Frequently Asked Questions
WHEN IS DEPOSITS DUE? HOW MUCH?
Deposits will be taken from late February onwards. Registration forms and
a non refundable deposit of $300.00 per person required. Finals due 3
months prior to sailing (20th November)
CAN I BRING A FRIEND THAT IS NOT A ROVER?
You can. Just make sure all the forms are filled out correctly and that
he/she has a valid passport of more then 6 months from the date of sailing
from Australia.
WHAT WILL BE INCLUDED IN MY CRUISE PRICE?
* You will be feed 3 meals a day
* Your accommodation in your chosen cabin
* All port handling charges
* Travel Insurance
* All onboard entertainment and activities
WHAT CABIN TYPES ARE THERE?
The cheapest option is to get a cabin of four together. It doesn’t matter
which deck you want to be on as you are only sleeping there. Twin cabins
will be on application for people who would like to share as a couple, there
is a supplement for twin cabins. Please email us for more details.
I’M THE ONLY PERSON FROM MY CREW THAT WANTS TO GO!
If you are the only person that wants to go, we can do our best to match
you up with Rovers in a similar situation, however there are no guarantees.
We can match you up with 3 other people depending on what sex you are.
P&0 ONLY match up same sex passengers. The cost will be generally the
same of that of 4 people sharing. So you won’t pay a fortune. Prices are on
application.
HOW MUCH SPENDING MONEY WILL I NEED?
9 night cruises budget for $100 per day. Prices onboard are at pub/club
prices if not cheaper. P@O operate on a card system, you put money on a
card and top it up as you need to at the pursuers desk which is open 24
hours. Foreign money can all be organized on the boat.
AM I COVERED IF I GET SEASICK?
Travel Insurance will be included in the package, so if you get sick on
board this ship or injured while away on holidays you are covered.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I MISS THE BOAT?!
If you miss the boat in Sydney your going back home. The Cruise Moot
team will arrange to meet everyone at the pub across the road from Wharf
8 in Darling Harbour at 12.00pm on the day of departure. We will get
everyone mingling before we board the ship at 2.00pm. If you don’t make
the ship while we are in Port, you will have to make your own arrangements
back to Sydney at your own cost! Airfares are not cheap, Travel Insurance
does not cover you if you miss the boat either!
WHAT ARE THE BANKING FACILITIES ONBOARD?
The Purser's Office can cash traveller’s cheques and change local
currencies but cannot accept personal cheques. Only Visa MasterCard and
Bankcard are accepted onboard. Please note there are NO EFTPOS or
ATM facilities onboard.
WHAT IS A PACIFIC DAWN CRUISE CARD?
As you embark Pacific Dawn you will receive a personalised Pacific Dawn
Cruise Card. It has a magnetic strip, which makes it work like a very small,
smart bank account. The Pacific Dawn Cruise Card has a record of your
cabin number, your allocated Restaurant and dining session embossed on
it for your convenience.
The Pacific Dawn Cruise Card can be used anywhere onboard that you
would normally use cash. The card is the ONLY thing you can use. It is
also used in the Casino, the shops, the Medical Centre and can be used to
tip in appreciation of service.
HOW DO I PUT MONEY ON MY PACIFIC DAWN CRUISE CARD?
You can credit money to your Pacific Dawn Cruise Card at the Purser's
Office, using credit cards, traveller’s cheques or cash at no charge.
WHAT SORT OF ELECTRICAL SOCKETS ARE ONBOARD?
All of Pacific Dawn cabins are fitted with an Australian 3-point plug,
providing 220/240 volts at 60 hertz. Note: While most appliances will
operate at 60 hertz, please check that any medical apparatus e.g.
ventilators will operate at this power.
ARE THERE SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES?
Yes. A safe deposit box is located in every cabin.
DO I NEED A PASSPORT?
Yes. Passports are required on ALL cruises. To comply with Australian
Government Immigration Department requirements, it is essential that the
full name (as shown on passport), date of birth and nationality of each
passenger be given to P&O Cruises prior to release of documents.
Passports can be obtained from your local post office at a charge of
$140.00 per applicant.
HOW LONG DOES MY PASSPORT NEED TO BE VALID FOR?
Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of the
cruise return.
WHAT DO I WEAR?
By day casual clothes are suitable. After 5.45pm, smart casual attire is
required in the public lounges and restaurants or as published in the Sky
Daily - Pacific Sky's newspaper. On formal evenings, the dress for men is a
suit, or jacket and tie. For women, after-five evening wear.
HOW MANY FORMAL NIGHTS DO THEY HAVE?
On seven to nine night cruises there are usually two formal nights. There
are also other themed nights which will be advised closer to the date.
