As well as the excitement of donning your finest for a day Flemington and watching the race itself, you'll also spend seven nights away from home on a well-earned break.
Cruise to the most glamorous day of the year and watch the Lexus Melbourne Cup live from Flemington. Tickets and transfers to Flemington Racecourse are included in your cruise fare so you won't need to worry about a thing. There's also an exciting range of upgrade packages available to purchase closer to the departure date, so get ready!
2 November 2024 departure
Book by 30 April 2024 and receive up to $200 onboard credit per cabin*
Set sail on 02-09 November 2024
Ask us about upgrading to a Value Plus fare - spend less time worrying about the details and more time making memories together. Call 1300 414 198 to secure your cabin today.
*Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted and prices may fluctuate during the campaign period without notice.
Cruise on the Pacific Encounter from Brisbane. Guests will love the new celebrity chef dining venues, Luke’s Bar & Grill by Luke Mangan and 400 Gradi by award-winning Melbourne chef, Johnny di Francesco.
The Lobby, located on deck 5 is our favourite new hang out place, from morning to night. Choose from Charlie’s, The Deli and Ivy + Brie. You can meet in the morning for coffee, relax in the afternoon with your favourite drink and a cheese board and come back at night for chilled live music.
Familiar favourites include Waterfront, Angelo’s, Dragon Lady, and Shell & Bones or go casual in The Pantry. Head to the child-free Oasis for a cocktail and a perfect view of the ship’s wake or the chilled-out vibe in the Ocean Bar.
Interior - Wake up with your loved ones! Our Interior rooms are perfect for both families and couples.
Oceanview - Oceanview rooms feature a window or porthole so you won’t miss a single ocean view.
Balcony - Open your doors and let the outside in! Make the most of your time at sea with your own private Balcony room.
Suite - Fresh air and far out views are all part of the furniture in our Suites. They offer the high life on the high seas.
Penthouse Suite - Take it all in with a balcony that look over everyone's favourite view - the ship's wake, priority spa and dinner reservations included and so much more.
Please note the Melbourne Cup Carnival is an outdoor event and subject to weather conditions. It is recommended that racegoers dress appropriately and bring along the required protection (eg: sunscreen, wet weather clothing etc.)
Included in your Cruise Fare - General admission tickets allow access to all general public areas including the front lawn, Hill Square, Hill Stand level one and two, the betting ring, Saintly Place, The Park and all public bars.
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 requited 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'.