P&O Cruises Australia is a renowned cruise line celebrated for its unique Australian charm and exceptional service. It has three ships homeported to Australia and New Zealand.
P&O Cruises Australia offers a range of cruises, from brief getaways to voyages through the South Pacific and Papua New Guinea.
P&O Cruises Australia Ships
P&O Cruises Australia keeps things simple with its fleet of three ships under two classes. All three of its ships previously belonged with Princess Cruises.
| Ship | Class | P&O In-Service | Tons | Guest Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Encounter | Grand | 2022 | 109,000 | 2,600 |
| Pacific Adventure | Grand | 2017 | 109,000 | 2,600 |
| Pacific Explorer | Sun | 2017 | 77,441 | 1,998 |
We’ve compiled an overview of all ships in the P&O Fleet in Australia, organized by gross registered tonnage from largest to smallest.
Pacific Encounter
| Just The Facts | |
|---|---|
| Gross Tonnage: | 109,000 |
| Entered P&O Service: | 2022 |
| Year Refurbished: | 2021 |
| Passenger Count: | 2,600 at double occupancy |
| Crew: | 1,100 |
What makes this ship notable? The Pacific Encounter is a Panamax-sized cruise ship capable of navigating the Panama Canal. It was originally built for Princess Cruises in 2002 and was known as the Star Princess. In 2020, it was transferred to P&O Cruises Australia.
Key Features: Waterfront Restaurant, The Pantry, Luke Mangan’s Salt Bar & Grill, Angelo’s, Marquee Theatre, Black Circus, Twin Racer Waterslides, The Bonded Store, four swimming pools, jacuzzi, 400 Gradi, Casino, Gym, Spa, and Byron Beach Club.
Pacific Adventure
| Just The Facts | |
|---|---|
| Gross Tonnage: | 109,000 |
| Entered P&O Service: | 2022 |
| Year Refurbished: | 2021 |
| Passenger Count: | 2,600 at double occupancy |
| Crew: | 1,100 |
What makes this ship notable? The Pacific Adventure is a Grand-class ship initially built for Princess Cruises. It was launched in 2001 as the Golden Princess and sailed on seven continents during its tenure with Princess. In 2017, it was announced that it would be transferred to P&O Cruises Australia. It’s a permanent fixture in the Sydney cruise market.
Key Features: 400 Gradi, Waterfront Restaurant, Angelo’s, Dragon Lady, The Pantry, Luke’s Bar & Grill, Shell & Bones, Gradi Pronto, Luke’s Burger Bar, Lilly’s, Charlie’s Bar, swimming pools, Jacuzzis, thermal suite, Spa treatments, Gym, Aqua Fitness, Marquee Theatre, and Black Circus
Pacific Explorer
| Just The Facts | |
|---|---|
| Gross Tonnage: | 77,441 |
| Entered P&O Service: | 2022 |
| Year Refurbished: | 2020 |
| Passenger Count: | 1998 at double occupancy |
| Crew: | 924 |
What makes this ship notable? Despite being the smallest in the fleet, Pacific Explorer is the flagship vessel of P&O Cruises Australia. Previously Dawn Princess for 20 years, Pacific Explorer was the first cruise ship to dock at the new Brisbane International Cruise Terminal in 2022.
Key Features: Waterfront Restaurant, Angelo’s, Dragon Lady, 400 Gradi, The Pantry, Shell & Bones, The Lobby, Luke’s, Charlie’s Bar, New Zealand Natural Ice Cream, Lawn Bowling, swimming pools, Jacuzzis, thermal suite, Spa treatments, Gym, Aqua Fitness, Marquee Theatre, Blue Room, Casino Bar, and Black Circus
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