Latest News About P&O Australia integration

Updated 2026-06-18 11:06

P&O Cruises Australia is being integrated into Carnival Cruise Line, as Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure are rebranded and operated by Carnival post-March 2025; Pacific Explorer will leave the fleet. Affected itineraries are cancelled or refunded; bookings will be refunded. The move aims to improve operational efficiencies amid the South Pacific market's costs and size.

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