HOW MUCH BAGGAGE CAN I BRING?
P&O Cruises carries all personal baggage and shopping free, providing
each item conforms to size limits of no more than 140cm x 60cm x 40cm
and is stowed in the passenger's cabin.
Note: Airline baggage restrictions apply to those purchasing our attractively
priced air packages.
CAN MY FRIENDS SEE ME OFF? CAN THEY GET ON BOARD?
Friends are welcome to give you a send-off from the wharf side. For
security reasons, visitors are not permitted onboard Pacific Dawn.
WHERE CAN I DO MY LAUNDRY?
Self-service and paid laundry services are available onboard.
CAN SPECIAL DIETS BE ARRANGED?
If special diets are required for medical reasons, please ensure your travel
agent advises P&O Cruises at the time of booking.
ONBOARD SHOPS
A wide range of duty-free goods, watches, perfumes, cosmetics, souvenirs,
casual clothes, a photographic service, ladies' and gentlemen's hair
dressing, beauty and massage therapies, books and magazines, toiletries
and other personal items are available onboard.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Pacific Dawn has a medical centre complete with doctors and nursing staff:
Pacific Dawn is OUTSIDE the scope of AUSTRALIAN MEDICARE and
therefore treatment is charged at private rates. All charges for
consultations, treatments and medication CANNOT be claimed on
Australian Medicare. We strongly advise you check with your insurer before
you travel.
VACCINATIONS AND INOCULATIONS
Passengers should seek advice from their doctor about the appropriate
precautions.
INSURANCE
Comprehensive personal and baggage travel insurance to cover any
eventuality is essential. Coverage should include any existing medical
conditions and any changes arising should you have to cancel your
holiday. Please carry a copy of your policy on your cruise holiday
KEEPING IT REAL FOR ROVERS 2009
Remember we are travelling as part of the Scout movement Australia. We
are representing Rovers of Australia. We are all there to let our hair down
yet at the same time keep in mind that any bad behaviour can refect back
onto the movement. Keeping ourself and our friends aware of all P&O rules
and regulations at all times will ensure us of an awesome time. Keep in
mind that nudity, disrespect of any staff member and throwing anything
over board will be frowned upon and any persons involved will be taken
into the hands of the captain. This can lead to dismissal at the next port
and disappointment to your fellow cruises. Please take the time to read all
your fare conditions and have a great trip!
Deposits will be taken from late February onwards. Registration forms and
a non refundable deposit of $300.00 per person required. Finals due 3
months prior to sailing (20th November)
CAN I BRING A FRIEND THAT IS NOT A ROVER?
You can. Just make sure all the forms are filled out correctly and that
he/she has a valid passport of more then 6 months from the date of sailing
from Australia.
WHAT WILL BE INCLUDED IN MY CRUISE PRICE?
* You will be feed 3 meals a day
* Your accommodation in your chosen cabin
* All port handling charges
* Travel Insurance
* All onboard entertainment and activities
WHAT CABIN TYPES ARE THERE?
The cheapest option is to get a cabin of four together. It doesn’t matter
which deck you want to be on as you are only sleeping there. Twin cabins
will be on application for people who would like to share as a couple, there
is a supplement for twin cabins. Please email us for more details.
I’M THE ONLY PERSON FROM MY CREW THAT WANTS TO GO!
If you are the only person that wants to go, we can do our best to match
you up with Rovers in a similar situation, however there are no guarantees.
We can match you up with 3 other people depending on what sex you are.
P&0 ONLY match up same sex passengers. The cost will be generally the
same of that of 4 people sharing. So you won’t pay a fortune. Prices are on
application.
HOW MUCH SPENDING MONEY WILL I NEED?
9 night cruises budget for $100 per day. Prices onboard are at pub/club
prices if not cheaper. P@O operate on a card system, you put money on a
card and top it up as you need to at the pursuers desk which is open 24
hours. Foreign money can all be organized on the boat.
AM I COVERED IF I GET SEASICK?
Travel Insurance will be included in the package, so if you get sick on
board this ship or injured while away on holidays you are covered.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I MISS THE BOAT?!
If you miss the boat in Sydney your going back home. The Cruise Moot
team will arrange to meet everyone at the pub across the road from Wharf
8 in Darling Harbour at 12.00pm on the day of departure. We will get
everyone mingling before we board the ship at 2.00pm. If you don’t make
the ship while we are in Port, you will have to make your own arrangements
back to Sydney at your own cost! Airfares are not cheap, Travel Insurance
does not cover you if you miss the boat either!
WHAT ARE THE BANKING FACILITIES ONBOARD?
