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Latest Cruise Reviews

Great first time143 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Pearl / South Pacific
6 Feb 2012, By Chris
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We joined 2 others on this cruise lasting 10 days and the overall impression was FANTASTIC Every thing was looked after, a few niggles but thats life... We were on deck 5 and had a very good...
the best82 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Jewel / South Pacific
6 Feb 2012, By karen
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we just returned from 10 day cruise, we had the best time i have dietary needs and the chef on the ship, krystov could not do enough for me, every day he would make sure my meals were perfect. the...
The best holiday we have had!!75 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Pearl / South Pacific
6 Feb 2012, By Karen Stockler-Jongh
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Without a doubt the best holiday we have had. Extreme value for money and they made us feel special. The cabin was a great size, fantastic water pressure in the shower, a very comfortable bed,...
New years Cruise67 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Jewel / South Pacific
6 Feb 2012, By Lisa Patterson
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What a way to bring in the New Year!Had a wonderful time on the Pacific Jewel,if it was your first cruise you would absolutely love it however it does lack a larger public space ie.the Dome area...
Our 1 st Princess Cruise95 views
Princess Cruises / Diamond Princess / Australia / New Zealand
6 Feb 2012, By Mark O'Stara
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Very heavily "American" themed cruise, buffet 6-10, variety of food ,6-10. Booze prices were very reasonable,eg 5 x 660ml bottles of heavy beer for $24.00 and really good Margarita's for about...
1st Time Cruisers90 views
Princess Cruises / Dawn Princess / South Pacific
6 Feb 2012, By Ron & Janet Morris
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Having never cruised before (couldn't get hubby onto a ship)we now cannot wait till we book our next cruise holiday (only way to go). From the time we boarded at Sydney we could not fault the...
Poesia279 views
MSC Cruises / MSC Poesia / Canada / New England
14 Dec 2011, By Alan Moy
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Just recently my wife and I went on a cruise on the MSC Poesia, we left from New York, next stop Halifax, St John, Bar Harbour, Boston, Newport Rohde Island back to New Yok and on to Fort...
New Zealand/Norfolk Island/Brisbane 5 Night Cruise322 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Dawn / Australia / New Zealand
14 Dec 2011, By Lisa Rogers
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This was my first experience cruising, I am now hooked on it, had an unbelieveable time! The Food was never ending and was always fresh and delicious and as for choice, well you could dine and get...
Great holiday347 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Jewel / South Pacific
14 Dec 2011, By Kern & Santo
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We have just come back from a Cruise on the Pacific Jewel, we had a fantastic time & highly recommend for all, we had a good time on the islands but l love the life on the ship, a good way ro...
Family Holiday1030 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Pearl / South Pacific
10 Sep 2011, By Lisa
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We have recently just returned from a Cruise to the Pacific Islands. We sailed on the Pacific Pearl. There was so much on offer on this ship. Plenty of entertainment, the evening shows were...
Asian cruise616 views
Princess Cruises / Sun Princess / Asia
7 Sep 2011, By jenny
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We recently went on the Sun Princess fron Singapore to Perth. Overall a great cruise and the facilities were great except for the bars. There wasn't a central bar where everyone could go and...
17 Days of Bliss708 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Sun / Australia / New Zealand
1 Sep 2011, By Nicole Thompson
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There are four in our family,& all I could think about is 17 days going to be long enough? Once we were settled in I started boot camp, as we do enjoy our food on the boat.The staff made our trip...
Cruises are for oldies aren’t they? I was turning 40 not 70!1374 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Dawn / South Pacific
31 Aug 2011, By samantha whittaker
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Cruises are for oldies aren’t they? I was turning 40 not 70! With my 40th looming I wanted to do something special and wanted to celebrate it with my close friends. I wanted a party but...
A Cruise Aboard Oriana362 views
P&O Cruises UK / Oriana / World / Sector
30 Aug 2011, By Peter Taylor
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As a lighthouse keeper on Tiritiri in the 1960s I often watched the big passenger liners passing through the Whangaparaoa Passage between us and the mainland in the early morning on their way to...
A Cruise Aboard Oriana299 views
P&O Cruises UK / Oriana / World / Sector
30 Aug 2011, By Peter Taylor
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As a lighthouse keeper on Tiritiri in the 1960s I often watched the big passenger liners passing through the Whangaparaoa Passage between us and the mainland in the early morning on their way to...
A Grand Experience of the Mediterranean!!611 views
Princess Cruises / Grand Princess / Mediterranean
30 Aug 2011, By Ally Daley
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We boarded Grand Princess on the 10th of November for a 12 night cruise of the Mediterrancean. I was dreading the boarding since our experience boarding Pacific Star in Brisbane. There we lined up...
First but not last655 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Dawn / South Pacific
30 Aug 2011, By barbara wood
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Had thought about cruising for many a year, but just couldn't get past our tentative fear That cruising was boring and just not for us , but nethertheless without making a fuss We booked on a big...
