Shops on Board 

The perfect way to choose gifts for those at home or indulge your taste for jewellery, fashion or take advantage of sensational savings. On board, you'll find duty and tax-free shops with something for everyone.

  • Great duty and tax-free discounts – save up to 40% off watches, jewellery, liquor/tobacco, fragrances and cosmetics compared to Australian domestic recommended retail prices
  • Pacific Daily special offers
  • Product seminars
  • Minimum 12 month Australian and New Zealand guarantee on all products
  • Expert advice and after-sales service while on board
  • Exclusive ship's clothing and souvenirs
  • Designer brands
  • Snacks, toiletries, film and batteries
  • All your needs for going ashore
  • Information on your duty and tax-free allowances
  • Price Guarantee – if you find any product cheaper than we sell it for on board, we'll match the price!*

* Must be the current advertised price and this guarantee is valid for 7 days from the end of your cruise. For electronic and photographic equipment the product must be identical. The Price Guarantee does not cover Internet or parallel import prices.

Cruise Personaliser

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Our free Cruise Personaliser lets you update your pre-cruise information and see a summary of your booking at a glance. 
personalise your cruise

Nautical Glossary

Above-water hull
The hull section of a vessel above waterline, the visible part of a ship. Also, topsides.
Abeam
On the beam, a relative bearing at right angles to the centerline of the ship's keel.
Daggerboard
A type of centerboard that is lifted vertically; often used in pairs.
Fast
Fastened or held firmly (fast aground: stuck on the seabed; made fast: tied securely).
Handy billy
A loose block and tackle with a hook or tail on each end, which can be used wherever it is needed. Usually made up of one single and one double block.
Astern
Any distance behind a ship, as opposed to A-Head.
Dog-watch
The watches from four to six and six to eight in the evening.
Hoy
A particular kind of vessel.
Lee-side
The half of a ship, lengthwise, which lies between a line drawn through the middle of her length and the side, which is farthest from the point of wind.
Fresh away
When your ship increases its velocity.

Need Help?

Find answers to all your questions.

What payment options do I have to pay for my cruise?
Accepted payment with selected credit cards (1.5% surcharge applies). More info here.
Once onboard, how do I pay for extra items?
Multiple ways of purchasing goods onboard are available to you - from Credit Cards to cash. More info here.
I have kids. What facilities do you have for children?
Qualified staff run a great choice of awesome activities for kids of all ages, giving you the option to spend the day child-free. Here's how it works.
What's actually included in the cruise price?
Accommodation, all main meals, entertainment and use of facilities such as swimming pools, gym, spas, table tennis, children's centres (excluding late night group child-minding) and library are all included in your cruise package.
What are the different types of cabins available? What's the difference between them?
Choose from outstanding balcony cabins with ocean views, great-value internal cabins, 4-berth options to share with family or friends or outside cabins with windows. Click here for more information.

For the answers to many other questions check out our Frequently Asked Questions

Internet Access

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Internet access is available on all P&O Cruises ships in our on-board Internet Café.
Internet Access