LAST CABINS: Circle Australia on the Pacific Explorer (Sydney or Brisbane departures, June 2024)
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- restaurantAll meals
- local_barSelected drinks
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Book by 11 April 2023 for three special offers:
- Book with only a $49 deposit per person.*
- Upgrade your room to the next best location within your chosen cabin category*
- Receive up to $500 onboard spending money per room*
This wonderfully varied Pacific Explorer voyage is perfect for those who want to see more of Australia in one fell swoop.
28-night Brisbane roundtrip departing 4 June 2024:
Brisbane - Sydney - Melbourne - Adelaide - Albany - Fremantle - Exmouth - Broome - Yampi Sound & Raft Point (Scenic Cruising) - Kuri Bay - Darwin -Ambon -Cairns - Airlie Beach - Brisbane
28-night Sydney roundtrip departing 6 June 2024:
Sydney - Melbourne - Adelaide - Albany - Fremantle - Exmouth - Broome - Yampi Sound & Raft Point (Scenic Cruising) - Kuri Bay - Darwin - Ambon - Cairns - Airlie Beach - Brisbane - Sydney
32-night Sydney to Auckland voyage departing 6 June 2024
Circle Australia from Sydney to Sydney, then cap it off with a one-way trip to New Zealand, where a whole new holiday can begin!
Sydney - Melbourne - Adelaide - Albany - Fremantle - Exmouth - Broome - Yampi Sound & Raft Point (Scenic Cruising) - Kuri Bay - Darwin - Ambon - Cairns - Airlie Beach - Brisbane - Sydney - Auckland
Shorter segments are also available:
- Fremantle to Sydney (via the North Coast)
- Sydney to Fremantle (via the South Coast)
Call 1300 414 198 for a quote on this departure, or scroll down to "travel dates" below for lead-in pricing on your preferred cabin.
- All meals onboard from selected dining experiences,
- Entry into onboard venues, selected activities, entertainment and selected kids' activities.
- Includes taxes, fees and port expenses.
Stylish yet relaxed modern interior designs make Pacific Explorer the perfect place to holiday.
Relax by day, enjoy great restaurants, bars and stage shows at night. There’s something for every member of the family.
When it comes to dining, you'll be spoilt for choice with 12 dining experiences all included in your cruise fare. Or treat yourself to something special at Luke's our amazing celebrity chef restaurant with Luke Mangan. Enjoy a mouth-watering signature burger at lunch or a delicious 3 course la carte dinner with the sunset. Or try our award winning pizza in 400 Gradi, in partnership with award-winning Melbourne chef Johnny Di Francesco.
Interior Rooms - Wake up with your loved ones! Our Interior Rooms are perfect for both families and couples. With all the action on deck and ashore, it’s nice to know there’s a cosy, clean sanctuary with your name on it, equipped with everything you need. Interior Rooms are available in a range of bedding combinations including twin, queen, triple and quad share.
Oceanview Rooms - Oceanview Rooms feature a window or porthole so you can let that natural light stream in. Oceanview Rooms are available in a range bedding combinations including twin, queen, triple and quad share.
Balcony Rooms - Open your doors and let the outside in! Make the most of your time at sea with your own private Balcony Room, it’s the best way to enjoy all the comfort of our onboard rooms and all the beauty of living on the ocean.
Mini-Suite - Fresh air and far out views are all part of the furniture in our Mini-Suites. Relax and unwind in a well equipped, comfortable retreat, away from the excitement and pace of onboard life. A home-away-from-home.
Suite - Offering the high life on the high seas with a balcony, separate sitting area, priority embarkation, complimentary laundry service, a Nespresso coffee machine, iPod music system and an invitation to the Senior OfficersCocktail Party (on cruises of 5 nights or more).
28-night roundtrip departs Sydney 6 June 2024: Sole use cabins waitlisted for this cruise
- Inside cabin from $4,656 per person twin share + $250 per cabin onboard credit*
- Outside cabin from $7,524 per person twin share + $250 per cabin onboard credit*
- Balcony cabin from $8,349 per person twin share + $500 per cabin onboard credit* - waitlisted
- Mini suite cabin from $12,049 per person twin share + 500 per cabin onboard credit* - waitlisted
28-night roundtrip departs Brisbane 4 June 2024: Sole use cabins waitlisted for this cruise
- Inside cabin from $4,524 per person twin share + $250 onboard credit per cabin*
- Outside cabin from $7,524 per person twin share + $250 onboard credit per cabin*
- Balcony cabin from $8,349 per person twin share + $500 onboard credit per cabin* - Waitlisted
- Mini-Suite cabin from $12,049 per person twin share + $500 onboard credit per cabin*- Waitlisted
Or extend the Sydney roundtrip to 32 nights and disembark in Auckland: Sole use cabins waitlisted for this cruise
- Inside cabin from $4,996pp twin share + $250 onboard credit per cabin*
- Outside cabin from $8,124pp twin share + $250 onboard credit per cabin*
- Balcony cabin from $9,249pp twin share + $500 onboard credit per cabin*
- Mini-Suite cabin and above waitlisted
Ask us about upgrading to a Value Plus fare - spend less time worrying about the details and more time making memories together.
