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P&O Cruise - ex Brisbane - $55 pp/pn Inside Quad (4 Nights, $220pp Total) via CruiseAgency

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P&O Cruise - ex Brisbane - $55 pp/pn Inside Quad (4 Nights, $220pp Total) via CruiseAgency
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AssociatedCruiseAgency on 21/01/2016 - 14:13 cruiseagency.com.au (2713 clicks)
Last edited 21/01/2016 - 23:21 by 1 other user

P&O 24 Hour Sale.
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NOTE: Sale Ends at 12pm on Friday 22/1/2016
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http://www.cruiseagency.com.au/cruise-details/p-and-o/w612/0…
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* Cruise Line: P&O
* Ship: PACIFIC DAWN
* Cruise Code: w612
* Departure Date: 08 Mar 2016
* Departure Port: Brisbane
* Nights: 4
* Itinerary: Brisbane, Moreton Island, Brisbane
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Inside QUAD share cabin (guarantee category IE or IF) @ $220 per person. (total cabin price for 4 people = $880)
(quad price is based on 4 adults)
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*** Cheap cruise at $55 per person / per night ! ***
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note: NO CREDIT CARD FEES !
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  • jv on 21/01/2016 - 14:18
    +1

    what's included for that price ?

    • PLA74 on 21/01/2016 - 14:21

      Same question from me, what's actually included? Just the room itself? Or things like on-activities, pool/spa access, meals?

    • ash2000 on 21/01/2016 - 14:28
      +5

      Included: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner. Shows in the atrium and pool, gym, and spa.
      Not Included: Soft drinks, Alcohol.

      Went on a cruise with P&O in December….. food surprisingly good.

  • jv on 21/01/2016 - 14:20

    You forgot to mention

    Please Note:
    QUAD Cabins: are based on 2 Adults and 2 Children.

    • AssociatedCruiseAgency @ Cruise Agency on 21/01/2016 - 14:22
      +6

      Nope - I specifically said in the post above "(quad price is based on 4 adults)".

      Quad price is based on 4 adults as per post. If you would like to book, please call or email the office.

      Sale ends tomorrow at 12pm.

      Thanks.

      • jv on 21/01/2016 - 14:23
        -6

        Nope - I specifically said in the post above "(quad price is based on 4 adults)".

        Then maybe update the info in the link you provided…

        • AssociatedCruiseAgency @ Cruise Agency on 21/01/2016 - 14:27
          +4

          Thanks JV. If you would like to book, please call or email the office.

        • robbyjones on 21/01/2016 - 15:40
          +19

          jv do you get specific pleasure in being so contrary? I have never come across anyone so 'glass half empty'. Try the sunnier side of life you may just like it.

        • jv on 21/01/2016 - 15:41
          +3

          @robbyjones:

          Try the sunnier side of life you may just like it.

          I upvoted the deal…

        • robbyjones on 21/01/2016 - 15:43
          +3

          @jv: so you did, I guess that's something.

        • SlickMick on 21/01/2016 - 16:23

          @robbyjones:
          I'm totally in support of neg'ing JV ;) but was that not a really important point he brought up??

        • robbyjones on 21/01/2016 - 16:41

          @SlickMick: I didn't neg jv SlickMick and yes it is an important point as I already acknowledged above.

        • ElWircho on 21/01/2016 - 17:23
          +1

          I'm in total support of JV, because he always brings the required amount of realism into those "Great Deals".

  • sal78 on 21/01/2016 - 14:31

    not a third time!

  • [Deactivated] on 21/01/2016 - 14:32
    +4

    BTW you should get travel insurance even if cruising domestically (e.g. Briz->Syd->Melb) as you're not covered by medicare and if you get sick (e.g. gastro) it'll cost lots of $us's to get treated :-)

    • jv on 21/01/2016 - 14:39
      -2

      as you're not covered by medicare and if you get sick

      why wouldn't you be covered if you stay within Australia ?

