Activities, Spa & Fitness 

A hot stone massageEnjoy your holiday your way. Simply laze on a deck chair by one of our pools. Relax in our whirlpool spa, or be pampered with a rejuvenating, soothing massage. Discover the Picasso in you at an art or craft class. Enjoy a workout at the gym, jogging track or feel your pulses racing at the first ever Bootcamp at Sea.

Pop your nose into a wine appreciation seminar or learn how to make a perfect latte from our baristas. Star in a karaoke session or feel the beat at a dance class. Trivia, bingo, deck sports, art auctions, yoga classes – it's all here to create your best holiday ever.

Hyper Active

Pacific Jewel Aqua Health, Spa & Fitness gym
  • Table tennis anyone?
  • Take a jog on our special track
  • Workout at our Fitness Centre, have fun in a fitness class^ or join our Bootcamp at Sea^
  • Enjoy a dance lesson
  • Try your hand at deck quoits
  • Learn new skills at our Pacific Cirque™ classes‡

Get Creative

Coffee appreciation
  • Finally, you have time for an art or craft class^
  • Attend a wine lecture or a coffee appreciation seminar‡
  • Take on Donna Summer at karaoke
  • Art auctions* for the connoisseur or novice

Enjoy yourself

Couplein the pool - Pacific Sun
  • Restore mind body and spirit at the Aqua Health, Spa & Fitness or Lotus Spa™ and Salon*
  • Chill at our child-free haven, The Oasis*
  • Splash out in our pools or simply relax on deck soaking in the sun
  • Relax in our whirlpool spa, sauna or steam room
  • Pick up a bargain with duty and tax-free shopping†
  • Escape to the serenity of our comprehensive library
  • Play cards, chess or borrow a board game

Feeling social

  • Join in a trivia quiz
  • Try your luck at bingo*
  • Stay in touch at the Internet café*
  • Live music and dancing

 

*Charges apply. Activities may vary by ship.
^A nominal fee applies to some classes.
† Duty and tax-free shopping is not available on Australian coastal cruises, except Queensland cruises featuring Willis Island.
‡Available on selected cruises.

Cruise Personaliser

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Nautical Glossary

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.
Abaft
Toward the stern, relative to some object ("abaft the fore hatch").
Bear down
Turn away from the wind, often with reference to a transit.
Daggerboard
A type of centerboard that is lifted vertically; often used in pairs.
Fast
Fastened or held firmly (fast aground: stuck on the seabed; made fast: tied securely).
Fender
An air or foam filled bumper used in boating to keep boats from banging into docks or each other.
Starboard
The right hand side of the ship when looking forward
Dog-watch
The watches from four to six and six to eight in the evening.
Fresh away
When your ship increases its velocity.

Need Help?

Find answers to all your questions.

What payment options do I have to pay for my cruise?
Accepted payment methods include; cash, cheque, direct bank deposit and selected credit cards (1% 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.

For the answers to many other questions check out our Frequently Asked Questions

Internet Access

Passenger using a laptop
Internet access is available on all P&O Cruises ships in our on-board Internet Café.
Internet Access