Notice of Cruise Cancellations and Changes to Operating Brand
In early 2025 P&O Cruises Australia brand will be sunset and its operations integrated into sister line, Carnival Cruise Line. As a result, the following itineraries are affected.
Pacific Explorer – discontinued operations from 2nd March 2025
Pacific Adventure:
Itineraries cancelled: V515, V516, V517, V518
Operated by Carnival Cruise Line after April 2025
Pacific Encounter:
Itineraries cancelled: I512, I513, I514
Operated by Carnival Cruise Line after April 2025
If you are booked on one of these itineraries you will be contacted by Guest Services in the coming days with refund details. We apologise that this change has been necessary.
If you are booked on any other P&O Cruises Australia itinerary your cruise is unaffected by this announcement and we look forward to welcoming you onboard soon.
No Carnival Cruise Line itineraries are impacted by this announcement.
We are all immensely proud of P&O Cruises Australia’s 90-year heritage of dedicated operations in the region and Carnival Cruise Line are honored to carry forward its storied legacy and continue to deliver the same onboard experiences and itineraries with the benefit of Carnival Cruise Line HUB app and loyalty program.
Thank you for your support of P&O Cruises Australia and Carnival Cruise Line.