SIP BACK & RELAX! 6-night Melbourne Cup Cruise 2020 (Sydney Return)
6 Nights (Sydney - Melbourne - Sydney) on the Pacific Adventure
Saturday 31 Oct - Friday 06 Nov 2020
Melbourne Cup Carnival cruises are the best way to enjoy one of Australia's favourite events. Cruise to the most glamorous day of the year and watch the Lexus Melbourne Cup live at Flemington Racecourse.
Passengers also have the chance to purchase an upgrade to their tickets so they can watch the race from the exclusive P&O Enclosure.
Book your cruise by 01 April 2020 and secure with a $49 per person deposit PLUS receive FREE onboard spending money per cabin!*
- 6 night cruise - Sydney to Melbourne and return
- Transfers to and from Flemington Racecourse
- General Admission to Flemington Racecourse
- Food from selected dining experiences, entry into all bars, pubs and clubs, selected activities, entertainment and selected kids activities.
- Taxes, fees and port expenses.
As well as the excitement of donning your finest for a day at Flemington and watching the race live, you'll also spend six nights away from home on a well-earned break.
Day 1 - Saturday 31 Oct 2020 - Embark ship in Sydney
Sydney is home to two of the world’s most famous landmarks – the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, both perfectly situated on the magnificent harbour.
Day 2 -Sunday 0 Nov 2020 - At Sea
We’re always coming up with new and improved experiences so you can cruise, cruise and cruise some more. With so many experiences onboard you can choose to do it all or do nothing at all. It’s your holiday, your way!
Day 3 & 5 - Monday 02 Nov to Wednesday 04 Nov 2020 - Melbourne
Bordered by the picturesque Dandenong Ranges, Melbourne is set on the Yarra River at the top of Port Phillip bay.
Day 6 - Thursday 05 Nov 2020 - At Sea
We’re always coming up with new and improved experiences so you can cruise, cruise and cruise some more. With so many experiences onboard you can choose to do it all or do nothing at all. It’s your holiday, your way!
Day 7 - Friday 06 Nov 2020 - Disembark ship in Sydney
Saturday, 31 Oct 2020 - Friday, 06 Nov 2020
Departing Sydney, Returning Sydney
Book your cruise by 01 April 2020 and secure with a $49 per person deposit PLUS receive FREE onboard spending money per cabin!*
- Interior - From $1639 pp twin share PLUS $50 per room onboard credit
- Oceanview - From $2094 pp twin share PLUS $50 per room onboard credit
- Balcony -From $2139 pp twin share PLUS $100 per room onboard credit
- Mini Suites - From $2339 pp twin share PLUS $100 per room onboard credit
- Suites - From $3239 pp twin share PLUS $100 per room onboard credit
*Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted and prices may fluctuate during the campaign period without notice.
Did you know about the added extras included when you book a Suite?
- Private balcony* and spacious living area
- Floor to ceiling windows
- Bathroom with bath and shower
- Walk-in wardrobe with dressing area, desk with chair
- Nespresso coffee machine & fridge
- Priority bookings for shore tours
- Priority embarkation, disembarkation and tendering
- Priority dining & spa reservations
- Pillow concierge (choice of up to 6 different types of pillows)
- Invitation to senior officer's private cocktail party (on cruises over 5 nights)
- Turndown, laundry, and shoe shine service
- Canapés on cocktail evenings
- Complimentary bottled water
- Complimentary bathrobe and slippers
- Optional complimentary afternoon tea served in suite
- Optional complimentary breakfast served in suite
Solo traveller prices available on request. Call our local travel team on 1300 414 198 for details or to book your cabin.
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'.
Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply. Valid for new bookings only and not combinable with any other offer.
*Fares are cruise only, per person in AUD in a complete quad or twin room based on lead categories at publication date (26 February 2020), inclusive of all discounts, charges and taxes (which are subject to change). Campaign commences 26 Feb 2020 and ends 01 Apr 2020. Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted and may fluctuate during the campaign period. Campaign offers only available on P&O’s Value fare for all sailings; campaign offers are already included in Value Plus fare.Valid for new bookings and not combinable with any other offer. Supplements apply for other room categories. Some oceanview rooms have obstructed views.
^Onboard Spending Money is per room in AUD and applies to cruises 6 nights or less and the 7 and 8 night Melbourne Cup sailings - X150 and X047). Amount varies by room type and itinerary duration to the maximum of $100 per room, and is applied to the first 2 guests only in the room. Onboard Spending Money expires at the conclusion of your cruise, is not transferable not redeemable for cash and cannot be used at the medical centre or casino.
#Pay only a $49 per person deposit per person 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, see P&O’s Booking and Travel Conditions for details. A 1.1% surcharge for Visa and Mastercard and a 2.3% surcharge for Amex applies to direct bookings made through our call centre and website. Paypal payments will incur a 1% surcharge. BPAY and debit cards do not incur a surcharge. Travel agents may charge additional fees - check with your travel agent. †For P&O Short Breaks, if your cruise is unable to visit the destination on its itinerary because of an unforeseen circumstance such as weather, civil unrest or a mechanical issue, we will endeavour to visit an alternative destination deemed safe by the Captain. Whilst all information is correct at time of publication, offers are subject to change or withdrawal.
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