Arrival in New Caledonia

by Simon Troman on June 10, 2009 · View Comments

Noumea Port

Bonjour Monsieur et Madame Blog!

I am pleased to tell you that this morning we arrived in Noumea and, despite the slightly overcast weather this afternoon, the passengers have had a fantastic day.

The beautiful port of Noumea was our first stop on this 28 day cruise and as it was Sunday the harbour was busy with a flotilla of small pleasure craft weaving their way between the luxury yachts and our superliner.

Noumean welcoming committeeTri colore flies on Pacific Dawn

Staytuned to the blog as I expect this cruise will turn up some interesting stories as we cruise Tonga, Fiji and Tahiiti.

I’m now off for some local cheese, a glass of vin rouge and a lovely freshly baked baguette!

Bon appetit and au revoir.

Simon
Passenger Services Director

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Tagged as: cruise, new caledonia cruise, noumea, port, welcome

  • Michelle

    Hi all,
    We’re going on the cruise that starts on 2/7/09. Can’t wait.
    Can anyone tell me what the dress code is for my two children who are 14yo? I generally struggle to get them out of jeans (particularly my daughter!)
    Also – I see that there are some changes with the teen club after September, but what is offered to children up until September? Will they have their own ‘area’ and activities to take part in?
    Thanks
    Michelle

  • Jenny

    To Simon
    My parents are on your cruise, pat and john in the Cannes suite. Can you send them my love and best wishes!!!
    Jenny

  • JAG123

    I was wondering when you arrive in Noumea in the mid-afternoon, as you guys did, what kind of shore activities are available? Do they run the same tours from 3-11pm??? Anywone?
    Yours in sailing, JAG

  • KAY

    Hi Jag, we arrived in Noumea that time in 2007. they still have the same tours you just have to pick for time availability. The tours start at one hour for a coach sightseeing tour also the tchoo tchoo train goes for two hours. They have night tours as well. If you do a tour not long after the ship docks make sure you go to the international showroom early and get your ticket to proceed ashore, as you go off in batches when your number is called to stopp the congestion. Take your cruise card with you as you have to clock out and clock in when you come back.

  • John

    How can I find out which theme nights will be held on the Dawn cruise leaving Brisbane on Feb 13th ?

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