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Solomon Sea Islands Cruise - X424

Departure: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Nights: 10 nights
Departs: Cairns
Returns: Cairns
+ Up to $500 Onboard Credit/cabin*
Return Trip
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Duration
10
Nights
Days at Sea
4
Sea Days
Ports
5
Ports
Countries Visted
3
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Solomon Sea Islands Cruise - X424

    Ports of call

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    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Cairns, Australia Embark 6:00 PM
    View of Cairns, Australia

    Cairns is a Far North Queensland city located on the northeast coast of Australia. This laid-back city is just over a 2 hour flight from Brisbane, Queensland’s state capital. With a backdrop of rainforest mountains, Cairns is known to be the gateway of 2 iconic Australian sites, The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Read more about Cairns, Australia

    2 Thursday, May 16, 2024 At Sea
    3 Friday, May 17, 2024 At Sea
    4 Saturday, May 18, 2024 Honiara, Solomon Islands 7:00 AM
    View of Honiara, Solomon Islands

    Honiara, located on the northern coast of the island of Guadalcanal, is the capital of the Solomon Islands, which lie between Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea. Pijin is the principal language. The climate is tropical, and while the most pleasant time to visit is winter, July to September, the cooling sea breezes temper the humidity and heat along all coasts year-round. Read more about Honiara, Solomon Islands

    5 Sunday, May 19, 2024 Honiara, Solomon Islands 4:00 PM
    View of Honiara, Solomon Islands

    Honiara, located on the northern coast of the island of Guadalcanal, is the capital of the Solomon Islands, which lie between Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea. Pijin is the principal language. The climate is tropical, and while the most pleasant time to visit is winter, July to September, the cooling sea breezes temper the humidity and heat along all coasts year-round. Read more about Honiara, Solomon Islands

    6 Monday, May 20, 2024 At Sea
    7 Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Rabaul, Papua New Guinea 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea

    Rabaul is a town on the Gazelle Peninsula in East New Britain province, Papua New Guinea. A busy commercial centre, it is situated on Simpson Harbour, a sheltered inlet of Blanche Bay. Almost the entire old town of Rabaul is buried under volcanic ash, the result of a volcanic eruption in 1994, and one is in awe of the scenery, which resembles an alien prehistoric landscape. Read more about Rabaul, Papua New Guinea

    8 Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea

    The Trobriand Islands (aka the Kiriwina Islands) are an archipelago of coral atolls off the E coast of Papua New Guinea in Milne Bay Province. Most of the 12,000 indigenous inhabitants live on the main island Kiriwina, the location of the government station, Losuia. Other major islands are Kaileuna, Vakuta, and Kitava. Read more about Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea

    9 Thursday, May 23, 2024 Conflict Islands, Papua New Guinea 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Conflict Islands, Papua New Guinea

    The Conflict Islands form an atoll in the Coral Sea, 115 km east of the eastern-most tip of Papua New Guinea, in the province of Milne Bay. Nineteen islands enclose a pear-shaped lagoon roughly 10 km by 22 km, plus two small islets in the lagoon. The Islands are owned freehold by international entrepreneur Ian Gowrie-Smith. Read more about Conflict Islands, Papua New Guinea

    10 Friday, May 24, 2024 At Sea
    11 Saturday, May 25, 2024 Cairns, Australia 6:00 AM Disembark
    View of Cairns, Australia

    Cairns is a Far North Queensland city located on the northeast coast of Australia. This laid-back city is just over a 2 hour flight from Brisbane, Queensland’s state capital. With a backdrop of rainforest mountains, Cairns is known to be the gateway of 2 iconic Australian sites, The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Read more about Cairns, Australia

  • Ship

    Pacific Explorer Overview

    Pacific Explorer

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    Pacific Explorer's fresh, modern look has been thoughtfully designed to bring exciting new venues, high-class entertainment and sought after attractions. Measuring at 77,441 GT, Pacific Explorer carries 1,998 passengers with plenty of quad share cabin options for families. Bringing the best of Australian way of life to the seas is what P&O pride themselves on. Whether the kids are chasing the sun filled days at the water park or the adults want their own sanctuary to enjoy some cocktails, there is something for everyone on the Pacific Explorer. Zoom down the Disco Diver or Super Slider water slides as often as you like, make a splash in the interactive water parks or choose your thrill with the P&O Edge Adventure park. Be spoilt for choice with twelve different dining options included in your fare, with P&O bringing the popular ‘The Pantry’ restaurant aboard. Enjoy the innovative and fun of bars as well as the variety of incredible stage shows at night. Celebrate a special occasion with something extra special in one of the specialty dining restaurants; Celebrity chef Luke Mangan has two restaurants onboard or there’s the award-winning pizza in 400 Gradi just to name a couple.

  • Cabins

    Pacific Explorer Cabins

    Suite

    Suite

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    Cabin Types

    PT, SA, MB, M5, MA

    Average Cabin Size – 45.6 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 14.4 m2

    If you're looking for a whole new level of luxury the exclusive penthouse room is for you. Our new Penthouses feature a large spa bath, spacious sitting area, separate dining area, private balcony and floor to ceiling windows.Twin beds that convert into a queen-size bed plus a double sofa bed. Some rooms can accommodate up to 4 adults / children.

    Balcony

    Balcony

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    Cabin Types

    BA, BE, BD, BC, BB

    Average Cabin Size – 16.6 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 2.6 m2

    Open your doors and let the outside in! Make the most of your time at sea with your own private Balcony Room, itrsquo;s the best way to enjoy all the comfort of our onboard rooms and all the beauty of living on the ocean. Twin single beds that convert into a queen bed. Some rooms can accommodate up to 3-4 adults / children.

    Outside

    Outside

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    Cabin Types

    OG, OF, OE, OD, OV, OI

    Average Cabin Size – 14.4 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Oceanview rooms feature a window or porthole so you wonrsquo;t miss a single ocean view. It's nice to know therersquo;s a cosy, clean sanctuary with your name on it, equipped with everything you need. Twin rooms feature twin beds which can convert into a queen bed. Quad rooms feature two lower and two upper (bunk) beds. Some rooms can accommodate up to 3-4 adults / children.

    Inside

    Inside

    Inside on the Pacific Explorer Inside on the Pacific Explorer

    Cabin Types

    IF, IE, ID, IC, IB, IA

    Average Cabin Size – 13.7 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Wake up with your loved ones! Equipped with everything you need, it's the prefect sanctuary after a full day of adventure on deck and ashore. Twin rooms feature twin beds which can convert into a queen bed. Quad rooms feature two lower and two upper (bunk) beds. Some rooms can accommodate up to 3-4 adults / children.

  • Deck Plans

    Deck Plans for Pacific Explorer

    Legend

    • Third or Fourth berth available
    • Third berth available
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Two lower beds not convertible to queen; shower facilities only
    • Obstructed View
    • Public toilet
    • Queen bed not convertible to two twin beds
  • Promotions

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    Value Plus Fare

    Value Plus Fare

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    • Includes Beverage Package for the first two guests in room for sailings (Less than 7 nights soft drink package only)*
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    Value Fare

    Value Fare

    The Value Fare offers great flexibility at a reasonable price

    • Flexible Payment Policy: Secure your booking with a reduced deposit, and full payment due 75 days prior to departure
    • Flexible refund policy : Cancel up to 6 months prior to the cruise departure and receive a refund from P&O
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Cabin Availability

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