Pacific Pearl Shines in Auckland During P&O Cruises’ 2016-17 Season
The
first short break to Napier’s Art Deco Weekend, a rare cruise call to Stewart
Island and an Easter food and wine voyage are among the highlights of P&O
Cruises’ 2016-17 program which offers New Zealand holidaymakers the largest
range of cruise itineraries and destinations in the region.
As
part of the exciting new program, Pacific Pearl will be based in Auckland from
February to June 2017 offering 18 roundtrip departures including eight-night
Fiji cruises, a 15-night Pacific voyage visiting Fiji, Tonga and Rarotonga as
well as a 10-night round New Zealand cruise. P&O Cruises is the only cruise
line to visit the county’s southernmost island, Stewart Island, during
dedicated New Zealand itineraries.
With
short breaks in hot demand, P&O Cruises is offering six Sea Breaks during
Pacific Pearl’s seventh Auckland season including the first cruise to Napier
for the internationally-renowned Art Deco Weekend, four-night cruises to the Bay
of Islands and a food and wine themed Easter itinerary.
The
addition of Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden sees a plethora of new itinerary
options in the region including two year-round ships in Brisbane, a bumper
season from Melbourne, long weekend breaks from Adelaide, more Papua New Guinea
and Pacific explorations and regional Australia cruises.
P&O
Cruises Senior Vice President Commercial Operations Sture Myrmell said a five-ship
fleet opened up some exciting opportunities for New Zealand cruisers as the latest
program built on P&O Cruises' evolution of modern cruising.
"We
have one of the best backyards in the world and our five-ship fleet is cruising
from all over the region to take our guests to destinations from Rarotonga to
Rabaul. While we're showing off the best of Australia, New Zealand and the
Pacific, our guests can enjoy the latest in onboard innovations making our
ships an exciting destination in their own right," Mr Myrmell said.
On
sale from April 22, highlights of the new program include:
·
A
four-night Sea Break from Auckland to Napier on Pacific Pearl to coincide with
the annual Art Deco Festival on February 16, with fares from $729*
·
A
three-night food and wine Sea Break on Pacific Pearl over the Easter weekend with
fares from $649*
·
A
10-night round New Zealand cruise from Auckland on Pacific Pearl including
calls to Napier, Wellington, Christchurch, Stewart Island, Picton and featuring
scenic cruising through Fiordland National Park. Fares start fares from $1549*
·
A
15-night roundtrip cruise on Pacific Pearl from Auckland to Fiji, Tonga and Rarotonga
with fares starting from $1899*
·
Pacific
Eden’s first Brisbane season featuring seven-night Queensland coastal cruises
from $989*
·
Pacific
Aria's first Sydney season including a new 15-night Papua New Guinea cruise
calling at Alotau, Rabaul and Doini Island from $2089*.
The
first 200 guests who book a new program itinerary will receive special 'money
can't buy' extras including priority check-in and tenders, welcome gift packs
and onboard credit.
For more information see pocruises.co.nz,
see a licensed travel agent or call 0800 780 716.
*Subject to
availability, conditions apply. Fares quoted are in NZD, based on quad-share
accommodation.
