Sunshine Odyssey: 15 nights

OTHER INFORMATION

Pacific Pearl adds a new dimension to cruising from Auckland late 2010 when she debuts with an enticing season of tropical cruises to the South Pacific. On board this floating resort, you will find 11 passenger decks offering every conceivable comfort and amenity designed to give you the most relaxing, carefree cruising holiday imaginable. “Your Choice Cruising” is what Pacific Pearl is all about. There are multiple swimming pools and spas, a fitness centre and gym, several dining venues and a sensational line up of entertainment –from world class production shows to the adults-only Sit Down Comedy Club. There’s something for everyone and a range of cabins, mini suites and suites – one just perfect for you!

ABOUT P & O Cruises New Zealand

With P&O Cruises your holiday begins the moment you step on board. No waiting in airports. No hotel arrangements. Just unpack your bags once and relax as your journey begins. Whether it’s on board activities, on shore adventures, entertainment or dining – simply pick a pace you’re happy with and let the P&O crew do the rest.

P&O Cruises offer a spectacular range of cruises from 2 to 28 nights, departing from Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland. Discover the stunning islands of the South Pacific from New Caledonia to Tahiti, explore Australia’s magnificent coastline or witness New Zealand’s dramatic fiords and scenic delights.

Visit traditional villages and shop for handicrafts in Vanuatu, join a tour to explore Fiji’s pristine outer islands, walk along white sand beaches in New Caledonia, be awed by the beauty of French Polynesia and go snorkeling in the Cook Islands.

Discover the beauty of tropical North Queensland and, if you have more time, cruise all the way to Darwin. New Zealand offers plunging fiords, thermal landscapes and unique wildlife.

Relax in a deck chair and let the world drift by. Your cares slip away as you relax into life on the ocean.

Your one low fare includes all this:

• All main meals: Start the day with a continental or hot English breakfast, enjoy lavish buffets or a la carte dining for lunch and gather around the table for impressive four course meals each evening.
• Day-time activities: There’s trivia, karaoke, recent-release movies, dance lessons and much more. On some cruises you can attend juggling classes and barista school^.
• Night-time shows and entertainment: What’s on the agenda tonight – a musical performance? A comedy show? Cocktails with friends? With illusionists, instrumentalists and circus acts on board, they willl keep you guessing, laughing and truly amazed.
• Be pampered by their attentive crew: With over 75 years of cruising experience P&O Cruises has perfected the art of service. Their friendly staff will take care of your every need 24 hours a day.

P&O Cruises has been taking Australians and Kiwi's on cruise holidays since 1932, when its 22,500-ton liner Strathaird sailed from Sydney on a five-night roundtrip cruise to Norfolk Island and Brisbane.

Now celebrating its 75th anniversary of cruising from, P&O Cruises carries more than 100,000 passengers annually on scores of voyages to destinations throughout the South Pacific.

The P&O Cruises Fleet

Pacific Dawn and Pacific Jewel: 70,000 tons, 2050 passengers, based in Sydney until December 2009, it then moves to Brisbane and calls Brisbane home. The Pacific Dawn will be replaced in Sydney by the Pacific Jewel.
Pacific Sun: 47,000 tons, 1900 passengers, cruises from Brisbane, and during the winter months the Pacific Sun calls Auckland home.

Who Holidays with P&O Cruises?

Today cruising is one of the fastest growing sectors of the Australasian tourism industry.

P&O Cruises’ passengers come from all over and with their ships offering something for everyone.In fact, almost 30 per cent of passengers are families and about 45 per cent are couples, while more than 20 per cent are friends travelling together.

Cruise lovers range from children to retirees, with 31% of passengers aged 0-29, 49% aged 30-59 and 20% aged over 60.The average age of adults who travel on P&O Cruises is 47. Across all age groups, including children, the average age is 42.

Cruising’s appeal across a wide range of lifestyles and life stages means passengers just keep coming back.More than 40 per cent of passengers that sail with P&O Cruises each year are repeat customers.

