P&O Australia Cruise Reviews

Cabin balcony
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Queen bed. Note the drawers on the right. They could not open the whole way because they were so close to the bed.
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Other side of balcony
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First time cruiser!

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Pacific Encounter

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crjiser72
First Time Cruiser • Age 20s

as a first time cruiser I really enjoyed my experience on the pacific encounter as I had no exceptions going onto the cruise I was definitely happy with my experience. the staff are very attentive and truely care about providing a wonderful memorable experience whether it be the entertainment team, waiters, waitresses, bar staff, the list goes on. a personal favourite was the bingo and the other ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


P&O Pacific Adventure- Tips incl Drinks Prices

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Pacific Adventure

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NJC75
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

Great cruise. Port visits were fantastic. Recommend preselecting the rotational dining in the restaurants, saves the hassle of booking the restaurants once onboard. Restaurant food ok, Angelo’s being the highlight. Dragon Lady was not that good. Definitely recommend Blanc de Blanc show - worth the extra cost. Shore tours cheaper when booked direct rather than via ship. Bingo has ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Traveled with children


Let down!

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Pacific Adventure

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Let down greatly
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

We have cruised on PO Explorer a couple of times, this is our 8th Cruise in total. PO Adventure is the worst of the lot! The menu is repetitive in the main buffet area, the desserts were a 2/10 very hit and miss. The Dragon lady restaurant that use to be our favourite ia completely different, main stream Chinese food and not unique or interesting at all. Angelo's leaves a lot to be desired. The ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Traveled with children


Comedy cruise

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Pacific Explorer

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SalLovesCruising
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

Never again, poor quality food, bad service, rubbish comedy, no BIG name comedians which I should have guessed when booking as they did not say who would be headlining. Never have I had such a small balcony cabin and have cruised several other cruise lines. DO NOT purchase internet, you will be lucky to have it a full day at a time. Very boring cruise and could not wait to get off. I have ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


Apart from service there was nothing good

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Pacific Explorer

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Davey son
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

The ship (Pacific Explorer) itself was old and dated but overall in fair condition. We booked an the cheap internal room - our plan was to only use it to sleep in and be using the "extensive" facilities at other times. The staff were very friendly As with all cruise lines they offered a combination of included restaurants and specialty ones. This ship however did not have a communial ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


Christmas cruise 2023

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Pacific Explorer

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123c45a
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We chose this cruise because it departed from Melbourne where we have relatives Pacific Explorer is rusty and shabby on the outside but bright and cheerful inside. Our porthole cabin was small but adequate and kept very clean by our friendly stewards. Guests need to be aware that anything extra in the way of food, drink etc. is charged at a top rate. The food quality was variable in ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


PURE RIPOFF!

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nick at see
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

this cruise was meant to be a CHEAP excursion into the type of holiday.1500 dollars for two people 3 days local sailing with all inclusive but the truth became pretty obvious very quickly. NOTHING Of value is included. your included meals are very basic with 2000 people standing in a que for half an hour like a line in a jail movie. then the pleasure of walking around for 15 mins to find a table ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


Great value for money for family of 4

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S S Norton
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s

Just got back from the Island Hopper itinerary with Pacific Encounter out of Brisbane December 2023. Travelling as a family (husband, wife and 2 kids aged 2 and 4). Grandma also came along and stayed in the adjoining room, although not connected internally. Our only other cruise was earlier this same year on Royal's Quantum of the Seas. I know comparing the 2 is like comparing apples and ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Traveled with children


P&O food downhill since Covid.

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Muzzleblast
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Unfortunately P&O have dropped the ball in the food area, tarnishing one of the reasons many of us enjoy cruising. This was our first cruise since Covid, having a couple with P&O prior and also another larger company. In the past we considered P&O food to be marginally better than the technically 'better' cruise line, but let down by the quality of entertainment. Now the entertainment is good ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


Very disappointing

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Old friend
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

This was my 4th cruise, on 4 different cruise lines, so I feel qualified to make a review. I travelled with a friend; we are both active seniors who just wanted a week of relaxation before Christmas. We chose this cruise because it sailed out of Melbourne. We were not particular about the ports, which was just as well, as we didn't get to Kangaroo Island or Burnie due to rough weather. The ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


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