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  • Christmas in South Pacific - Oh Buoy Sale

    Pacific Explorer, Christmas Cruise ex Brisbane Return
    Nights 10 Ship Pacific Explorer
    Star Rating 3 Star Departs Brisbane, QLD, Australia
    Sailing 2020: 19 Dec
    Ports of Call Brisbane, Lifou, Isle of Pines, Noumea, Mystery Island, Port Vila Vanuatu

    Special Pricing SpecialsPrice (Cabins)

    Sailing Dates

    Select a cabin to get pricing. Pricing is approximate.

    NZ $2,129
    NZ $2,309
    NZ $1,679
    P&O Cruises
    Pacific Explorer, Christmas Cruise ex Brisbane Return
P&O Cruises
Pacific Explorer
Pacific Explorer

Valid: 27 Nov 2019 - 25 Feb 2020

- 10 nights onboard Pacific Explorer
- All main meals & entertainment onboard
- Port charges & government fees

Bonus:
- Place an AU$1 deposit per person*
- Book an Interior or Oceanview stateroom & receive an AU$100 onboard credit per stateroom or book a Balcony stateroom & receive an AU$200 onboard credit per stateroom*

Special Conditions

*Valid for sale from 27 Nov 2019 until 25 Feb 2020, unless sold out prior. Fares are cruise only, per person twin share in NZD, inclusive of all discounts, charges and taxes (which are subject to change). Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted and may fluctuate during the campaign period. A non-refundable cruise deposit is due within 3 days of reservation. Full payment conditions apply. Onboard currency is in currency as specified, applies to the first two guests in the stateroom, is not transferable, non-refundable and cannot be used at the medical centre or casino. #AU$1 deposit per person is non-refundable and deposit conditions differ from the standard P&O Booking and Travel Conditions. Offer applies to cruises departing from 11 February 2020 booked at least 76 days prior to departure. Pay AU$1 per person deposit upfront and the remainder of the standard adult deposit amount for all passengers, including children as follows – for cruises departing between 22 June 2020 and 15 Aug 2020, 95 days prior to departure; for cruises departing between 16 Aug and 14 Sep 2020, 150 days prior to departure; for cruises departing between 15 Sep 2020 and 23 Nov 2020, 180 days prior to departure; and for cruises departing after 23 Nov 2020, 250 days prior to departure. For cruises departing between 11 Feb and 21 Jun 2020, remainder of deposit and final payment for cruise due 75 days before departure. Full payment is required for sailings booked within 75 days of departure. Standard cancellation and refunds conditions apply as per Booking and Travel Conditions. Campaign offers only available on P&O’s Value and Value Plus fare types only. Fare based on specified departure dates. Different fares apply to other dates listed. Valid for new bookings and not combinable with any other offer. Supplements apply for other room categories. Some oceanview rooms have obstructed views. Travel agents may charge additional fees - check with your travel agent. Whilst all information is correct at time of publication, offers are subject to change or withdrawal. Further conditions apply.

Please note, while cruise details and inclusions are accurate at time of loading they are subject to change due to changes in cruise line practices and policies. Please check details and inclusions at time of booking.

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