P&O Australia & New Zealand 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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Great holiday for Aussie families

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Pacific Encounter

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vgreen_CC
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

A great ship that really caters for our whole family. All the common areas are thought out, and the flow of the ship felt easier and better designed that some other brands worldwide. I was travelling as a single parent with two pre-teen kids, who made great friends on our sailing! We met loads of new friends at every part of our cruise - so social, friendly and inclusive! The public areas were ...
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Sail Date: March 2024


Very sad

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Pacific Adventure

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Sugo
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise (P&O Pacific Adventure) to be with the family and it was a short cruise. Sadly the food was really bad, we even gave the chef of the Italian restaurant cart blanche to make a meal with lots of veggies. It was more Thai than Italian and very unhealthy to eat. With very few veggies. The shows were very loud too. The dancers had great energy but sadly they killed a lot of ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


Karaoke was the absolute best. Complete highlight of my cruise

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Pacific Explorer

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Mz Mandy-76
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

I am on my last night of my 5 day cruise from Melbourne to Kangaroo Island and I have had the best time. The staff and crew have been nothing short of amazing. James and Leo who are bar staff in the Explorer lounge were brilliant. I can't believe i forgot his name but he was our amazing waiter from day one, he worked in the black circus as well as oasis. Honestly one of the most amazing humans i ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Traveled with disabled person


First time cruiser!

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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


Wrong cruise But still okay

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BMW m spec
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Booked a 7 night cruise to the Pacific Islands from Brisbane early in the year and were looking forward to returning to the Pacific Islands in October 2023 but found out on the day of departure that we were going to Cairns due to Cyclone Nola, Bit of disappointment but can't help the weather, First time on Pacific Encounter and must say the ship was great, staff were excellent and very ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


Service,food and fun

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Pacific Explorer

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Rene Fisher
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Choose because of the deals really. Quality and service was next to none. Nothing was too much trouble! Food was plentiful and delicious. Choice of Pantry, which was sort of like a food hall, but included in price was choice of three amazing restaurants. I have been to 5 star restaurants and the service, and some of the food, was on par. We were treated like royalty. The captain kept us updated ...
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Sail Date: September 2023


Great Time Cruisin with the Family

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Pacific Encounter

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RTA77
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

We are a family of 5 (children 8, 6 and 4) and we travelled with grand parents. We enjoyed every aspect of the cruise, despite having some rainy and windy days. The only thing that we would have liked was for our rooms to be closer together as we all booked together, but we were still on the same level which was OK. My children had a fantastic time in the kids club each day, which was great ...
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Sail Date: September 2023

Traveled with children


Entertainment, cabins & staff

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Cruiser 1951
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Wonderful 7 day cruise to Cairns, Airlie Beach, Willis Island & back to Brisbane. The food was great, cabins clean & dine twice a day. 2 ladies at Lillies Bar, Jocelyn & Jahain, were so lovely. Made us feel comfortable & looked after us. We got to know them & will miss us. Alex from band Lollies was so good. He is one of the best voices we have heard. His band was awsome. Bought the house down. ...
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Sail Date: September 2023


Excellent cruise!!

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RockinRobin73
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

The staff really made it for me. They were all so warm and friendly. The restaurants and food were all 100 percent. The shows were outstanding. All in all such a wonderful time. The pre loading of the cards with spending money is a great way to budget with each purchase showing immediately. The on board app works well from being able to text each other to knowing which activities are available ...
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Sail Date: July 2023


Fantastic first cruise

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Pickles78
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

We had never cruised before and had organised this with other family members and our three kids, youngest 14 and oldest 20. First impression was that the ship was amazing nicely appointed, clean and vast. We are at all three restaurants and were not disappointed by what was on offer, wait staff were friendly and attentive. The pantry was the new style buffet and was the go to for ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Traveled with children


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