P&O Australia

News

NZ off for now, but P&O maintains Aussie cruising will start in late April

P&O Australia has extended its sailings pause until after April 25, but is sticking to its Aussie schedule. Pacific Adventure, a new vessel to the P&O fleet, is currently scheduled to begin sailing from Sydney […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jan 6 2021
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News

Can Carnival survive Covid-19 with the help of Saudi cash

It’s been a surreal time for Carnival Australia, part of the world’s biggest cruise line and one of Australia’s longest and most treasured travel brands. First, the “demonising” of best-loved Princess Cruises, as Carnival’s President […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Apr 8 2020
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News

In NSW and Florida, our humanity is on trial this weekend

There is a well known Biblical phrase:  “As ye sow, so shall ye reap”. Today, thousands of miles apart, two countries are grappling with the humanitarian crisis facing cruise ships in a debate without compassion […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Apr 2 2020
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News

P&O cancels cruises until June 16, and more are expected to follow

P&O Australia has been forced to cancel all cruises until June 15 under government restrictions – but is hoping to get back to sailing on June 16. Line President Sture Myrmell told his line’s Facebook […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Mar 28 2020
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News

Carnival bans “offensive” attire – here’s what other lines allow

Carnival Cruise Line has banned cruisers from wearing “offensive” clothing while on board its ships which other guests may find disrespectful. In a major change to its dress code, Carnival has ruled that all guests […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jan 9 2020
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News

Cruise Season 2019: the best deals this summer

Australia is set to see its biggest cruise season yet.  And the good news about more ships is that it means more deals to tempt you on board. They include offers on the new ships […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Aug 8 2019
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Tips & Advice

Are Australians paying gratuities twice?

A number of Australian cruisers are tipping their favourite staff on board personally – even though gratuities are already included in their fares. A survey of Cruise Passenger’s Facebook group found confusion on whether gratuities […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 17 2019
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Tips & Advice

The best and cheapest cocktails at sea

“It’s never too early for a cocktail.” Thank Sir Noel Coward for this advice – now you have the perfect excuse to indulge while you’re on vacation. Cruise lines don’t need an excuse. They have […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . May 2 2019
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Tips & Advice

The best value spa at sea

Vacations are all about relaxing and getting recharged, and a big part of it is getting pampered at the spa. So you don’t want to add to the stress by trying to work out where […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 5 2019
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News

Cruise to help boost Queensland tourism in the wake of Cyclone Debbie

Cruise ships are returning to Queensland in the wake of Cyclone Debbie. The storm, which has destroyed much of the region, has left thousands without homes. Carnival Australia Executive Chairman Ann Sherry said that the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Apr 11 2017
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Ships

Pacific Jewel

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WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 12 2016
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Ships

Pacific Eden

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WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 12 2016
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