      • Jessie Ryder on 21/01/2016 - 14:43
        +12

        Because you are not being seen by an Australian doctor. Jv = amateur hour lol

        • jv on 21/01/2016 - 14:44
          -5

          you are not being seen by an Australian doctor

          how do you know they are not Australian?

        • Jessie Ryder on 21/01/2016 - 14:53
          +8

          @jv:

          Because they are hired by the ship and not part funded by medicare.

          Cruise virgin alert

        • jv on 21/01/2016 - 14:54
          -8

          @isbrodie1:

          Because they are hired by the ship and not part funded by medicare.

          Just because a doctor is hired by a ship has nothing to do with medicare.

          If the doctor is a registered medical practitioner in Australia and a providing medical services in Australia, you are covered by Medicare.

        • ash2000 on 21/01/2016 - 15:03
          +4

          @jv:

          The doctor and 95% of the staff on P&O are foreign workers. The vast majority of those 95% are from the Philippines. The doctor on my cruise was from the Philippines, and almost certainly would have no "provider number".

          Cruise ships operating in Australian waters (but registered elsewhere) are exempt from Australian labor laws, including minimum wage rates.

        • killergreely on 21/01/2016 - 15:04
          +5

          @jv: The ships are not registered in Australia. You're not "in" Australia.

        • Jessie Ryder on 21/01/2016 - 15:04
          +1

          @jv:

          I don't think you get it.

          They are not a registered medical practitioner in Australia.

          Hence why you need travel insurance even for domestic cruises.

          lmgtfy

        • jv on 21/01/2016 - 15:06
          -4

          @isbrodie1:

          They are not a registered medical practitioner in Australia.

          How do you know they aren't ? and if not, where are they registered ?

        • Jessie Ryder on 21/01/2016 - 15:06

          @bazzaa:

          60 minutes even did a story on it.

          If you don't get travel insurance you run the risk

      • [Deactivated] on 21/01/2016 - 15:04
        +5

        I believe they sail into international waters (probably so they don't have to pay tax on things like booze).

        See paragraph 5 https://www.pocruises.com.au/plan/know-before-you-go/travel-…
        "International travel insurance is recommended on Australian coastal cruises, as your cruise is outside the scope of Australian Medicare.
        "

        • Jessie Ryder on 21/01/2016 - 15:07

          @jv Yours please?

        • jv on 21/01/2016 - 15:11
          -5

          International travel insurance is recommended

          So the ship actually travels outside Australia?

          Didn't see that mentioned anywhere in the post above or the link…

          That would mean that you need a passport too…

        • ash2000 on 21/01/2016 - 15:21

          @jv:

          If the ship stayed in Australian waters, and if an Australian registered doctor were on board, you'd be covered. However, it's much cheaper for the cruise lines to have permanent foreign doctors aboard, even though it means guests will pay large out of pocket expenses.

          http://www.businessinsider.com.au/dont-get-sick-on-a-cruise-…

        • jv on 21/01/2016 - 15:23
          -1

          @ash2000:

          If the ship stayed in Australian waters, and if an Australian registered doctor were on board, you'd be covered.

          That's what I assumed in the post.
          The link shows it only visits Australian ports…

          I wasn't aware it leaves Australia and there is no reference to where the doctor is registered…

        • [Deactivated] on 21/01/2016 - 15:25
          +2

          @jv: possibly, as there are usually international passengers on board too. But since you're going domestic to domestic, it's possible you only need photo ID & your boarding pass.

          A few years ago I did Mel->Bris & we landed in Briz Int'l terminal. we just needed our boarding pass & driver's lic at passport control (and yep I tried buying duty free at Brizzy, but they knew we were coming & asked for boarding pass& declined).

          Also the flights over Antartica you don't need a passport, just photo ID
          http://www.antarcticaflights.com.au/FAQ

          Anyway JV, like you I assumed you would be covered by medicare until I met someone last weekend who told me how their mum got gastro onboard a cruise from Syd->Mel and it cost ~$500 to get treated as they didn't have travel insurance.

