Pacific Encounter
Pacific Encounter Cruises View all Choose from 122 holidays cruising on board the Pacific Encounter
Life on Board Pacific Encounter What can you expect when cruising on board Pacific Encounter
P&O's second, Grand Class ship, the Pacific Encounter will begin cruising from Brisbane in November 2021. Read more
There's something for every member of the family, with many exciting experiences included in your fare, you can try it all again, and again. Read more
Try out one of the many adventure activities, launch yourself down a waterslide or perhaps Barefoot Bowls is your cup of tea? Read more
Live music, bars and exciting and exclusive shows been especially designed for P&O Cruises. Read more
Three stylish, a la carte restaurants and nine casual eateries are included in your cruise fare. Read more
From food & wine festivals to comedy & country music, themed cruises are the perfect getaway. Read more
Deck Plans
Cabins
Inside
Interior
Wake up with your loved ones! Equipped with everything you need, it's the perfect sanctuary after a full day of adventure on deck and ashore. Room images are for illustration purposes only. Includes ensuite bathroom, wardrobe and dressing area, Flat-screen TV, personally-controlled air con, in-room safe, desk & chair. Room serviced twice daily, room service (costs apply), fresh towels each day (on request) & hairdryer.
Inside
Interior (Interconnecting)
Interconnected interior cabins, ideal for families and equipped with everything you need. Room images are for illustration purposes only. Includes ensuite bathroom, wardrobe and dressing area, Flat-screen TV, personally-controlled air con, in-room safe, desk & chair. Room serviced twice daily, room service (costs apply), fresh towels each day (on request) & hairdryer.
Oceanview
Oceanview
Oceanview rooms feature a window so you can let that natural light stream in. Welcome to your cosy sanctuary, equipped with everything you need. The perfect sanctuary after a full day of adventure on deck and ashore. Room images are for illustration purposes only. Includes ensuite bathroom, wardrobe and dressing area, Flat-screen TV, personally-controlled air con, in-room safe, desk & chair. Room serviced twice daily, room service (costs apply), fresh towels each day (on request) & hairdryer.
Oceanview
Oceanview (Interconnecting - Obstructed View)
Interconnected oceanview rooms feature a window so you can let that natural light stream in but view is obstructed. The perfect sanctuary after a full day of adventure on deck and ashore. Room images are for illustration purposes only. Includes ensuite bathroom, wardrobe and dressing area, Flat-screen TV, personally-controlled air con, in-room safe, desk & chair. Room serviced twice daily, room service (costs apply), fresh towels each day (on request) & hairdryer.
Oceanview
Oceanview (Obstructed View)
Oceanview rooms feature a window so you can let that natural light stream in but view is obstructed. The perfect sanctuary after a full day of adventure on deck and ashore. Room images are for illustration purposes only. Includes ensuite bathroom, wardrobe and dressing area, Flat-screen TV, personally-controlled air con, in-room safe, desk & chair. Room serviced twice daily, room service (costs apply), fresh towels each day (on request) & hairdryer.
Oceanview
Oceanview (Porthole)
Oceanview rooms feature a porthole so you can let that natural light stream in. Welcome to your cosy sanctuary, equipped with everything you need. The perfect sanctuary after a full day of adventure on deck and ashore. Room images are for illustration purposes only. Includes ensuite bathroom, wardrobe and dressing area, Flat-screen TV, personally-controlled air con, in-room safe, desk & chair. Room serviced twice daily, room service (costs apply), fresh towels each day (on request) & hairdryer.
Balcony
Balcony
Open your doors and let the outside in! Make the most of your time at sea with your own private Balcony Room and enjoy all the beauty of living on the ocean. Room images are for illustration purposes only. Includes private balcony with outdoor furniture, floor-to-ceiling windows, ensuite bathroom, wardrobe and dressing area, Flat-screen TV, personally-controlled air con, fridge, in-room safe, desk & chair. Room serviced twice daily, room service (costs apply), fresh towels each day (on request) & hairdryer.
Balcony
Balcony (Interconnecting)
Make the most of your family time at sea with your own private Interconnecting Balcony Room and enjoy all the beauty of living on the ocean. Room images are for illustration purposes only. Includes private balcony with outdoor furniture, floor-to-ceiling windows, ensuite bathroom, wardrobe and dressing area, Flat-screen TV, personally-controlled air con, fridge, in-room safe, desk & chair. Room serviced twice daily, room service (costs apply), fresh towels each day (on request) & hairdryer.