Sister Lines

P&O Cruises is part of Carnival Corporation & plc, the largest cruise vacation group in the world.
Carnival represents 12 distinct brands operating worldwide including: Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, The Yachts of Seabourn, Costa Cruises, Cunard Line, P&O Cruises World Voyages, Ocean Village, AIDA and P&O Cruises Australia.

In, P&O Cruises is operated by Carnival, which also represents Princess Cruises, P&O Cruises World Voyages, Cunard Line, The Yachts of Seabourn and Costa Cruises.

^Available on selected cruises only.

Bars and Lounges

Casino

Kids Club

Cinema

Shopping

Fitness

Salon

Spa

Swimming

Stage Shows

P&O - Pacific Pearl Photos

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THIS CRUISE

Terms of booking on this website

Information disclaimer

The rates on this website are often heavily discounted. This is due to our negotiated rates and bulk buying power. On very rare occasions, a rate may be displayed incorrectly due to our, or the cruise operator's error. In such a case, if you make a reservation enquiry with us at a quoted rate that is incorrect, we will notify you of any price change and give you the option to proceed or cancel. We make every effort to keep information on our site up to date, but we cannot guarantee this website is free of errors or omissions and retain the right to update or change the information published at any time.

Liability

To the extent permitted by law we/the owners of this website will not be liable to you or to any third party (whether in contract, tort, or otherwise) for any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage (including but not limited to any accident, injury, delay or loss of enjoyment) arising out of your reliance upon information contained on this website, including but not limited to your use (or inability to use) any products or services described or procured through this website. When making a reservation via this website or over the phone, we ask you to agree to the terms and conditions displayed. Your reservation and cruise holiday will be governed by the terms of the agreement and any other documentation or information provided to you before you depart. Our total liability to you in relation to your use of this website and the information contained on this website will not exceed the dollar amount of the deposit we have received from you in relation to your booking. Refunds will not be made for bookings cancelled due to inclement weather. We strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance. Your use of this website is governed by the laws of New Zealand and the jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts.

Booking information

To reserve a cabin(s), you must complete our reservations enquiry form which is easy to follow and secured with the latest encryption technology. Once we receive your enquiry, we will contact you via phone or email, to advise of availability and confirm the final price is correct. A booking is confirmed when you have been emailed a confirmation notice and at this stage the deposit is processed on your credit card or your bank deposit has been received. Your deposit then becomes subject to the cancellation policy of the cruise line and Cruises Online. These are stated in the terms and conditions.

When your booking has been confirmed we will send  you your cruise booking number for the cruise line. Once you receive your confirmation, please check your details carefully and notify us immediately if there are any incorrect details, as it may not be possible to make changes at a later date without incurring a penalty. If you are booking via phone, please first make sure you have read the terms and conditions. Our reservations consultant will ask you if you have read the terms and agree to them before proceeding. The onus is always on the customer to ensure they make themselves fully aware of the terms displayed on our website.

Information disclosure

In booking on/via this website you acknowledge that we disclose your information to your selected Cruise Ship company/operator.

Amendments

Once you have paid a deposit against your cruise, any changes made to the booking will incur an amendment fee of $25 plus and applicable fees set you by the cruise line. Please see the Cruise Company's terms and conditions for cancellation and amendment policy.

Cancellations

Once a deposit is made towards your cruise holiday it is deemed that you have accepted our terms and conditions, so are subject to any cancellation fees. Bookings canceled after the deposit is paid,  will incur a cancellation fee of $200. Plus any additional cancellation fees set out by the cruise line. Please see the Cruise Company's terms and conditions for cancellation and amendment policy.

Payments

Payments towards your cruise holiday made by credit cards are subject to a transaction fee of 1.5%. Cruises Online accept Visa and Mastercard Cards only. Payments made by bank deposit do not incur any transaction fees.

Privacy

Privacy of your information is an absolute priority to us. When you book we request whether you are interested in receiving further offers from us. If you decline, we will not email you with such offers. We also always give you the opportunity to unsubscribe and opt out of receiving these emails. We treat your details as confidential and we NEVER disclose your information to third parties other than the supplier who is fulfilling your cruise holiday.

P&O Cruises - Terms and Conditions

These are the Terms and Conditions under which you book and travel on any P&O Cruises product we sell you. You are bound by these Terms and Conditions, so it is important that you read them carefully.