Beware!!!816 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Sun / Indian Ocean
30 Aug 2011, By Karen Dillon
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The ship itself was in reasonably good condition, although each day at least 1/2 of an outside deck would be closed due to maintenance. As the ship was fully booked, any loss of public space was...
Europe 2011467 views
Royal Caribbean / Adventure Of The Seas / Mediterranean
30 Aug 2011, By Charissa Shepherd
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Traveling with two children 7 and 16 months we decided a cruise would be the best way to see Europe and what a Fantastic decision we made, we went on Royal Caribbeans, Adventure of the Seas. It...
Our Glorious Aussie Cruise.625 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Sun / Australia / New Zealand
27 Aug 2011, By Mrs Jennifer McNeilly
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Being a first time" Cruiser" or "Cruise Virgin"! I had no real expectations of what it would be like.My hubby and I had only a week's window in which to holiday, so joined the Pacific Sun in Darwin...
Fantastic from start to finish!344 views
Royal Caribbean / Liberty Of The Seas / Mediterranean
27 Aug 2011, By Deb Mulholland
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What an amazing holiday! It was only a 5 day cruise but there was so much to do and see. We boarded at Barcelona and stopped at Ville France and Palma. Breath taking views.The staff were extremely...
Expectation Exceeder673 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Pearl / South Pacific
27 Aug 2011, By Danielle
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We were unbelievably suprised when we set off recently on our first ever cruise to the Sth Pacific Islands. We had listened to people who had previously cruised and of course were experts after...
Splendid cruise on Splendour!368 views
Royal Caribbean / Splendour Of The Seas / Greek Isles
27 Aug 2011, By Beverley Whiteoak
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As Splendour of the Seas is an "older" cruise ship, I wasn't sure what to expect when booking. The reality was that the ship shows no signs of age, the food offered in the cafes and dining room...
A holiday of a lifetime499 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Dawn / South Pacific
27 Aug 2011, By Luisa Spann
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After years of watching The Love Boat I have just returned from my first cruise and I can honestly say that I was not disappointed. The Pacific Dawn was cleaner than I could have imagined. The...
Trio's first time out.531 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Jewel / South Pacific
27 Aug 2011, By Rob McFarlane
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For years after I had left the navy (1991) I had wanted to go on a cruise and and be the passenger, 18 months after my brother had passed away my wife and sister inlaw booked us all on the Jewel....
Spectacular Sun462 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Sun / South Pacific
26 Aug 2011, By Lois Forsyth
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Boarded with some trepidation. So many people to cater for - just how were they going to keep us all happy and well fed? My worries soon evaporated. Fantastic food, excellent service and a...
Pacific Pearl Cruise P121 July 2011545 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Pearl / South Pacific
26 Aug 2011, By Kim Salamonson
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P121 Our first cruise it was great, Ravi was amazing, bed turned down every night with chocolates on our pillow, animals made out of flannels and hand towels sitting on our bed. Ravi was very good...
My South Pacific Souvenir!487 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Dawn / South Pacific
23 Aug 2011, By Lynette Samuel
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On August 12th, the 3rd evening of the South Pacific cruise on the Pacific Dawn, the couple I'd met at dinner the previous night and I were to meet for exotic pre-dinner cocktails in the piano bar,...
A Family Gathering500 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Pearl / Australia / New Zealand
23 Aug 2011, By Margaret Earl
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My family an I had a very relaxing cruise, the food was great the entertainment I think was for a young mindset. There were quite a few people of the older generation an I don't think they would...
WOW426 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Sun / Australia / New Zealand
22 Aug 2011, By ELAINE FITZPATRICK
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WE NEVER THOUGHT WE WOULD EXPERIENCE SUCH A HOLIDAY. EVEN NOW WE ARE STILL GLOWING. NOW WE KNOW HOW THE KINGS AND QUEENS LIVE . THANYYOU P&O. HOW YOU RUN SO BEAUTIFULLY WE DON'T KNOW . EVERY ONE...
Not just a holiday - more an experience1200 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Pearl / South Pacific
22 Aug 2011, By David Hanison
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As first time cruisers we werent sure what to expect, and to a degree we boarded the Pacific Pearl, bound for the South Pacific, with a little trepidation. The boarding process was stunningly...
OMG395 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Dawn / Cruise Sampler
22 Aug 2011, By sandra mcdonald
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What can I say except what a wonderful trip.My Aunty and I had never been on a cruise and we were told to try the short break cruise for Brisbane.The ship was fantastic(so big).Arriving on board...
The only way to holiday!!361 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Pearl / South Pacific
22 Aug 2011, By Stacey
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Talk about relaxation, no bed making, no preparation of food or dishes its amazing how not having to do those small chores makes a difference on your holiday, I don't want to fly anymore waking up...
