May 17th 2024.
In the upcoming days, several cruise lines have decided to avoid docking at ports in New Caledonia. This decision was made after a state of emergency was declared in the Pacific territory. A spokesperson from P&O Cruises Australia stated that they are closely keeping an eye on the situation in Noumea and its surrounding areas.
Instead of docking at Lifou or Noumea, the guests on the Pacific Adventure ship will now have an extra day to spend at Mystery Island, which is located in Vanuatu. The safety of the guests and crew is of utmost importance to the cruise line. If there are any further changes to the itinerary, they will inform the guests as soon as possible. The spokesperson also expressed their sympathy for the communities of New Caledonia during this difficult time and thanked the guests for their understanding.
Carnival Cruise Lines also announced that they will be revising their itinerary due to the ongoing civil unrest. The Carnival Splendor's South Pacific voyage, which is scheduled to depart in two days, will now make stops at Santo and Vila, both located in Vanuatu. The cruise line has already notified the guests who will be affected by this change and has offered them the option of receiving an on-board credit or a future cruise credit if they choose not to travel. The safety of the guests and crew is their top priority and they are closely monitoring the situation and staying in touch with the relevant authorities.
On Tuesday, France declared a state of emergency in New Caledonia for a minimum of 12 days. This decision was made in order to strengthen the power of security forces to control the violent unrest that has resulted in the loss of four lives. The emergency measures include the ability to detain individuals who are deemed a threat to public order, expanded powers to search and seize weapons, and the possibility of jail time for those who violate the restrictions. The last time France implemented such measures in one of its overseas territories was in 1985.
As a result of the ongoing unrest, Australians who are planning to travel to New Caledonia for vacation have been warned of the potential dangers. The official advice for the Noumea metropolitan area has been increased to level three out of four levels due to the ongoing protests and demonstrations. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), prior to the pandemic, over 300,000 Australians visited New Caledonia each year on cruise vacations.
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