After departing from Fremantle earlier this month, the Pacific Explorer has accomplished its last voyage for P&O Cruises Australia on Feb. 18, 2025.
The 11-night cruise included visits to ports of name in Indonesia and Malaysia earlier than arriving at its last vacation spot in Singapore.
Wrapping up an eight-year crusing profession for the Australian model, the 1997-built ship was offered to Resorts World Cruises.
A part of P&O Australia’s merger into Carnival Cruise Line, the sale of the ship was introduced by Carnival Company in late 2024.
Becoming a member of the Resorts World One and the Genting Dream, the vessel is now scheduled to supply cruises in Southeast Asia because the Star Voyager.
With itineraries departing from Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand, the ship kicks off its maiden season for Resorts World on March 26, 2025.
After finishing its last cruise, the Pacific Explorer sailed to a drydock in Singapore the place it will likely be ready to launch service for its new operator.
In line with Resorts World, the Star Voyager will endure a $50 million refurbishment earlier than welcoming visitors onboard.
As a part of Princess Cruises’ Solar Class, the two,000-guest ship was constructed by the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy and initially entered service in 1997.
Along with the Pacific Explorer, P&O Australia additionally operates the Pacific Encounter and the Pacific Journey.
The 2 vessels will proceed to sail for the model via March, when they’re set to be built-in into Carnival Cruise Line’s fleet.
Following a minor refit, the ships shall be based mostly completely in Australia for cruises departing from Sydney and Brisbane, respectively.
Along with the Carnival Splendor, which affords year-round cruises from Sydney, Carnival additionally operates the Carnival Luminosa from Brisbane on a seasonal foundation.
P&O Australia’s shutdown and the ships transferring into Carnival Cruise Line was first introduced in June 2024 as a strategic transfer to extend capability for Carnival Company’s highest-returning model.
