Unfortunately nothing on board Pacific Pearl has improved since our cruise on this vessel three years ago!
Still they cater for the under 40s. P & O Europe have the right idea with two vessels that cater for adults only. We found children playing with the lifts, although this is not the ships fault but their parents.
As one family said to us, 'this is the bottom of the market isn't it?' That just about says it all.
Our mini suite was tired and old, the carpentry needed replacing. The varnish was worn and the paint over the shower/bath was peeling. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. The noise from the sports deck above our accommodation was 24/7. Having looked at the plans of other boats in the P & O fleet in Australia, they are all located below the sports deck. The cabins needed a kettle and cups so passengers can make their own tea or coffee first think in the morning.