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• Pacific Explorer®

Pacific Explorer®

Something for everyone.

See why we love Pacific Explorer®. Whiz down waterslides by day, enjoy great restaurants, bars and edgy stage shows at night. There’s something for every member of the family.

When it comes to dining, you are spoilt for choice with our range of everyday dining venues including Modern Australian fare at WaterFront and Italian dining at Angelos. Treat yourself to something special at Luke's, our amazing celebrity chef restaurant in partnership with Luke Mangan. Enjoy a mouth-watering signature burger at lunch or a delicious 3 course la carte dinner with the sunset.  For a more casual bite-to-eat, enjoy a delicious pizza at P&O Trattoria or try some exotic Asian fusion flavours at Dragon Lady. The world is your oyster when you dine at sea with P&O.

P&O’s stylish yet relaxed modern Australian interior designs make Pacific Explorer the perfect place to holiday.

We can’t wait to welcome you onboard.

Disclaimer: Onboard offerings are subject to change. Charges apply for some activities, venues and menu items. 400 Gradi to be replaced by P&O Trattoria from September 2023.

What did Hughesy get up to?

Check out some Dave Hughes adventures onboard Pacific Explorer. Plus, stay tuned for more exclusive Hughsey moments.

Onboard Activities

Get splashy and ride our Disco Diver and Super Slider Waterslides as many times as you like, splash out in our interactive waterparks or take a dip in one of the pools or spas.

Challenge your mates or family to a friendly game of Barefoot Bowls. Go on, just roll with it!

Choose your Adventure with P&O Edge. The P&O Edge Adventure Park is your ticket to action and excitement. Try Rock Climbing, The Flying Fox, Walk the Plank and more. Plus there's a special program designed just for kids.

Head to the Arcade and test your skills with the latest video games.

The Bonded Store

In partnership with Archie Rose Distilling Co.

Sit, swill and savour the finest liquors at warm and inviting The Bonded Store. Set your tastebuds free in this glamorous speakeasy as our mixologists serve up fantastic cocktails. Or get inspired during a gin or whisky masterclass.

Black Circus

Enjoy new levels of entertainment with exclusive dinner and show packages and a glamorous cabaret style show, Purple Rabbit . A five-star evening of mischief, magic and mind-blowing mayhem.

Hit the dance floor and cut some shapes to some funky live tunes in the Blue Room. You’ll catch some home grown live acts every night.

Stage Shows - It's Showtime!

All of our original stage shows are developed and choreographed by a leading Australian production company exclusively for P&O Australia audiences, so you can’t see them anywhere else. With an exciting program of shows to choose from, you’ll want to catch them all.

Find your new local

Try a range of delicious craft and small batch beers at the cosy pub atmosphere of Explorer Hotel. We recommend you visit all of our inviting bars and pubs. You’ll find your favourite in no time.

Sit back and relax while Luke Mangan takes care of the menu. Enjoy a casual yet mouth-watering burger for lunch or a delicious three course dinner with the sunset.

*Charges apply

P&O Trattoria

PIZZA & ITALIAN

Foodies rejoice! P&O Trattoria wil be your new favourite place to eat, serving rustic, home-style Italian fare and delicious freshly-cooked pizza. Buon appetito!

Complimentary Dining

When it comes to dining, you are spoilt for choice with our range of everyday dining venues. Dine a la carte at Waterfront, or if you after something more casual, choose from some deliciously different outlets at The Pantry, our food-court style restaurant.

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Formally known as the "Dawn Princess" as part of the Princess fleet, P&O's newest ship the "Pacific Explorer" has been given a new life with an exciting renovation. The ship carries 1998 passengers over 11 decks. The ships features dual waterslides, a "Walk the Plank" experience", and a lawn bowls green. Unlike the rest of the P&O Fleet, Explorer has 2 "adults only" areas complete with plunge pools for those looking for some peace and quiet! The two main pools are child friendly where kids are free to roam and play.

Pacific Explorer Dress Code

As expected on P&O Daytime is casual and evenings call for smart casual dress. Themed parties could include the popular Bianco White Party, Gatsby or the Back to School theme. All 3 themes are optional dress code.

