Carnival reveals CHANGES to Carnival Encounter & Carnival Adventure as P&O shutdown LOOMS

Editorial Summary

Maritime historian Chris Frame discusses the upcoming transition of the Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure from P&O Cruises to Carnival Cruise Line in March 2025. The creator explains that while the ships will undergo rebranding, many signature features from their P&O and Princess Cruises heritage will remain. These include the Waterfront Restaurant, Angelo's Italian restaurant, the Asian cuisine venue Dragon Lady, and Luke's Bar and Grill. Additionally, the Australian-style pubs and the Byron Bay Beach Club accommodation will stay on board. Frame clarifies the ownership structure, noting that Carnival has owned P&O Cruises since 2003 and that only the Australian operations are being amalgamated into the Carnival fleet, while P&O UK will continue to operate independently. New Carnival elements will be introduced, such as the Fun Squad entertainment team, Build-A-Bear partnerships, free pizza windows, and upgraded kids club access for toddlers. The transition marks a shift in the Australian cruise market, as Carnival expands its permanent presence with four ships operating in the region, even as the Pacific Explorer prepares to leave the fleet.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.