8 Nights
17 Oct 2025

Pacific Islands Cruise

Pacific Encounter (I551)  | South Pacific - Australia
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Fare Type Cabin Type Selected Fare
Single Interior (IF) Cabin Category
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$1,787 Per Person
Total: $1,787
Single Oceanview / Obstructed View (OY) Cabin Category
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$1,998 Per Person
Total: $1,998
Twin Interior (IF) Cabin Category
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$894 Per Person
Total: $1,788
Twin Oceanview / Obstructed View (OY) Cabin Category
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$999 Per Person
Total: $1,998
Twin Balcony (BF) Cabin Category
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$1,209 Per Person
Total: $2,418
Twin Mini Suite (ME) Cabin Category
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$1,349 Per Person
Total: $2,698
Triple Interior (IF) Cabin Category
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$775 Per Person
Total: $2,325
Triple Oceanview / Obstructed View (OY) Cabin Category
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$859 Per Person
Total: $2,577
Triple Balcony (BE) Cabin Category
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$949 Per Person
Total: $2,847
Triple Mini Suite (MD) Cabin Category
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$1,124 Per Person
Total: $3,372
Quad Interior (IF) Cabin Category
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$679 Per Person
Total: $2,716
Quad Oceanview / Obstructed View (OY) Cabin Category
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$749 Per Person
Total: $2,996
Quad Balcony (BE) Cabin Category
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$849 Per Person
Total: $3,396
Quad Mini Suite (ME) Cabin Category
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$1,012 Per Person
Total: $4,048

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Terms and Conditions

*Fares are cruise only, per person in AUD, in complete quad room or twin room as specified, based on lead categories at publication date 06 March 2023, inclusive of all discounts, charges and taxes (which are subject to change). Supplements apply for other room categories. Valid for new bookings and not combinable with any other offer. Sale commences 00:00 am AEDST 08 March 2023 and ends 11.59 pm AEDST 10 March 2023, unless sold out prior. Once this offer ends, fares may revert to a higher fare but also may be discounted. Offers subject to availability. Some rooms have obstructed views. Availability is strictly limited. This Short Sale features P&O 'Go' fares. Strict payment and refund policies apply. For bookings made within 75 days of sailing, full amount payable at time of booking. A 50% non-refundable deposit applies with full payment due 75 days prior to sailing. To be read in conjunction with the P&O Cruises Australia Booking and Travel Conditions available at www.pocruises.com.au/booking-conditions which guests will be bound by. A 1.1% surcharge for Visa and Mastercard and a 2.75% surcharge for Amex applies to direct bookings made through our call centre and website. Travel agents may charge additional fees - check with your travel agent. †For P&O Short Breaks, if your cruise is unable to visit the destination on its itinerary because of an unforeseen circumstance such as weather, civil unrest, or a mechanical issue, we will use every endeavour to visit an alternative destination deemed safe by the Captain. Vaccination requirements apply. Government guidelines may result in a requirement to quarantine during or after your cruise and may restrict your ability to participate in shore tours or disembark the ship at ports we visit during your cruise. See https://www.pocruises.com.au/plan/know-before-you-go/healthy-cruising for more information. Guidelines are subject to change without notice and as such, our actual cruise offerings may vary from the descriptions provided and images displayed. Cruise itineraries are not guaranteed. Whilst all information is correct at time of publication offers are subject to change or withdrawal. Carnival plc trading as P&O Cruises Australia. ABN 23 107 998 443.

Itinerary

Day Date Port Times
1 17 Oct 25 Brisbane, Australia Depart 3:00pm
2 18 Oct 25 at sea At Sea
3 19 Oct 25 at sea At Sea
4 20 Oct 25 Noumea, New Caledonia Arrive 8:00am Depart 5:00pm
5 21 Oct 25 Mystery Island, Vanuatu Arrive 8:00am Depart 5:00pm
6 22 Oct 25 Lifou island, New Caledonia Arrive 8:00am Depart 5:00pm
7 23 Oct 25 at sea At Sea
8 24 Oct 25 at sea At Sea
9 25 Oct 25 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