ULTIMATE REVIEW: Pacific Explorer | What's it like on P&O's Oldest Ship?
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The creator provides a comprehensive review of the Pacific Explorer, focusing on the experience of cruising with P&O Australia in a post-pandemic environment. He begins by discussing the boarding process, noting a heavy reliance on digital apps for health documentation and boarding passes, which he found occasionally unstable. The review covers dining in detail, describing the food court style Pantry as a mixed bag and highlighting the specialty dining options, particularly the food by celebrity chef Luke Mangan, as exceptional. He notes a significant lack of complimentary late-night food options compared to competitors. Entertainment is praised as a high point, featuring a variety of activities ranging from themed parties and live music to adrenaline-inducing excursions like rock climbing. Regarding accommodations, the creator observes that while public spaces feel modern and renovated, the cabins show the ships age through smaller dimensions and older fixtures. He concludes that despite some inconsistencies in complimentary dining and the compact nature of the staterooms, the ship offers a high quality experience with excellent entertainment and standout specialty meals.
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This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.
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i had been a long 841 days between cruises my last one before the pandemic was a three night cruise on voyager of the seas in february 2020
i wanted to provide you with a review of my experience on pino and the pacific explorer so that you can have an idea of what to expect when you're on board
overall i had a fantastic time on my first two cruises on board pacific explorer especially being after that long long wait in between
some of the best food i've ever eaten on a cruise was available at a cost but some of the included options were lacking in one way or another
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