P&O Cruises Australia today confirmed the early 2021 departure of Pacific Dawn and Pacific Aria, as the latest step in its ongoing fleet transformation.
The company has already announced that Golden Princess (to become Pacific Adventure) and Star Princess (announced today as Pacific Encounter) will be joining the fleet next year and in late 2021 respectively, meaning that by the end of 2021 it will have three ships locally, including the existing Pacific Explorer.
P&O Australia President, Sture Myrmell, said great progress had been made in reshaping the P&O fleet “to set the scene for a bright and successful future”.
Pacific Dawn’s final cruise will operate from Melbourne to Singapore on 08 Feb 2021, while further cruises from W106 onwards have been cancelled.
The final P&O voyage for Pacific Aria will also operate Melbourne to Singapore on 09 Apr 2021, and cruises from A114 onwards have been cancelled.
Guests booked on impacted cruises have the option of rebooking an equivalent P&O voyage, or receiving a full refund if no alternatives are available.
P&O is also offering opportunities for sentimental guests to sail on the ships’ final voyages, with a range of special cruises to go on sale from 03 Dec.
Myrmell said the fleet refresh would set the P&O Australia brand up for continued success.
He said Pacific Adventure, to arrive in less than a year, would feature P&O’s distinctive look and “some new onboard features that means P&O Cruises remains the driving force for cruising in Australia and New Zealand.
“The evolution of the fleet is a huge project but it is also an expression of confidence in the brand and in the future”.
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