The Purser's Office can cash traveller’s cheques and change local
currencies but cannot accept personal cheques. Only Visa MasterCard and
Bankcard are accepted onboard. Please note there are NO EFTPOS or
ATM facilities onboard.
WHAT IS A PACIFIC DAWN CRUISE CARD?
As you embark Pacific Dawn you will receive a personalised Pacific Dawn
Cruise Card. It has a magnetic strip, which makes it work like a very small,
smart bank account. The Pacific Dawn Cruise Card has a record of your
cabin number, your allocated Restaurant and dining session embossed on
it for your convenience.
The Pacific Dawn Cruise Card can be used anywhere onboard that you
would normally use cash. The card is the ONLY thing you can use. It is
also used in the Casino, the shops, the Medical Centre and can be used to
tip in appreciation of service.
HOW DO I PUT MONEY ON MY PACIFIC DAWN CRUISE CARD?
You can credit money to your Pacific Dawn Cruise Card at the Purser's
Office, using credit cards, traveller’s cheques or cash at no charge.
WHAT SORT OF ELECTRICAL SOCKETS ARE ONBOARD?
All of Pacific Dawn cabins are fitted with an Australian 3-point plug,
providing 220/240 volts at 60 hertz. Note: While most appliances will
operate at 60 hertz, please check that any medical apparatus e.g.
ventilators will operate at this power.
ARE THERE SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES?
Yes. A safe deposit box is located in every cabin.
DO I NEED A PASSPORT?
Yes. Passports are required on ALL cruises. To comply with Australian
Government Immigration Department requirements, it is essential that the
full name (as shown on passport), date of birth and nationality of each
passenger be given to P&O Cruises prior to release of documents.
Passports can be obtained from your local post office at a charge of
$140.00 per applicant.
HOW LONG DOES MY PASSPORT NEED TO BE VALID FOR?
Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of the
cruise return.
WHAT DO I WEAR?
By day casual clothes are suitable. After 5.45pm, smart casual attire is
required in the public lounges and restaurants or as published in the Sky
Daily - Pacific Sky's newspaper. On formal evenings, the dress for men is a
suit, or jacket and tie. For women, after-five evening wear.
HOW MANY FORMAL NIGHTS DO THEY HAVE?
On seven to nine night cruises there are usually two formal nights. There
are also other themed nights which will be advised closer to the date.
HOW MUCH BAGGAGE CAN I BRING?
P&O Cruises carries all personal baggage and shopping free, providing
each item conforms to size limits of no more than 140cm x 60cm x 40cm
and is stowed in the passenger's cabin.
Note: Airline baggage restrictions apply to those purchasing our attractively
priced air packages.
CAN MY FRIENDS SEE ME OFF? CAN THEY GET ON BOARD?
Friends are welcome to give you a send-off from the wharf side. For
security reasons, visitors are not permitted onboard Pacific Dawn.
WHERE CAN I DO MY LAUNDRY?
Self-service and paid laundry services are available onboard.
CAN SPECIAL DIETS BE ARRANGED?
If special diets are required for medical reasons, please ensure your travel
agent advises P&O Cruises at the time of booking.
ONBOARD SHOPS
A wide range of duty-free goods, watches, perfumes, cosmetics, souvenirs,
casual clothes, a photographic service, ladies' and gentlemen's hair
dressing, beauty and massage therapies, books and magazines, toiletries
and other personal items are available onboard.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Pacific Dawn has a medical centre complete with doctors and nursing staff:
Pacific Dawn is OUTSIDE the scope of AUSTRALIAN MEDICARE and
therefore treatment is charged at private rates. All charges for
consultations, treatments and medication CANNOT be claimed on
Australian Medicare. We strongly advise you check with your insurer before
you travel.
VACCINATIONS AND INOCULATIONS
Passengers should seek advice from their doctor about the appropriate
precautions.
INSURANCE
Comprehensive personal and baggage travel insurance to cover any
eventuality is essential. Coverage should include any existing medical
conditions and any changes arising should you have to cancel your
holiday. Please carry a copy of your policy on your cruise holiday
KEEPING IT REAL FOR ROVERS 2009
Remember we are travelling as part of the Scout movement Australia. We
are representing Rovers of Australia. We are all there to let our hair down
yet at the same time keep in mind that any bad behaviour can refect back
onto the movement. Keeping ourself and our friends aware of all P&O rules
and regulations at all times will ensure us of an awesome time. Keep in
mind that nudity, disrespect of any staff member and throwing anything
over board will be frowned upon and any persons involved will be taken
into the hands of the captain. This can lead to dismissal at the next port
and disappointment to your fellow cruises. Please take the time to read all
your fare conditions and have a great trip!