P&O Cruises/We/Our/Us means Carnival plc. You are entering into this contract with Carnival plc trading as P&O Cruises, ARBN 107 998 443.

Certain laws such as the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) and any applicable state based consumer legislation (from here known as ‘consumer laws’), are in place for your protection. They are designed to ensure our services are provided with due care and skill and are reasonably fit for a holiday. These Terms and Conditions do not alter any protection given to you by consumer laws. All prices are correct at the time of publication and are quoted in New Zealand dollars.

Your agreement with us

When you first make a payment towards your cruise holiday, you accept our Terms and Conditions on behalf of all passengers in the booking. Once we have received a payment, an agreement on these Terms and Conditions becomes effective between all passengers in the booking and Carnival plc.

Payments

Once you have decided on your holiday, we will need a deposit to secure your booking. It is essential that deposits are received by us within three days from when the booking is made. If payment is not received within this time, our system will automatically cancel your booking.

It is essential that you make final payment by the due date. If payment is not received, bookings will be automatically cancelled and our cancellation policy will apply.
If you are making a booking within the ‘final payment due’ period of your selected cruise, full payment is required at the time of booking.

Travel insurance

We strongly recommend you purchase appropriate international travel insurance once you have paid your deposit. If you do not purchase travel insurance, you will not be able to claim for any cancellation charges, medical costs and other expenses that may arise if things do not go according to plan.

Cancellation & refunds

Although we would love to see you on board,we understand that plans can change. Should you need to cancel your holiday, we ask that you notify your Travel Agent or our Customer Service Team at your earliest convenience. The refunds or cancellation charges that will be payable depend on the amount of notice you give us, as follows:

Days Prior to Departure Cancellation Charge

Days prior to departure	Cancellation Charge
181 days or more	Full refund	+^
180 – 71 days	Deposit amount	+^
70 – 43 days	25% of total fare	+^
42 – 15 days	50% of total fare	+^
14 days or less	100% of total fare	+^

^ - Additional fees charged by airlines will be passed on to the passenger.

**Please see the Cruises Online (the agent) cancellation policy in their terms and conditions below.

Changing your cruise holiday

We understand that on occasions you may need to change to a different cruise. When this happens, the following policy will apply:

Days Prior to Departure (of original booking)	Our Policy
121 days or more	One free change to a different cruise
120 days or less	Cancellation charges apply

Once you have used your ‘one free change’, our cancellation charges, as per our Cancellation & Refund policy, will apply for any other amendments.

Your fare

Your fare is determined by the number of passengers in your cabin, its location on the ship, the amenities offered, any discounts, port charges, government taxes, any applicable airfares including taxes and fees, any transfers and any hotel accommodation. Child fares, where applicable, only apply when children occupy a 3rd or 4th bed.

Fare changes

Once booked, your fare is only subject to any increased taxes, which will be added to the fare or to your on board account. Sometimes we will release special fares. These can be offered and withdrawn at any time. If you decide to change to one of these fares, you will need to cancel your existing booking and our cancellation policy will apply.

Fuel supplement

We may elect to impose a fuel supplement at any time, in which case an additional fee will apply to new bookings only. The total price quoted to you at the time of booking will be inclusive of any applicable fuel supplement.

Booking changes & ticket requests

Once you have made your booking, please check your invoice, ‘Cruise Personaliser’ or with your Travel Agent to ensure the details are correct. Should you need to make changes to your booking or request tickets, the following administration fees will apply:
 

Changes/Requests	Our Fee	Additional Fees
Spelling Correction (per person)	NZ$0	^
Replacement Passenger* including reissue of ticket (per person)	NZ$29	^
Ticket Re-Issue (per request)	NZ$29	^

*One original passenger from the booking must always remain in the cabin. If the passenger who cancels was the only person that qualified the booking for a special discount (eg: past passenger fare) additional and remaining passengers will no longer be entitled to this discount. The booking will revert to a different fare and all passengers will need to pay the difference in cost, if any.

^ – all changes and requests subject to relevant airline fees.

