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7 Nights South Pacific
departing from Brisbane, Australia
Cruise Line P&O Cruises Australia
Ship Pacific Encounter
Departing Sat, 8 Apr 2023
Return Port Brisbane, Australia
Ports of Call Brisbane, Australia | Noumea, New Caledonia | Lifou, New Caledonia | Mystery Island Vanuatu
P&O Cruises Australia
Brisbane, Australia | Noumea, New Caledonia | Lifou, New Caledonia | Mystery Island Vanuatu
Itinerary
  • Date Date Location Location Arrival Arrival Departure Departure
  • Sat, 8 Apr 2023 BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA (CHECK IN STARTS AT 1100A) -- 3:00 pm
    Sun, 9 Apr 2023 AT SEA -- --
    Mon, 10 Apr 2023 NOUMEA, NEW CALEDONIA 3:00 pm 9:00 pm
    Tue, 11 Apr 2023 LIFOU, NEW CALEDONIA (Tender Required W/C Access May Be Limited) 8:00 am 5:00 pm
    Wed, 12 Apr 2023 MYSTERY ISLAND, VANUATU (Tender Required W/C Access May Be Limited) 8:00 am 5:00 pm
    Thu, 13 Apr 2023 AT SEA -- --
    Fri, 14 Apr 2023 AT SEA -- --
    Sat, 15 Apr 2023 BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA 7:00 am --
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P&O Cruises Australia
General

P&O Cruises has been sailing the Australasian region and making holiday dreams come true for 85 years. With seven home ports in Australia and New Zealand plus destinations all over the Pacific, P&O Cruises gives you the opportunity to explore some of the world's most beautiful destinations.

Swim in the sparkling waters of the Whitsundays, catch glimpses of native wildlife on Kangaroo Island, see volcanic craters and geysers in New Zealand or learn about a different culture in Papua New Guinea. Whether you're looking for an island getaway, a foodie adventure or just a chance to sunbake on a fuss free holiday, P&O has the cruise for you at a budget-friendly price.

Regular Cruises from Auckland operate during June to November and offer a choice of South Pacific Island hoppers, Fiji cruises and the annual Kiwi Explorer cruise. >

Also on offer for Kiwis are shorter 3 or 4 night mini breaks from Auckland which are perfect to sample cruising. Check out the super popular Country Music Cruise, Comedy Escapes and Marlborough Wine Country getaways

Ship
Pacific Encounter
Overview

Meet Pacific Encounter!

Pacific Encounter will showcase many of P&O’s favourite features as well as a range of new ones that guests are going to love.

Splurge and book a select suite or mini-suite and along with a host of great benefits, you’ll gain access to Byron Beach Club, a private retreat with pool, spas and comfy seating, located on the top deck of the ship. Enjoy expansive views along with pure relaxation and a superior level of service for dining reservations, shore tours, embarkation and disembarkation. Guests will love the relaxed breakfast at Angelo’s as well as the healthy salads and wraps from the Byron Beach menu throughout the day.

Guests will love our new celebrity chef dining venues, Luke’s Bar & Grill by Luke Mangan and 400 Gradi by award-winning Melbourne chef, Johnny di Francesco.

The Lobby, located on deck 5 is our favourite new hang out place, from morning to night. Choose from Charlie’s, The Deli and Ivy + Brie. You can meet in the morning for coffee, relax in the afternoon with your favourite drink and a cheese board and come back at night for chilled live music.

Familiar favourites include Waterfront, Angelo’s, Dragon Lady, and Shell & Bones or go casual in The Pantry. Head to the child-free Oasis for a cocktail and a perfect view of the ship’s wake or the chilled-out vibe in the Ocean Bar.

Families will love the dedicated indoor/outdoor family area with a pool, family focussed fun, games, parties and activities.

There are more spaces to explore, more places to relax and more things to do. On Pacific Encounter, you’ll find there’s something for everyone.

