South Pacific Adventure South Pacific Cruise Reviews

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Christmas Cruise to the Islands.
"P&O need to seriously review this approach, much prefer a standard set always available selection on one side and a daily changed option on the other (as all other cruises i've been on), just far too limited in choice - The meals were hit & miss but we did have some great food and overall would give it a 6-7/10 score - Breakfast menu didn't change in any way - negative and product not as good overall to other meals - Paid options - did not like this option of paying extra for a coupe of entree selections and main selections $11 to $40 (steak/prawn) - don't understand why steak and seafood aren't on the menu, happy to pay a bit extra to go to a speciality dining venue but this wasn't open (don't know why, possible staffing issues), not happy to fork out extra at the main dining for steak/prawns - Lobster/crab/oysters - maybe - Christmas dinner (same throughout ship) was pretty terrible and a big disappointment, very dried out Turkey, yucky brusselsprouts, dry potatoes - some stuffing, no Apple Sauce - the ham was apparently a lot nicer.- Shows - big let down with some very ordinary performers, some well passed their peak and reflected in the very poor audience attendance, even although there was not much else to do, A couple of the artists were okay but they doubled them up so for a couple of nights so you had to endure the same performer - different tunes (can't say if any improvement as didn't go back for seconds), the two comedians that come on for over 18yrs after the main show (only 2 performances) were quite good, the Christmas show by the ships entertainment team was probably the best show overall as it has multiple performers and some singing/dancing/theatre along with the Magician/comedian...."Read More
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Penthouse suite perspective.

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EllaRob
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

The suite was superb, the deck, massive. Aft cabin. Quite a bit of noise from the wash behind but I expected that. Cabin staff were superb, cannot fault them. With the suite came perks. Fruit bowls, snack trays and these were unnexpected. Large packets of chips and peanuts and chocolates. These went to our cabin staff so they were enjoying that. The bed was like sleeping on a cloud - just ...
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Sail Date: March 2024


P&O Pacific Adventure- Tips incl Drinks Prices

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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!

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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


Flawed but average

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Terror666
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

Firstly the bad. This was our 10th cruise and our first with P & O since 2013 Poor embarkation. We are in our 70's and were made to stand in queue for more than 90 minutes. We think P & O would have had enough practice to get it right by now. Our cabin toilet failed on four occasions. Thankfully it was fixed immediately. The hand wash soap in the rest rooms appears very watery. Watered down ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


A wonderful trip

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SPBT
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s

I have previously cruised with Princess and Norwegian and for me, the Pacific Adventure is better. It is comfortable, relaxed, priced right and the food is generally good, though the breakfast in the Pantry is ordinary. The entertainment is generally excellent. The Marque shows are top shelf. Also tipping is included. Of course you are free to tip if you wish. I don't quite get it, that most ...
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Sail Date: September 2023


Food very disappointing.

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kadgee
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Firstly the entire crew were all wonderful helpful and caring. The food though was very disappointing. Breakfast the eggs scrambled or fried were stone cold along with bacon. Dinner and lunch at the Waterfront Restaurant had the same menu every night . The quality was not good. Dragon Lady and Angellos was the same. The only decent meal was at Lukes which we had to pay for. It was of the ...
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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


Pretty good but....

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GordonBennett
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

To us it was very cheap. About 750 for a 10 night Noumea and Vanuatu cruise in an obstructed ocean view cabin. We were also keen to see what a winter cruise was like. Good value but marred in my own opinion by the adult homour in the shows even when kids were obviously in the audience. The food was okay and the coffee is good. The itinerary was good and activites well run. The crew are friendly ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

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Traveled with disabled person


Why do people can P&O?

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dazadelaide
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Just can't understand why people can P&O! They offer a good product at a good price and really they aren't much different than other lines we have been on. The food is just like going to your local pub for a nice meal except you don't pay for it at the end of the night. The entertainment is very good, the crew shows in the marquee are great and the music in the bars at night are ...
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Sail Date: May 2023


12 nights to Fiji, Vanuatu and New Calendonia

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Astro Boy
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

we cruised with another couple which always makes the trip more interesting and fun. Ship was generally fine, but with a few strange sections, like the Dragon Lady being accessable only from rear of ship. Cruise Director Rory and Jarad were fantastic and really made the cruise fun. We purchased a refreshment package for $25 and it was good value. Restaurants ( free) were all great ...
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Sail Date: May 2023


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