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Creator's Key Takeaways

Pacific encounter is a grand class cruise ship she entered service with piano Australia after cruising resumed in 2022

she's over 109 000 gross tons and has multiple decks to explore with lots of restaurants show lounges bars and on documentaries that include the huge twin racer water slides

come with me aboard this fun-filled ship and explore what makes Pacific encounter a real game changer in the Australian Cruise Market

the blue room is a ship's jazz club and is a popular venue at night it's got large white columns that are juxtaposed by dark walls and deep blue seating creating a pleasing visual contrast

Creator's Tips & Advice

Explore the Promenade deck for boarding and ship design features
Visit the Blue Room for jazz and visual ambiance
Try the twin racer water slides for fun and views

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat makes Pacific Encounter a game changer in the Australian cruise market?
QWhat are the key amenities and decks on Pacific Encounter?

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YouTube Video Description

Welcome to Pacific Encounter. This is P&O Australia’s newest style of cruise ship, and the largest in its decades long history of cruising in Australia. As a Grand Class cruise ship, Pacific Encounter has a lot on offer. She’s over 109,000 gross tons, and has many decks to explore with multiple restaurants, show lounges, bars and on deck amenities that include the huge twin racer water slides! Come with me aboard this fun filled ship and explore what makes the Pacific Encounter a real game changer in the Australian cruise market. *I toured Pacific Encounter as a guest of P&O Cruises* — 🚢 My Cunard History Website: https://www.chriscunard.com/ 📚 Buy my books: https://www.chrisframe.com.au/books 👕 Buy cruise merch: https://chrisframeofficial.Teemill.com/ 🛳️ Learn more about cruising at my Blog: https://www.chrisframe.com.au/ — Chapters of this tour: 00:00 Welcome to Pacific Encounter 01:11 Promenade Deck 01:41 The Marquee Theatre 01:56 Luke’s Bar & Grill 02:14 The Ocean Bar 02:22 The Shops 02:29 The Encounter Hotel 02:47 The Blue Room 03:02 400 Gradi 03:18 Black Circus 03:36 Dragon Lady 03:59 Medical Centre 04:08 Angelo’s 04:17 The Atrium 04:39 Level Up Arcade 04:45 The Casino 04:55 The Bonded Store 05:07 Waterfront Restaurant 05:16 The Lobby 05:21 Charlie’s, Lilly’s and Avalon 05:38 Cabins and Suites 05:58 The Oasis Pool 06:34 New Zealand Natural 06:37 Luke’s Burger Bar 06:44 The Family Pool 07:00 The Pantry 07:17 The Oasis Upper 07:21 Youth / Kids Club 07:33 The Big Screen 07:37 Byron Bay Beach Club 07:45 Spa and Fitness Centre 07:53 Twin Racer Water Slides 08:15 Edge Experience 08:25 Sunset Bar 08:42 Altitude Nightclub 09:32 Pacific Encounter Outro — About this video: I visited Pacific Encounter as a guest of P&O Cruises but was not paid to make this video. Pacific Encounter has already proven to be a popular addition to P&O Australia’s fleet, and I hope this little walk through of the ship gives you some idea why. Thanks so much for watching and I hope you found the video interesting. If you did, please don’t forget to subscribe and check out my other ship tours including Pacific Explorer, Norwegian Spirit, Coral Princess of Queen Mary 2. Thanks again for watching, and until next time I hope to ‘sea you on board.’ How did I get aboard: A few weeks ago I was lucky to visit the Pacific Encounter in Brisbane. I was aboard in my capacity as a historian, and had been working with P&O Cruises on the launch of their 90th anniversary of cruising in Australia celebrations. After all the effort that went into it, I’m pleased to say the event was a huge success, but once it was over, I had all day before my flight home was due to take off. So I took the opportunity to grab my cameras and take a walk around the Pacific Encounter to photograph and film the entire ship! — Thanks to Michelle Bartolo for arranging the tour of the ship and providing the thumbnail picture. — 🛳️ BOOK A CRUISE (AUS/NZ): https://www.travelmasters.com.au/chris-frame From a childhood voyage on Cunard’s QE2 to becoming a leading voice in maritime history, Chris spends many days each year at sea, with a front-row seat to how the cruise industry operates. When it comes to booking his own family cruises, he turns to Travel Masters and The Travel Studio. In Chris’ words: “Their team doesn't just navigate complex, long-distance itineraries; they have even secured cabins that many major booking engines can't find. They’ve been my secret weapon for many years, providing human expertise that I’ve never seen matched. I recommend them to friends and family without hesitation.” This is an affiliate link. By using this booking referral page Chris Frame may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. — 📚 Buy my books: https://www.frameandcross.com/books 👕 Buy cruise merch: https://chrisframeofficial.teemill.com/ 🛳️ My Maritime History Substack: https://themaritimehistorian.substack.com/ — 🎥 OUR EQUIPMENT: Camera - DJI Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/4sG6nc7 DJI Lav Mic: DJI Lavalier Mic: https://amzn.to/4klRgBA DJI Roaving Mic Transmitter: https://amzn.to/3Qji62Q Voice Over Mic: Audio Technica: https://amzn.to/4ij8myg These are affiliate links meaning we may receive a small commission from any sales. 🗺️ CUSTOM CRUISE MAP: Made using AIS (satellite ship-tracking) data, The Cruise Maps show the exact route. Select your cruise, give your map a title, and we'll do the rest. Use my code "ChrisFrameOfficial" for 10% off at: https://thecruisemaps.com/chrisframeofficial This is an affiliate link, meaning I may earn a small commission if you purchase through it. — 🌍 THE CRUISE GLOBE: Map your own cruises at: https://www.thecruiseglobe.com/ — Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgk7SzYDkiXWWBfMqXYH0cA/join