7 Nights
3 Aug 2024

Pacific Islands Cruise

Pacific Encounter (I436)  | Australia - South Pacific
Select Your Cabin Type Below...
Fare Type Cabin Type Selected Fare
Triple Oceanview (OF) Cabin Category
value plus Promotion
$1,074 Per Person
Total: $3,222
Triple Balcony (BE) Cabin Category
value plus Promotion
$1,281 Per Person
Total: $3,843
Quad Interior (IC) Cabin Category
value plus Promotion
$1,201 Per Person
Total: $4,804
Quad Oceanview (OF) Cabin Category
value plus Promotion
$1,286 Per Person
Total: $5,144
Quad Balcony (BE) Cabin Category
value plus Promotion
$1,609 Per Person
Total: $6,436
Quad Mini Suite (MD) Cabin Category
value plus Promotion
$1,870 Per Person
Total: $7,480

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P&O Earlybird Offer with Value Plus Package Included: the fares displayed are part of this special.
P&O Earlybird Offer with Value Plus Package Included

 

Here's what awaits you:

Low deposits: Secure your spot on your dream cruise with a low deposit of just $49 per person!

Onboard Spending Money: Enjoy up to $300 Onboard Spending Money per cabin to treat yourself to delicious meals, exciting adventures ashore, and onboard activities.

Don't miss out on these earlybird perks!  

Important Note: P&O Cruises Australia will be transitioning to Carnival Cruise Line after March 29, 2025. Your booked voyage will be operated by Carnival Cruise Line, ensuring the same exceptional cruise experience.

P&O Value PLUS is included in Prices Below*

Book your P&O Cruise with Drinks Package* included for the first Two Guests in the room.

Includes Premium WI-FI Package for the first Two Guests in the room.

This drinks package includes selected 425ml draft, bottled and canned beer and cider, wine by the glass up to the value of $13, spirits up to the value of $14, and cocktails up to the value of $17. You can also enjoy unlimited mocktails, juice blends, glasses of Pepsi Max*, Pepsi Regular*, Solo Lemon*, Sunkist*, Schweppes Lemonade*, tonic water, soda water, ginger ale and up to six 600ml bottles of water per day.

*On cruises 7 nights or more, excluding Melbourne Cup and Australian Open cruises, the first two guests on the booking will receive the P&O Drinks Package. Guests under 18 years of age, when they are the first two guests in the booking, will receive the Soft Drinks Package. On cruises 6 nights or less, and on Melbourne Cup and Australian Open cruises, the first two guests on the booking will receive the Soft Drinks Package. See Terms & Conditions for full details.

Terms and Conditions

*All itineraries from 29 March 2025 will be operated by Carnival Cruise Line. Fares are cruise only, per person (‘PP’) in AUD in a complete quad or twin room as specified based on lead categories available at publication date (12 June 2024), inclusive of all discounts. Valid for new bookings only. Not combinable with any other offer. Supplements apply for higher room grades, categories and fare types. Some rooms have obstructed views. Offer starts 12:00am AEST 12 June 2024 and ends 11.59pm AEST 27 August 2024. Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted and may fluctuate. Offer available on P&O’s Value and Value Plus fare types only. Fare terms and conditions. Value Plus fare applies to the first 2 guests in the room. #$49 reduced deposit: pay AU$49 per person upfront to secure booking. The remainder of the standard deposit and final payment is due 90 days before departure. Offer is not valid for bookings made within the final payment period. ~Onboard Spending Money (‘OBS’) is per room, in AUD. Amount varies by room type and itinerary duration as specified and is applied to the first 2 guests only in a room. Guests can get up to a maximum of $300 per room. For cruises 2-6 nights: Interior/Oceanview rooms are eligible for $50 OBS per room. Balcony/Mini Suite/Suite rooms are eligible for $100 OBS per room. For cruises 7-11 nights: Interior/Oceanview rooms are eligible for $100 OBS per room, Balcony/Mini Suite/Suite rooms are eligible for $200 OBS per room. For cruises 12+ nights: Interior/Oceanview rooms are eligible for $150 OBS per room, Balcony/Mini Suite/Suite rooms are eligible for $300 OBS per room. Offer applies across all room types and itineraries. OBS expires at the conclusion of your cruise, is not transferable, not redeemable for cash and cannot be used in the medical centre or casino. All travel is subject to P&O Cruises Australia Booking & Travel Conditions, which guests are bound by. Cruise itineraries and onboard offerings are not guaranteed. Charges may apply for some activities, venues and menu items. Credit card surcharges (Visa/Mastercard 1.1%; AMEX 2.75%). Carnival plc trading as P&O Cruises Australia ABN 23 107 998 443.

