P&O previews Adventure

P&O CRUISES Australia yesterday gave the industry a sneak peek at its new Pacific Adventure, which will tomorrow embark on her first revenue cruise from Australia - a three night Sydney roundtrip voyage.

The vessel (pictured) was welcomed by Carnival Australia President Marguerite Fitzgerald, who said the ship completed the local fleet.

“Waiving our third ship in the fleet off on her maiden voyage will be a truly momentous occasion for us as we sail into the summer cruise season,” she said.

The ship features 21 dining options including the poolside Burger Bar concept from celebrity chef Luke Mangan, while a host of activities include Twin Racer Waterslides and the P&O Edge Adventure Park.

Pacific Adventure also features the all-new Byron Beach Club, a private access area only available to guests booking into the ship’s Byron suites or mini-suites.

These passengers can experience a “serene and exclusive experience and calm atmosphere”, as well as daily private breakfast, priority tender tickets, a bottomless fruit basket and even branded Byron Beach Club thongs to keep.

The ship also features a new “The Lobby” concept on deck five which is home to three F&B outlets including the Avalon Cafe, claimed to offer the “best barista coffee at sea”.

Pacific Adventure arrived in local waters just over a month ago (CW 09 Sep), with the ship to operate year-round from its new Sydney home base thanks to a “marine engineering project”, which has enabled the vessel to pass under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and dock at the White Bay terminal.