The end of P&O Australia is a massive loss to Australia, says former Carnival executive

Pacific Adventure on her last cruise ever

By Ryan Taibel, formerly Vice President Sales and Partnerships at Carnival Cruise Lines Last night, Pacific Adventure sailed out of Sydney for the last time, officially marking the end of P&O Cruises Australia’s 92-year legacy. Having spent 14 years working for P&O, I can’t help but feel heartbroken. Sure, most cruisers won’t lose too much … Read more

This week we finally bid farewell to P&O cruises forever – here’s what will happen

P&O Australia is set to close by 2025.

Since it was announced last June that P&O Australia cruises would be ceasing operations, it’s been a countdown to this day, and it’s finally here. This weekend, P&O Australia’s last two ships Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter will sail their very last sailings as P&O ships, and from March 11, the P&O Australia website will … Read more

VIDEO: Onboard the Pacific Adventure with Luke Mangan making his famous burgers

chef luke mangan | pacific adventure

The newest ship to P&O Cruises Australia’s fleet, the Pacific Adventure arrived in Sydney yesterday and will be departing on her first sailing on Saturday. And Cruise Passenger got the first look at the ship before she sets sail on her three-night voyage, including a demonstration on how celebrity chef Luke Mangan makes his famous burgers. … Read more