Suite
Mini-Suite
Fresh air and far out views are all part of the furniture in P&O's Mini-Suites. Room images are for illustration purposes only. Includes private balcony with outdoor furniture, floor-to-ceiling windows, bathrobe and slippers, fridge, fresh fruit basket, priority embarkation, ensuite bathroom, wardrobe and dressing area, Flat-screen TV, personally-controlled air con, in-room safe, desk & chair. Room serviced twice daily, room service (costs apply), fresh towels each day (on request) & hairdryer.
Suite
Mini-Suite (Byron Beach Club Access)
P&O's Byron Beach Club Mini-Suites include access to the Byron Beach Club. Room images are for illustration purposes only. Includes private balcony with outdoor furniture, floor-to-ceiling windows, bathrobe and slippers, fridge, fresh fruit basket, priority embarkation, ensuite bathroom, wardrobe and dressing area, Flat-screen TV, personally-controlled air con, in-room safe, desk & chair. Room serviced twice daily, room service (costs apply), fresh towels each day (on request) & hairdryer.
Suite
Suite (Byron Beach Club Access)
P&O's Byron Beach Club Suites include access to the Byron Beach Club. Room images are for illustration purposes only. Includes private balcony with outdoor furniture, floor-to-ceiling windows, bathrobe and slippers, fridge, coffee machine, fresh fruit basket, priority embarkation, ensuite bathroom, wardrobe and dressing area, Flat-screen TV, personally-controlled air con, in-room safe, desk & chair. Room serviced twice daily, room service (costs apply), fresh towels each day (on request) & hairdryer.
Suite
Suite (Family)
The 5 Berth Family Suites are spacious and inviting, have a window and are conveniently located on Deck 6 and right in the heart of the restaurants, Atrium and entertainment areas. Includes bathrobe and slippers, fridge, coffee machine, fresh fruit basket, priority embarkation, ensuite bathroom, wardrobe and dressing area, Flat-screen TV, personally-controlled air con, in-room safe, desk & chair. Room serviced twice daily, room service (costs apply), fresh towels each day (on request) & hairdryer. No access to the Byron Beach Club. Room images are for illustration purposes only.
Suite
Suite (Two Bedroom) (Byron Beach Club Access)
Byron Beach Club Two Bedroom Suites include access to the Byron Beach Club. Room images are for illustration purposes only. Includes private balcony with outdoor furniture, floor-to-ceiling windows, bathrobe and slippers, fridge, coffee machine, fresh fruit basket, priority embarkation, ensuite bathroom, wardrobe and dressing area, Flat-screen TV, personally-controlled air con, in-room safe, desk & chair. Room serviced twice daily, room service (costs apply), fresh towels each day (on request) & hairdryer.
Pacific Encounter Cruise Schedule All 122 cruise sailings by departure date on board Pacific Encounter
| Starts | Days | Name | Itinerary | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 20 Aug 2022 | 8 | Barrier Reef Discovery | Brisbane to Brisbane | 726 |
| Saturday 27 Aug 2022 | 8 | Barrier Reef Discovery | Brisbane to Brisbane | 823 |
| Saturday 03 Sep 2022 | 4 | Comedy Cruise | Brisbane to Brisbane | 404 |
| Tuesday 06 Sep 2022 | 5 | Whitsundays Cruise | Brisbane to Brisbane | 607 |
| Saturday 10 Sep 2022 | 8 | Barrier Reef Discovery | Brisbane to Brisbane | 775 |
| Saturday 17 Sep 2022 | 8 | Barrier Reef Discovery | Brisbane to Brisbane | 786 |
| Saturday 24 Sep 2022 | 8 | Barrier Reef Discovery | Brisbane to Brisbane | 969 |
