13 Nights
30 Dec 2024

Trans-tasman Cruise

Pacific Explorer (X501)  | New Zealand - Australia
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  • Amendments: Cruise sailing date and cabin category are non-changeable.
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Terms and Conditions
  • Choice of room category at time of booking. Exact room number will be allocated (in the grade booked) at P&O Cruises’ discretion in the grade booked at a later date
  • $150 Deposit per person for 1-4 night cruises 
  • $250 Deposit per person for 5-11 night sailings
  • $400 Deposit per person for 12 night cruises or more
  • Strict payment & cancellation conditions - sailing date can not be amended
  • A charge of $75 applies to change of name/details after booking
  • Special inclusions may not be applicable to all categories.
  • *All itineraries from 29 March 2025 will be operated by Carnival Cruise Line. 

Itinerary

Day Date Port Times
1 30 Dec 24 Melbourne, Australia Depart 4:00pm
2 31 Dec 24 at sea At Sea
3 01 Jan 25 at sea At Sea
4 02 Jan 25 Fiordland Natl Park Cruising New Zealand Arrive 12:00pm Depart 5:00pm
5 03 Jan 25 Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand Arrive 9:00am Depart 6:00pm
6 04 Jan 25 Christchurch, New Zealand Arrive 8:00am Depart 6:00pm
7 05 Jan 25 Wellington, New Zealand Arrive 8:00am Depart 6:00pm
8 06 Jan 25 Napier, New Zealand Arrive 8:00am Depart 4:00pm
9 07 Jan 25 Tauranga, New Zealand Arrive 9:00am Depart 5:00pm
10 08 Jan 25 Auckland, New Zealand Arrive 7:00am Depart 3:00pm
11 09 Jan 25 at sea At Sea
12 10 Jan 25 at sea At Sea
13 11 Jan 25 at sea At Sea
14 12 Jan 25 Melbourne, Australia Arrive 12:00pm
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Pacific Explorer

Ship Details

Once cruising resumes, the Pacific Explorer will commence short seasons departing from various ports – late 2022 from Melbourne and from 2023 will also include Adelaide, Fremantle, Cairns and Auckland. From the Black Circus to water slides and kids splash areas, she definitely has something to keep everyone happy.

Deck Plan

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Accommodation

Mini-Suite with Balcony
Cabin size: 19.5 square meters
  • Al cabin facilities plus...
  • Preferred check in and disembarkation
  • Upgraded bathroom facilities
  • Bathrobe and slippers
  • Fresh flowers and fruit
  • Cold weather blanket for balcony lounges
  • Daily sattelite newspaper
  • Welcome glass of champagne
  • Pillow concierge
  • Canapes - cocktail nights only
Outside Cabin with balcony
Cabin size: 17.6 square meters
  • Your own private balcony
  • Twin beds that convert into a queen-size bed
  • A lower berth can be removed to accommodate a cot, subject to availability
  • Private ensuite with complimentary toiletries and hairdryer
  • TV for in-cabin entertainment
  • Wardrobe, safety deposit box, fridge, telephone, desk with chair
  • Cabin serviced daily, air conditioning with personal controls, 24 hour room service (charges apply), bathrobe and slippers (charges apply).
Suite with Balcony
  • Al cabin facilities plus ...
  • iPod + Docking station
  • Nespresso Coffee Machine
  • Glass of wine on cocktail nights
  • Complimentary Laundry service
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Invitation to Senior Officer's private cocktail party
  • Preferred spa/tour/dining arrangements
  • Personalised stationary
  • Walk in Wardrobe and dressing area
  • 51.8m2 size room (Pacific Dawn) and 42.8m2 (Pacific Sun)
Outside Cabin
Cabin size: 17.6 square meters
  • Window with outside view
  • 3 or 4 berth: Two lower beds and two upper beds
  • 3 or 4 berth: Cannot be converted to Queen bed if upper beds are used or cot is required
  • Twin or Double: Twin beds convert to a queen-size bed
  • TV for cabin entertainment
  • Private ensuite
  • Wardrobe, safety deposit box, fridge, desk with chair, telephone
  • Connecting Cabins available
  • Cabin Serviced daily
  • 24 hour Room Service
  • Complimentary toiletries and hairdryer
  • Air Conditioning with personal controls
Inside Cabin
Cabin size: 17.6 square meters
  • Window with outside view
  • 3 or 4 berth: Two lower beds and two upper beds
  • 3 or 4 berth: Cannot be converted to Queen bed if upper beds are used or cot is required
  • Twin or Double: Twin beds convert to a queen-size bed
  • TV for cabin entertainment
  • Private ensuite
  • Wardrobe, safety deposit box, fridge, desk with chair, telephone
  • Connecting Cabins (subject to availability)
  • Cabin Serviced daily
  • 24 hour Room Service
  • Complimentary toiletries and hairdryer
  • Air Conditioning with personal controls

Facilities

  • Riviera Pool (plus 2 hot tubs)
  • Lotus Spa® Pool (plus 2 hot tubs)
  • The Sanctuary (adults only)
  • Shuffleboard
  • Sports Court

Dining

Restaurants
  • 7 restaurants and bars
  • Café bar
  • Florentine Restaurant
  • Venetian Restaurant

Entertainment

  • 6 lounges
  • 3 swimming pools
  • 6 jacuzzies
  • Marquee Theatre
  • Art Gallery
  • Library
  • Casino
  • Golf simulator
  • Photo studio
  • Kids & Teens Centre
  • Wellness Complex
  • Card Room
  • Big Screen outdoor cinema
  • Sport Court

Kids

Kids

A number of great entertainment options for kids will be included aboard the Pacific Explorer including kids clubs, day care services and games.