The secrets of the South Pacific

CRUISING from Australia for the last 85 years, P&O Cruises continues to offer contemporary holidays with a distinctly Australian flavour to world-class destinations.

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CRUISING from Australia for the last 85 years, P&O Cruises continues to offer contemporary holidays with a distinctly Australian flavour to world-class destinations.

Look for P&O’s signature interior designs and finishes, exceptional food and wine options including Asian fusion, Italian, modern Australian and seafood cuisine, a comprehensive live music and entertainment program, water slides, water parks, an abundance of onshore activities, over 80 unique itineraries and a relaxed, resort-style atmosphere on board.

Discover the hidden gems of the South Pacific with P&O Cruises, stepping off the ship to find yourself in paradise. Whether sitting under a swaying palm tree, walking along stretches of white sand, soaking up the culture, or even swimming with turtles, a P&O cruise is the perfect, stress-free holiday.

From the popular ports in Noumea, Vanuatu and Fiji, P&O continues to pioneer destinations for new and repeat cruisers alike. Included are unique and remote destinations such as the untouched Conflict Islands comprised of 21 small pristine, uninhabited islands in an atoll spanning 375 hectares in the Coral Sea, in south east Papua New Guinea. Previously only accessible by helicopter or boat, P&O were the first to cruise to the destination in 2016. Making the most out of this island paradise, guests can enjoy kayaking, snorkelling and stand-up paddle boarding, as well as glass bottom boat or outrigger canoe tours.

Pentecost Island, Vanuatu, another port pioneered by P&O, is probably one of the most mysterious and evocative islands in the Pacific.  Guests travelling from April to June may witness the death-defying rite of passage for men living in the south of island. Land diving is traditionally thought to point to a successful yam season where towers of up to 40 metres high are built, and men dive with two vines wrapped around their ankles from the towering platform. This is a once in a lifetime experience not to be missed.

Deal of the week:

Explore the best of the South Pacific with P&O!  A 7-night Pacific Island Hopper cruise visiting Noumea, Mare and Port Vila, departing Brisbane 21st October 2018 is priced from just $649 per person quad share.  Your fare includes accommodation, main meals and on board entertainment. Book before 5 June 2018 and receive free ice cream daily, up to $200 free on board spending money per room and a free GoCatch ride-share credit valued at up to $100 per room.PH 13 24 94, pocruises.com.au