^Drinks packages are applicable to the first two guests staying in each room. On cruises 7 nights or more, excluding Melbourne Cup and Australian Open cruises, the first two guests on the booking will receive the P&O Drinks Package. To receive the P&O Drinks Package, guests must be aged 18 years or over on the date of cruise departure. Guests under 18 years of age, when they are the first two guests in the booking, will receive the Soft Drinks Package. Guests are not able to upgrade from the P&O Drinks Package that is included under the Value Plus fare type in this offer. Beverages purchased outside the inclusions of the P&O Drinks Package will be charged at the menu value at the time of sale. On cruises 6 nights or less, and on Melbourne Cup and Australian Open cruises, the first two guests on the booking will receive the Soft Drinks Package. The P&O Drinks Package includes selected 425ml draft, bottled and canned beer and cider, wine by the glass up to the value of $13, spirits up to the value of $14, and cocktails up to the value of $17, unlimited mocktails, juice blends, glasses of Pepsi Max*, Pepsi Regular*, Solo Lemon*, Sunkist*, Schweppes Lemonade*, tonic water, soda water, ginger ale and up to six 600ml bottles of water per day. Items exceeding these values are not included and full charges will apply to these items. Alcoholic beverages are limited to 15 beverages per 24-hour period (6am to 6am) and service is always subject to P&O’s Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Policy. Alcoholic beverages requested above this limit are charged at regular menu prices and are subject to RSA. Drinks can only be purchased one at a time by the guest who has received the package. If multiple drinks are purchased at one time, the most expensive drink(s) (that is $16 or under) will count towards the drink package and the other drink(s) will be charged to the guest’s onboard account. Service is subject to P&O Cruises’ RSA Policy, which includes an ability to restrict service. No refunds will be provided where alcohol service is restricted. The Soft Drinks Package includes glasses of Pepsi Max, Pepsi Regular, Solo Lemon, Sunkist, Schweppes Lemonade, tonic water, soda water and ginger ale. Packages are subject to availability, and are non-transferable and non-refundable. Beverages are subject to change at P&O’s discretion. A drinks package is applied to the individual, will be served to that eligible guest only, one drink per order. If the eligible guest orders more than one drink at a time, the most expensive drink that is eligible under the package will be accounted for. All drinks outside or over and above the drinks package inclusions will be charged to your onboard account. Items ordered through room service are not covered by any of P&O’s drinks packages. Drinks package inclusions are subject to change and onboard offerings are not guaranteed. Offerings vary by venue and are subject to availability. Package inclusions may be substituted with a similar product of equal or higher value. # A Premium Wi-Fi package applies to the first two guests staying in each room. The package is to be used onboard during the cruise. Internet service is supplied by satellite and may vary based on weather conditions and location. Due to the time it takes to reach the satellite, internet speeds are not consistent with home broadband.

Itinerary

Day Date Port Times
1 03 Aug 24 Brisbane, Australia Depart 3:00pm
2 04 Aug 24 at sea At Sea
3 05 Aug 24 at sea At Sea
4 06 Aug 24 Mystery Island, Vanuatu Arrive 7:00am Depart 5:00pm
5 07 Aug 24 Port Vila, Vanuatu Arrive 8:00am Depart 5:00pm
6 08 Aug 24 at sea At Sea
7 09 Aug 24 at sea At Sea
8 10 Aug 24 Brisbane, Australia Arrive 7:00am
Itinerary Map

Pacific Encounter

Ship Details

Pacific Encounter is P&O's newest addition to the fleet with fresh designs reflecting the best of modern Australia. Currently home porting from Brisbane she currently sails to destinations such as the South Pacific, New Zealand, as well as local cruises. From Black Circus to water slides and a kids splash area she definitely has something to keep everyone happy. From October 2020 she will start sailing out of Brisbane when the new Pacific Adventure joins the fleet

