P&O Cruises Australia has the only cruising fleet permanently based in the Australian cruise market. P&O Australia offers a lively, mainstream experience with a friendly international crew that's used to dealing with the congenial and fun-loving Australian cruise holiday crowd.

2. P&O Cruises Overview
P&O Cruises Australia has the only
cruising fleet permanently based in
the Australian cruise market.
The company, which is owned by
Carnival Corp., operates three ships
cruising Australia and the South
Pacific, with itineraries featuring New
Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

3. Cruise Line Overview
P&O Cruises Australia's history dates back more than 75 years,
and the P&O connection goes back even further.
British-based P&O first visited the island nation in 1857,
playing an important role in the Royal Mail, wartime assistance
and the surge of immigration to Australia.
On the leisure front, P&O Cruises Australia pioneered pleasure
cruising in the waters off Australia in 1932.

4. Cruise Line Overview
The first cruise was with 23,000-ton liner Strathaird, which
sailed from Sydney to Norfolk Island with 1,100 passengers
and offered such niceties as ballroom dancing, live theater
and elegant dining.
The idea caught on. Today, P&O Cruises Australia carries
more than 100,000 passengers per year.

5. Cruise Line Overview
P&O mostly sticks with what it knows -- Australia, New
Zealand and the South Pacific -- and since the popularity
of cruising Down Under is growing, so is P&O.
What's been added to the line's itineraries lately are new
destinations within Australia, as well as more themed
cruises like those for the Melbourne Cup, wellness or food
and wine.

6. Onboard Experience
P&O Australia offers a lively, mainstream experience with
a friendly international crew that's used to dealing with
the congenial and fun-loving Australian crowd.
The atmosphere is more Carnival than Princess, with a
focus on budget and value for money, rather than luxury.

7. Onboard Experience
Culinary choices include primary dining rooms and informal
buffets, as well as a casual deck grill and alternative dining for a
fee, including the renowned Luke Mangan Salt Grill. A while
back, Pacific Dawn introduced to the Australia market the
concept of "Your Choice Dining," with no reservations required
in the dining room during dinner hours (although you can
make reservations if you want to).
The food has been improved over the years, and generally it
receives favourable ratings from passengers, although some
complain the buffets could pay more attention to variety and
detail, especially where salads are concerned.

8. Onboard Experience
Onboard activities both day and night are far ranging, and
they include fitness classes, cooking demonstrations,
mixology classes, live bands, dancing, game shows, table
tennis, casino play, cabaret shows, karaoke, deck parties,
spa treatments, trivia quizzes, in-cabin movies,
shuffleboard, Bingo, dance classes, themed nights and
parties, talent shows, enrichment lectures and port talks.

9. Onboard Experience
The ships no longer have formal nights; they've been
replaced by "cocktail" nights, usually one or two on a oneweek cruise. (Check your itinerary.)
On these evenings, men can wear a jacket without a tie,
although the jacket is optional, and women can wear
cocktail dresses or similar attire.

10. Onboard Experience
The line is popular across the generations, from singles and
families to seniors; children are well catered for in good kid
clubs staffed by qualified teachers and childcare workers. In
fact, the line has won accolades for its family-friendly
atmosphere.
The Australian dollar is the onboard currency. As enforced
tipping isn't an Australian custom, gratuities are no longer
added automatically to passengers' onboard bills, leaving them
to tip only if they wish.

11. The P&0 Fleet Australia
The P&O Cruises fleet consists of 3 fantastic ships,
Pacific Dawn, Pacific Jewel, Pacific Pearl, all offering
departures from Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland to a range
of destinations.
All the line's ships hail from other brands within Carnival
Corp. They received refurbishments and Australian
touches before joining the P&O Cruises Australia fleet.

