7 Nights
9 May 2025

Pacific Island Hopper

Pacific Encounter (I523)  | South Pacific - Australia
Select Your Cabin Type Below...
Fare Type Cabin Type Selected Fare
Single Interior (IE) Cabin Category
Standard Promotion
$1,723 Per Person
Total: $1,723
Single Oceanview / Obstructed View (OY) Cabin Category
Standard Promotion
$1,898 Per Person
Total: $1,898
Single Balcony (BD) Cabin Category
Standard Promotion
$2,229 Per Person
Total: $2,229
Single Mini-Suite (MB) Cabin Category
Standard Promotion
$2,737 Per Person
Total: $2,737
Twin Interior (IF) Cabin Category
Standard Promotion
$848 Per Person
Total: $1,696
Twin Oceanview / Obstructed View (OY) Cabin Category
Standard Promotion
$948 Per Person
Total: $1,896
Twin Balcony (BE) Cabin Category
Standard Promotion
$1,099 Per Person
Total: $2,198
Twin Mini Suite (ME) Cabin Category
Standard Promotion
$1,329 Per Person
Total: $2,658
Triple Interior (IF) Cabin Category
Standard Promotion
$682 Per Person
Total: $2,046
Triple Oceanview / Obstructed View (OY) Cabin Category
Standard Promotion
$782 Per Person
Total: $2,346
Triple Balcony (BB) Cabin Category
Standard Promotion
$913 Per Person
Total: $2,739
Triple Mini Suite (MD) Cabin Category
Standard Promotion
$1,119 Per Person
Total: $3,357
Quad Interior (IF) Cabin Category
Standard Promotion
$598 Per Person
Total: $2,392
Quad Oceanview / Obstructed View (OY) Cabin Category
Standard Promotion
$664 Per Person
Total: $2,656
Quad Balcony (BE) Cabin Category
Standard Promotion
$806 Per Person
Total: $3,224
Quad Mini Suite (M1) Cabin Category
Standard Promotion
$922 Per Person
Total: $3,688

Itinerary

Day Date Port Times
1 09 May 25 Brisbane, Australia Depart 3:00pm
2 10 May 25 at sea At Sea
3 11 May 25 Noumea, New Caledonia Arrive 2:00pm Depart 9:00pm
4 12 May 25 Lifou island, New Caledonia Arrive 8:00am Depart 5:00pm
5 13 May 25 Port Vila, Vanuatu Arrive 8:00am Depart 5:00pm
6 14 May 25 at sea At Sea
7 15 May 25 at sea At Sea
8 16 May 25 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