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• Waterfront Restaurant - International
• Angelo's - italian
• Explorer Hotel - Modern Pub *
• Dragon Lady - Pan-Asian
• 400 Gradi - Pizza *
• Luke's - Pool Bar *
• Pool Bar - Pool Bar *
• Shell & Bones - Seafood *

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Built in 1997, the Pacific Explorer cruise ship weighs 77K tons and has 998 staterooms for up to 2395 passengers served by 924 crew . There are 14 passenger decks, 7 with cabins. You can expect a space ratio of 32 gross tons per passenger on this ship. On this page are the current deck plans for Pacific Explorer showing deck plan layouts, public venues and all the types of cabins including pictures and videos.

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Sleeps up to: 4 372 Cabins Cabin: 155 sqft (15 m 2 ) Balcony: 28 sqft (3 m 2 )

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Sleeps up to: 4 192 Cabins Cabin: 147 sqft (14 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

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Sleeps up to: 4 396 Cabins Cabin: 147 sqft (14 m 2 ) * Size may vary, see details below.

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Activities & entertainment

• Beauty Salon *
• Deck Parties
• Elemis Day Spa *
• Fitness Center
• Fitness Classes *
• Hot Tubs (6)
• Kids Programs
• Shark Shack
• Turtle Cove
• Waterslides (2)
• Black Circus
• Comedy Shows
• Nightly Shows
• Outdoor Movies
• The Marquee
• Wine Tastings *
• Bar - Pool Bar *
• Charlie's Bar - Atrium Bar *
• The Pantry - Casual
• Waterfront Restaurant - International
• Angelo's - italian
• Explorer Hotel - Modern Pub *
• Dragon Lady - Pan-Asian
• 400 Gradi - Pizza *
• Luke's - Pool Bar *
• Pool Bar - Pool Bar *
• Shell & Bones - Seafood *

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• Pacific Explorer®

Pacific Explorer®

Something for everyone.

See why we love Pacific Explorer®. Whiz down waterslides by day, enjoy great restaurants, bars and edgy stage shows at night. There’s something for every member of the family.

When it comes to dining, you are spoilt for choice with our range of everyday dining venues including Modern Australian fare at WaterFront and Italian dining at Angelos. Treat yourself to something special at Luke's, our amazing celebrity chef restaurant in partnership with Luke Mangan. Enjoy a mouth-watering signature burger at lunch or a delicious 3 course la carte dinner with the sunset.  For a more casual bite-to-eat, enjoy a delicious pizza at P&O Trattoria or try some exotic Asian fusion flavours at Dragon Lady. The world is your oyster when you dine at sea with P&O.

P&O’s stylish yet relaxed modern Australian interior designs make Pacific Explorer the perfect place to holiday.

We can’t wait to welcome you onboard.

Disclaimer: Onboard offerings are subject to change. Charges apply for some activities, venues and menu items. 400 Gradi to be replaced by P&O Trattoria from September 2023.

Pacific Explorer will soon call New Zealand home

We’re excited to announce that Pacific Explorer will be sailing from Auckland in 2023 with new enhanced itineraries.

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What did Hughesy get up to?

Check out some Dave Hughes adventures onboard Pacific Explorer. Plus, stay tuned for more exclusive Hughsey moments.

Onboard Activities

Get splashy and ride our Disco Diver and Super Slider Waterslides as many times as you like, splash out in our interactive waterparks or take a dip in one of the pools or spas.

Challenge your mates or family to a friendly game of Barefoot Bowls. Go on, just roll with it!

Choose your Adventure with P&O Edge. The P&O Edge Adventure Park is your ticket to action and excitement. Try Rock Climbing, The Flying Fox, Walk the Plank and more. Plus there's a special program designed just for kids.

Head to the Arcade and test your skills with the latest video games.

The Bonded Store

In partnership with Archie Rose Distilling Co.

Sit, swill and savour the finest liquors at warm and inviting The Bonded Store. Set your tastebuds free in this glamorous speakeasy as our mixologists serve up fantastic cocktails. Or get inspired during a gin or whisky masterclass.

