And in line with the precision that applies to such an historic moment in the life of any oceangoing ship, Pacific Encounter became part of the P&O family at precisely 13:47 GMT on January 27.
Pacific Encounter’s entry to the P&O fleet is another important milestone in the transformation of Australia’s homegrown cruise line.
This year, Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure join Pacific Explorer to comprise the P&O fleet offering Australian and New Zealand guests the best in contemporary cruising with features that make P&O such a distinctive brand.
“Pacific Encounter’s official entry to the fleet is a very exciting moment for P&O Cruises Australia and reflects our growing optimism and confidence in a bright future for Australia’s homegrown cruise line,” said Sture Myrmell, President of P&O Cruises Australia.
“This is also an opportunity for us to again thank the many P&O guests who have remained so loyal to the brand during such a challenging period.”
Pacific Encounter is currently in ‘wet dock’ where she has already taken on her new P&O persona with more work to be carried out in coming weeks.
Guests can now look forward to Pacific Encounter with great anticipation with her 2600-guest capacity, 12 guest decks, 290-metre length, 108,000 tonnage and 24-knots top cruising speed.
Pacific Encounter is already sporting her P&O Cruises branding with 20-metre by 8-metre funnel top signs along with her signature southern cross and name on the bow.
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