Pregnancy

We are unable to accept any passengers who will have entered their 24th week or later of pregnancy, by the end of the cruise.

Minimum age to travel

To ensure suitable supervision, there needs to be at least one passenger 18 years or older in each cabin. However, to accommodate families cruising together, children may occupy a separate cabin to their parent/guardian, providing one child is aged 16 years or over. For the following cruises, any passenger under the age of 21 years on the day they board the cruise, must travel in the same cabin as their parent or legal guardian:
 

	Pacific Dawn	Pacific Sun
Nov-Dec 2008	W832, W833, W834, W835, W836, W901	N839, N840, N841, N842, N843, N844, N901
Nov - Dec 2009	W931, W932, W933, W934, W935, W001	N936N, N937, N938, N939, N940, N001
Nov - Dec 2010	W931, W932, W933, W934, W935, W001	N936N, N937, N938, N939, N940, N001

We welcome children 12 months and over to cruise with us. We are unable to accommodate infants less than 12 months due to limited neo-natal facilities on board and at ports of call. In addition, infants aged between 12 months and 3 years must remain with their parent/ guardian at all times.

Children

For the safety and enjoyment of all on board, there are limits on the number of children that can be carried within different age groups. The age of the passenger on the day they board the cruise, is the age we use for the entire holiday. We will be able to advise you at the time of booking whether we are able to accept bookings for children on the cruise you have chosen. Parents/guardians are responsible for children at all times. If a child displays dangerous or disruptive behaviour, the ‘Rights of the Captain’ will be applied to both parent/guardian and child. Children’s access to pools and spas may be restricted and adult supervision is required.

Children Centres

Children less than 3 years of age are welcome to use the Children Centre’s facilities under the direct supervision of their parent/guardian. To attend the Children Centres without a parent/guardian, children need to be over 3 years of age and toilet trained.
Use of the Children Centres requires daily registration and entry is on a first-come-first-served basis as places are limited. Group child minding for children 3-12 years is available between 10pm and 1am for a fee.

Requirements to travel

Passports, visas and vaccinations are your responsibility. Without the necessary passport, visas and/or vaccinations, local authorities may deny you boarding, prevent you from going ashore, issue a fine or deny the ship entry into the port. Passports are required and must be valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of the cruise return. In addition, travel on our cruises will not revalidate an Australian re-entry visa. Australian residents do not need a passport or visa for any cruise that does not visit a foreign port; however, photo identification is required. A current Medicare card can be used for passengers under 18 years of age.

Illicit substances

To ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday for all our passengers, it will be necessary for our staff and other parties, such as port and government agencies, to search you and your luggage. You agree to allow such searches. We can deny boarding or disembark any person in possession of any weapons or illicit substances.

Alcohol & gambling

We are committed to the Responsible Service of Alcohol. There may be times when we consider it appropriate to refuse the service of alcohol to a passenger for any reason. Passengers must be 18 years or over to purchase or consume alcohol, or gamble on board. Photo identification may be requested. Any alcohol purchased ashore will be collected at the gangway for safe keeping and will be returned to you on the last day of your cruise.

Your health

We care about the health and safety of our passengers. To assist, please advise us at the time of booking if you have any condition that requires medical attention, medication or special treatment. We may also ask you to complete a health questionnaire. If a passenger has a condition that we decide may seriously affect the enjoyment, health or safety of themselves or any other person on board, we can refuse or cancel a booking, where necessary. We will give reasonable consideration when reaching this decision and will advise you as soon as possible. Provided you have given us all relevant information about the condition at the time of booking, you will be entitled to a full refund if we cancel your booking on the basis of this condition.

On board medical centre

Each ship has a Medical Centre that is staffed by registered doctors and nurses, who are available during scheduled times to provide medical care for everyone on board. They are also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for medical emergencies. Our Medical Centre is only for medical needs arising on board and cannot cater for treatments that you know you will require while on holiday.

We are not a healthcare provider and may not be held liable for the sickness, injury or death of any passenger arising from any advice, treatment, care, services or any omission by medical staff. These medical providers exercise their own medical judgement and expertise.