| Saturday 01 Oct 2022 | 4 | Comedy Cruise | Brisbane to Brisbane | 519 |
| Tuesday 04 Oct 2022 | 11 | Papua New Guinea | Brisbane to Brisbane | 1,066 |
| Friday 14 Oct 2022 | 8 | Barrier Reef Discovery | Brisbane to Brisbane | 969 |
| Friday 21 Oct 2022 | 4 | Comedy Cruise | Brisbane to Brisbane | 464 |
| Monday 24 Oct 2022 | 5 | Whitsundays Cruise | Brisbane to Brisbane | 589 |
| Friday 28 Oct 2022 | 9 | Melbourne Cup Carnival | Brisbane to Brisbane | 1,308 |
| Saturday 05 Nov 2022 | 8 | Pacific Island Hopper | Brisbane to Brisbane | 920 |
| Saturday 12 Nov 2022 | 5 | Whitsundays Cruise | Brisbane to Brisbane | 589 |
| Wednesday 16 Nov 2022 | 11 | Papua New Guinea | Brisbane to Brisbane | 1,229 |
| Saturday 26 Nov 2022 | 8 | Barrier Reef Discovery | Brisbane to Brisbane | 875 |
| Saturday 03 Dec 2022 | 8 | Pacific Island Hopper | Brisbane to Brisbane | 927 |
| Saturday 10 Dec 2022 | 4 | Comedy Cruise | Brisbane to Brisbane | 407 |
| Tuesday 13 Dec 2022 | 5 | Whitsundays Cruise | Brisbane to Brisbane | 575 |
| Saturday 17 Dec 2022 | 4 | Comedy Cruise | Brisbane to Brisbane | 407 |
| Tuesday 20 Dec 2022 | 8 | Barrier Reef Discovery | Brisbane to Brisbane | 1,295 |
| Tuesday 27 Dec 2022 | 4 | Comedy Cruise | Brisbane to Brisbane | 507 |
| Friday 30 Dec 2022 | 9 | New Year's Eve Cruise | Brisbane to Brisbane | 1,511 |
| Saturday 07 Jan 2023 | 8 | Pacific Island Hopper | Brisbane to Brisbane | 875 |
| Saturday 14 Jan 2023 | 8 | Pacific Island Hopper | Brisbane to Brisbane | 863 |
| Saturday 21 Jan 2023 | 4 | Comedy Cruise | Brisbane to Brisbane | 363 |
| Tuesday 24 Jan 2023 | 14 | Indonesian Explorer | Brisbane to Singapore | 1,463 |
| Saturday 25 Feb 2023 | 15 | Indonesian Explorer | Singapore to Brisbane | 1,463 |
| Saturday 11 Mar 2023 | 15 | Kiwi Adventure | Brisbane to Brisbane | 1,655 |
| Saturday 25 Mar 2023 | 4 | Comedy Cruise | Brisbane to Brisbane | 407 |
| Tuesday 28 Mar 2023 | 5 | Whitsundays Cruise | Brisbane to Brisbane | 608 |
| Saturday 01 Apr 2023 | 8 | Barrier Reef Discovery | Brisbane to Brisbane | 863 |
| Saturday 08 Apr 2023 | 8 | Pacific Island Hopper | Brisbane to Brisbane | 863 |
| Saturday 15 Apr 2023 | 8 | Barrier Reef Discovery | Brisbane to Brisbane | 863 |
| Saturday 22 Apr 2023 | 4 | Comedy Cruise | Brisbane to Brisbane | 407 |
| Tuesday 25 Apr 2023 | 11 | Papua New Guinea | Brisbane to Brisbane | 1,151 |
| Friday 05 May 2023 | 8 | Pacific Island Hopper | Brisbane to Brisbane | 767 |
| Friday 12 May 2023 | 4 | Comedy Cruise | Brisbane to Brisbane | 407 |
| Monday 15 May 2023 | 13 | Fiji Adventure | Brisbane to Brisbane | 1,428 |
| Saturday 27 May 2023 | 8 | Barrier Reef Discovery | Brisbane to Brisbane | 759 |
| Saturday 03 Jun 2023 | 5 | Whitsundays Cruise | Brisbane to Brisbane | 497 |
| Wednesday 07 Jun 2023 | 11 | New Guinea Island Encounter | Brisbane to Brisbane | 1,044 |
| Saturday 17 Jun 2023 | 4 | Comedy Cruise | Brisbane to Brisbane | 355 |
| Tuesday 20 Jun 2023 | 5 | Whitsundays Cruise | Brisbane to Brisbane | 497 |
| Saturday 24 Jun 2023 | 8 | Pacific Island Hopper | Brisbane to Brisbane | 901 |
| Saturday 01 Jul 2023 | 8 | Barrier Reef Discovery | Brisbane to Brisbane | 949 |
| Saturday 08 Jul 2023 | 4 | Comedy Cruise | Brisbane to Brisbane | 355 |
| Tuesday 11 Jul 2023 | 5 | Whitsundays Cruise | Brisbane to Brisbane | 497 |
| Saturday 29 Jul 2023 | 8 | Barrier Reef Discovery | Brisbane to Brisbane | 759 |
Cabin images are sourced from P&O Cruises. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on sailing dates.
