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Pacific Encounter®

2,600 guests, lower berths

12 guests decks

108,865 gross tonnage

Waterslides

Twin Racer Waterslides coming 23 March 2023

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Pacific Encounter

P&o cruises.

• Year of built 2002
• Length (LOA) 290 m / 951 ft
• Passengers 3115
• Destination BRISBANE
• ETA June 14, 16:30
• Speed 16 kn / 30 km/h
• Temperature

Pacific Encounter

Ship specifications.

City Brisbane

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Pacific Explorer

P&O Cruises to retire its brand in Australia, fold operations into Carnival Cruise Line

P&O Cruises Australia has announced its fleet will soon be sailing to its final berth, ceasing its operations in 2025 after more than 90 years on the water.

The Australian travel brand will fold its operations into parent company Carnival Cruise Line from March 2025.

P&O's Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure ships and workforce will be rebranded and transferred to the Carnival Cruise Line fleet, while the Pacific Explorer, previously known as the Dawn Princess, will be retired.

Passengers set to cruise in 2024 will not be affected, while customers who had cruises booked on the Pacific Explorer after March 2, 2025 will have the option of a refund or credit for Carnival with extra onboard spending money.

It is the end of an era for the popular brand, which first sailed from Sydney on December 23, 1932, on a seven-day itinerary calling at Brisbane and Norfolk Island.

The company's first permanent ship in Australia, the Fairstar — heavily promoted as "the fun ship" — was part of the fleet for nine years until 1997.

P&O Cruises Australia issued its surprise notice to customers on Tuesday.

"As a result, all itineraries on Pacific Explorer scheduled to sail after 2nd March 2025 are being cancelled," it said.

"If you are booked on one of these itineraries you will be contacted by guest services in the coming days with refund details.

"We are all immensely proud of P&O Cruises Australia's 90-year heritage of dedicated operations in the region, and Carnival Cruise Line are honoured to carry forward its storied legacy and continue to deliver the same onboard experiences and itineraries."

Crews on the Pacific Explorer were expected to be redeployed to other ships, but a small number of workers in the P&O Australia head office would lose their jobs, a spokeswoman said.

Acting P&O Cruises Australia and Carnival Australia lead Peter Little will be retained under the new title of country manager.

Carnival Cruise chief executive Josh Weinstein hailed P&O Cruises as a storied brand with an amazing team and lauded its accomplishments in Australia and the broader region.

"However, given the strategic reality of the South Pacific's small population and significantly higher operating and regulatory costs, we're adjusting our approach," he said.

The Carnival brand will see its fleet boosted by eight ships after also acquiring vessels from sister line Costa Cruises and ordering new ships to come into operation in 2027 and 2028.

Under the changes, Carnival will continue to be the largest cruise operator in the region with 19 ships, representing almost 60 per cent of the market.

The P&O ships will have technology upgrades, including an ordering app and loyalty program, but will retain the "familiar feel and much of the same experiences" for Australian guests, Carnival Cruise Line president Christine Duffy said.

Who owns P&O Cruises?

P&O Cruises is owned by Carnival Corporation & plc. 

Carnival Corporation & plc owns a number of different brands including Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruises.

What does P&O stand for?

The initials P and O stand for "Peninsular and Oriental", an abbreviation of The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company.

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Pacific Encounter Deck 12 deck plan

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Accessible cabins on Deck 12

These cabins are on the Pacific Encounter

Cabin 12248 IC Category Interior

Cabin 12252 IC Category Interior

Cabin 12301 BC Category Balcony

Cabin 12302 BC Category Balcony

Cabin 12303 BC Category Balcony

Cabin 12304 BC Category Balcony

Cabin 12312 IC Category Interior

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Type: Balcony

Cabin is 168 ft 2 , Balcony is 46 ft 2

Balcony size ranges from 46 to 89 square feet. Deck 10 balconies are sized 9 ft. wide x 9 ft. deep and have ceiling overhang/balcony cover over the first 5 ft.

*Actual cabin size and layout may differ from size and diagram shown.

CDP Code: Balcony

- Two twin beds that convert to a queen - refrigerator - safe - phone - hairdryer - television - large closet - desk - bathroom with shower - Note: Some Quad balcony cabins have twins bed that DO NOT convert to queen.

