P&O Australia & New Zealand Cruise Reviews

Photo Credit: EllaRob
Cabin balcony
Photo Credit: kim63
Queen bed. Note the drawers on the right. They could not open the whole way because they were so close to the bed.
Photo Credit: helenwaratahh
Sailaway
Photo Credit: Kiwi-Reds
Cruiser Rating
2.9
Poor
210 reviews

Filters

151-160 of 210 P&O Australia & New Zealand Cruise Reviews


Disappointing cruise

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Pacific Explorer

User Avatar
wildlifewarrier
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

It was advertised as a Bounty Adventure, to follow the route taken by the mutineers from the Bounty after they put Bligh and some onto a whaling boat. We visited Norfolk Island, two places of Tonga including Nuku'alofa, three for Fij but only two were possible due to high winds for Dravuni Island, we were able to visit Port Denarau and Suva before our final stop at Noumea. We had a descendent ...
Read More

Sail Date: October 2019


Bounty Adventure..A True Adventure!

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Pacific Explorer

User Avatar
Alan McKenzie
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

My wife and I chose this cruise because of it's Mutiny On The Bounty Theme,a chance to follow in the steps of Captain Bligh and visit Norfolk Island with a guest lecturer onboard. It did not disappoint in this regard,Rhonda Griffiths the lecturer was outstanding,add to this the rest of the entertainment put on by P&O and other than Music Cruises we have done,well done P&O. Boarding was late ...
Read More

Sail Date: October 2019


Absolutely crap and a huge waste of money

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Pacific Explorer

User Avatar
fisherman4634
First Time Cruiser • Age 30s

We thought we would give a cruise a go for the first time and it was a huge waste of money and it was a stuff up right from the start. We didn't get the room we paid for and the day we got on board was very close to the day we were getting off. The room is no bigger than a jail cell and the bathroom you cant hardly move as it was that small.We went with a child and they hated it with a ...
Read More

Sail Date: October 2019

Traveled with children


Nice 3 day cruise with a stop at Eden

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Pacific Explorer

User Avatar
DarylD
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

To celebrate our 30th anniversary we decided to take a 3 day cruise which fitted in with work and having somebody to keep an eye on our kids while we are away. We had done a comedy cruise earlier in the year and had a great time so when the price and timing was right we booked. Embarkation, From getting to the overseas passenger terminal to sitting in the buffet eating lunch was no more ...
Read More

Sail Date: September 2019


You get what you pay for

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Pacific Explorer

User Avatar
Ipreferprincess
First Time Cruiser • Age 100s

We chose the Great Barrier reef 10 night discovery in a balcony room. The positives Housekeeping and entertainment were good with no issues. There are a few negatives The food particularly in the pantry was bland and dry. No variety unless you like curry or a roast. The breakfast options were a bit better. The waiters never came to us to offer a drink, They clean tables only. On ...
Read More

Sail Date: July 2019

Traveled with children


Never ending stench

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Pacific Explorer

User Avatar
barb0164
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

I have been on many cruises with various cruise line. This has been my 5th P & O and I must say after this trip I will never sail with P & O again. The cabins are so small that you don't even have room for your luggage when you empty it. Not even under the bed which is where you normally would store it. The entertainment was very average. The food was below standard except for the in 400 ...
Read More

Sail Date: June 2019


What is that terrible smell ?

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Pacific Explorer

User Avatar
ChesterLocksley
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

It was a Dark Mofo 6 night mid-winter escape to Hobart that caught my eye. To Tasmania in the middle of winter ? Yeah why not. I have fond memories of the Dawn Princess but not very good memories of some of P&O Australia's "new" (old) ships. I thought my experience on the Pacific Eden' inaugural trip from Fremantle to Sydney a couple of years ago would have cured me from every going near ...
Read More

Sail Date: June 2019


Exploring P&O Sampler

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Pacific Explorer

User Avatar
DOJO1
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

I booked this as a quick cheap getaway for a few days and it was pretty inexpensive. Embarkation and disembarkation were super easy, probably because customs wasn't involved. The condition of the ship was better than expected as I had read reviews that it had seen better days but it was very nice and no obvious signs of wear and tear and certainly better than some ships we have been on. Lots ...
Read More

Sail Date: June 2019


Nice Entertainment with Bad Service

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Pacific Explorer

User Avatar
exrossie
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

The balcony room was quite spacious and in a great location. The evening shows were outstanding, the group put lots of energy in their show and costumes, the variety was great too. This cruise could have been very nice experience, however, the way information sessions were organised, it was very clear that fitness and spa team are trying to sell you anything and everything. The sessions were not ...
Read More

Sail Date: April 2019


Third P & O cruise and will be the last

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Pacific Explorer

User Avatar
Jarman
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

Have cruised before on Pacific Dawn and Pacific Aria and wasn’t disappointed So disappointed this time around Meals average No dress code in Restaurants and children in adults only area Great Gatsby party was such a let down people dressed up waiting for the party to start just hanging around stairs etc The band played wrong era music rock and Beatles Then when they did the ...
Read More

Sail Date: April 2019


Find a cruise

Any Month
Australia & New Zealand Cruise Reviews for P&O Australia Ships
Pacific Explorer Australia & New Zealand Cruise Reviews
Pacific Explorer Australia & New Zealand Cruise Reviews

Get special cruise deals, expert advice, insider tips and more.By proceeding, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

© 1995—2024, The Independent Traveler, Inc.