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• Pacific Explorer®

Pacific Explorer®

Something for everyone.

See why we love Pacific Explorer®. Whiz down waterslides by day, enjoy great restaurants, bars and edgy stage shows at night. There’s something for every member of the family.

When it comes to dining, you are spoilt for choice with our range of everyday dining venues including Modern Australian fare at WaterFront and Italian dining at Angelos. Treat yourself to something special at Luke's, our amazing celebrity chef restaurant in partnership with Luke Mangan. Enjoy a mouth-watering signature burger at lunch or a delicious 3 course la carte dinner with the sunset.  For a more casual bite-to-eat, enjoy a delicious pizza at P&O Trattoria or try some exotic Asian fusion flavours at Dragon Lady. The world is your oyster when you dine at sea with P&O.

P&O’s stylish yet relaxed modern Australian interior designs make Pacific Explorer the perfect place to holiday.

We can’t wait to welcome you onboard.

Disclaimer: Onboard offerings are subject to change. Charges apply for some activities, venues and menu items. 400 Gradi to be replaced by P&O Trattoria from September 2023.

What did Hughesy get up to?

Check out some Dave Hughes adventures onboard Pacific Explorer. Plus, stay tuned for more exclusive Hughsey moments.

Onboard Activities

Get splashy and ride our Disco Diver and Super Slider Waterslides as many times as you like, splash out in our interactive waterparks or take a dip in one of the pools or spas.

Challenge your mates or family to a friendly game of Barefoot Bowls. Go on, just roll with it!

Choose your Adventure with P&O Edge. The P&O Edge Adventure Park is your ticket to action and excitement. Try Rock Climbing, The Flying Fox, Walk the Plank and more. Plus there's a special program designed just for kids.

Head to the Arcade and test your skills with the latest video games.

The Bonded Store

In partnership with Archie Rose Distilling Co.

Sit, swill and savour the finest liquors at warm and inviting The Bonded Store. Set your tastebuds free in this glamorous speakeasy as our mixologists serve up fantastic cocktails. Or get inspired during a gin or whisky masterclass.

Black Circus

Enjoy new levels of entertainment with exclusive dinner and show packages and a glamorous cabaret style show, Purple Rabbit . A five-star evening of mischief, magic and mind-blowing mayhem.

Hit the dance floor and cut some shapes to some funky live tunes in the Blue Room. You’ll catch some home grown live acts every night.

Stage Shows - It's Showtime!

All of our original stage shows are developed and choreographed by a leading Australian production company exclusively for P&O Australia audiences, so you can’t see them anywhere else. With an exciting program of shows to choose from, you’ll want to catch them all.

Find your new local

Try a range of delicious craft and small batch beers at the cosy pub atmosphere of Explorer Hotel. We recommend you visit all of our inviting bars and pubs. You’ll find your favourite in no time.

Sit back and relax while Luke Mangan takes care of the menu. Enjoy a casual yet mouth-watering burger for lunch or a delicious three course dinner with the sunset.

*Charges apply

P&O Trattoria

PIZZA & ITALIAN

Foodies rejoice! P&O Trattoria wil be your new favourite place to eat, serving rustic, home-style Italian fare and delicious freshly-cooked pizza. Buon appetito!

Complimentary Dining

When it comes to dining, you are spoilt for choice with our range of everyday dining venues. Dine a la carte at Waterfront, or if you after something more casual, choose from some deliciously different outlets at The Pantry, our food-court style restaurant.

Upcoming Cruises on Pacific Explorer

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The Trophy Case

Not to brag, but we've kind of cleaned up lately thanks to cruisers like you.

2018 Cruise Critic AU Editors’ Pick Award Best Ship Refurbishment for Pacific Aria

2018 Cruise Passenger Reader's Choice Award Best Contemporary Cruise Line (third year in a row) Best for Kids

Readers Digest Trusted Brands 2018 Gold Award - Cruise Operator category

Readers Digest Quality Service Awards Gold Award - Cruise Operator category

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Pacific Explorer

Activities & entertainment

• Beauty Salon *
• Deck Parties
• Elemis Day Spa *
• Fitness Center
• Fitness Classes *
• Hot Tubs (6)
• Kids Programs
• Shark Shack
• Turtle Cove
• Waterslides (2)
• Black Circus
• Comedy Shows
• Nightly Shows
• Outdoor Movies
• The Marquee
• Wine Tastings *
• Bar - Pool Bar *
• Charlie's Bar - Atrium Bar *
• The Pantry - Casual
• Waterfront Restaurant - International
• Angelo's - italian
• Explorer Hotel - Modern Pub *
• Dragon Lady - Pan-Asian
• 400 Gradi - Pizza *
• Luke's - Pool Bar *
• Pool Bar - Pool Bar *
• Shell & Bones - Seafood *