On board medical charges

All cruises on our ships are outside the scope of New Zealand Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC), Australian Medicare and private health insurance. Consultations, treatments and medication are charged at private rates and must be paid by you and claimed through your travel insurance.

Other service providers

While we specialise in cruising holidays, you may choose to book other services with us such as flights, accommodation and shore tours. We can assist you in making these arrangements; however, we act only as a booking agent. The service providers are solely responsible for the information and service offered and their conditions will apply. Although our responsibility is on board the ship, where we arrange these services for you, we will assist in addressing any concerns you may have. Any arrangements made by or for you are your responsibility and entirely at your own risk.

Ship & itinerary changes

We will do everything we reasonably can to make sure everything goes according to plan; however, sometimes changes can happen that may affect your holiday experience. This could include weather, mechanical difficulties, civil unrest or any other unforeseen circumstances.

In addition, we may charter all or part of the ship or remove the ship from service where this becomes necessary. We may change the itinerary, ship or cancel the cruise due to operational or commercial requirements.

We will notify you of these changes as soon as we can. Where we cancel a cruise or make a significant change to the ports in your itinerary prior to departure, you will have the choice of:
• the new itinerary;
• an alternative cruise of comparable standard, if available; or
• cancelling the cruise for a full refund of your fare.

Once your cruise has commenced, if we are required to change the itinerary or cancel the cruise due to safety, maritime law, severe weather or to protect human life or health, we are not required to provide any compensation. With this in mind, please do not make any important arrangements or meetings based on the proposed itinerary.

Rights of the Captain

If a passenger seriously affects the safety, wellbeing and enjoyment of themselves or any other person on board, the Captain has the right to confine, sedate or disembark the passenger. In such cases, we are not responsible for any expenses including your return home. In addition, you will not be entitled to any refunds. While the Captain will always act reasonably in these circumstances, you accept that the safety, wellbeing and enjoyment of everyone on board, comes first.

Leaving the cruise early

If you are required or choose to leave the cruise for any reason, we are not responsible for any expenses, including your return home. This also applies if you do not return to the ship after a port visit in time for sailing. If we assist with any costs, you will need to repay us on your return. In addition, you will not be entitled to any refunds.

Legal matters

In the unlikely event you have reason to take legal action, you agree to use all reasonable efforts to bring the issue to our attention as soon as possible.

This contract is governed by the laws of New South Wales. You agree that any action you bring against us will be heard in New South Wales, unless consumer laws allow you to bring an action elsewhere in Australia.

You agree only to bring action against us and not any of our related bodies corporate as defined in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), or any other person involved or connected with the ship. You agree that we hold the benefit of this promise for ourselves and also on behalf of the others parties it is intended to protect. If you do take action against any of those parties, you will be required to compensate for the full amount of the actual damage or loss sustained, and any expenses incurred by us and the other person or persons who you claim against.

Where permitted by consumer laws and other laws, we shall not be liable for:
• loss of, or damage to, any luggage or other belongings
• sickness, injury or death
Unless caused by our proven negligence. In addition, our liability will be reduced in proportion to any negligence or fault on your part.

Privacy

Privacy laws safeguard your personal details.

Personal Information
During the booking process and your cruise holiday, we ask for information about you. We collect this information so you receive the highest level of personalised service. After your holiday, your information is stored so we can inform you of any special offers or obtain feedback. If you do not wish to receive such offers or be contacted to provide feedback, please let us know. We may also be required to pass your information onto various third parties such as immigration officials, service providers and insurers. If you consult the medical staff on board, any information shared with them may be made available to relevant people within our own organisation and also externally to medical specialists, insurance providers and our professional advisers.

Security Cameras
For the safety and security of our passengers and crew, we use Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) to monitor and record public areas on board all our ships. If necessary, this footage may be viewed by our own personnel, advisers and external parties with a relevant interest. We are not responsible for any consequences arising from the viewing or other use of this footage. If you would like to access your personal information or obtain a copy of our privacy policy, please contact our Customer Relations Department on:

Telephone: 0800 444 740 (New Zealand)
1800 127 384 (Australia)
Post: PO Box 155045,
Wellesley Street,
Auckland, New Zealand
DX CP23526
Email: privacy@pocruises.com.au