The Pacific Explorer departs from Auckland sailing around the Pacific. See Fiji, Australia and more with cruises departing in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Play Fiji's favourite sport of volleyball on the beach, or experience the customary preparation of kava on a shore tour. Noumea's French-chic vibe and the cultures of Lifou are not to be missed onboard the Explorer. Claimed as one of the world's best water views, Picton is home to many of New Zealand's drawcards. See Malborough's famous wine district and cruise through the Sounds. Off the shore of New Zealand, the significant Waitangi region holds history as well as views. Try your hand at using a traditional Maori Waka (canoe) and visit two of NZ's oldest buildings in Kerikeri. Tonga is a destination of nature views and colourful markets. With friendly locals, the Pacific Islands and Tonga makes for a spectacular holiday.
The Pacific Explorer stretches a whopping 865ft and has a loaded deck of Super Slider waterslides and a disco diver.
With pools, spas and barefoot bowls, the cruise is packed with entertainment for all. At the P&O Edge Adventure Park, kids can rock climb, glide on the flying fox or walk the plank with their friends.
Dine at the WaterFront or enjoy Italian cuisine at Angelos. Star chef Luke Mangan's menu will be served in Luke's, where their signature burger is famous across P&O cruise liners. For a more casual meal, try P&O Trattoria, or taste exotic Asian fusion at Dragon Lady.
Auckland to Fiji | 8-nights
Cruise liner: Pacific Explorer
2024 departure dates: Jul 17, Sep 2, Sep 23
2025 departure dates: Apr 19, Jun 27
2026 deperature dates: Jun 1
Itinerary: Auckland > Dravuni > Lautoka > Suva > Auckland
Auckland to Pacific Islands | 9-nights
Cruise liner: Pacific Explorer
2024 departure dates: May 3, Jul 5, Jul 8, Jul 25, Aug 3, Sep 4, Sep 21, Nov 22, Dec 7
2025 departure dates: Jan 11, Feb 1, Mar 8, Mar 29, Apr 5, Apr 11, Apr 28, May 9, May 23, Jun 28, Jul 5, Jul 6, Aug 8, Aug 29, Sep 20, Sep 25, Oct 4, Oct 17, Oct 20
2026 departure dates: Jan 9, May 11, Jun 23
Itinerary: Auckland > Noumea > Lifou > Port Vila > Mystery Island > Auckland
Auckland to Pacific Islands | 10-nights
Cruise liner: Pacific Explorer
2024 departure dates: Sep 10
2025 departure dates: May 6, Jun 3, Jul 14,
2026 departure dates: May 19, Jun 10
Itinerary: Auckland > Mystery Island > Port Vila > Lifou > Noumea > Norfolk Island > Auckland
Auckland to Pacific Islands | 13-nights
Cruise liner: Pacific Explorer
2024 departure dates: Aug 3, Oct 18
2025 departure dates: Aug 15
Itinerary: Auckland > Nuku alofa > Vava'u > Scenic Cruising Port > Suva > Lautoka > Dravuni Island > Norfolk Island > Auckland
Auckland to Picton | 4-nights
Cruise liner: Pacific Explorer
2024 departure dates: Aug 29
Itinerary: Auckland > Picton > Auckland
Auckland to Bay of Islands | 4-nights
Cruise liner: Pacific Explorer
2024 departure dates: May 19
2025 departure dates: Jul 24
2026 departure dates: May 4
Itinerary: Auckland > Bay of Islands > Auckland
Auckland to Queensland | 14-nights
Cruise liner: Pacific Explorer
2025 departure dates: Jun 13
Itinerary: Auckland > Brisbane > Airlie Beach > Cairns > Port Douglas > Townsville > Auckland
Auckland to Tonga | 10-nights
Cruise liner: Pacific Explorer
2025 departure dates: Jul 28
Itinerary: Auckland > Nuku alofa > Vava'u > Lautoka > Dravuni Island > Auckland
Auckland to Melbourne (Terminates in Melbourne) | 5-nights
Cruise liner: Pacific Explorer
2024 departure dates: Oct 30
2025 departure dates: Apr 5, Nov 4
2026 departure dates: Apr 26
Itinerary: Auckland > Melbourne