Pacific Encounter Cruises

Pacific Encounter Faqs

• WHERE IS PACIFIC ENCOUNTER NOW?

  Click on the link to see where the Pacific Encounter is: Pacific Encounter Location

• WHICH PORT IN AUSTRALIA DOES THE PACIFIC ENCOUNTER CRUISE FROM?

  Pacific Encounter cruises from Brisbane almost all year round.

  Note: From the 29th of March 2025, the Pacific Encounter will become the Carnival Encounter as they will proudly be sailing as Carnival Cruise Lines.

• WHAT DINING OPTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE PACIFIC ENCOUNTER CRUISE FARE?

  • Waterfront Restaurant [Deck 5] - Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Angelo’s [Deck 6] - Lunch and dinner.
  • Dragon Lady [Deck 6] - Lunch and dinner.
  • The Pantry [Deck 14] - Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

• WHAT DINING OPTIONS COST EXTRA ON THE PACIFIC ENCOUNTER?

  • Luke’s Bar & Grill [Deck 7]
  • P&O Trattoria [Deck 7]
  • P&O Pizzeria [Deck 14]
  • Luke’s Burger Bar [Deck 14]
  • New Zealand Natural Ice Cream [Deck 14]

• WHAT BAR & ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS DOES THE PACIFIC ENCOUNTER HAVE?

  Bar & Specialty Food

  • Charlie’s Bar [Deck 5]

  • Lilly’s [Deck 5]

  • Avalon Cafe [Deck 5]

  • The Bonded Store [Deck 6]

  • Casino Bar [Deck 6]

  • Ocean Bar [Deck 7]

  • Encounter Hotel [Deck 7]

  • Blue Room [Deck 7]

  • Oasis Bar [Deck 14]

  • Pool Bar [Deck 14]

  • Sky Bar [Deck 15]

  • Byron Beach Club [Deck 16]

  • Sunset Bar [Deck 17/18]

  • Altitude Nightclub [Deck 17/18]

  • Room Service

   

  Entertainment & Activities Options

  • Casino [Deck 6]

  • Arcade [Deck 6]

  • Black Circus Cabaret Shows [Deck 7]

  • Fitness Centre [Deck 15]

  • Waterpark & Water Slides [Deck 17/18]

  • Edge Adventure Park [Deck 17/18]

   

      Note: Some of the above bar & entertainment options may incur an additional cost.

• HOW DO YOU MAKE RESERVATIONS BEFORE BOARDING THE PACIFIC ENCOUNTER?

  Before your cruise, you can make dining reservations in Cruise Control [check-in service], or through the P&O Cruises App. Once onboard, you can book by visiting the booking desk on Deck 6 or calling 4800 from your cabin phone. Download the P&O Cruises app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

• IS THE PACIFIC ENCOUNTER GOOD FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES?

  Yes, the Pacific Encounter offers many entertainment alternatives for youngsters, whether or not their parents are there or not. They will enjoy 4 outdoor pools, a waterpark with slides, an arcade, and age-specific programmes just to name a few.

• WHAT ARE THE PACIFIC ENCOUNTER SHIP RULES YOU NEED TO FOLLOW?

  • You must attend the safety drill.

  • No smoking indoors or on cabin balconies.

  • No underage drinking.

  • No sneaking drugs or alcohol onboard.

  • No rowdy behaviour. 

  • No guests in crew areas.

  • No nappies in the pools.

  • No reserving lounge chairs.

  • No climbing on railings.

  • No taking of food and drink from the cruise ship.

  • No flames such as candles in your cabins. 

  • No drones.

  • No weapons. 

  • Return to the ship on time on shore days.

• WHAT SIZE RESTRICTIONS DOES THE PACIFIC ENCOUNTER HAVE FOR MOBILITY SCOOTERS OR WHEELCHAIRS?

  Pacific Encounter has 26 wheelchair-accessible cabins with door widths ranging between 86 and 88cm. If you require an accessible stateroom, please speak with your Clean Cruising consultant.

• DOES THE PACIFIC ENCOUNTER HAVE A CHRISTMAS CRUISE?

  Yes, on the 17th of December 2024, the Pacific Explorer will depart on a Christmas Cruise for 10 nights, Pacific Encounter Christmas Cruise 2024.

• ARE THERE ANY NEW YEAR’S EVE CRUISES AVALIABLE ON THE PACIFIC ENCOUNTER?

  Of course, a fantastic way to welcome the new year is onboard the Pacific Encounter, New Year’s Eve Cruise departs Brisbane on 30th December for 8 nights.