        • jv on 21/01/2016 - 15:36
          -1

          @supabrudda:

          how their mum got gastro onboard a cruise from Syd->Mel and it cost ~$500

          The insurance will probably cost more than the fares…

        • ash2000 on 21/01/2016 - 15:44

          @jv:

           I wasn't aware it leaves Australia and there is no reference to where the doctor is registered…

          So as per the quote in the article, you have to assume the Dr isnt medicare registered.

        • odysseus on 21/01/2016 - 16:25

          @jv:

          Very unlikely, unless you look for some premium, super platinum product.

          It's only 4 nights. I've seen travel insurance for around $20-30 for that. Especially as you don't need high cancellation (a $220 fare!), extreme sports, flight delays and so on, it should be easy to get a low-end travel insurance just for medical.

        • eug on 21/01/2016 - 22:51
          +1

          jv really needs to know when to stop. No need to try and be right all the time. You can be wrong too.

        • [Deactivated] on 22/01/2016 - 01:13
          +2

          It's actually entirely irrelevant whether the doctor is Australian, the ship stays in Australia etc etc. Doctors do not have to accept payment from medicare and can set prices outside of that. In Australia there is competition, so they usually take some payment from medicare and can charge privately on top of that somewhat. In the middle of the ocean, you have no choice, you will pay whatever extortionate rate 2 Panadol cost, because you have no choice other than to not see the doctor. Incidentally, the ships are not registered in Australia, the staff do not pay tax in Australia, and they're not subject to Australian workplace laws etc. This is true even for coastal cruises that do not leave the country. Though some do hit international waters long enough to sell duty free, You don't need a passport if there's no opportunity to disembark outside of Australia.

          Travel insurance is not that much really.

          Cruises are pretty good value if you're not the sort of person to spend uncontrollably on things that aren't included. You can't even get a decent hotel room for what it costs on a bargain cruise and it includes pretty decent food, entertainment and travel.

          7 days is probably the sweet spot for a cruise. Day 1 is just getting on-board and the last day is just getting kicked off early and slowly.

      • PainToad on 21/01/2016 - 15:18
        +7

        jv, I may actually reach my daily neg limit today.

        • jv on 21/01/2016 - 15:20
          +9

          You don't like cruises ?

        • PainToad on 21/01/2016 - 15:21

          @jv:

          Daily limit for voting negative on comments is currently capped at 5

          Can someone here help me out?

          EDIT: Thanks anonymous negger.

        • robbyjones on 21/01/2016 - 15:58

          @jv: That's the funniest answer I have seen from you jv

    • macrocephalic on 21/01/2016 - 14:41

      It'll cost you quite a bit just to see the ship doctor. My wife cut her foot on a plant pot on deck and was told it would be ~$100 to basically get antiseptic and a band-aid.

    • cyssero on 21/01/2016 - 15:08

      Definitely agree with getting travel insurance or confirming if your credit card covers it.

    • kirt on 21/01/2016 - 15:26

      With companies like TID you can actually select the waters in which you are travelling (as well as add in any countries):

      "Travellers on domestic cruises in Australian waters should select 'Australian Waters' as their destination in order to be covered for medical treatment on-board"

      https://service.travelinsurancedirect.com.au/customer/portal…

    • Lukian on 21/01/2016 - 15:32
      +1

      Seeing the doctor on board is generally ~$120. Our Comedy cruise suggested it was cheaper to drink that amount in alcohol, than visit the onboard doctor. :)

      • PainToad on 21/01/2016 - 15:38

        Unless it's something more serious and you're up for thousands. Insurance is cheap, don't be a stupid Australian.

      • SlickMick on 21/01/2016 - 16:33

        I'm pretty sure the medical facilities on the ship were part of the package in 80s/ 90s too.