Type: Interior

Cabin is 158 ft 2

Cabin size ranges from 158 to 182 square feet.

CDP Code: Interior

- Two twin beds that convert to a queen - refrigerator - safe - phone - hairdryer - television - closet - desk - bathroom with shower.

Type: Oceanview

Cabin size ranges from 158 to 194 square feet.

CDP Code: Oceanview

- Two twin beds that convert to a queen - picture window (categories OV, OW, OY, OZ are obstructed by lifeboats or ship structures) - refrigerator - safe - phone - hairdryer - television - spacious closet - desk - bath with shower.

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Notice of Cruise Cancellations and Changes to Operating Brand

In early 2025 P&O Cruises Australia brand will be sunset and its operations integrated into sister line, Carnival Cruise Line. As a result, the following itineraries are affected.

Pacific Explorer – discontinued operations from 2nd March 2025

Pacific Adventure: Itineraries cancelled: V515, V516, V517, V518 Operated by Carnival Cruise Line after April 2025

Pacific Encounter: Itineraries cancelled: I512, I513, I514 Operated by Carnival Cruise Line after April 2025

If you are booked on one of these itineraries you will be contacted by Guest Services in the coming days with refund details. We apologise that this change has been necessary.

If you are booked on any other P&O Cruises Australia itinerary your cruise is unaffected by this announcement and we look forward to welcoming you onboard soon.

No Carnival Cruise Line itineraries are impacted by this announcement.

We are all immensely proud of P&O Cruises Australia’s 90-year heritage of dedicated operations in the region and Carnival Cruise Line are honored to carry forward its storied legacy and continue to deliver the same onboard experiences and itineraries with the benefit of Carnival Cruise Line HUB app and loyalty program.

Thank you for your support of P&O Cruises Australia and Carnival Cruise Line.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pacific Encounter

P&o australia.

The  Pacific Encounter  was built in 2002 and is among P&O Australia’s 4 ships in its fleet. The Pacific Encounter is included in the cruise line’s null Class. In the cruise ship stats below, you’ll find the Pacific Encounter vs all of the other P&O Australia ships.

Pacific Encounter Size

How big is the Pacific Encounter? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Pacific Encounter. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!

Pacific Encounter Capacity

Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Pacific Encounter can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.

P&O Australia Avg: 2,114 guests

Pacific Encounter Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Pacific Encounter is 2,600 guests . The average capacity for the 4 active ships in P&O Australia’s fleet is 2,114 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all P&O Australia ships has a minimum of 1,258 guests and a maximum of 2,600 passengers.

P&O Australia Avg: 963 staff

Pacific Encounter Crew Members: Staff on the Pacific Encounter include 1,226 crew members. That’s a guest to staff ratio of 2.1 to 1. The average P&O Australia ship includes 963 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 2.2 to 1.

Pacific Encounter Passenger Capacity and Crew

vs P&O Australia Fleet

Pacific Encounter Length

How long is the Pacific Encounter? From end to end, the Pacific Encounter length equals 851 feet (260 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 4 active vessels in P&O Australia’s fleet, measuring 844 feet (258 meters).

P&O Australia Avg: 844 feet

The smallest P&O Australia ship (in terms of length) measures 720 feet (220 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 950 feet (290 meters).

Our chart below shows the length of the Pacific Encounter vs all other active P&O Australia ships.

Pacific Encounter Ship Length

vs all P&O Australia Ships

Pacific Encounter Built Date

When was the Pacific Encounter Built? The Pacific Encounter was built in 2002 and joined the cruise line’s null Class.

P&O Australia includes 4 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1997. The average P&O Australia ship is 20 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2002

P&O Australia Avg: 2007

When was the last Pacific Encounter Dry Dock? The Pacific Encounter has not experienced dry dock improvements yet.

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Pacific encounter info, frequently asked questions, what is the pacific encounter ship class.

The ship belongs to the P&O Australia class of ships known as the null class.

What is the Pacific Encounter capacity?

We're often asked how many passengers are on the Pacific Encounter. The ship's capacity is 2,600. When comparing the occupancy to the average P&O Australia passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 2,114 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live P&O Australia ships.

How old is the Pacific Encounter?

