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7 Nights
21 Sep 2024

Pacific Island Hopper

Pacific Encounter (I445)  | South Pacific - Australia
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Fare Type Cabin Type Selected Fare
Triple Oceanview (OI) Cabin Category
value plus Promotion
$2,049 Per Person
Total: $6,147
Quad Interior / Interconnecting (II) Cabin Category
value plus Promotion
$1,689 Per Person
Total: $6,756
Quad Oceanview (OI) Cabin Category
value plus Promotion
$1,791 Per Person
Total: $7,164

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P&O Plus Package

P&O Value PLUS

Book your P&O Cruise with Drinks Package included for the first Two Guests in the room.

Includes Premium WI-FI Package for the first Two Guests in the room.

This drinks package includes selected 425ml draft, bottled and canned beer and cider, wine by the glass up to the value of $13, spirits up to the value of $14, and cocktails up to the value of $17. You can also enjoy unlimited mocktails, juice blends, glasses of Pepsi Max*, Pepsi Regular*, Solo Lemon*, Sunkist*, Schweppes Lemonade*, tonic water, soda water, ginger ale and up to six 600ml bottles of water per day.

Book Your Cruise Holiday with a $99 Deposit!

Secure your cabin with $99 per person deposit PLUS snag up to $100 onboard spending money per room.

Use your onboard spending money on a variety of experiences, such as Specialty Dining, Shore Tours, P&O Edge activities, Spa treatments, and more! 

Terms and Conditions

Know Before You Go Promotional Drinks Packages P&O Drinks Packages and Soft Drink Packages that are included in your fare due to the promotion you are booked on cannot be transferred to any other guest (even if they are in your booking/room). The Soft Drinks Package The Soft Drinks Package does not include bottled water, New Zealand Natural products, StrangeLove mixers and sodas, Red Bull or other energy drinks, Fanta Slushies, juice, mocktails, Lassi, bubble tea, in-room bottled water or apply to room service. Alcohol-free Drinks Package The Alcohol-free Drinks Package does not include New Zealand Natural products, StrangeLove mixers and sodas, Red Bull or other energy drinks, Fanta Slushies, in-room bottled water, non-alcoholic beers, Lyres non-alcoholic spirit cocktails or apply to room service. P&O Drinks Package Wine exceeding $13, spirits exceeding $14 and cocktails exceeding $17 are not included, and full charges will apply to these items. Drinks included in the package are provided one per order to the guest who has purchased the package. If more than one drink is requested, the most expensive drink (that is within the package inclusions) will be accounted for by the P&O Drinks Package and the other drink(s) will be charged to your onboard account. Alcoholic beverages are limited to 15 beverages per 24-hour period (6am to 6am) and the service is always subject to P&O’s Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Policy. Alcoholic beverages requested above this limit are charged at regular menu prices and are subject to RSA. Service and availability is limited to each venue’s menu offerings and operating hours. The P&O Drinks Package does not include New Zealand Natural products, StrangeLove mixers and sodas, Red Bull or other energy drinks, Fanta Slushies, espresso coffee, speciality teas, Lassi and bubble Tea and does not apply to room service. Packages may not be shared with other guests, are non-transferable and non-refundable. Only the guests who purchased the package are eligible to order drinks using the card associated with the P&O Drinks Package. P&O Plus Drinks Package Wine and Champagne exceeding $19, spirits exceeding $18 and cocktails exceeding $20 are not included, and full charges will apply to these items. Drinks included in the package are provided one per order to the guest who has purchased the package. If more than one drink is requested, the most expensive drink (that is within the package limit) will be accounted for by the P&O Plus Drinks Package and the other drink(s) will be charged to your onboard account. Alcoholic beverages are limited to 15 beverages per 24-hour period (6am to 6am) and the service is always subject to P&O’s Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Policy. Alcoholic beverages requested above this limit are charged at the regular menu prices and are subject to RSA. Non-alcoholic beverages (excluding water) have no daily limit. Water is limited to six 600ml bottles of water per day. Service and availability is limited to each venue’s menu offerings and operating hours. The P&O Plus Drinks package does not include New Zealand Natural products, StrangeLove mixers and sodas, Fanta Slushies and does not apply to room service. Packages may not be shared with other guests, are non-transferable and non-refundable. Only the guests who purchased the package are eligible to order beverages using the card associated with P&O Plus Drinks Package. Terms & Conditions Apply ^ Drink packages are in AUD, per person, available to purchase from 90 days – 4 days before sailing via Cruise Control and our Customer Service Team, and must be purchased for the entire cruise duration. Payment is required upfront via credit card or debit card. Credit card surcharges: Visa/Mastercard 1.1%; AMEX 2.75%. Drinks packages vary by cruise length and itinerary and exclusions apply. Melbourne Cup and Australian Open itineraries are not eligible for the P&O Drinks Package or the P&O Plus Drinks Package. Special activations, promotions and pop-ups are excluded. The package is not transferrable and cannot be shared or used by other guests. A drinks package is applied to the individual, will be served to that eligible guest only, one drink per order. If the eligible guest orders more than one drink at a time, the most expensive drink that is eligible under the package will be accounted for. All drinks outside or over and above the drinks package inclusions will be charged to your onboard account. Items ordered through room service are not covered by any of P&O’s drinks packages. Drinks package inclusions are subject to change and onboard offerings are not guaranteed. Offerings vary by venue and are subject to availability. Package inclusions may be substituted with a similar product of equal or higher value. Guests must be 18 years or over to purchase, possess or consume alcohol. Government issued photo identification may be requested to confirm a guest’s age. Only guests aged 18 years or above are allowed to purchase the P&O Drinks Package and the P&O Plus Drinks Package. Alcoholic beverages are limited to 15 beverages per 24-hour period (6am to 6am). Service of alcohol is always subject to P&O’s Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Policy and no refunds will be provided where alcohol service is restricted under P&O’s RSA Policy. Should you cancel your booking 4 or more days prior to departure, we will refund the amount paid for your drinks package. Otherwise, subject to Consumer Laws, your drinks package is non-refundable. Drinks packages included free in campaign offers have no cash value and are not refundable.

