The end of P&O Australia as Carnival Cruise Line absorbs the brand. Farewell Pacific Explorer.

Name: The end of P&O Australia as Carnival Cruise Line absorbs the brand. Farewell Pacific Explorer.
Uploaded: 2024-06-05T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 26 min 15 s
Channel: Cruise Crazed Fam
Description: June 4th 2024, Carnival Corporation announced they are "sunsetting" the P&O Australia brand and it is to be "absorbed" by Carnival Cruise Line. It was also announced that Pacific Explorer is to exit service in March 2025. In this video we discuss the breaking news and possible changes that could be expected.

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P & O Cruises

Carnival Splendor

What This Creator Said

½ Happy Bacon

Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🥈Expert Creator

👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I am just a passionate Cruiser I've cruised on Pano Australia twice

Pacific Explorer look she's an old ship we sailed on her just in February we had an amazing Cruise the experience was great

it is really sad and for me being a melburnian this is where it really this is probably the biggest downfall for me

the food on Pacific explorer was way better than Disney

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓If you have a cruise booked and you're not sure, either wait and see what happens or call the cruise line.

✓Consider the cost of flights and accommodation if you need to travel to Sydney or Brisbane for a Carnival cruise.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of Disney cruises compared to P&O — Disney is not affordable for many; P&O offered excellent food at a fraction of the price.

Limited cruise options for those outside Sydney/Brisbane — Weekend getaways are ruled out; only longer cruises will be feasible after flying to departure ports.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat does the sunsetting of P&O Australia mean for existing bookings?

QHow will the transition to Carnival Cruise Line affect pricing, dining, and entertainment?

QWhat are the implications for Australian cruisers, especially those outside Sydney and Brisbane?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program2½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconValue Pricing1½ Sad BaconDining Main2 Happy BaconKids Family2½ Happy BaconShip Condition2½ Sad BaconDining Specialty3 Happy BaconBooking Process1½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Adelaide2½ Sad Bacon

Brisbane

Melbourne2½ Sad Bacon

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YouTube Video Description↓

June 4th 2024, Carnival Corporation announced they are "sunsetting" the P&O Australia brand and it is to be "absorbed" by Carnival Cruise Line. It was also announced that Pacific Explorer is to exit service in March 2025. In this video we discuss the breaking news and possible changes that could be expected.