More Sun for Queenslanders as Pacific Sun Sails from Brisbane

Date: 12 Dec 2007

P&O Cruises is adding some sun to Queenslanders’ holidays- with its cruise ship Pacific Sun now sailing from her new homeport of Brisbane.

The largest ship ever to be deployed from Brisbane, the 1900-passenger Pacific Sun is the perfect choice for Queenslanders keen to enjoy the pleasures of cruising from their own doorstep.

Between now and January 2009, holidaymakers have the choice of more than 40 Pacific Sun cruises from Brisbane to the South Pacific and far north Queensland, with fares available from $595 per person complete quad-share or $895 per person*.

Stretching 223 metres from bow to stern Pacific Sun features 743 cabins – almost two-thirds with ocean views – and multiple entertainment areas over nine decks.

The cruise ship is well suited to the sunny Queensland climate, offering passengers plenty of deck space and outdoor entertainment areas, including a giant 35-metre waterslide, two pools and two whirlpool spas.

Commenting on Pacific Sun’s deployment, Ann Sherry, Chief Executive Officer of Carnival , which operates P&O Cruises, said it was testament to the growing popularity of cruising in Queensland.

“P&O Cruises has had one of its ships calling Queensland home since November 2004 and we’ve seen some dramatic growth in the local cruise market in that time,” Ms Sherry said.

“Our seven-night voyages from Brisbane have also proved a winner with locals, as well as interstate passengers and holidaymakers from who love Queensland ’s close proximity to South Pacific destinations.”

Pacific Sun features a huge choice of itineraries to ports dotted throughout the South Pacific and north Queensland, including tropical islands in, and New Caledonia, the stunning Whitsundays, Cairns and Port Douglas.

Pacific Sun cruises now on offer include:

• A seven-night voyage to the South Pacific departing Brisbane on January 12, 2008 and visiting cosmopolitan Noumea, glorious Lifou and the capital of Vila. Fares start at $595 per person complete quad-share or $895 per person complete twin-share*.
• A 12-night cruise to the South Pacific departing Brisbane on February 23, 2008 visiting, New Caledonia and. Fares start at $1245 per person complete quad share or $1992 per person complete twin share*.
• A seven-night holiday to the South Pacific departing Brisbane on October 4, 2008 visiting Noumea, Lifou and . Fares start at $845 per person complete quad share or $1465 per person complete twin share*.

*Subject to availability. Conditions apply.