13. Pacific Dawn Quick Facts
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Date Commissioned:1991
Country of Registration: London, UK
Regular Capacity: 1596
Maximum Capacity: 2020
Crew Nationality: International
Officer Nationality: International
Language(s) Spoken: Multiple Languages
Tonnage: 70310
Length: 245m
Speed: 19.6 knots(36.1km/h,22.4mph)

14. Pacific Dawn
Inside and out, Pacific Dawn is simply breathtaking. The first
thing you'll notice is her distinctive profile, designed by worldrenowned Italian architect Renzo Piano. Her spacious domed
entertainment centre features great live entertainment, comedy
nights and jazz events or enjoy a world-class performance in
the two story show lounge.
Over 184 affordable balcony cabins offer stunning ocean views.
Complete with its own jogging track, 9 bars and lounges,
superb restaurants, whirlpool spas, library, duty-free shopping,
medical centre, gym and health spa, Pacific Dawn is truly a
magnificent way to cruise.

15. Pacific Jewel

16. Pacific Jewel Quick Facts
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Date Commissioned:1990
Date Refurbished: 2009
Country of Registration: United Kingdom
Regular Capacity: 1668
Maximum Capacity: 1950
Crew Nationality: International
Officer Nationality: International
Language(s) Spoken: English
Tonnage: 70310
Length: 245m
Speed: 22.5 knots(41.7km/h,25.9mph)

17. Pacific Jewel
In December 2009, Pacific Jewel appeared on the horizon,
offering two incredible firsts: an amazing high-wire circus and
trapeze arena on the top deck and P&O Cruises largest spa
afloat in the southern hemisphere. The new Aqua Heath, Spa &
Fitness Centre offers ocean-view treatment rooms for the
ultimate in pampering.
Experience P&O Cruises first ever celebrity chef at sea with the
NEW Salt grill by Luke Mangan restaurant, over 200 affordable
balcony cabins, a world of entertainment, activities and dining
choices.

18. Pacific Jewel
Pacific Jewel sails year round from Sydney to the South Pacific
and New Zealand. On board you'll find a fantastic combination
of spacious cabins, indulgent spa and fitness centre, dazzling
aerial entertainment.
Plus, there's all of the great value inclusions that come with
every P&O Cruises' holiday including all main meals and a wide
range of activities to keep you entertained, day and night.

19. Pacific Pearl

20. Pacific Pearl Quick Facts
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Date Commissioned:1987
Date Refurbished: 2010
Country of Registration: London, UK
Regular Capacity: 1800
Maximum Capacity: 1800
Crew Nationality: International
Officer Nationality: International
Language(s) Spoken: Multiple Languages
Tonnage: 63500
Length: 247m
Speed: 21.5 knots(39.8km/h,24.7mph)

21. Pacific Pearl
Eleven passenger decks take entertainment and enjoyment to
new levels, as you explore the myriad of activities and amenities
onboard Pacific Pearl. "Your Choice Cruising" means a dazzling
array of swimming pools and spas, a fitness centre and gym,
dining venues and a sensational line up of entertainment -from world-class productions to the adults-only Sit Down
Comedy Club*.
The newest star of the fleet will have something for everyone
including a luxurious choice of mini suites and cabins.

22. Australian Itineraries
P&O Cruises Australia offers a choice of departures from Sydney,
Brisbane and Melbourne, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand.
Destinations focus on the South Pacific, Australia and Southeast
Asia.
Popular port calls include stops in Vanuatu, Fiji and New Caledonia,
as well as Cairns and Port Douglas, Australia, with some of the longer
South Pacific sailings visiting Samoa and Tonga. New for 2014 are
cruises from Melbourne, maiden visits to the South Australian ports
of Kangaroo Island, Port Lincoln and Robe, and several itineraries to
Papua New Guinea.

23. Conclusion
P&O's cruisers range from children to seniors;
30 percent are families with kids, 45% are
couples and 20% are friends traveling together.
Looking at age groups, 31 percent are 29 or
younger, 49% are 30 to 59 years old, and the
remaining 20% are 60 or older.
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