P&O Australia Pacific Explorer Cruise Reviews

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Queen bed. Note the drawers on the right. They could not open the whole way because they were so close to the bed.
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4 days with friend

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david the pirate
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This is our second cruise on this ship since Covid (although we had been on it many times under the Princess flag) We knew what to expect and the experience was similar to our last voyage except this one had a pot day. Food offering was similar to the June cruise, however the MDR food was hot. The choices were the same but I found the meal was more enjoyable by have more of the appetisers and ...
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Sail Date: September 2022


80s cruise, best fun on a cruise ship

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DarylD
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

The 80s theme Cruise My wife and I grew up in the 80s and a chance to be reminded of those days was too good to pass up. There was also a cancelled 80s cruise early in the pandemic that we were trying to make up for. This was our first 80s cruise so we were not quite sure what to expect but some online searching to look at previous 80s cruises gave us an idea of how to pack and what to ...
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Sail Date: August 2022


10 Night cruise Sydney to Airlie, Cairns and Moreton Island

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Astro Boy
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Boarding very slow as usual, but same for all ships. Hard to believe they make you tip out your unopened water bottle before you can enter ship. Entertainment - a bit slack really, the ship crew show was probably the best show up until final entertainer Grant Galea whom was excellent. Ship singers and dancers two shows were OK, but male singer voice was not so great. Other late night shows ...
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Sail Date: July 2022


Elvis 4 night cruise

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Astro Boy
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We originally chose this cruise just as a quick cruise to take our grandchild along for some time away, and the price was great. After booking discovered it was The Elvis Tribute Cruise, this made us a bit worried as not Elvis fans, and 13y old grandchild didn't even know who it was. But we were so happy with the entertainment by the Elvis singers and backup bands even our granddaughter ...
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Sail Date: July 2022

Traveled with children


very poor customer service on boat and on land

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phantomglide
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

First of all this was supposed to be our 2nd Honeymoon vacation as 26 years ago that didn't happen, kids, work and morgages. P&O cruises cruises failed to reply back to us when contacted to make a specail occasion for our special event, that didn't happen, 2 emails, not returned. phone calls one after another was made, nothing passed through to the correct people, they will ring us back they say, ...
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Sail Date: June 2022


Extremely friendly service and friendly staff

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suz32
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I have been on many cruises, however outstanding service on the pacific explorer - from food service, entertainment and housekeeping the explorer was great! A big thanks to Thomas Naulana who did a brilliant job in housekeeping - second to none. I would walk in the room after a clean and was extremely satisfied with this. Not only did he do a great job with this he also helped me with any ...
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Sail Date: June 2022


3 night Comedy Cruise

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shaynetravel
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

3 night Comedy Cruise to nowhere Many time cruisers on many different ships and cruise lines. Cruised with P and O once prior. Expectations were not high and in some areas this cruise exceeded and others very let down. Fine for 3 nights. Would need to lift their game for longer. This cruise was all about our 11 year old granddaughter and for her it was wonderful. Ship decor...absolutely ...
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Sail Date: June 2022

Traveled with children


Desperate for a cruise

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david the pirate
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We have sailed on P&O many times in the past and have always had a reasonable time. We don't expect much on a P&O cruise and therefore we are sometimes surprised. Likes. I like the way the ship has been decorated, although some or the seats look better than the experience of sitting in them. But overall I liked the feel. The crew were great as usual. I liked the idea of the specialty ...
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Sail Date: June 2022


First Australian cruise departing from Sydney 2022

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aussielil
10+ Cruises • Age 20s

As this was the first cruise after a two year break I booked this cruise on a whim and glad I did. The ship looked beautiful inside. The furniture and décor was bright and new looking. I think the ship may have been only 70% full due to Covid protocols which made it pleasant at the bars and much easier to find a seat to relax. We had lunch at Angelo's, Dragon Lady and Waterfront and ...
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Sail Date: May 2022


First Cruise Back!!!

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B'Elanna
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

This cruise was the first one back and I was so eager to get back on a cruise ship. I cruised solo on this trip. I have to confess that P&O aren't my favourite cruiseline, but after 27 months since my last cruise, I felt I had to be on this one. And I am glad I did. The atmosphere and crew were awesome. It was heavenly to feel the motion of the sea once more. Service was good, BUT I ...
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Sail Date: May 2022


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