Itinerary

Day Date Port Times
1 21 Sep 24 Brisbane, Australia Depart 3:00pm
2 22 Sep 24 at sea At Sea
3 23 Sep 24 Noumea, New Caledonia Arrive 2:00pm Depart 9:00pm
4 24 Sep 24 Lifou island, New Caledonia Arrive 8:00am Depart 5:00pm
5 25 Sep 24 Port Vila, Vanuatu Arrive 8:00am Depart 5:00pm
6 26 Sep 24 at sea At Sea
7 27 Sep 24 at sea At Sea
8 28 Sep 24 Brisbane, Australia Arrive 6:00am
Itinerary Map

Pacific Encounter

Ship Details

Pacific Encounter is P&O's newest addition to the fleet with fresh designs reflecting the best of modern Australia. Currently home porting from Brisbane she currently sails to destinations such as the South Pacific, New Zealand, as well as local cruises. From Black Circus to water slides and a kids splash area she definitely has something to keep everyone happy. From October 2020 she will start sailing out of Brisbane when the new Pacific Adventure joins the fleet

Deck Plan

Accommodation

Suite with Balcony
  • Private balcony
  • Spacious living area
  • Flat screen TV, desk with chair
  • Priority bookings for dining, spa and shore tours
  • Priority embarkation, disembarkation and tendering
  • Private ensuite
  • Pillow concierge
  • Laundry and shoe shine service
  • Canapes on cocktail evenings
  • Complimentary bathrobe and slippers
  • Nespresso coffee machine
  • Free laundry, ironing and shoe polishing service
  • Twin single beds that convert into a queen bed
  • Access to Byron Beach Club (M1 category only)
Mini-Suite with Balcony
  • Private balcony
  • Spacious living area
  • Priority embarkation, disembarkation
  • Private ensuite
  • Flat screen TV, desk with chair
  • Laundry and shoe shine service
  • Bathrobe and slippers
  • Bar fridge
  • Twin single beds that convert into a queen bed
  • Access to Byron Beach Club (M1 category only)
Balcony Cabin
  • Private balcony with outdoor furniture
  • Private ensuite, shower only
  • Flat screen TV
  • Telephone
  • Wardrobe, desk with chair
  • Bar fridge
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air-conditioning with personal controls
  • Twin single beds that convert into a queen bed
Oceanview Cabin
  • Fixed window or port hole with outside view
  • Private ensuite, shower only
  • Flat screen TV
  • Telephone
  • Wardrobe, desk with chair
  • Bar fridge
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air-conditioning with personal controls
  • Twin single beds that convery into a queen bed
Interior Cabin
  • Private ensuite, shower only
  • Flat screen TV
  • Telephone
  • Wardrobe, desk with chair
  • Bar fridge
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air-conditioning with personal controls
  • Twin single beds that convert into a queen bed

