About Pacific Encounter

The Pacific Encounter started sailing in 2002 . Former names: Star Princess. The Pacific Encounter is registered in London, UK. The Pacific Encounter has 1298 cabins. 55 percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.

You can expect between 2596 to 3115 passengers on a typical sailing. This means that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) Pacific Encounter has a space ratio of 34.9 . (A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good as 41.9.

The Pacific Encounter has 1100 crew members on board. There are 3 passengers for every crew member on board. There are self serve laudromats on this ship.

There are 17 decks on this ship. The highest deck number is 18. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 7.

The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently.
2001 - Pacific Adventure
2002 - Pacific Encounter

There are 26 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.


The ship last drydock was in Jan 2023.

Most modern cruise ships need to be dry docked for inspection, maintenance and class surveys every five years and once they reach 15 years of age they need to be dry docked at least twice within a five-year period. Dry docks typically last up to 14 days at a cost of up to $2 million per day and involve regular maintenance including hull cleaning, exterior painting of the structure, inspection of pipes, restoration of exterior deck flooring, and installation of enhanced HVAC filter systems

This ship used to be Star Princess, and then was transferred to the P&O fleet in 2021 with the maiden voyage being on October 2, 2021.

This ship offers 18 different dining options, and 12 of them are complimentary. The Waterfront Restaurant is the main dining room and is open for all 3 meals of the day. For an extra fee, make sure you check out The Chefs Table, 400 Gradi Pizza, and Shell and Bones.

There are 6 bars on board, including a nightclub with DJ. The Byron Beach Club is exclusively for suite guests only, and is located on the top deck. There is also an adults-only area that houses the Oasis Bar.

For nightly entertainment for all ages, head to the Marquee Theatre which will wow you with stage shows, magicians, musicians, comedians, and guest entertainers. For adults-only, make sure you check out the Black Circus for a cabaret experience.

For thrill seekers, this ship offers an amazing adventure park that includes a zip line.