P&O’s popular Melbourne Cup voyages will return on Carnival Cruise Line after merger

A Melbourne Cup themed cruise with P&O Cruise Line

When Irish-born singer Robbie Dolan boarded one of P&O’s traditional Melbourne Cup cruises in 2022, no one would have expected his sojourn would led to a Melbourne Cup win two years later. While on board one of P&O’s regular themed cruises, the former The Voice contestant happened to have a chance encounter with Sheila Laxon, … Read more

Dramatic rescue footage captured as man is winched from Pacific Encounter off Central Queensland coast

Dramatic rescue footage captured as man is winched from Pacific Encounter off Central Queensland coast

A dramatic rescue occurred on Wednesday when a man was winched from Pacific Encounter off the coast of Central Queensland after suffering a medical episode on board. The heroic efforts of RACQ Capricorn Rescue team were captured on video as they winched the 70-year-old passenger, who had reportedly suffered a stroke, from the ship that had … Read more

P&O’s Pacific Encounter finally arrives in Sydney

Cruise Passenger

Just a few short months after cruising finally returned to Australia, the Pacific Encounter arrived into Sydney Harbour this morning to a welcome party of water jets andย  a โ€˜hero tugโ€™ salute. The Encounterโ€™s visit to Sydney will be short but sweet, as the ship will be home ported in Brisbane. โ€œWe are very proud … Read more

Another grand entrance for P&O as Pacific Encounter arrives in Sydney Harbour

Cruise onboard the Pacific Encounter from Brisbane to Singapore for $133 per night per person

It’a a case of Deja Vu for P&O as the water cannon tug boars escort Pacific Encounter into Sydney Harbour on Tuesday. The ship is theย  second of the three-ship fleet to make her return.ย  Pacific Explorer also had a grand entrance to the harbour. P&O claim Pacific Encounterโ€™s maiden arrival andย spectacular welcome to Sydney … Read more

Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure have a historic rendezvous en route to Australia

Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure have a historic rendezvous en route to Australia

P&O Cruisesย Pacific Adventure has started its journey home to Australia, making a spectacular stop on its way. Before adventuring back to our shores,ย Pacific Adventureย spent the night berthed side-by-side withย Pacific Encounter in Trieste, Italy. The night marked a significant moment for cruise in Australia, as both ships underwent ‘wetdock’ preparations, to prepare for sailing in Australia. … Read more

Cruise onboard the Pacific Encounter from Brisbane to Singapore for $133 per night per person

Cruise onboard the Pacific Encounter from Brisbane to Singapore for $133 per night per person

This is your chance to take the whole family on a beautiful cruise on the newly refurbished Pacific Encounter to sunny Singapore for a 15-night holiday of a lifetime at $133 a night per person. The 2600-passenger Pacific Encounter has just been refitted to include many family-friendly activities including spanking new waterslides, four swimming pools, … Read more

Who’s sailing? Our comprehensive guide to lines already at sea

The Coral Discoverer in the Kimberley

More cruise lines are returning to the high seas again after months of cancellations caused by the pandemic and uncertainties in international travel restrictions. As vaccinations roll out and ship operators find new niches willing to welcome passengers and crew, cruise is coming back to life. Home grown expedition line, Coral Expeditions restarted operations in … Read more

First look inside the new Pacific Encounter

front of the Pacific Encounter

Now sporting its iconic P&O Cruises Australia livery and huge funnel logo, Pacific Encounter left the shipyard in Singapore this week to begin her first days at sea as a member of the P&O Cruises family. The latest ship in P&Oโ€™s fleet departed โ€˜wet dockโ€™ looking forward to a bright cruising future having completed the … Read more