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Cruises On Pacific Explorer 2024

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Pacific Explorer cabins and suites

Pacific explorer staterooms review, floor plans, photos.

Pacific Explorer cabins and suites review at CruiseMapper provides detailed information on cruise accommodations , including floor plans, photos, room types and categories, cabin sizes, furniture details and included by P&O Australia (P&O Cruises) en-suite amenities and services.

The Pacific Explorer cruise ship cabins page is conveniently interlinked with its deck plans showing deck layouts combined with a legend and review of all onboard venues.

Aft-Facing Penthouse Suite

Layout (floor plan).

Penthouses are with a Queen-size double bed (fixed/non-convertible to twins) plus a double sofabed.

Penthouse's door width is 72 cm.

Penthouse Suite's amenities include a larger bathroom (shower over bathtub, separate WC-toilet, bathrobes, slippers), 65-inch TV, walk-in wardrobe, coffee machine, Bose sound system (Wireless Speaker), iPod music player (provided upon request).

The Penthouse's bonus amenities/perks include:

• priority embarkation/disembarkation/tendering
• priority dining and spa reservations/shore excursions booking
• pillow concierge (3 different types of pillows)
• Welcome Aboard letter (from the Hotel Director)
• Welcome Aboard beverages (a glass of sparkling wine on arrival)
• fresh fruits (bowl in the cabin)
• complimentary shoeshine service, laundry service, bottled water
• private cocktail invitation (with the senior officers)
• exclusive party (on longer than 5-night itineraries)
• canapes (on cocktail evenings)
• premium brand bath products
• complimentary Afternoon Tea service (in-cabin) and Breakfast (in-cabin)

Aft-Facing Balcony Suite

Category SA Suites are with a Queen-size double bed (fixed/non-convertible to twins/two separate beds) plus a double sofabed.

Suite's door width is 72 cm.

Balcony Suite's amenities include a larger bathroom (shower over bathtub, separate WC-toilet, bathrobes, slippers), 65-inch TV, walk-in wardrobe, coffee machine, iPod music player (provided upon request).

Balcony Suite's bonus amenities/perks include:

• priority specialty dining and spa reservations/shore excursions and Future Cruise bookings
• complimentary Afternoon Tea service (in-cabin) and Breakfast (in-cabin), daily snacks and canapes (in-cabin)

Note: Dawn Princess ship's Balcony Suite categories were S2 (deck 9-Caribe, deck 10-Baja), S3 (deck 8-Dolphin), S4 (deck 9-Caribe), and sized as follows:

• S2 (400-470 ft2 / 37-44 m2), balcony size 225-275 ft2 (21-26 m2)
• S3 (430 ft2 / 40 m2), balcony size 85 ft2 (8 m2)
• S4 (375 ft2 / 35 m2), balcony size 160 ft2 (15 m2)

TWIN Mini-Suites are with a Queen-size double bed that is fixed(non-convertible to twins/two separate beds) in category MA and convertible into twins in category MB.

TRIPLE AND QUAD Mini-Suites are with two single beds (twins convertible to a Queen-size double bed) plus a sofabed.

Mini-Suite's amenities include a larger bathroom (shower over bathtub, separate WC-toilet), bathrobes, slippers.

Mini-Suite's bonus amenities/perks include:

Note: Dawn Princess ship's Mini-Suite categories were five (M4, M1, MA, MB, ME) and sized as follows:

• M1-MA-MB-ME (370 ft2 / 34 m2), balcony size 50 ft2 (5 m2)
• M4 (275-335 ft2 / 26-31 m2), balcony size 90 ft2 (8 m2)

Balcony Cabin

TWIN Balcony cabins are with two single beds (twins convertible to a Queen-size double bed).