The Pacific Encounter was built in 2002. P&O Australia includes 4 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1997. The average P&O Australia ship is 20 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2006

Is the Pacific Encounter a good ship?

Each of P&O Australia's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Pacific Encounter is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.

How long is the Pacific Encounter?

From end to end, the Spectrum of the Seas length equals 851 feet (260 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 4 active vessels in P&O Australia fleet, measuring 844 feet (258 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.

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P&O Australia Ships to Get Tech Updates Before Joining Carnival Fleet

• June 9, 2024

The Pacific Adventure and the Pacific Encounter are set to undergo technology updates before joining the Carnival Cruise Line fleet in March 2025.

According to P&O Cruises Australia, the vessels will be out of service for nearly two weeks while work is carried out.

As a result, a total of seven cruises previously set to take place onboard the sister ships have been canceled.

“We have announced that P&O Cruises Australia will become part of our sister company Carnival Cruise Line , in March 2025,” the company said in a statement sent to booked guests.

“As part of this integration, the Pacific Adventure and the Pacific Encounter will be taken out of service for a technology upgrade and regrettably, your cruise has been canceled to facilitate the work,” P&O Australia added.

Affected sailings include the March 14, March 18, March 22, and March 25 departures onboard the Pacific Adventure, as well as the March 15, March 18, and March 22 departures onboard the Pacific Encounter.

Passengers with bookings for the canceled sailings are set to receive refunds, P&O Australia Cruises said.

All cruises scheduled to take place after April 2025 onboard the Pacific Adventure and the Pacific Encounter will be operated by Carnival Cruise Line, the company added.

As part of the integration, the ships will offer Carnival’s Hub App, which will enhance the onboard experience, P&O Australia explained.

Guests will also be invited to join the company’s VIFP loyalty program, receiving new benefits and rewards.

In addition to the Pacific Adventure and the Pacific Endeavour, Carnival Cruise Line will continue to operate the Carnival Splendor from Australia on a year-round basis. The Carnival Luminosa is also poised to continue offering seasonal programs in the region.

Currently operated by P&O Australia, the Pacific Explorer will discontinue operations in February 2025 and is expected to be sold off to another company.

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Shocker: This major cruise line is shutting down

Get ready, Carnival cruisers: The line's fleet is about to grow by two ships following the shutdown of one of its sister brands.

Carnival Corp. , which operates both Carnival Cruise Line and P&O Cruises Australia, will shutter the latter in early 2025 and roll two of its three ships into the Carnival Cruise Line fleet.

The move gives Carnival fans two more ships — 24-year-old, 2,636-passenger Pacific Adventure and 23-year-old, 2,600-passenger Pacific Encounter — to choose from in Australia if they're looking for the Carnival experience Down Under. P&O's third ship, 28-year-old, 1,998-passenger Pacific Explorer, will leave the fleet entirely in February.

P&O Cruises Australia's currently scheduled voyages will continue to operate as planned; guests booked on future sailings will be notified if their voyages will be affected.

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The decision comes a few years after Carnival Cruise Line absorbed three ships from Italian sister line Costa Cruises, branding two of them — Carnival Venezia and Carnival Firenze — as " Fun Italian Style ."

"Despite increasing Carnival Cruise Line's capacity by almost 25% since 2019 including transferring three ships from Costa Cruises, guest demand remains incredibly strong so we're leveraging our scale in an even more meaningful way by absorbing an entire brand into the world's most popular cruise line," said Josh Weinstein, chief executive officer of Carnival Corp., in a statement .

Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy said in the statement that the ships will largely remain familiar to the Australian audience but with some Carnival additions, including access to the line's Hub mobile app and the VIFP (Very Important Fun Person) Club loyalty program .

Wall Street analyst Brandt Montour of Barclays said in a report that he believes this is a positive move for Carnival Cruise Line, which will likely see benefits from rolling more ships into one brand. Additionally, by eliminating one of the three ships in the Australia market, the line can avoid maintenance costs for what would soon be a 30-year-old vessel and slightly decrease supply. That would allow fares for available berths to command higher prices — a boon for the company's bottom line but not necessarily great news for cruisers looking to save on their next vacation.

The decision does not affect U.K.-focused cruise line P&O Cruises, which is a separate cruise line under the Carnival Corp. umbrella. It will continue to operate as scheduled.

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