        Sounds like modern cruises suck :)

        • dogboy on 21/01/2016 - 17:00

          Yep, fair enough the cruise lines need to make money but when did hiring cheap doctors from the Philippines and charging a premium for seeing the doctor onboard become a profit making excercise? Seems very shady and underhanded to me when any sickness/injuries are suffered on the actual cruiseline itself.

  • Gorodemon on 21/01/2016 - 15:19
    +16

    Sometimes I just wish I had the money to send JV on a one-way cruise to Nowhere Land. He can be like a fountain of annoying questions and his incessant series of "why" and "how" can drive you insane!

    • Lukian on 21/01/2016 - 15:27
      +1

      You know there is a 'hideuser' button, right?

    • PainToad on 21/01/2016 - 15:27

      why? ;)

    • worthy1 on 21/01/2016 - 15:29
      +1

      Or back to where Trolls came from… would be a sad land where people spend their lives on forums commenting on anything they can when they have 0 interest in ever purchasing the topic. What a life….

    • Mbmzack on 21/01/2016 - 16:58

      He is honestly one of the most annoying people I've ever heard of. It's pretty sad that he is logged on ever hour all day though haha

    • SickDmith on 21/01/2016 - 20:11

      "Sometimes I just wish I had the money…"

      Sounds like fundraising campaign. :)

  • izzypop08 on 21/01/2016 - 15:25

    Quad Suite price looks good to @ $432 pp.

  • Lukian on 21/01/2016 - 15:29

    Middle of MFWF, not much point leaving Melbourne that week for a cheap cruise =)

  • PVA on 21/01/2016 - 15:32

    Has any one booked with this company before, any experience to talk about - good or bad.
    Never been on a cruise but a short one would be great I think.
    Do you need a passport for this one?

    • Lukian on 21/01/2016 - 15:33
      +1

      You can generally book the same prices direct with P&O if you don't want to use third parties. Although it's nice to support local business.

      • AssociatedCruiseAgency @ Cruise Agency on 21/01/2016 - 15:39
        +1

        yes you can book any of our cruises direct with the cruise lines … but you won't get our discounted price.

        Our prices are always discounted below the cruise lines prices advertised on their website.

      • PainToad on 21/01/2016 - 15:40

        Do you need a passport for this one?

        No, just a drivers licence or 18+ card.

        • altomic on 21/01/2016 - 16:02
          +3

          no, you'd need a boat license to steer this thing.

    • Puska on 21/01/2016 - 15:41
      +2

      Just read if there is a surcharge when making the booking.

      I just booked for a 9 night carnival cruise and on the carnival website, there was a 1.5% surcharge for visa debit cards. Ended up booking on qantas cruises for $40 cheaper with a 0% service charge.

      • AssociatedCruiseAgency @ Cruise Agency on 21/01/2016 - 15:42
        +1

        CruiseAgency.com.au does not charge any Credit Card fees.

        • Puska on 21/01/2016 - 15:46
          +1

          That's fare enough, i didn't check the outline, as it was cheaper to book through qantas.

    • AssociatedCruiseAgency @ Cruise Agency on 21/01/2016 - 15:41
      +2

      No passport needed as the cruise does not visit any foreign ports.

      Jut regular ID is fine - e.g. Drivers Licence.

      Here is what P&O says:

      "For domestic cruises (cruises that do not visit a foreign port), a valid passport or government issued photo identification is required (Queensland ‘Adult Proof of Age Card’ will be accepted, however the older version of Queensland ‘Card 18+’ will not be accepted). For Australian domestic cruises, a current Medicare card can be used for guests under 18 years of age. For New Zealand domestic cruises, an original or certified copy of the child’s birth certificate or a school pass with photo will be accepted for guests under 18 years of age. Guests who do not possess the required ID at check-in will may be denied boarding."

      https://www.pocruises.com.au/faqs

    • kirt on 21/01/2016 - 15:53
      +3

      I have travelled a fair bit, and almost always book directly with the flight provider / cruise company etc where possible.

      IMO, if something goes wrong or you need to change / rearrange something, it is far easier and more efficient when dealing directly.