Deck Plan

Accommodation

Suite with Balcony
  • Private balcony
  • Spacious living area
  • Flat screen TV, desk with chair
  • Priority bookings for dining, spa and shore tours
  • Priority embarkation, disembarkation and tendering
  • Private ensuite
  • Pillow concierge
  • Laundry and shoe shine service
  • Canapes on cocktail evenings
  • Complimentary bathrobe and slippers
  • Nespresso coffee machine
  • Free laundry, ironing and shoe polishing service
  • Twin single beds that convert into a queen bed
  • Access to Byron Beach Club (M1 category only)
Mini-Suite with Balcony
  • Private balcony
  • Spacious living area
  • Priority embarkation, disembarkation
  • Private ensuite
  • Flat screen TV, desk with chair
  • Laundry and shoe shine service
  • Bathrobe and slippers
  • Bar fridge
  • Twin single beds that convert into a queen bed
  • Access to Byron Beach Club (M1 category only)
Balcony Cabin
  • Private balcony with outdoor furniture
  • Private ensuite, shower only
  • Flat screen TV
  • Telephone
  • Wardrobe, desk with chair
  • Bar fridge
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air-conditioning with personal controls
  • Twin single beds that convert into a queen bed
Oceanview Cabin
  • Fixed window or port hole with outside view
  • Private ensuite, shower only
  • Flat screen TV
  • Telephone
  • Wardrobe, desk with chair
  • Bar fridge
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air-conditioning with personal controls
  • Twin single beds that convery into a queen bed
Interior Cabin
  • Private ensuite, shower only
  • Flat screen TV
  • Telephone
  • Wardrobe, desk with chair
  • Bar fridge
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air-conditioning with personal controls
  • Twin single beds that convert into a queen bed

Facilities

Dining - Complimentary
  • Angelo’s
  • Dragon Lady
  • Waterfront Restaurant
  • The Pantry
Dining - Specialty Dining
  • 400 Gradi
  • Luke’s Bar & Grill by Luke Mangan
  • Shell & Bones
  • Gradi Pronto
  • Lukes Burger Bar
  • New Zealand Natural Ice Cream
  • 24 Hour Room Service
Cafes
  • Charlie’s Bar
  • The Deli
  • Ivy & Brie
Bars & Nightclubs
  • Encounter Hotel
  • Blue Room
  • The Bonded Store
  • Byron Beach Club (access for selected Suites)
  • Oasis Bar (adults only)
  • Ocean Bar
  • Pool Bar
  • Magrodome Bar
  • Sky Bar
  • Sunset Bar
Entertainment
  • Comedy & Late-Night Comedy
  • Big Screen
  • Cinema
  • Live Music
  • Altitude Nightclub
  • Party Nights
  • Production Shows
  • Black Circus
  • Casino
Relaxation, Health, Wellness
  • Fitness Centre & Bootcamp at Sea
  • Exercise Track
  • The Oasis (adult only)
  • Elemis Spa
Activities
  • Art and Craft Classes
  • Dance Classes
  • Hot Tubs
  • Hosted Deck Games
  • Sports Training Courts
  • Swimming Pools
  • Wellness Seminars
  • Bingo
  • Cocktail, Martini & Coffee making Classes
  • Life Studio
  • P&O Edge Adventure Park
  • Spirit & Wine Tasting
Kids, Teens and Families
  • Turtle Cove - 2-5 years
  • Shark Sahck - 6-9 years
  • HQ - 10-13 years
  • HQ+ - 14-17 years
  • Evening Child Minding service
  • Sony Playstation VR simulators
Miscellaneous
  • Internet Cafe
  • Medical Centre
  • Shopping Boutiques
  • Self Service Laundromat
  • Duty and Tax Free Shopping

Dining

You will be spoilt for choice with the included dining experiences of The Pantry, Wterfront Restaurant, Angelo's and Dragon Lady.

Lukes and 400 Gradi offer more of a casual dining experience. If you are looking for a special dining experience then you can't go pask Luke's Bar & Grill by Luke Mangan.

Dining - Complimentary
  • Angelo's
  • Dragon Lady
  • Waterfront Restaurant
  • The Pantry
Dining - Specialty Dining
  • 400 Gardi
  • Luke's BaR & Grill by Luke Mangan
  • Shell & Bones
  • Gradi Pronto
  • Luke's Burger Bar
  • New Zealand Natural Ice Cream
  • 24 Hour Room Service
Cafes
  • Charlie's Bar
  • The Deli
  • Ivy & Brie

Entertainment

The wide range of entertainment venues onboard the P&O Pacific Encounter will ensure your cruising experience is one to remember.

Black Circus, a P&O first takes onboard entertainment to new levels with exclusive dinner and show packages coupled with a glamourous Cabaret style show – for adults only it's an experience not to be missed!!

P&O knows how to throw a party and make sure all guests are involved young or old! The following deck parties are held on board:

Cruises 2+ Nights – Sail Away Deck Party and Bianco White Party

Cruises 3+ Nights – Gatsby Party

Cruises 7+ Nights – Back to School Party

Kids

Kids

The P&O Pacific Encounter offers fun and experiences for all ages. With a team of dedicated Youth Staff kids of all ages will be looked after – kids will be entertained with fun programs, entertainment and shows for both younger and older children.

Areas for children onboard the P&O Pacific Explorer include:

  • HQ (10 -13years)
  • HQ+ (14-17years)
  • Turtle Cove Children's Area (2-5 years)
  • Shark Shack Children's Area (6-9 years)
  • Evening Child Minding service