TRIPLE and QUAD Balcony cabins are with two lower single beds plus two upper bunks. Bunk beds can be joined into one lower (Queen) and two upper single beds. Some QAUD cabins have one single lower bed, one single sofabed and two upper bunks.

The cabin door's width is 57 cm.

Oceanview Cabin

TWIN Oceanview cabins are with two twin beds convertible to a Queen-size double bed.

TRIPLE Oceanview cabins are with two lower twins/single beds plus one upper bunk (single bed).

QUAD Oceanview cabins are with two lower twins/single beds plus two upper single bunks.

Handicap (wheelchair-accessible) oceanview staterooms category OW are sized 225 ft2 / 21 m2.

Note: Dawn Princess ship's Oceanview categories were seven (OW-Obstructed, OC, OE, OF, O4-O5-O6-Deluxe) and sized as follows:

• OC-OE-OF (145-155 ft2 / 13-14 m2)
• O4-O5-O6 (185 ft2 / 17 m2)

Interior Cabin

TWIN Interior cabins are with two lower twin beds convertible to a Queen-size double bed.

TRIPLE Interior cabins are with two lower twin beds plus one upper bunk (single).

QUAD Interior cabins are with two lower twin beds plus two upper bunks (single).

Wheelchair-Accessible Handicap Cabin

The cabin door's width is 82 cm. The bathroom door's width is 83 cm.

Wheelchair-accessible (adapted for passengers with disabilities) cabins feature wider doorways (cabin and bathroom), more spacious interiors (to allow wheelchairs to be used inside), larger bathrooms (shower only/no bathtub or hot tub, shower seat, extra handrails, no steps), a ramp to access the balcony, pillow menu (3 different types of pillows).

Most handicap cabins are DOUBLE/TWIN and fitted with two lower single beds (convertible to a Queen-size double bed). The only exception is cabin 10069 (Mini-Suite), which is TRIPLE and additionally has a single sofabed.

On P&O Pacific Explorer cruise ship, handicapped cabins are in the following categories (room numbers):

• ID (10034, 10040, 10041, 10047, 11028, 11033, 11034, 11039)
• IE (9038, 9039, 9046, 9047)
• OG (8053, 8055)
• OV (8064, 8066, 8067, 8069)

Pacific Explorer cabins review

Pacific Explorer cabins with balconies are 410 (70% of all the 609 outside rooms). Wheelchair-accessible cabins (for disabled passengers) are 19 (of which 1 mini suite, 6 outsides, 11 insides).

Follows the review of Pacific Explorer staterooms as amenities, furniture and included (complimentary) services:

• All Suites have walk-in closets (ample storage space), living rooms (sofabed, writing desk, mirrored vanity, tables with armchairs), bathroom (WC-toilet, shower stall, spa bathtub, double sinks).
• Bonus amenities in all Suites are the deluxe mattress/pillows, 2 smart HDTVs, CD/DVD player, upgraded bathroom amenities (massage showerheads, luxury bath products), luxury furniture on the balcony, complimentary services (Spa Thermal Suite, Internet Cafe, laundry/dry cleaning, one-time minibar).

All balcony staterooms feature sliding glass doors (floor-ceiling) opening to a private verandah (furnished with a round table and patio chairs) plus sunloungers (Balcony Suites only). Balcony cabins have ample closet space, bathroom (shower), desk, drawers. Some have additional beds for 3rd/4th person.

Oceanviews have a Picture Window (category OE with Porthole Window, category OW with obstructed view). Deluxe/Premium Oceanviews are larger-sized.

Inside cabins have the same size and amenities as OceanViews but lack the window.

All Pacific Explorer staterooms offer as complimentary amenities living area (mirrored vanity, writing desk, seating), 2 twin beds (convertible to Queen-size double bed), deluxe bedding sets (Egyptian cotton linens), wardrobe, desk with chair, smart HDTV, direct-dial phone, electronic safe box and lifejackets (in the closet), hairdryer, bath products (shampoo, body lotion, conditioner), mini-bar/fridge, individual air-conditioning, evening turndown service, complimentary 24-hour room service.

Pacific Explorer cabin and suite plans are property of P&O Australia (P&O Cruises) . All floor plans are for informational purposes only and CruiseMapper is not responsible for their accuracy.

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