Aqua Health Spa Fitness 

aqua opens up a refreshing new world or spa expiriences to enjoy whilst you are onboard the Pacfic Jewel, Pacific Pearl and Pacific Dawn. From indulgent new spa treatments to more therapeutic services, our enhanced menu of services was created to ensure you always have something new to try in our relaxing oasis.

Available on these ships 

Pacific Dawn Pacific Dawn

Inspired by Renzo Piano, this magnificent superliner arrived in December 2009 to offer year round sailings to the tranquil South Pacific and fascinating Australian destinations. Her home port is Brisbane.

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Pacific Jewel Pacific Jewel

Sydney's exciting new superliner decked out with five superb restaurants, whirlpool spas and incredible entertainment options in its own show lounge. Be one of the first to experience it.

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Pacific Pearl Pacific Pearl

Our latest and greatest new ship will appear on the horizon soon. P&O Cruises welcomes our fourth floating resort, Pacific Pearl in late 2010.

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Nautical Glossary

Abaft
Toward the stern, relative to some object ("abaft the fore hatch").
Abaft the beam
Further aft than the beam: a relative bearing of greater than 90 degrees from the bow: "two points abaft the port beam".
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.
Dayboard
The daytime identifier of an aid to navigation presenting one of several standard shapes (square, triangle, rectangle) and colors (red, green, white, orange, yellow, or black).
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.
Hand bomber
A ship using coal-fired boilers shoveled in by hand.
Starboard
The right hand side of the ship when looking forward
Under the lee of the shore
Close to the shore, which lies to windward of the ship.
Fresh away
When your ship increases its velocity.

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Find answers to all your questions.

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.

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