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
Currently on a dry dock in Singapore, Pacific Encounter will come home with more family fun than ever, being fitted with a brand new 142-metre-long Twin-Racer waterslide and 55-metre zipline. P&O shared images of the big blue waterslides going from its construction yard to its brand new home atop deck 16, hoisted above the sea. … Read more
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
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 and a ‘hero tug’ salute. The Encounter’s visit to Sydney will be short but sweet, as the ship will be home ported in Brisbane. “We are very proud … Read more
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 the second of the three-ship fleet to make her return. Pacific Explorer also had a grand entrance to the harbour. P&O claim Pacific Encounter’s maiden arrival and spectacular welcome to Sydney … Read more
P&O Cruises Pacific Adventure has started its journey home to Australia, making a spectacular stop on its way. Before adventuring back to our shores, Pacific Adventure spent the night berthed side-by-side with 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
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
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
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&O’s fleet departed ‘wet dock’ looking forward to a bright cruising future having completed the … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
