Inside
$2,101
Oceanview
$2,630
Balcony
$3,086
Suite
$4,511
* Port charges, taxes and fees included
Cruise Length
14 Days
Cruise Starts
Melbourne
Cruise Finishes
Melbourne
Ship
Departures
Passengers
1998
Crew
856
Launched
2017
Refurbished
2023
Cruise Code
MELMEL14.2
Overview
Begin and end your 14 day (13 night) cruise in Melbourne onboard the Pacific Explorer and enjoy exclusive savings and cruise inclusions with P&O Cruises and Global Journeys.
Cruise Itinerary
Arrive
Depart
Day 1: Melbourne, Australia
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4:00 PM
Day 2: Cruising At Sea
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Day 3: Cruising At Sea
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Day 4: Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
12:00 PM
5:00 PM
Day 5: Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand
9:00 AM
6:00 PM
Day 6: Christchurch, New Zealand
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
Day 7: Wellington, New Zealand
8:00 AM
6:00 PM
Day 8: Napier, New Zealand
8:00 AM
4:00 PM
Day 9: Tauranga, New Zealand
9:00 AM
5:00 PM
Day 10: Auckland, New Zealand
7:00 AM
3:00 PM
Day 11: Cruising At Sea
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Day 12: Cruising At Sea
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Day 13: Cruising At Sea
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Day 14: Melbourne, Australia
12:00 PM
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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
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!
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
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
Live music, bars and exciting and exclusive shows been especially designed for P&O Cruises. Read more
Dining
Three stylish, a la carte restaurants and nine casual eateries are included in your cruise fare. Read more
Themed Cruises
From food & wine festivals to comedy & country music, themed cruises are the perfect getaway. Read more
Pacific Explorer Reviews (9) View All Most Recent 'Pacific Explorer' Reviews
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Wonderful time! Would like to organise another cruise please Rachael. 0 Phillip and Faye , 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!
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 Grethe and Reginald , 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!
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 Shane, 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.
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.
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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.
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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