Ship Facts
  • Guest Capacity: 2,600
  • Decks: 12
  • Length: 290m/851ft
  • Weight:108,865 gross tonnage
Categories
Balcony
Category Code(s)
B2
BA
BB
BC
BD
BE
BF
Description Open your doors and let the outside in! Make the most of your time at sea with your own private Balcony Room and enjoy all the beauty of living on the ocean. Twin beds that convert to a queen. Ensuite Bathroom. Wardrobe and dressing area. Fridge. In-room safe. Floor-to-ceiling Windows. Private Balcony with outdoor furniture. Fresh towels each day (on request). Pillow concierge (choice of 3 different pillows). Flat-screen TV. Desk with chair. Room service - In room dining (costs apply). Serviced daily with option of an evening turndown service. Hairdryer.
Balcony (Interconnecting)
Category Code(s)
BI
Description Open your doors and let the outside in! Make the most of your time at sea with your own private Balcony Room and enjoy all the beauty of living on the ocean. Twin beds that convert to a queen. Ensuite Bathroom. Wardrobe and dressing area. Fridge. In-room safe. Floor-to-ceiling Windows. Private Balcony with outdoor furniture. Fresh towels each day (on request). Pillow concierge (choice of 3 different pillows). Flat-screen TV. Desk with chair. Room service - In room dining (costs apply). Serviced daily with option of an evening turndown service. Hairdryer.
Suite (Access to Byron Beach Club)
Category Code(s)
GS
OS
PA
PB
SV
Description Offering a limited number of guests exclusive access to a private ‘beach club’ onboard, including a private outdoor pool, whirlpool spas and comfy seating situated on the top deck of the ship. Byron Beach Club Access. Ensuite Bathroom. Wardrobe and dressing area. Flat-screen TV. Fridge. In-room safe. Desk with chair. Room service - In room dining (costs apply). Fresh towels each day (on request). Floor-to-ceiling Windows. Private Balcony with outdoor furniture. Spacious living area. Priority embarkation. Bathrobe and slippers. Serviced daily with option of an evening turndown service.
Interior
Category Code(s)
IA
IB
IC
ID
IE
IF
Description Wake up with your loved ones! Equipped with everything you need, it's the perfect sanctuary after a full day of adventure on deck and ashore. Twin beds that convert to a queen. Ensuite Bathroom. Wardrobe and dressing area. Fridge. In-room safe. Fresh towels each day (on request). Pillow concierge (choice of 3 different pillows). Flat-screen TV. Desk with chair. Room service - In room dining (costs apply). Serviced daily with option of an evening turndown service. Hairdryer. Cots cannot be accommodated in this room type when 3 or more guests occupy the room.
Interior (Interconnecting)
Category Code(s)
II
Description Wake up with your loved ones! Equipped with everything you need, it's the perfect sanctuary after a full day of adventure on deck and ashore. Twin beds that convert to a queen. Ensuite Bathroom. Wardrobe and dressing area. Fridge. In-room safe. Fresh towels each day (on request). Pillow concierge (choice of 3 different pillows). Flat-screen TV. Desk with chair. Room service - In room dining (costs apply). Serviced daily with option of an evening turndown service. Hairdryer. Cots cannot be accommodated in this room type when 3 or more guests occupy the room.
Mini Suite (Access to Byron Beach Club)
Category Code(s)
M1
Description Offering a limited number of guests exclusive access to a private ‘beach club’ onboard, including a private outdoor pool, whirlpool spas and comfy seating situated on the top deck of the ship. Byron Beach Club Access. Ensuite Bathroom. Wardrobe and dressing area. Flat-screen TV. Fridge. In-room safe. Desk with chair. Room service - In room dining (costs apply). Fresh towels each day (on request). Floor-to-ceiling Windows. Private Balcony with outdoor furniture. Spacious living area. Priority embarkation. Bathrobe and slippers. Serviced daily with option of an evening turndown service.
Mini-Suite
Category Code(s)
MA
MB
MD
ME
Description Fresh air and far out views are all part of the furniture in our Mini-Suites. Equipped with everything you need to enjoy while you're at sea. Private Balcony with outdoor furniture. Floor-to-ceiling Windows. Ensuite Bathroom. Pillow concierge (choice of 3 different pillows). Bathrobe and slippers. Priority embarkation. Premium bathroom amenities. Premium bed linen and towels. Desk with chair. Fresh towels each day (on request). Fridge. Hairdryer. In-room safe. Serviced daily with option of an evening turndown service. Room service - In room dining (costs apply). Spacious living area. Flat-screen TV. Wardrobe and dressing area.
Oceanview
Category Code(s)
OC
OF
Description Wake up to million dollar water views, all to yourself. Our Oceanview rooms feature a window or porthole, so you can let beautiful natural light stream in while enjoying breakfast in bed. Equipped with everything you need, Oceanview rooms are available in a range of bedding combinations and can be interconnecting - perfect for families or groups of friends. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. *Some Oceanview rooms have windows obstructed by tender boats or ship structures (obstructed view cabins are on Deck 8)
Oceanview (Interconnecting Obstructed View)
Category Code(s)
OI
Description Wake up to million dollar water views, all to yourself. Our Oceanview rooms feature a window or porthole, so you can let beautiful natural light stream in while enjoying breakfast in bed. Equipped with everything you need, Oceanview rooms are available in a range of bedding combinations and can be interconnecting - perfect for families or groups of friends. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. *Some Oceanview rooms have windows obstructed by tender boats or ship structures (obstructed view cabins are on Deck 8)
Oceanview (Porthole)
Category Code(s)
OP
Description Wake up to million dollar water views, all to yourself. Our Oceanview rooms feature a window or porthole, so you can let beautiful natural light stream in while enjoying breakfast in bed. Equipped with everything you need, Oceanview rooms are available in a range of bedding combinations and can be interconnecting - perfect for families or groups of friends. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. *Some Oceanview rooms have windows obstructed by tender boats or ship structures (obstructed view cabins are on Deck 8)
Oceanview (Obstructed View)
Category Code(s)
OV
OW
OY
Description Wake up to million dollar water views, all to yourself. Our Oceanview rooms feature a window or porthole, so you can let beautiful natural light stream in while enjoying breakfast in bed. Equipped with everything you need, Oceanview rooms are available in a range of bedding combinations and can be interconnecting - perfect for families or groups of friends. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. *Some Oceanview rooms have windows obstructed by tender boats or ship structures (obstructed view cabins are on Deck 8)
Two Bedroom Suite (Access to Byron Beach Club)
Category Code(s)
S8
Description Offering the high life on the high seas with a balcony, sitting area, priority embarkation, complimentary laundry service and even a coffee machine. Byron Beach Club Access. Personally-controlled air con. Private Balcony with outdoor furniture. Bathrobe and slippers. CD/DVD player. Coffee Machine. Desk with chair. Ensuite Bathroom. Floor-to-ceiling Windows. Fresh towels each day (on request). Fridge. Fresh fruit basket. Hairdryer. In-room safe. Priority embarkation. Serviced twice (incl. turndown) unless refused. Room service - In room dining (costs apply). Spacious living area. Flat-screen TV. Wardrobe and dressing area. Window/Porthole. Walk-in wardrobe. Premium bathroom amenities. Complimentary bottled water x2 and laundry service.

