Do I need to book anything in advance?
- Join our Shore Tours
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We encourage you to reserve these as early as possible. Many shore tours have limited space available, so pre-reservation requests will be processed in the order received. When tours are fully booked, additional requests will be placed on a wait-list or an alternate available departure, in the order received.
In order to process your tour selections, we must receive your form at least 14 days prior to departure. Once we have received and processed your request, an invoice confirming your reservation will be sent to you or your Travel Agent. Your tickets will be delivered on embarkation day to your cabin and will be charged to your on-board account.
How to book
You can pre-reserve your tours by calling 13 24 69 (AU) or 0800 951 000 (NZ) or by simply completing the enclosed tours form in your ticket wallet and fax it to (02) 8424 9161 (AU) or 0800 951 201 (NZ) or mail to: P&O Cruises Shore Tours Requests, PO Box 2006, North Sydney NSW 2059.
- Independent Sightseeing
- Local tours outside of our shore tours are not recommended, as P&O Cruises has not assessed their standards or safety. If you book separate tours, you do so at your own risk. Please check that the tour operator is able to guarantee your return to the ship before it sails, as the ship is not able to wait for passengers who are touring independently.
Cruise Personaliser
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Nautical Glossary
- Above board
On or above the deck, in plain view, not hiding anything.
- Above-water hull
The hull section of a vessel above waterline, the visible part of a ship. Also, topsides.
- Abaft
Toward the stern, relative to some object ("abaft the fore hatch").
- Abeam
On the beam, a relative bearing at right angles to the centerline of the ship's keel.
- Fast
Fastened or held firmly (fast aground: stuck on the seabed; made fast: tied securely).
- 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.
- Griping
The inclination of a ship to run to windward.
- Under the lee of the shore
Close to the shore, which lies to windward of the ship.
- Fresh away
When your ship increases its velocity.
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Need Help?
Find answers to all your questions.
- What payment options do I have to pay for my cruise?
- Accepted payment methods include; cash, cheque, direct bank deposit and selected credit cards (1% 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
Internet access is available on all P&O Cruises ships in our on-board Internet Café.
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