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

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👁️ 2K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 26:15
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What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review✨Casual Creator
👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)South_pacificVeteran 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 families; P&O offered a much cheaper alternative.
Limited cruise options for those outside Sydney and Brisbane — Longer cruises may be necessary to justify travel costs; short getaways are no longer feasible.

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 Program3 Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconBooking Process2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Sad BaconKids Family1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Melbourne3½ Sad Bacon
Brisbane1½ Sad Bacon
Sydney1½ Sad Bacon
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Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

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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.