Pacific Explorer Ship Info
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PO AU Cruise Line
General Information
The
Pacific Explorer started sailing in 1997. Former names: Dawn Princess. The Pacific Explorer is registered
in London, UK. The Pacific Explorer has 998 cabins.
You can expect between 1996 to 2395 passengers on a typical sailing. This means
that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) Pacific Explorer has a space ratio of
32.3.
(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 38.8.
The Pacific Explorer has
924 crew members on board. There are 3 passengers for every crew member on board.
There are self serve laudromats on this ship.
Sister Ships
None
Accessibility
There are 19 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.
14 Decks
There are 14 on this ship. The highest deck number is 15. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 7.
41% Balconies
This is the percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.
Other Information
This ship was called Dawn Princess and transferred to P&O Cruises AU in May 2017 from Princess Cruise. Maiden voyage as Pacific Explorer was on June 22, 2017.
There are 998 staterooms total, with the largest being the Balcony Suites.
Unique and fun activities on board include twin-racer waterslides, kids water park, extreme sports park, barefoot bowling, arcade, and a zipline. In addition to that are the fantastic relaxation options on board including a day spa, cabana-style pool deck, 4 swimming pools and 5 jacuzzis. The Spa itself consists of a pool, 2 jacuzzis, sauna, beauty salon, as well as a fitness center. There is also an adults-only sundeck with a swimming pool and full-service bar.
Kids and teens will have plenty to do at the youth centers and lounges which provide scheduled age-appropriate activities.
Dining options on board include:
Lukes Grill- new in 2017, poolside food bar/evening restaurant
400 Gradi- new in 2017, traditional Neapolitan pizzeria, lunch and dinner
Waterfront Restaurant- main dining room
Angelos- Italian specialty, reservations recommended
Dragon Lady- Asian specialty, reservations recommended
The Pantry- buffet restaurant and marketplace
Shell & Bones- ala carte
In the evenings, there are a few venues where guests can find entertainment. The Marquee Theater is the main theater for the ship and they offer daily and nightly productions, shows, bingo sessions, and trivia tournaments. Blue Room has its very own dance floor and live music entertainment, and also transforms into a disco club. Black Circus Theatre has a stage for mostly cabaret performances. For adults-only there is the Casino which offers gaming tables and slot machines and also hosts poker tournaments. Throughout the ship there are unique bars and lounges that guests can have a unique experience at each one of them.
Pacific Explorer Ship Stats
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Year Built | 1997 |
| Years Old | 27 |
| Tons | 77,441 |
| Speed | 21.4 knots |
| Length | 856 feet |
| Beam | 105 feet |
| Total Cabins | 998 |
| Crew | 924 |
| Expected Passengers | 1,996 to 2,395 |
| Expected Space Ratio | 32 |
| Total decks | 14 |
| Decks with cabins | 7 |
Pacific Explorer Features
Activities
- 4 Outdoor Pools
- 5 Whirlpools (hot tubs)
- No Rock Climbing Wall
- No Flow Rider
- No Ice Rink
- No Bowling
- No Zipline
- No Waterslide
- No Water Park
- No Ropes Course
- No Mini Golf
- Sports Court
- No Jogging Track
Features
- Casino
- No Cigar Lounge
- No Chapel
- No Arcade
- Show Lounge
- Hair Salon
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Library
- No Bridge Viewing Area
- Outdoor Movie Screen
- Teen Lounge
- Passenger Promenade Deck
- No Upper Deck Sea Viewing Lounge
- Adult Only Outside Lounge Area
Live Cruise Ship Tracking - Pacific Explorer
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Smoking Policy
- Smoking is prohibited in all indoor spaces, rooms, suites, and private balconies
- Smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor areas