Black Circus

Enjoy new levels of entertainment with exclusive dinner and show packages and a glamorous cabaret style show, Purple Rabbit . A five-star evening of mischief, magic and mind-blowing mayhem.

Sit back and relax while Luke Mangan takes care of the menu. Enjoy a casual yet mouth-watering burger for lunch or a delicious three course dinner with the sunset.

*Charges apply

P&O Trattoria

PIZZA & ITALIAN

Foodies rejoice! P&O Trattoria wil be your new favourite place to eat, serving rustic, home-style Italian fare and delicious freshly-cooked pizza. Buon appetito!

Complimentary Dining

When it comes to dining, you are spoilt for choice with our range of everyday dining venues. Dine a la carte at Waterfront, or if you after something more casual, choose from some deliciously different outlets at The Pantry, our food-court style restaurant.

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2018 Cruise Critic AU Editors’ Pick Award Best Ship Refurbishment for Pacific Aria

2018 Cruise Passenger Reader's Choice Award Best Contemporary Cruise Line (third year in a row) Best for Kids

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Princess Cruises to Sail Largest-Ever Europe Cruise and Cruisetour Season in 2026

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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 9, 2024) – Princess Cruises is going big in Europe for 2026. The “Love Boat” line today announced that its 2026 European cruise and cruisetour season will be its biggest ever, with five Princess cruise ships sailing the region, including the sensational new Sun Princess. Set to sail on a record-breaking 222 cruises, guests will have unparalleled opportunities to explore the beauty and diversity of Europe.

Running March through November 2026, the European season features 59 unique itineraries, visiting 101 destinations across 29 countries, ranging from five to 42 nights. Highlights of the upcoming season include an opportunity to experience the 2026 total solar eclipse; sail on the newest Princess ship – Sun Princess; the return of roundtrip cruises from Copenhagen and new itineraries from Rome. The robust season goes on sale May 23, 2024.

“There’s incredible demand for European vacations and we don’t see that slowing down anytime soon,” said Terry Thornton, chief commercial officer for Princess Cruises. “Guests should book early as our best pricing will be when these cruises first go on sale. Our 2026 season delivers the best of Europe with incredible voyages visiting a mix of marquee ports, as well as smaller, off-the-beaten-path spots offering guests their very own personalized journey.”

2026 Europe Highlights

Sun Princess , the next-level Love Boat from Princess, will sail 7-, 14- and 21-night Mediterranean voyages departing from Civitavecchia (Rome), Piraeus (Athens), and Barcelona. Guests on a 14- and 21-night voyage can enjoy an itinerary without calling to the same port twice for a Grand Mediterranean Adventure .

• Itinerary Sample: A seven-night Mediterranean voyage sails roundtrip from Piraeus (Athens) to Barcelona, calling at Santorini, Kotor, Corfu, and Messina (Sicily).

The newest Princess ship is a true engineering marvel, offering an extraordinary cruise experience with not-to-be-missed culinary, entertainment and luxury accommodations. Sun Princess debuts new eye-catching experience venues including The Dome, a groundbreaking geodesic, glass-enclosed structure at the top of the ship inspired by the terraces of Santorini. The outward and suspended Sphere Atrium, the namesake of this new class of ship, takes the central Piazza hub of the ship into a new dimension. With 30 inviting restaurant and bar venues with an unprecedented collection of celebrity collaborators, high-end ingredients and culinary experiences, Sun Princess has something for every guest to love.

The 3,660-guest Sky Princess will return for its sixth year to home port in Southampton. Sky Princess takes guests on itineraries ranging from seven to 28 nights to destinations including Northern Europe, the Canary Islands, and the Mediterranean.

On August 12, 2026, Sky Princess will sail directly into the “path of totality” on a special 14-night Total Solar Eclipse Cruise which also visits France, Spain and Portugal. The cruise departs Southampton August 8, 2026.

NEW for 2026 is a 28-night Northern Europe and Mediterranean itinerary sailing roundtrip Southampton and calling to Skagen, Copenhagen, Warnemunde (for Berlin), Stockholm (overnight), Helsinki, Tallinn, Visby, Zeebrugge (for Brussels/Bruges), Southampton, Vigo, Cadiz (for Seville), Malaga, Cartagena, Gibraltar, Lisbon, Bilbao, Le Verdon (for Bordeaux). Departs September 12, 2026.