Please note: Stateroom images and features are samples only. Actual furniture, fixtures, colors, configurations and window/porthole views may vary.

Decks
Stateroom Legend
  • Stateroom Legend
  • B2 Balcony
  • BA Balcony
  • BB Balcony
  • BC Balcony
  • BD Balcony
  • BE Balcony
  • BF Balcony
  • BI Balcony (Interconnecting)
  • GS Suite (Access to Byron Beach Club)
  • IA Interior
  • IB Interior
  • IC Interior
  • ID Interior
  • IE Interior
  • IF Interior
  • II Interior (Interconnecting)
  • M1 Mini Suite (Access to Byron Beach Club)
  • MA Mini-Suite
  • MB Mini-Suite
  • MD Mini-Suite
  • ME Mini-Suite
  • OC Oceanview
  • OF Oceanview
  • OI Oceanview (Interconnecting Obstructed View)
  • OP Oceanview (Porthole)
  • OS Suite (Access to Byron Beach Club)
  • OV Oceanview (Obstructed View)
  • OW Oceanview (Obstructed View)
  • OY Oceanview (Obstructed View)
  • PA Suite (Access to Byron Beach Club)
  • PB Suite (Access to Byron Beach Club)
  • S8 Two Bedroom Suite (Access to Byron Beach Club)
  • SV Suite (Access to Byron Beach Club)
Stateroom Symbol Legend
  • Stateroom Symbol Legend
  • Third berth available
  • Cabin with porthole
  • Wheelchair-accessible room includes wider doorways (to accommodate a wheelchair), no thresholds into the bathroom and more handrails around the bathroom. Please check at time of booking. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are twin only.
  • Third or fourth berth available
  • Interconnecting rooms
  • Lower beds convert to a king-size bed
  • Limited mobility room
Please select the deck plan you will like to see below

Deck 17/18

Choose your cabin on Deck 17/18
Destination
South Pacific
The Pacific Ocean has more than eleven million square miles of ocean dotted with islands, some no larger than a suburban back yard.

The names themselves conjure up images of times past, great voyages of discovery and pitched battles, now etched in history - Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tahiti, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Samoa - they all have a charm and allure which has attracted explorers, adventurers and fortune seekers since the dawn of time.

Thirteen island nations, with a total population of just over 6 million people offer so much to see and do. Going on a cruise to the rich and diverse South Pacific will let you experience the enchanting islands and beautiful people that for hundreds of years stirred the mind and excited the imagination.
Ports of Call
Brisbane, Australia

Nestled between the Gold Coast to the south and the Sunshine Coast to the north, laid-back Brisbane makes the most of its magnificent beaches, offering an ideal blend of Aussie ease and urban energy. Wander in the lush Botanical Gardens, shop in the Queen Street Mall, or enjoy the countless cafes and restaurants along the banks of the Brisbane River.

Noumea, New Caledonia
City Noumea

A French owned country.

Lifou, New Caledonia

Mystery Island Vanuatu

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