Excellent cruise weather a bit cold447 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Dawn / South Pacific
22 Aug 2011, By Edward Slater
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This eleven day cruise was great, unfortunately we thought it would be warm, which it was in the Pacific islands, but getting there and back was quite chilly, we wont go again in July'. The only...
First time cruiser now addicted449 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Sun / South Pacific
19 Aug 2011, By Gary Williams
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My job takes me all around the world (flying) but sadly my family stays at home. The last thing I felt like doing was going overseas for a holiday but I sucumb to family pressure & we decided that...
Sailing the Whitsundays397 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Pearl / Australia / New Zealand
19 Aug 2011, By Peter Littlejohn
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We left Auckland on May 15th and had a wonderful trip the whole time.We were the first ship to have got into Norfolk Is in a year.The is was lovely and it was nice to get into the hot weather! Its...
Is that an elephant on our bed?428 views
Celebrity Cruises / Celebrity Equinox / Greek Isles
18 Aug 2011, By Jeanette king
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Is that an elephant on our bed? My husband and I have recently returned from our second cruise with Celebrity.  The first in the Baltic and the most recent one around the Eastern end of the...
South Pacific Cruise442 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Jewel / South Pacific
16 Aug 2011, By Herbert Bertha
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what a beautiful big ship, spotless in every way with a wonderful crew,so helpful and friendly & excellent service, cabin was better than expected,the food definitely the best.lots of activity...
Pirate watch !441 views
P&O Cruises UK / Arcadia / World / Sector
16 Aug 2011, By Sue Catley
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After cruising for a month from Sydney towards Southhampton onboard the fantastic Arcadia we approached the Gulf of Aden. Much to the delight of my security conscious husband we were escorted by...
Have you ever felt like a famous celebrity?520 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Dawn / South Pacific
16 Aug 2011, By Alice Van Loggerenberg
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We sailed out of Brisbane on Pacific Dawn on 23 July for 11 nights to Pacific Islands. My husband and I both turned 50 this year, so we decided to go on a cruise. I ordered a cake and I was told to...
Time to have a holiday391 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Sun / South Pacific
16 Aug 2011, By Jody Haines
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My eye twitched as the workload managed to maintain its mountainous looming structure upon my desk; there seemed no end in sight. My beautiful partner stumbled across cruisesalefinder.com.au, and...
Cruising Nana394 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Dawn / South Pacific
16 Aug 2011, By Carol Handebo
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Only way to holiday. Activities for all ages as much or as little as you want to do. 5 star treatment all the way. Luxury afloat. Beautiful stopovers with a great choice of shore tours or the...
Back to work for a rest!509 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Pearl / Australia / New Zealand
16 Aug 2011, By Al Rankin
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Well, this was my third cruise, and to date, the best (yes, I seem to say that after every cruise!) Before my first cruise a couple of years ago, I was slightly put off from cruising. I thought...
A wonderful experience342 views
Azamara Club Cruises / Azamara Quest / Indian Ocean
16 Aug 2011, By Suzanne Gulley
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In April this year my husband and I cruised on the Azamara Quest from Singapore, Thailand, Cochin, Mumbai finishing at Dubai. This was our 6th cruise, our first on the Azamara. Both the ship and...
Best holiday ever, Definitely not the last422 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Jewel / South Pacific
16 Aug 2011, By Lindy Stacey
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We left Adelaide early on the morning of 6th August 2011, Flew to Sydney with Virgin Blue and then travelled to where the Pacific Jewel was docked at Wharf 5. What followed from there was 9 amazing...
A wonderful relaxing experience325 views
Azamara Club Cruises / Azamara Quest / Indian Ocean
16 Aug 2011, By Suzanne
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In April this year my husband and I cruised on the Azamara Quest from Singapore, Thailand, Cochin, Mumbai finishing at Dubai. This was our 6th cruise, our first on the Azamara. Both the ship and...
Average710 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Dawn / South Pacific
12 Aug 2011, By Robyn
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This was our first cruise and we had thought we were getting a good deal but we spoke to other people on our floor and they had paid alot less than us. Also next time we will make sure we don't...
7 nights of Heaven474 views
Royal Caribbean / Voyager Of The Seas / Mediterranean
10 Aug 2011, By cathy Bramley
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My Husband and I recently returned from a 7 night cruise aboard Royal Caribbean leaving and returning to Venice. It was a trip to celebrate our 30th Wedding Anniversary and we could not have picked...
I cant say enough!439 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Pearl / South Pacific
10 Aug 2011, By Judith rea
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Exciting, riveting,relaxing experience for myself, my man and my six year old daughter. We were in desperate need of a pamper holiday as life can be tough sometimes. My daughter smiled and laughed...
12 Night south pacific Cruise423 views
P&O Cruises / P&O - Pacific Jewel / South Pacific
10 Aug 2011, By Donna
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It was our first cruise and we think it was the best family holiday we have ever been on, You got on the ship, unpacked and had to do nothing else but deceide where you were going to eat and what...