What do I need to pack? 

Dress at Sea 

  • Day & Most Evenings

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    By day... Most of your holiday will be spent relaxing in a warm tropical climate, so casual lightweight summer clothes will keep you cool and comfortable.

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  • Cocktail Evenings

    Cocktail Nights

    Time to shine. Part of your unforgettable on-board experience is the chance to mingle over drinks with other guests at our sparkling cocktail evenings.

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  • Theme Nights

    Tropical Theme Night

    Your chance to be a star! Cruises of 7 nights or more usually feature theme nights to add to the fun of your cruise. You can either buy costumes on board, or you're welcome to bring your own.

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Some things MUST be packed in your hand luggage 

Your cruise documents, passage contract, passport, relevant policy details for your medical and/or travel insurance and other required travel documents must be carried with you. Do not pack them into your checked baggage.

It's also recommended that you keep fragile or valuable items in your carry-on baggage.

If you make any duty free purchases
You must surrender these when you embark, for storage during your cruise, so please keep them in your carry on bags. This includes alcohol, cigars and cigarettes.
If you have any medicines or medical devices
These must be kept with you in your carry-on luggage. For your own safety, do not pack them into your checked baggage.

Please note that the currency used on board is Australian dollars (AUD)

 

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

Abeam
On the beam, a relative bearing at right angles to the centerline of the ship's keel.
Bear down
Turn away from the wind, often with reference to a transit.
Dayboard
The daytime identifier of an aid to navigation presenting one of several standard shapes (square, triangle, rectangle) and colors (red, green, white, orange, yellow, or black).
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.
Starboard
The right hand side of the ship when looking forward
Astern
Any distance behind a ship, as opposed to A-Head.
Beating to windward
Making progress against the direction of the wind, by steering alternately close-hauled on the starboard and larboard tacks.
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.
Water line
The line made by the water's edge when a ship has her full proportion of stores on board.
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 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

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