Facilities

Dining - Complimentary
  • Angelo’s
  • Dragon Lady
  • Waterfront Restaurant
  • The Pantry
Dining - Specialty Dining
  • 400 Gradi
  • Luke’s Bar & Grill by Luke Mangan
  • Shell & Bones
  • Gradi Pronto
  • Lukes Burger Bar
  • New Zealand Natural Ice Cream
  • 24 Hour Room Service
Cafes
  • Charlie’s Bar
  • The Deli
  • Ivy & Brie
Bars & Nightclubs
  • Encounter Hotel
  • Blue Room
  • The Bonded Store
  • Byron Beach Club (access for selected Suites)
  • Oasis Bar (adults only)
  • Ocean Bar
  • Pool Bar
  • Magrodome Bar
  • Sky Bar
  • Sunset Bar
Entertainment
  • Comedy & Late-Night Comedy
  • Big Screen
  • Cinema
  • Live Music
  • Altitude Nightclub
  • Party Nights
  • Production Shows
  • Black Circus
  • Casino
Relaxation, Health, Wellness
  • Fitness Centre & Bootcamp at Sea
  • Exercise Track
  • The Oasis (adult only)
  • Elemis Spa
Activities
  • Art and Craft Classes
  • Dance Classes
  • Hot Tubs
  • Hosted Deck Games
  • Sports Training Courts
  • Swimming Pools
  • Wellness Seminars
  • Bingo
  • Cocktail, Martini & Coffee making Classes
  • Life Studio
  • P&O Edge Adventure Park
  • Spirit & Wine Tasting
Kids, Teens and Families
  • Turtle Cove - 2-5 years
  • Shark Sahck - 6-9 years
  • HQ - 10-13 years
  • HQ+ - 14-17 years
  • Evening Child Minding service
  • Sony Playstation VR simulators
Miscellaneous
  • Internet Cafe
  • Medical Centre
  • Shopping Boutiques
  • Self Service Laundromat
  • Duty and Tax Free Shopping

Dining

You will be spoilt for choice with the included dining experiences of The Pantry, Wterfront Restaurant, Angelo's and Dragon Lady.

Lukes and 400 Gradi offer more of a casual dining experience. If you are looking for a special dining experience then you can't go pask Luke's Bar & Grill by Luke Mangan.

Dining - Complimentary
  • Angelo's
  • Dragon Lady
  • Waterfront Restaurant
  • The Pantry
Dining - Specialty Dining
  • 400 Gardi
  • Luke's BaR & Grill by Luke Mangan
  • Shell & Bones
  • Gradi Pronto
  • Luke's Burger Bar
  • New Zealand Natural Ice Cream
  • 24 Hour Room Service
Cafes
  • Charlie's Bar
  • The Deli
  • Ivy & Brie

Entertainment

The wide range of entertainment venues onboard the P&O Pacific Encounter will ensure your cruising experience is one to remember.

Black Circus, a P&O first takes onboard entertainment to new levels with exclusive dinner and show packages coupled with a glamourous Cabaret style show – for adults only it's an experience not to be missed!!

P&O knows how to throw a party and make sure all guests are involved young or old! The following deck parties are held on board:

Cruises 2+ Nights – Sail Away Deck Party and Bianco White Party

Cruises 3+ Nights – Gatsby Party

Cruises 7+ Nights – Back to School Party

Kids

Kids

The P&O Pacific Encounter offers fun and experiences for all ages. With a team of dedicated Youth Staff kids of all ages will be looked after – kids will be entertained with fun programs, entertainment and shows for both younger and older children.

Areas for children onboard the P&O Pacific Explorer include:

  • HQ (10 -13years)
  • HQ+ (14-17years)
  • Turtle Cove Children's Area (2-5 years)
  • Shark Shack Children's Area (6-9 years)
  • Evening Child Minding service