parkingbanner

bannerparking

  • Home
    Home This is where you can find all the blog posts throughout the site.
  • Bloggers
    Bloggers Search for your favorite blogger from this site.
  • Team Blogs
    Team Blogs Find your favorite team blogs here.
Posted by on in Cruising News
  • Font size: Larger Smaller
  • Hits: 9909
  • 0 Comments
  • Print

WHERE IS PACIFIC PEARL NOW !

Where Is Pacific Pearl Now !

On the 3 March 2016, P&O Cruises Australia announced that the Pacific Pearl would be transferring out of the fleet in March 2017. Having completed 294 cruises for P&O, the Pacific Pearl has carried more than half a million passengers over five years. On March 7, 2016, it was announced that the ship will be transferred to Cruise & Maritime Voyages as the Columbus becoming their new flagship.

18623444 1370625246346451 5237644996311301247 o

The farewell voyage of the ship commenced in Auckland on March 27 2017, spanning 16 days and docking at six ports before finally ending in Singapore on April 12 2017.On April 12 2017 Pacific Pearl arrived in Singapore and underwent dry dock to become Columbus. The Pacific Jewel will be replacing her out of New Zealand.

17626119 1309047389170904 7757317343064985227 n

Pacific Pearl joined the P&O Cruises Australia fleet in December 2010 and was launched in New Zealand. Her latest refurbishment happened in August 2015 and this brought her more into line with the two new refurbished ships Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden which have been refurbished to more contemporary upmarket look for the Australian cruise market.

17191183 1286443638097946 5299913315695109791 n

Pacific Pearls godmother is the New Zealand triple Olympic medal winner, Barbara Kendall.

17498659 1309047459170897 4933819707269819740 n

In becoming a much loved passenger favourite, Pacific Pearl made a huge contribution to building the cruise category in the region particularly in New Zealand, introducing thousands of holidaymakers to the joys of cruising,” said P&O Cruises Australia President Sture Myrmell.

18700631 1370625339679775 5082949798465365801 o

In addition to a contribution to the growth of cruise in Australia, Pacific Pearl played a big part in growing the New Zealand season by more than 20 per cent over the past four years.”

ship110 04027 11

Mr Myrmell said Pacific Pearl’s departure was part of the ongoing evolution of the P&O Cruises’ brand.

ship110 04027 81

Farewelling Pacific Pearl is a natural progression in which we are increasing the size of the fleet while redefining modern cruising in this part of the world. This is a very exciting time for P&O Cruises and our guests and is part of our long-term commitment to grow the cruise market.”

ship110 04027 61

Pacific Pearl has certainly served the P&O Cruises fleet with class and elegance giving Australian and New Zealanders a touch of classic cruising!

At 63,786grt, with a draft of 8.20 metres and overall length of nearly 250 metres, Columbus was purpose built for deep sea ocean cruising and we believe is ideally suited to the type of exciting scenic cruise programme we operate. She underwent an extensive refit in August 2015 and will be upgraded further in April 2017 before the start of her maiden CMV season. 

18699396 1370625173013125 4973943411625511963 o

Columbus has 775 passenger cabins including 64 de luxe balcony cabins and junior suites which will please many of our customers who have been asking for more balcony accommodation.  Following the successful trial on board Magellan, and recognising the needs of single travellers, 150 cabins will be allocated for solos.

Information supplied by: www.australiancruisingnews.com.au

Photos supplied by: Cruise & Maritime Voyages.

Comments

  • No comments made yet. Be the first to submit a comment

Leave your comment

Guest Saturday, 07 December 2024

Footer Card

Business-Card-2013

 

COPYRIGHT

Unless otherwise expressly noted, all materials, including images, illustrations, designs, icons, and photographs appearing anywhere on this website are protected by worldwide copyright laws and treaty provisions. The copyright on such materials is held by the original creator of the materials. None of the materials may be copied, reproduced, displayed, modified, published, uploaded, posted, transmitted or distributed in whole or in part in any form or by any means other than as provided by Cruise The Seas Travel And Media, Cruising Australia to its clients, or with the prior written permission of Cruise The Seas Travel And Media, Cruising Australia. All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved. Any unauthorized use of the materials appearing on this website may violate copyright, trademark and other applicable laws and could result in criminal or civil penalties.

Our Visitor Counter

326513