      • PainToad on 21/01/2016 - 16:03
        +3

        This.

        OT, always avoid Flight Center.

    • robbyjones on 21/01/2016 - 16:01

      I haven't booked with them before PVA, however they are very active on a fb site and they get complimentary reviews there. Seem legit to me.

  • INFIDEL on 21/01/2016 - 15:58
    +2

    Is this the most boring cruise? (I'm from Brissie)
    Brisbane, out to sea, a day at Moreton Island just off Brisbane, back to Brisbane.

    08 Mar BRISBANE Depart 4PM
    09 Mar AT SEA
    10 Mar ? 7AM - 3PM
    11 Mar MORETON ISLAND 8AM - 8:30PM
    12 Mar Arrive BRISBANE 6AM

    • jv on 21/01/2016 - 16:01
      +3

      Is this the most boring cruise?

      Breakfast, lunch and dinner for $55 per day…

      • INFIDEL on 21/01/2016 - 16:05

        Gee jv, I hadn't read that discussion :)
        Food on a cruise… Next you'll tell us they let you sleep in a bed.

        That has nothing to do with whether the choice of route & 1 stop is not the most inspiring.

        Yes its cheap, but why would you take this particular cruise going almost nowhere, just a big circle out to sea?

        • PainToad on 21/01/2016 - 16:16
          +5

          I took a cruise (my only) literally out to sea and back again. Brisbane - Brisbane. Was great, very relaxing. Lot's to do. Play tennis, dance lessons, swim, comedy shows and have a drink not worrying about how to get home.

          Love it. My only complaint was how poorly the workers are treated. Would happily pay more for them not to work 7 days a week, 7 months straight for 12 hours a day.

        • [Deactivated] on 21/01/2016 - 17:33

          @PainToad: only 12hours a day? luxury!

      • Lukian on 22/01/2016 - 16:30

        You forgot about second dinner =)

        Their average per day on the Jewel is 3,000 breakfast & 3,000 lunch & 6,000 dinner meals made.

    • robbyjones on 21/01/2016 - 16:06
      +1

      Depends on what you are looking for I guess. I love sea days where there is no pressure to not miss anything on land and you can be as active or lazy as you want on board. I love just sitting and watching the ocean with a drink in hand, no phones, no internet, no guilt. Also, as jv intimated, that's pretty darn cheap for full room and board alone, plus you get entertainment.

    • Puska on 21/01/2016 - 16:07
      +2

      its more of a time to relax and not have to worry about making yourself your daily meals.

    • INFIDEL on 22/01/2016 - 07:45

      In this deal, the journey is far more important than the destination. The destination is an excuse for the journey.

      Some obviously love the experience of the journey.

      I love exploring destinations & usually sleep through journeys. Until recently, I spent up to 9 months a year exploring overseas for over 10 years. I've experienced the many downsides of shared bedrooms - just to save money. (A song was written by a musician about 1 of those bad experiences!)

      I've realised not being able to leave if I don't like the experience is a definite negative of cruises for me. I've flown to a different country just because the weather was better.

      So this deal has taught me I'm not a cruise person. Thanks for the genuine feedback.

      • PainToad on 22/01/2016 - 07:57

        How did you pay for this lifestyle?

    • Nish Qld on 22/01/2016 - 10:14
      +1

      March 10 the ship visits Gladstone.
      Not to say it will make this cruise more interesting though. 😜

      • INFIDEL on 22/01/2016 - 10:31

        Ah that's the mystery location in their itinerary! Beautiful Gladstone. The islands can be nice.

        Still just left blank in deal link. Not listed as a destination in deal, just "Itinerary: Brisbane, Moreton Island, Brisbane".

        I notice they continue their tour of industrial ports with a similar price cruise to Newcastle. There is also far more to that city than its industrial reputation.

    • Donaldhump on 22/01/2016 - 14:30
      -1

      id rather spend a day in woodridge than do this cruise

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