*Pricing is subject to cabin availability and may fluctuate without notice at the cruise line's discretion. Please call 1300 414 198 for an up-to-the-moment quote on your preferred cabin and departure.
Need to arrange travel and accommodation before or after your cruise?
Our experienced consultants can also happily help with flights, pre/post-tour accommodation and travel insurance. Our Aussie team is just a quick local call away on 1300 414 198.
- 4 June 2024 - Brisbane passengers board Depart 4pm
- 5 June 2024 - At Sea
- 6 June 2024 - Arrive Sydney 6am - Sydney passengers onboard Depart 6:30pm
- 7 June 2024 - At Sea
- 8 June 2024 - Melbourne - Arrive 8am - Depart 6pm
- 9 June 2024 - At Sea
- 10 June 2024 - Adelaide - Arrive 8am - Depart 5pm
- 11 June 2024 - At Sea
- 12 June 2024 - At Sea
- 13 June 2024 - Albany - Arrive 8am - Depart 5pm
- 14 June 2024 - At Sea
- 15 June 2024 - Fremantle Arrive 7am - Fremantle passengers onboard Depart 4pm
- 16 June 2024 - At Sea
- 17 June 2024 - Exmouth - Arrive 9am - Depart 6pm
- 18 June 2024 - At Sea
- 19 June 2024 - Broome - Arrive 8am - Depart 6pm
- 20 June 2024 - Yampi Sound - Arrive 9am - Depart 12pm
- 20 June 2024 - Raft Point - Arrive 4pm - Depart 6pm
- 21 June 2024 - Kuri Bay- Arrive 6am - Depart 4pm
- 22 June 2024 - At Sea
- 23 June 2024 - Darwin - Arrive 7am - Depart 5pm
- 24 June 2024 - At Sea
- 25 June 2024 - Ambon, Indonesia - Arrive 7am - Depart 4pm
- 26 June 2024 - At Sea
- 27 June 2024 - At Sea
- 28 June 2024 - At Sea
- 29 June 2024 - Cairns - Arrive 7am - Depart 4pm
- 30 June 2024 - Airlie Beach - Arrive 9am - Depart 6pm
- 1 July 2024 - At Sea
- 2 July 2024 - Brisbane - Arrive 6am - Brisbane passengers disembark Departs 4pm
- 3 July 2024 - At Sea
- 4 July 2024 - Sydney - Arrive 7am - Sydney passengers disembark Departs 4pm
- 5 July 2024 - At Sea
- 6 July 2024- At Sea
- 7 July 2024 - At Sea
- 8 July 2024 - Auckland Arrive 7am Extended 32-night passengers disembark
Do I have to tip?
Tipping is not required but if you’d like to thank the crew who provide you with great service, you are welcome to tip them personally or visit the Reception Desk to have the tip added to your onboard account.
What is the dress code onboard?
Guests are required to cover-up swim suits when entering the ship’s public rooms. During the day, casual clothes are suitable. After 5.30pm, smart casual attire is required in the public lounges and restaurants or as published in the daily newsletter 'Good Times'.
Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.
*Fares are cruise only, per person in AUD in a complete quad or twin room based on lead categories available at publication date (1 March 2023), inclusive of all discounts, charges, and taxes (which are subject to change). Campaign commences 1 Mar 2023 and ends 11 Apr 2023. Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted and may fluctuate during the campaign period. Campaign offers only available on P&O’s Value and Value Plus fares types only. Valid for new bookings and not combinable with any other offer. Supplements apply for other room categories. Some rooms have obstructed views. Fare based on specified departure dates. Different fares apply to other dates listed.
#Pay only a $49 per person deposit at time of booking; final payment is then due 75 days before departure. Full payment is required for sailings booked within 75 days of departure. Standard refund and cancellation conditions apply.
~Onboard Spending Money (‘OBS’) is per room in AUD. Amount varies by room type and itinerary duration as specified and is applied to the first 2 guests only in a room. Guests can get up to a maximum of $300 per room. For cruises 2-6 nights: Interior/Oceanview rooms are eligible for $50 OBS per room. Balcony/Mini Suite/Suite rooms are eligible for $100 OBS per room. For cruises 7-11 nights: Interior/Oceanview rooms are eligible for $100 OBS per room, Balcony/Mini Suite/Suite rooms are eligible for $200 OBS per room For cruises 12+ nights: Interior/Oceanview rooms are eligible for $150 OBS per room, Balcony/Mini Suite/Suite rooms are eligible for $300 OBS per room. Australian Explorer cruises (28 nights+) receive up to $500 onboard spending money per room (interior and oceanview receive $250 per room, balcony and above receive $500 per room). Onboard Spending Money expires at the conclusion of your cruise, is not transferable and not redeemable for cash.
^Room Location Upgrade offer is available on like-to-like categories only (interior to interior, oceanview to oceanview, balcony to balcony and mini suite to mini suite) based on the price difference between 2 room grades higher within the same category. Upgrades are subject to availability in the higher grade room. Offer is not available on obstructed view rooms and suites. Offer does not apply to mini-suites on Pacific Explorer. Fares shown are inclusive of the upgrade offer. The higher grade room must be booked at the time of making reservation to secure the upgrade.
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