NEW for 2026, the 3,660-guest Enchanted Princess offers Mediterranean itineraries roundtrip from Civitavecchia (Rome), ranging from five, seven, eight, and 14-nights.

• Itinerary Sample: A seven-night Mediterranean & Adriatic sailing roundtrip Rome (Civitavecchia) to Dubrovnik, Kotor and Corfu.

For the first time-ever, the 3,560-guest Majestic Princess is sailing roundtrip from Southampton , offering British Isles and Northern Europe itineraries ranging from 11, 12 and 14 nights. British Isles voyages take guests to historic ports across England, Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland, while the Northern Europe itineraries include stops in Scandinavia, Iceland, the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium.

• Itinerary Sample: A 14-night Northern Europe cruise visits Haugesund (Norway), Skjolden/Sognefjord (Norway), Olden/Nordfjord (Norway), Aalesund (Norway), Reykjavik (Iceland), Isafjordur (Iceland), Akureyri (Iceland).

Princess Cruises returns to Copenhagen after six years with the 2,670-guest Sapphire Princess , providing 12-night Northern Europe itineraries.

• Itinerary Sample: Visits to Skagen, Oslo, Gdynia, Klaipeda, Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki, Nynashamn (for Stockholm), and Visby.

Prior to sailing from Copenhagen, Sapphire Princess sails in the Mediterranean for two months between March and April 2026, from Barcelona, plus itineraries sailing roundtrip from Civitavecchia (Rome).

Cruisetours: Guests can combine a Europe cruise with multiple days on land to experience more of the region with five cruisetours to choose from. Guests can choose to sightsee in the cosmopolitan city of Madrid on the Highlights of Spain cruisetour, visit Florence and Rome on the Classic Italy cruisetour, explore Mediterranean treasures on the Best of Greece cruisetour or take in the spectacular landscapes of Ireland on the Ring of Kerry cruisetour.

Grand Adventures and Passages: All five ships sail ultimate transatlantic crossings, offering voyages ranging between 14- and 29-nights.

More Ashore: 19 ports include ‘More Ashore’ late-night stays on select itineraries, and three ports provide overnight stays – Alta, Hamburg and Stockholm.

With Princess Plus and Premier inclusive packages guests enjoy the ultimate in savings by adding popular amenities like WiFi, beverages, fitness classes, crew gratuities and more at an even greater savings of up 65% when amenities are purchased separately.

Princess Captain’s Circle members can take advantage of an early booking window starting May 16, 2024, and are eligible for a special discount if booking before August 31, 2024.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com .

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Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world’s most iconic cruise brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).

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Seafloor life devastated near explosive volcanic eruption in pacific, uri research shows.

Roxanne Beinart reporting on deep sea communities buried after the 2022 Hunga eruption

KINGSTON, R.I. – May 13, 2024 – A University of Rhode Island oceanographer leading her first research cruise in the southern Pacific uncovered a surprise when her vessel looked below the waters in the Polynesian nation of Tonga.

While there in 2022 to research underwater biology living around deep-sea hot springs in the region, Roxanne Beinart , a professor in the URI’s Graduate School of Oceanography, learned that the entire local ocean floor around the area was blanketed in ash due to the Hunga volcano eruption which had happened just a few months before, decimating the animal populations living there.

Beinart, a microbiologist, normally focuses on miniscule microbes and creatures that are hand-size. Suddenly, her scope of focus was field size and she was getting a primer in volcanic activity when she found her site of study covered in ash from the volcano’s eruption, even 1.5 miles underwater.

Eruptive activity at the Hunga volcano began in December 2021, ending with a record-breaking explosion that sent a plume of material as high as 36 miles in January 2022. The impact of the eruptions were felt up to 50 miles away, with waves traveling even further, as far as South America and California. Beinart visited the sites just three months later, in April of 2022.

