P&O Australia Brisbane Cruise Reviews

The ship was very outdated with tear and wear. Pretty much like a motel standard (mini suite). It had an engine failure and cause huge change of the itinerary. They did not get prepared for hundreds if not thousands of passengers changing the shore excursions booked before their announcement. The machine only allowed booking one adult at a time (did not tell you when you book it) eventually ...

Wanted to get away to PNG as we did on P&O Eden a few years ago. . . and loved it. This trip on Encounter shattered our expectations. Must do this, must do that for Covid. OK. ... we did it all . . nothing got checked. Then a 40 minute wait on the gangplank with hundreds of others - no masks. Then internet not working ~ 2 queues of 25 minutes and another of 10 minutes to be told my ...

As we had not cruised for some years because of Covid, we desired to revist Noumea and Port Vila. The ship whilst old was in good shape, apart from some blocked toilets and non-functioning elevators. The food was average, and the menus weren't changed daily as has been the case on every other cruise line with which we have sailed. The drinks prices were exhorbitant and P&O should follow ...

This is my first review, though I have done four trips with two cruise lines. I rate this cruise the best of the best. It was comfortable, relaxed, priced right and food generally good. The entertainment generally excellent. The Marque is top shelf with shows like Musicology. Also tipping is included which is a big plus because you know the full price before you sail. Of course you are free ...

We choose this cruise as we had heard great things about P&O and wanted to explore PNG. Unlike we were so disappointed from the moment we stepped on board. We were on the 14th floor and the entire hallway was filled with black mould and smells so toxic. The ship is so old and has had no maintenance in years. There is rust, old paint, old carpet everywhere. The balcony room is tiny with only one ...

Our 4th Cruise on Encounter since restart. We loved our cruise to PNG few years back on P&O and this one was just as good ( except one island short of last). The main reason was the same as last, the people you meet and make friends with on this cruise. Updates since last trip on ship - Julie the cruise director has gone to Adventure I believe, and Christiaan has progressed up from ...

In short: P & O rethink the smoking on the ship, get it away from Oasis space Advise people that services aren’t available before they get on the ship When refurbishing rooms check the water stains, and fridges. Check your own paperwork before talking to the customer. Was so looking forward to this cruise after COVID, but have been slightly disappointed. Booked the Mini-suite and ...

This was our third cruise as a family on a Carnival owned line but the first on P&O Australia specifically. We chose this cruise to get some warmth in north Queensland and to experience see how P&O have presented their new ship. We got a good price on an inside cabin. Overall we enjoyed ourselves but at time P&O made it hard. In this review I'll just 'cut to the chase'. The Good: The overall ...

Tried P&O again after a break of 7 years. Our expectations were realistic but for a business that needs to be on the ball coming back from Covid shut downs, the experience was mediocre.They seem to think that government mask, distance and hygiene laws are optional. There was no enforcement of rules at all. By the end of the cruise about 30% of pax were maskless and staff did nothing. Maybe ...

Did a 7 night Qld cruise on the Encounter sailing out of Brisbane in 2022. Embarkation was a nightmare that took a couple of hours just to get on the ship. I hope that process has since been smoothed out. This was our first post COVID cruise. We have cruised previously on Royal Caribbean, Carnival and P&O (3 times). The ship was nicely sized, but lacking that wow factor compared to other ...