The Pacific Adventure, which was due to start sailing this year, will now depart Sydney from April 20, 2021 as the Pacific Encounter’s arrival is brought forward by six months
Pacific Encounter is expected to call Brisbane home from May 7, 2021 – but additional trips may be added even earlier, depending on when the cruise returns to Australia
The sister ships will sail alongside P&O’s current flagship, Pacific Explorer, which will extend its operational hiatus until January next year
« The arrival of these highly anticipated ships, Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter, in the first half of next year represents a sea change for the fleet and a sign of confidence in the market, » said Sture Myrmell, President from P&O Cruises Australia told me
« This investment in our fleet is a demonstration that P&O Cruises Australia is ready to lead the industry in rebounding when government and public health authorities agree it is appropriate to resume sailing with protocols in place
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“It is also a mark of respect for our many loyal customers as well as for the crew, suppliers of fresh produce, artists and musicians, shore-based tour operators and port logistics partners who seek to be part of the resurgence of the Australian cruise sector over time «
M Myrmell said Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter will offer something for everyone from an array of inclusive dining options, specialty restaurants from acclaimed chefs Luke Mangan and Johnny Di Francesco, as well as family-friendly activities and nightlife. brought to life by some of Australia’s greatest comedians, musicians and our own talented entertainment team
In recent weeks, P&O Cruises Australia has announced the early departure of beloved favorites Pacific Dawn and Pacific AriaIt had previously been announced that the ships would depart as part of a fleet transformation
« This period has been difficult for the whole community and, for our part, we have sought to take advantage of this operational break to speed up the refreshing of our fleet.Our path to returning to cruising may not be clear, but we wanted to give our customers confidence in our future fleet and our commitment to Australia and New Zealand, ”said M Myrmell
The key elements of today’s announcement are as follows:
• Pacific Adventure will be in Sydney Its first trip is a short three-night stay scheduled for April 30, 2021 Pacific Adventure was originally scheduled to debut in November this year, but has been delayed due to the global COVID-19 pandemic
• New Brisbane International Cruise Terminal to become Pacific Encounter’s new home port At this point, its maiden voyage is scheduled to depart Brisbane on May 7, 2021 and is a short three night stayAdditional trips can be added earlier
• Pacific Explorer is scheduled to sail from Auckland, New Zealand, from February 6, 2021 until its last trip on April 25, 2021
• Extend Pacific Explorer’s hiatus until the end of the year, covering its Christmas and New Year’s cruises from Brisbane, to give customers certainty during this important holiday season Pacific’s first cruise Explorer is now scheduled for January 9, 2021
« While the current pause in cruise operations is until December 17th in Australia, the way forward to restart remains unclear We felt the best approach was to cancel Pacific Explorer’s remaining cruises in 2020 to allow families to plan with certainty for their Christmas and New Years activities It was a tough decision, but in the end it was an effort to do the right thing on the part of our guests on Pacific Explorer and Pacific Adventure, which are also affected during the holiday period, ”said Mr. Myrmell
P&O Cruises Australia will assist clients whose bookings have been affected by the changes Guests can choose other arrangements, including an option to move their booking to the same time next year and receive bonus onboard credit , request a full refund or bonus onboard credit if they choose the future cruise credit option
P&O will reimburse the travel agents of customers who booked through this sales channel The cruise line will also protect travel agent commissions on all canceled cruise bookings that have been paid in full by October 21, 2020 and for the full amount of future cruise credits.
Going forward, Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter will provide the signature experiences, entertainment and scheduled activities that set P&O apart as a contemporary cruise for all
Due to the complexity created by COVID, the waterslides will be installed at a later date, but the ships will be a radical change with a mix of new offerings, such as the Byron Beach Club and the family pool with a retractable roof for all weathers the swimming pool should be one of the most popular areas on ships with plenty of family activities around the deck
All of the favorite dining options that guests will love to carry on such as The Pantry, Waterfront, Angelos, Dragon Lady, 400 Gradi, and Luke Mangan’s Grill RestaurantThe best production shows at sea will be featured in Black Circus and fantastic music and performances in other entertainment venues, Blue Room, bars and pubs on board both ships P&O will remain a major supporter of Australian live comedy, a sector that has suffered in recent months
The ships will also feature Edge activities, kids’ clubs, upscale shopping and a range of scheduled events
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