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First Look aboard Pacific Encounter! Come Aboard P&O's Newest Cruise Ship!

Chris Frame the Maritime Historian
Chris Frame the Maritime Historian
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👁️ 56K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 4:40

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a preview tour of the Pacific Encounter, which is the largest cruise ship in the P&O Australia fleet. Following a significant refit, the vessel features updated interiors including new carpets, furniture, and window dressings. The tour focuses on the amenities located on decks five, six, and seven, which serve as the primary entertainment hubs. The creator explores the central atrium, noting its variety of bars and lounges such as Charlie's Bar and Lilies. On deck six, the tour covers the casino, the arcade, and the intimate bonded store hidden bar. Moving to deck seven, the creator examines the promenade deck, which includes Luke's Bar and Grill featuring a menu by chef Luke Mangan. Other highlighted venues include the Encounter Hotel, which serves a specialty Pacific lager, and the Blue Room nightclub. The tour concludes with a look at the Black Circus show lounge, where the creator received a preview of the adults only show titled Blanc de Blanc Uncalled. While the tour covers many interior spaces, the creator notes that outdoor pool areas were still being prepared for the upcoming passenger voyage.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for P & O Cruises
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for P & O Cruises
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I was invited aboard the Pacific Encounter while it was alongside in Sydney.

This is a bit of a preview tour – focusing on the amenities found on Deck 5, 6 and 7.

The show will be offered on the ship's brisbane cruise itineraries at an extra nominal charge.

It is a lot of fun and definitely adults only so keep that in mind when you plan your evening.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Keep in mind that the new show is adults-only when planning your evening.
Return to the ship for a full tour once all areas are prepared for passenger voyages.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the new amenities and changes on Pacific Encounter after its refit?
QWhat can visitors expect on Decks 5, 6, and 7 of the ship?

Topics Covered

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