While scientists analyzed the impact of the eruption at sea level and around the world, Beinart had sailed to the area on a long-delayed research expedition . That April, Beinart’s team conducted a series of remotely operated vehicle dives at six hydrothermal vent fields in the Lau basin.

Beinart summarized her findings in a paper recently published in the science journal Nature Communications Earth and Environment .

Although mass mortality of marine animals due to volcanic ash deposition has been seen before—in fossil form—it’s rarely been documented in real time. Beinart and her team gathered video footage to gain insight into ash deposits on the seafloor.

With explosive force estimated to surpass an atomic bomb, endangered and vulnerable species living on the volcano’s underwater hydrothermal vents (deep-sea hot springs) stood little chance of survival. Populations of mussels and snails had previously thrived at the site but were extinguished by the resulting ash blanketing the region. Other animals, like crabs and shrimp, seemed to do fine, surprisingly.

The foundation species living on the vents rely on bacteria for the bulk of their nutrition and simply could not survive in the suddenly changed and altered environment. After the eruption, the active vent field (Tow Cam) with the greatest ash deposit, which in some places was almost five feet deep, was almost completely devoid of life; empty snail and mussel shells littered the area.

Further observations of the impacted vent fields can expand scientists’ knowledge of natural disturbance in such ecosystems and the mechanisms by which such systems recover, Beinart said. Such observations will yield important insights on the resiliency of deep-sea ecosystems.

The microbial world

The microbes Beinart studies exist just about everywhere—on us, in our guts’ microbiome, in the natural world, in the ocean. She has made oceanic microbes her focus.

“The interaction of the animal and the bacteria fascinates me,” she says. “It’s a cool relationship.”

Beinart’s work could have taken her in many directions, but she made her way to the marine world and ultimately to URI’s Graduate School of Oceanography to explore microbes in the marine environment. Earlier this year, Beinart was honored with a Human Frontier Science Program Early Career Research Grant, one of 108 awardees from 23 nations recognized for pioneering life science research.

The deep sea environment is one most people never see, and she still gets a charge out of uncovering its depths: “I often think it’s like an alien world. It’s exciting to be a part of. You feel like you’re visiting another planet.”

Voyage fulfilled

This research voyage was a long time in coming, Beinart says. The original expedition to the Pacific was rescheduled from the start of COVID-19 pandemic, delayed from its initial scheduled sailing in April 2020.

When the eruption happened, she had a unique opportunity to study the biology of the organisms living at the site, to see how they’d react to dramatic environmental change.

The ash she discovered blanketing the research field was a surprise, not something she normally sees in her study of deep-sea ecosystems. The ash covered the area, almost like underwater snow. With the unexpected addition of such an unusual element in their research environment, and so much of it, the ship’s biology team had to quickly determine the best way to study it.

“We had to figure things out on the spot,” says Beinart, noting researchers are used to adapting quickly on ships. “There’s a lot of thinking on the fly in the research ship environment, whether you’re dealing with weather delays or technical problems. There is a lot of working in the moment. It’s one of the things I like most about this kind of oceanographic research. It’s a bit of an adrenaline rush, and a real team effort with this kind of science, really all-on-board creative thinking.”

Beinart said she was grateful for good internet connectivity, so she could consult with colleagues like GSO’s Adam Soule and Katie Kelley . Beinart also pulled in Andrew Davies , who specializes in special video analysis, to help analyze the images she gathered.

While devastating, the eruption was an all-natural occurrence, so there was some consolation that this was not a man-made event, Beinart said. But it was still hard to see.

“Having gotten to know this part of the world, the devastation was heartbreaking to witness, even if it was a natural event,” Beinart says. “This huge, dense ecosystem was almost entirely gone. There was just complete devastation.”

She has no idea how the organisms there will fare when they return on their next expedition to the region. At that time, she’ll be able to see how the ash has changed over time and what the recovery process looks like. 

Beinart says study of the region is important for understanding the natural disturbance of marine ecosystems and predicting the effects of human-caused disturbances like deep-sea mining on these unique seafloor habitats.

This URI research was made possible with support from the National Science Foundation and the welcome of the Kingdom of Tonga, which provided permission to work in their waters.