Sydney has welcomed P&O Cruises’ flagship Pacific Explorer home, sporting flashing new features and attractions following a dashing new makeover.
“So, what’s new?” I hear you say!
Well, popular dining outlets, Luke’s and 400 Gradi, have been given a striking new look during Pacific Explorer’s recent dry dock.
Both major theatres along with several of the ship’s public spaces have been revamped while new games activities and accommodation choices for families have been introduced.
P&O Cruises President Sture Myrmell said Pacific Explorer’s latest upgrades built on an already popular product which had enjoyed immense success in Sydney and would soon be calling Brisbane home.
“The refurbishment is an exciting start to Pacific Explorer’s final season in Sydney and we expect the changes to ‘wow’ a new audience in Queensland over the autumn and winter months.”
Sture Myrmel, P&O Cruises’ President
Get ready to be impressed…
Dining and restaurants
The ship’s popular dining outlet Luke’s (which overlooks the pool on the top deck) has been transformed into a stylish yet relaxed restaurant for guests to enjoy lunch and dinner year-round.
The latest offering from respected Australian chef his signature dishes along with matching wines.
Guests can expect some of Luke Mangan’s much-loved plates including Kingfish Sashimi and Luke’s liquorice parfait plus new additions to the menu such as Luke’s Kitchen beef slider and Barramundi for two.
During the day, Luke’s will continue to serve its existing, popular range of burgers such as the ‘Salt Grill breakfast burger’ and dishes like the Spiced Sydney sirloin and Cajun-spiced ocean trout which can be enjoyed at the restaurant and taken away to eat by the pool.
Is your mouth watering yet?
Mid-ship, the traditional Neapolitan pizzeria 400 Gradi by award-winning Melbourne chef Johnny Di Francesco has been refreshed to create a more intimate setting for couples to cosy up together and families to enjoy a feast over famously authentic pizza and Italian dishes.
Family activities and accommodation
Pacific Explorer has been fitted with a new games arcade with 21 attractions including the hottest VR feature on the market, ‘Virtual Rabbids’ which takes guests on an action-packed virtual amusement ride full of twists and turns and 360˚ views.
Families can now enjoy an even greater choice of accommodation options with two new five berth suites which come with all the added benefits of booking a suite including complimentary laundry service and priority embarkation and disembarkation.
Over 80 of the ship’s four-berth cabins have been fitted with new beds, artworks and carpet along with a full-length luggage locker to provide guests with more storage space.
Relaxation and wellness
Those looking for relaxation can enjoy even more pampering at the Elemis Spa which has been re-designed with a new Beauty Bar offering additional services for ladies and gentlemen including a nail parlour.
Public spaces
Some of the ship’s main public spaces including The Pantry, Marquee Lounge and the Atrium have been refreshed and continues the stylish look and feel of the ship which has become a trademark of the fleet in. Black Circus has also been given a whole new look with new upholstery and artwork.
Itineraries and deals
In October 2020, the Explorer moves to Brisbane before commencing her first New Zealand season from February 2021.
Bookings for sailings on Pacific Explorer departing from Brisbane are available now and include a seven-night Barrier Reef Discovery cruise departing Brisbane on November 7, 2020. Fares start from $699* per person quad share.
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