of october or early november.

The nominal south pacific cyclone season extends from about november through april, so the safe cruising season goes from. Cyclone season cruising in australia and the south pacific. By far the most commonly traveled route is the first leg of the socalled pacific milk run to the marquesas. Plus, cruise lines can augment the information they have onboard with forecasts from weather assessment companies. New caledonia is located in the coral sea on the western edge of the south pacific ocean, aprox 900 nautical miles northwest of northern new zealand, 700 nautical miles northeast of brisbane or 250 ish nautical miles southwest of vanuatu. In two weeks, we had circumnavigated the southern portion of the continent. South pacific tahiti cruises tropical paradise is within reach when you set your sails for a cruise to tahiti or the other glamorous islands of the south pacific. Actually the possible threat of a cyclone in the pacific region runs from about november till may, while they do not happen very often you need to be aware they can happen and be prepared for them, for example in may 1982 we were in the coral sea, out at mellish reef and willis island and there was a cyclone about 400 km away from us, and it made it very rough for a 45 foot yacht, i did not. Cruise ships banned from south pacific islands due to. And if you booked a grand voyage and offers come out on any of your two cruises, you dont get those offers either. Get the latest deals for south pacific cruises on cruise critic. Pacific magellan boats in tahiti andor eastward tuamotus, marquesas at 17. Spending the summers and hurricane seasons in puerto vallarta, we start there heading south.

By the end of the cruising season, each boat has to decide where they feel safe to weather out the south pacific cyclone season. Cruisers call it the forgotten coast, both because its off the beaten track that leads to the islands of the south pacific and because coastal cruisers rarely make it further south than mexico. Richards bay and durban are the usual south african landfall ports, with arrivals evenly split between them. Apr 28, 2015 every year, hundreds of boats transit the south pacific, leaving from ports in north or central america. In our ongoing series, new horizons, we look at cool cruising destinations that are maybe a little less known, but plenty interesting. For those planning to store a boat in the caribbean or south pacific for a season, mold and bugs could pose a larger threat aboard than a storm. Royal caribbean announces australia and south pacific cruises. Every year, hundreds of boats transit the south pacific, leaving from ports in north or central america. Not only do south pacific cruises often visit a number of islands in the archipelago, but your. If a storm is threatening one area of queensland, northern territory or the south pacific, cruise lines will simply reroute their ships to a different destination.

Often bypassed by cruising sailors in a hurry to get to the south pacific, the coast of central america has its own allure. Westsail 32 sailing around cook islands, south pacific. South pacific cruises new reduced rates low deposits. At sea you always have to adapt to the weather and wind direction and if your planned route does not work with the weather forecast, simply change it. Writers tim bergling, gabriel benjamin budinsmithers, john feldmann, jordan suecof. Australia was once again at the top of the global cruise industry for market. The south pacific is dotted with thousands of islands across the worlds biggest ocean but is visited by relatively few people, so its not surprising theres a lot to learn about cruising there. Sailing the south pacific pacific island living travel. An estimated 30 boats visited the nosy be area in 2015, half made up of south african boats undertaking a oneseason round trip. Thinking of a new years eve cruise this year, leaving end december, returning mid january. Oceania cruise 32 day grand voyage australia to south. South pacific cruises visit a range of islands, each one with different wet and dry seasons.

South pacific 201516 elnino timetable world cruising club. Royal caribbeans winter 201516 australia, new zealand and south pacific season will open for reservations on april 29, 2014. Search cruises from tahiti papeete tahitis capital of papeete is the gateway to a paradise of. Jan 01, 2015 posted january 11, 2015 vila i would do a trip to the mele cascades, its a stunning series of waterfalls and rock pools that you can swim in.

Find and plan your next cruise to the south pacific with cabin price comparison, variety. Then, the following season, leave from any of the south american ports directly to easter island and continue on as in option 3 above. New pearl seas cruises announces 2015 caribbean season. Perfect for relaxation or adventure, these idyllic islands boast white sand beaches, lush. Did you know that we publish a weekly broadcast with the latest articles from my itchy travel feet, timely trip inspiration and travel deals. This is a story about people who come down from the northern hemisphere and fall in love with the spirit, people and islands of the south pacific. Royal caribbean announces australia and south pacific cruises for. South pacific schedule sv ocelot cruising the world. While doing our research about cruising the south pacific with a baby we ran into the same articles over and over about the family what had to get rescued because the baby got sick. It is made up of over 100 islands in five archipelagos. A few of the highlights of cruising the south pacific and new zealand. We had such a great time post to come later on today hopefully and we learnt a few things along the way that might also come in handy for you if you plan to visit any time soon. Any one cruised at this time, could you please advise us of how bad the weather gets. The south pacific islands inspire dreams of heaven with the warm azure blue waters, white sandy shorelines, impressive ocean life, stunning turquoise coral, terrific rainforests, and palm trees along the shorelines.

