Media Releases

Harbour Comes Alive with the Sydney Festival of Cruising to Underline Cruising’s Economic Contribution
Thursday, February 2, 2012
In a resounding confirmation of cruise season’s contribution as a major economic event, Sydney is set to host the month-long Festival of Cruising with a record 26 ships making an unprecedented 33 visits during February alone.
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P&O Cruises Auctions Pacific Pearl Chart to Celebrate First Birthday
Thursday, January 12, 2012

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Pacific Sun Celebrates Ultra-Marathon Success at Sea
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

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P&O Cruises Bring Christmas Cheer to Pacific Islands
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

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Above board: On or above the deck, in plain view, not hiding anything.
Above-water hull: The hull section of a vessel above waterline, the visible part of a ship. Also, topsides.
Abandon ship!: An imperative to leave the vessel immediately, usually in the face of some imminent danger.
Abeam: On the beam, a relative bearing at right angles to the centerline of the ship's keel.
Beam ends: The sides of a ship. "On her beam ends" may mean the vessel is literally on her side and possibly about to capsize; more often, the phrase means the vessel is listing 45 degrees or more.
Fast: Fastened or held firmly (fast aground: stuck on the seabed; made fast: tied securely).
Handy billy: A loose block and tackle with a hook or tail on each end, which can be used wherever it is needed. Usually made up of one single and one double block.
Dog-watch: The watches from four to six and six to eight in the evening.
Water line: The line made by the water's edge when a ship has her full proportion of stores on board.
Fresh away: When your ship increases its velocity.

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What payment options do I have to pay for my cruise?: Accepted payment with selected credit cards (1.5% surcharge applies). More info here.
Once onboard, how do I pay for extra items?: Multiple ways of purchasing goods onboard are available to you - from Credit Cards to cash. More info here.
I have kids. What facilities do you have for children?: Qualified staff run a great choice of awesome activities for kids of all ages, giving you the option to spend the day child-free. Here's how it works.
What's actually included in the cruise price?: Accommodation, all main meals, entertainment and use of facilities such as swimming pools, gym, spas, table tennis, children's centres (excluding late night group child-minding) and library are all included in your cruise package.
What are the different types of cabins available? What's the difference between them?: Choose from outstanding balcony cabins with ocean views, great-value internal cabins, 4-berth options to share with family or friends or outside cabins with windows. Click here for more information.

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