As you have seen through the media over the past week, P&O Cruises Australia will become part of their sister company Carnival Cruise Line, from March 2025.
Bookings on Pacific Explorer cruises departing prior to 2 March 2025 are unimpacted by this announcement, along with bookings on Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter cruises departing prior to 14 March 2025, which are also not impacted. Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter will be taken out of service for two weeks in March to undergo some technology and systems upgrades. Bookings on Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter cruises departing after 25th March 2025 are also unimpacted by this announcement, except that the ships will be renamed, marketed and operated as Carnival. Post-integration, the Carnival Cruise Line year-round fleet in Australia will include Carnival Splendor, Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter, as well as Carnival Luminosa which will sail from Brisbane seasonally. All the ships will feature Carnival’s popular HubApp onboard technology to enhance the cruise experience, and POA guests will be invited to participate in the Carnival loyalty program, among other benefits. Carnival Cruise Line is committed to carrying on the legacy of outstanding service and memorable holidays that P&O's guests have loved for more than 90 years, and this integration plan provides many career opportunities for our great onboard team, which will soon be sailing for the world’s largest cruise line. Carnival Corporation will remain the largest cruise operator in the South Pacific, with 17 ships across seven brands calling on 78 destinations in the region.
Every P&O Cruise is kid friendly! You'll enjoy an all-inclusive, affordable family holiday with plenty of room, delicious food, endless activities, amazing entertainment, travel to amazing destinations and four age-specific kids clubs.
A P&O cruise is a great family holiday idea. We offer some of the best family-friendly holiday experiences. Whether you’ve got little ones, teens, or a whole extended family coming along, cruising with your kids is a fun, safe and convenient way to holiday as a family.
With an endless array of activities for all ages, from adventure parks to tropical island shore tours, kids menus in all restaurants, special dining time in The Pantry and parties for all ages, the whole family is catered for.
A P&O cruise is guaranteed to keep the whole family happy.
Our Kid’s Clubs activities will keep your kids happy and engaged with the perfect combination of fun and learning. With the guidance of professional childhood academics, we’ve developed a diverse range of fun daily activities specifically designed for kids. From arts and crafts to sport and music, our Kids Clubs offer specialised activities for specific age groups in a safe and supportive environment
Every P&O cruise offers an amazing array of kid-friendly activities and adventures. Kids of all ages love our waterslides and pools on all ships and the interactive waterpark on Pacific Explorer - and so do parents! Or, if your kids are looking for some extra action, they can explore more at the P&O Edge Adventure Park, available on all our ships. Family passes are available.
Travelling with a young musician or mini movie star? Then get your cameras ready! Every P&O cruise offers the chance for your kids to get creative, learn something new, perform on stage or simply sit back and enjoy a good show. Our Time To Shine Talent Show gives your kids the chance to receive specialised coaching by our professional performers onboard & a great opportunity to see your kids channel their inner star and take centre stage.
From meeting adorable baby turtles to exploring waterfalls in the jungle, your kids will be amazed by our range of P&O Shore Tours. Even better, it’s all organised for you!
Escape to Airlie Beach 4 nights
Pacific Encounter
Brisbane roundtrip
Departs 15 Feb 2025
Inside Quad from
$392
per person
Inside Twin from
$524
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A summer holiday celebration 12 nights
Departs 17 Dec 2024
$1559
$1926
Celebrate the end of the year in paradise 8 nights
Departs 30 Dec 2024
$1173
$1468
Overnight in Cairns and no passports! 7 nights
Departs 31 Aug 2024
$665
$1285
Take a mini break for some laughs 3 nights
Departs 07 Sep 2024
$298
$448
Experience island paradise 7 nights
Departs 08 Mar 2025
$623
$848
Explore the incredible coastline of New Guinea 10 nights
Departs 19 Feb 2025
$773
$1048
Escape for a mini classic break 3 nights
Departs 25 Jan 2025
$365
$453
Take your spectating from couch to centre court 5 nights
Pacific Adventure
Sydney roundtrip
Departs 19 Jan 2025
$737
$1298
Explore the Loyalty Islands, New Cal & Vanuatu 10 nights
Departs 24 Feb 2025
$823
Visit Hobart, Port Arthur and Kangaroo Island 8 nights
Departs 02 Dec 2024
$673
$1095
A Summer celebration 10 nights
$1598
Explore new bars, new restaurants, more spaces to discover, more places to relax in and more things to do. You’ll soon find that on Pacific Adventure® and Pacific Encounter® there is something for everyone.
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