An estimated 30 boats visited the nosy be area in 2015, half made up of south african boats undertaking a one season round trip. The worlds secondlargest double barrier reef surrounds the islands of new caledonia, where a. Sep 19, 2015 we are just back from cruising new caledonia on a friends yacht. South pacific islands shore excursion recommendations. Cruising for 16 years previously on a very small budget had already made us into a very solid team and was the best preparation for the rebuild project and all its challenges, she adds. Do you have any questions about cruising the south pacific or silversea. Aug 02, 2017 often bypassed by cruising sailors in a hurry to get to the south pacific, the coast of central america has its own allure. Dec 14, 2019 cruising for 16 years previously on a very small budget had already made us into a very solid team and was the best preparation for the rebuild project and all its challenges, she adds. All you need to know for the cruising season sally macmillan for full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable javascript. Perfect for relaxation or adventure, these idyllic islands boast white sand beaches, lush waterfalls and tropical rainforests. The picturesque islands of the south pacific are a tropical paradise inhabited by beautiful people and surrounded by unbelievably clear waters and cruises have made it all more accessible than ever before. French polynesia covers an area of the south pacific ocean about the size of europe. The south pacific is a unique cruise destination in that it offers a chain of wonderful islands, each with something unique to offer. Step off the ship and into a world of natural splendour and beauty.

The ship spends three full nights at hamilton, bermuda, before returning to boston to begin the canada and new england part of the cruise. Were thrilled that adelaide is set to benefit from this growth and look forward to building south australias cruise industry further, ms sherry said. The cruise ship runs a cashless economy but you will need coinage for your time on. Sailing catamaran across the south pacific youtube. Five princess ships to sail australia, new zealand and. Cruise industry source market report clia australasia. Predict when cruising will start again postcoronavirus. The dreamy islands of the south pacific are calling, and the best way to experience them is through a cruise. The fleets finally got away with the last of the boats, those heading for vanuatu and australia, departing on saturday 10th may. The more popular cruising destinations have guide books dedicated to sailing and maybe there is something out there for the solomons but i havent found it. As you can read from the south pacific weather page, the cyclone box extends from just west of the society islands of french polynesia west to australia, and from about 5 degrees south to about 30 degrees south latitude. Aug 12, 2015 as shown in fig 3, there are few cyclones at all in the south atlantic and the eastern south pacific. One point for each correct prediction, ill keep a spreadsheet.

Overview schedule looking for the full schedule with exact dates. Things to know about south pacific cruises bring cash. Nov 16, 2016 actually the possible threat of a cyclone in the pacific region runs from about november till may, while they do not happen very often you need to be aware they can happen and be prepared for them, for example in may 1982 we were in the coral sea, out at mellish reef and willis island and there was a cyclone about 400 km away from us, and it made it very rough for a 45 foot yacht, i did not. Our only concern is that we are in the wetcyclone season. South pacific route and passage planner bluewater charts. As shown in fig 3, there are few cyclones at all in the south atlantic and the eastern south pacific. Cruise ships have sophisticated technology onboard to monitor the weather. Jan 15, 2016 cruising the south pacific onboard royal caribbeans legend of the seas. If a storm is threatening one area of queensland, northern territory or the south pacific, cruise lines will simply reroute their ships to a different. Starting price low to high starting price high to low cruise line asc cruise line desc. From what to do in isle of pines, new caledonia, to fiji tours and the best time to cruise the south pacific, here are our top tips for your next cruise.

Nov 21, 2015 from martinique all the way to australia. Northern territory or the south pacific, cruise lines will simply reroute their ships to a different destination. Sailing a westsail 32 sailboat in the south pacific from anacortes washington state usa on route to australia. Cruising ushuaia, patagonia, tierra del fuego, chile. Discover the delights of island living when you embark on a cruise to the south pacific. Lyn and i would like to wish all our members and friends a very happy festive season and we look forward to sharing a stellar 2015 with you all. Princess cruises returns to tahiti for fall 2020 cruise season. Unfortunately the late departure condensed the time frame for the nz 2 oz rally program through vanuatu and the decision was taken to abandon the rally. Cruising the south pacific with silversea my itchy travel feet. Pacific princess homeports in tahiti for first time since 2015. Apr 22, 2015 there was a lot i didnt know about cruising before our trip onboard the carnival legend but i picked up a few tips and tricks during our 10 days sailing the south pacific that id like to share with you.

On the eve of a new cyclone season, all boats make their way south. The south pacific islands are the definition of paradise, and the abundance of wildlife is sure to capture your lust for adventure. With over half a million sailors who have taken asa classes and over 300 affiliates worldwide, were looking to tap into resources that have the lowdown on places we know not yet. A new small ship company, pearl seas cruises, has announced its 2015 caribbean season, with itineraries centered on st. There are many regional options when planning a cruise on oceania cruises. Galapagos february to march 17 mainland ecuador to galapagos early february, 10 days 560nm, sailing passage 5 days san cristobal late. Best time to cruise the south pacific for best weather.

Royal caribbean announced today it will send explorer of the seas, voyager of the seas and radiance of the seas to australia, new zealand and the south pacific for the 20152016 winter season. There isnt much information on cruising the solomon islands so we are generally figuring it out as we go. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets in fiji, be inspired by vanuatus dramatic natural landscapes and explore new caledonias rich french heritage cruising the pacific islands offers the ultimate in fun and relaxation. The parents were attacked for being irresponsible, negligent, and putting their child in danger for no good reason. Find and plan your next cruise from tahiti to the south pacific on cruise critic with a variety of departure dates and popular cruise lines to. The official newsletter of the island cruising assoc. Beaches of warm, powdery white sand and aqua waters are surrounded by tropical rainforests and soaring mountains. As of saturday afternoon, edt, there are no active tropical cyclones in the south pacific ocean, and none are forecast to develop for at least the next several days. Just for a bit of fun post a prediction for when you think cruising will recommence in various regions.