Ships

Pacific Encounter
Meet Pacific Encounter!
Pacific Encounter will showcase many of P&O’s favourite features as well as a range of new ones that guests are going to love.
Splurge and book a select suite or mini-suite and along with a host of great benefits, you’ll gain access to Byron Beach Club, a private retreat with pool, spas and comfy seating, located on the top deck of the ship. Enjoy expansive views along with pure relaxation and a superior level of service for dining reservations, shore tours, embarkation and disembarkation. Guests will love the relaxed breakfast at Angelo’s as well as the healthy salads and wraps from the Byron Beach menu throughout the day.
Guests will love our 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.
Families will love the dedicated indoor/outdoor family area with a pool, family focussed fun, games, parties and activities.
There are more spaces to explore, more places to relax and more things to do. On Pacific Encounter, you’ll find there’s something for everyone.
- Guest Capacity: 2,600
- Decks: 12
- Length: 290m/851ft
- Weight:108,865 gross tonnage
Please note: Stateroom images and features are samples only. Actual furniture, fixtures, colors, configurations and window/porthole views may vary.
Deck 17/18

P&O Cruises has been taking Aussies on amazing holidays for over 90 years. Since our first departure on Strathaird back in 1932, millions of Aussies have cruised with us, so we know how Aussies LOVE to cruise. We’re Australia’s home-grown cruise line and our holidays are designed with you in mind.
Our Cruises
With years of experience and thousands of cruises under our belt, we know how Aussies love to cruise. Our cruise holidays are designed to help you feel at home from the moment you step onboard till your return to shore. Our popular Short Break cruises and longer cruise holidays offer the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and explore the world.
Families of all ages and sizes, couples and groups of friends and colleagues can choose from 60 onboard activities everyday, book a Shore Tour once you’ve booked your cruise. There’s one for every taste, budget, and fitness level.
Sister Lines
P&O Cruises is part of the Carnival Australia family, which represents seven leading cruise brands in the Australian and New Zealand market: P&O Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises World Cruising, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn.