Commander Keane/P&O Cruises Australia
P&O Cruises Australia[1] is the sister company of P&O Cruises in the United Kingdom, and now forms part of the Carnival Corporation. It currently operates three ships with two more being added in the future. Cruises generally sail from various ports in Australia and New Zealand.
Understand[edit]
The cruise line currently has three ships which share commonalities such as dining and entertainment venues. Children of various ages are catered for.
Fleet[edit]
Current fleet[edit]
| Ship | Gross Tonnage | Capacity | Notes | Image |
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| Pacific Dawn | 70,285 | 2020 | Mainly operates out of Brisbane. | 
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| Pacific Jewel | 69,845 | 1950 | Note | 
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| Pacific Pearl | 63,500 | 1800 | Note | 
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Future fleet[edit]
| Ship | Gross Tonnage | Capacity | Notes | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Aria | 55,451 | - | Currently sailing as Statendam for Holland America Line. | 
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| Pacific Eden | 55,819 | - | Currently sailing as Ryndam for Holland America Line. | 
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Get on board[edit]
For international journeys you will need your passport. Typically you can print an eTicket before departure, as well as luggage tags. Travel insurance is recommended by the cruise line.
Arrival and departure ports include:
- Sydney: White Bay Cruise Terminal & Overseas Passenger Terminal
- Brisbane: Portside Wharf Hamilton
- Fremantle: Fremantle Passenger Terminal
- Adelaide: Adelaide Cruise Terminal
- Melbourne: Station Pier Cruise Terminal
- Auckland: Princes Wharf & Queens Wharf
Get around[edit]
The Pacific Dawn, for example, has 11 decks servicing passengers, with three banks of stairs and lifts.
See and Do[edit]
Apart from a variety of ports of call, activities on the ship include nightclubs, a casino, production shows, music acts, a big screen etc.
Buy[edit]
Sundries are available to purchase on boards, along with shore tours organised by the cruise line, spa services and a technology store with cameras etc.
Eat[edit]
Each ship has complimentary dining venues as well as options that attract an extra charge.
In the list below, eateries that that are complimentary are marked as such:
- Waterfront Restaurant - a la carte (no extra charge)
- Plantation Restaurant - buffet (no extra charge)
- Salt Grill by Luke Mangan
- Luna
- The Grill
- The Cafe
- Charlies Bar
- Room service
Drink[edit]
Passengers are not allowed to bring bottles on board, but up to 12 loosely packed softdrink cans are permitted. No alcohol is able to be brought on board for personal consumption (tax free or duty free products must be surrendered before getting on the ship and it will be returned at disembarkation).
Various beverages are available for sale on the ship.
Sleep[edit]
Each ship has several classes of staterooms: Suites, Mini-Suites, Balcony, Oceanview, Inside. Certain staterooms can cater for four passengers, with bunk beds.
Connect[edit]
Internet is available on all ships, although the connection speed is often slower compared to on-shore services.
Mobile phones work on all ships, as long as the phone can roam internationally with Maritime Communications Partners. If you don't want to pay applicable charges turn your phone off while at sea.
Stay safe[edit]
The cruise line strictly follows a Responsible Service of Alcohol policy. A muster drill takes place at the start of each cruise.