Im just going to go for a holiday to see if it what iwant, but the thing is im petrified of flying and i mean scared. does anyone no if i can get the on a cruise from britain if you do is there any websites. is there anybody else in this position
2007-07-24 22:16:55 · 13 answers · asked by kim s 3 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
I'm sorry, but I don't know of any cruise lines that go to Austrailia, but if this helps, more people die every year in a traffic accident than in a plane crash. So you should be more scared about driving than about flying.
good luck. Australia is a great place by the way.
2007-07-24 22:26:51 · answer #1 · answered by john 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I flew to Australia in 2005 with Qantas and trust me i was scared. Prior to that flight i had only flown for 2 hours to Malta so long haul was a big deal to me.
Having said all that I enjoyed our flight to Australia and can't wait to do it again. The time really does pass quickly if you keep busy. You have the seat back TV screens in which are several films to watch, music, watch the flight path, games etc and they do keep you amused. Take a book to read and some wet wipes and cream for your lips. Flying is drying on the skin etc. Walk around the cabin frequently to keep the blood in your legs flowing and help prevent DVt's. You get plenty to eat and drink on the flight too. We flew at 10pm from heathrow and I would fly those times again as they were great. You get fed a meal and a few drink about an hour or so into your flight and then many settle for a sleep.
We stopped off in Bangkok for 2-3 hours in transit which was nice. Gave us time to have a walk around the airport (air-side) and get light snack and drink before re-boarding the flight onwards to Sydney.
I say go to Australia and fly.
Going by boat would be expensive and take so long.
2007-07-27 05:28:46 · answer #2 · answered by laplandfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will take you five or six weeks by sea and cost you a fortune. You would be better off attending a Fear of Flying course. Why deny yourself an excellent, safe and cheap way of travelling? I have been involved in Fear of Flying courses in Australia run in association with QANTAS for nearly thirty years. British Airways supports the courses run by Aviatours in the UK http://www.aviatours.co.uk/
Give it a try. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
2007-07-25 05:46:21 · answer #3 · answered by tentofield 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Just take a few sleeping tablets and knock youself out. They are usually night flights anyway from the UK so sleeping shouldnt be a problem. Dont let not flying hold you back.
2007-07-25 05:27:47 · answer #4 · answered by Maroon H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SOUTHAMPTON TO BRISBANE £4699
52 nights Full Board
Jan 6 2008 - Feb 27 2008
2007-07-25 05:30:37 · answer #5 · answered by Leo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well Qantas, who fly to Australia have never had a accident. Ps try Waltzing while your there it's great.
2007-07-25 05:23:50 · answer #6 · answered by Paul T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy yourself one of those portable DVD players. (my son has one they are great, down to $100 here) Relax and watch some DVD's while flying - takes your mind of things. they do hire them out of planes .. but expensive.
Taking a cruise would take forever !! You'll be fine ....
Take care
2007-07-25 06:46:32 · answer #7 · answered by • Koala • uʍop ɹǝpun 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes kim get on P&O web or any of the shipping lines but yes they do still sail but you might have to change at Pireus//anyway check their websites Good Luck
2007-07-26 12:29:50 · answer #8 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive been four times, never once has my plane crashed. also been to various other places. cruising i believe will take quite a few months.
2007-07-25 05:31:38 · answer #9 · answered by Mickster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can but it would take a long time to get there!
all the best to you!
2007-07-27 19:16:19 · answer #10 · answered by rebecca s 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