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Bay of Islands Cruise

4.1/5 Based on 9 Reviews No Booking FeesDedicated Travel Advisor
Inside
$493
Oceanview
$579
Balcony
$684
Suite
$1,519
* Port charges, taxes and fees included
 Cruise Length
5 Days
 Cruise Starts
Auckland
 Cruise Finishes
Auckland
5 Day Bay of Islands Cruise Itinerary (P&O Cruises)
Countries Explored: New Zealand
Ship
Departures
Passengers
1998
Crew
856
Launched
2017
Refurbished
2023
Cruise Code
AKLAKL5.8

Overview

Begin and end your 5 day (4 night) cruise in Auckland onboard the Pacific Explorer and enjoy exclusive savings and cruise inclusions with P&O Cruises and Global Journeys.

Cruise Itinerary

 
Arrive
Depart

Day 1: Auckland, New Zealand
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4:00 PM
Day 2: Cruising At Sea
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--
Day 3: Bay Of Islands, New Zealand
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
Day 4: Cruising At Sea
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--
Day 5: Auckland, New Zealand
7:00 AM
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Note: Ship ports may not be located in the starting & ending cities listed. Transfers to and/or from the ship port may be required.

Life Onboard Pacific Explorer

P&O's Pacific Explorer
P&O's Pacific Explorer

From waterslides to exciting new restaurants, bars and edgy stage shows, there’s more to enjoy on P&O's Pacific Explorer. Read more

Something for Everyone!
Something for Everyone!

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

Onboard Activities
Onboard Activities

Try out one of the many adventure activities, launch yourself down a waterslide or perhaps Barefoot Bowls is your cup of tea? Read more

Nightlife
Nightlife

Live music, bars and exciting and exclusive shows been especially designed for P&O Cruises. Read more

Dining
Dining

Three stylish, a la carte restaurants and nine casual eateries are included in your cruise fare. Read more

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Pacific Explorer Reviews (9) View All Most Recent 'Pacific Explorer' Reviews

4.1
AVG. RATING 4.1 / 5
9 Reviews
5 Star
56%
4 Star
22%
3 Star
11%
2 Star
1 Star
11%
Wonderful time! Would like to organise another cruise please Rachael.   0 , WA, Australia, Apr 2024
Thank you Rachael for organising this trip for us. Faye and I really enjoyed the cruise. We didn’t want it to end! The crew were amazing as was the food and the shows. P&O knows how to give cruisers a good time! Once again, thanks!
80's Party revival   3 , VIC, Australia, Feb 2024
First experience on a cruise for both of us, we had an amazing time, plenty to do, great music and entertainment and fancy dress to turn back time. Food was great and drinks are normal prices. We will do it again!
Five days to Melbourne 5 , New Zealand, Nov 2023
Worst cruise we ever have done! Cabin on the bow of the ship, nearest elevator the length of half the ship away. All so called complimentary dining venues sold out. Left only meals upstairs, always full and hard to get a table, walking with a walker and getting food was impossible! NEVER again on P&O Australia!
Tonga and Fiji cruise with P & O Explorer   2 , New Zealand, Nov 2023
Tracey was very helpful, quick and professional in helping us organize our cruise. Everything went smoothly. We had a lot of fun, the entertainment was exceptional.
Nice cruise to Fiji 6 , New Zealand, Nov 2023
The trip was amazing weather not so go but no much you can do about it we all loved and will do it again.
Whirlwind family adventure through the Pacific!   5 , New Zealand, Sep 2023
It was a first family trip with our 4 year old, who was absolutely buzzing the entire time. From seeing the big ship, to tasting the yummy food, swimming in the pool to making lots of new friends onboard and that wasn't even including the island paradises of Noumea and Vanuatu! It was a great way to spend valuable family time and have a good break away ...read more from the norm. Look forward to future cruises hopefully next year.

Availability Click on prices below to view cabin upgrades and details

Exclusive Savings
Monday 19 May 2025
Friday 23 May 2025
Ship Pacific Explorer
Inside
$493
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Oceanview
$579
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Balcony
$684
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Suite
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Thursday 24 Jul 2025
Monday 28 Jul 2025
Ship Pacific Explorer
Inside
$493
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Oceanview
$579
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Balcony
$684
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Suite
$1,519
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Exclusive Savings
Monday 04 May 2026
Friday 08 May 2026
Ship Pacific Explorer
Inside
$616
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Oceanview
$664
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Balcony
$854
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Suite
$1,519
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Exclusive Savings
Monday 19 May 2025
Friday 23 May 2025
Ship Pacific Explorer
Inside
$431
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Oceanview
$489
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Balcony
$572
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Suite
$1,344
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Exclusive Savings
Thursday 24 Jul 2025
Monday 28 Jul 2025
Ship Pacific Explorer
Inside
$431
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Oceanview
$489
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Balcony
$566
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Suite
$1,265
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Exclusive Savings
Monday 04 May 2026
Friday 08 May 2026
Ship Pacific Explorer
Inside
$476
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Oceanview
$524
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Balcony
$664
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Suite
$1,265
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Exclusive Savings
Monday 19 May 2025
Friday 23 May 2025
Ship Pacific Explorer
Inside
$400
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Oceanview
$444
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Balcony
$492
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Suite
$1,210
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Exclusive Savings
Thursday 24 Jul 2025
Monday 28 Jul 2025
Ship Pacific Explorer
Inside
$400
View Cabins
Oceanview
$444
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Balcony
$492
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Suite
$1,139
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Exclusive Savings
Monday 04 May 2026
Friday 08 May 2026
Ship Pacific Explorer
Inside
$407
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Oceanview
$455
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Balcony
$550
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Suite
$1,139
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Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by P&O Cruises. For cruise itineraries, 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 the ship selected and your sailing dates.

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