Tree to Tree Adventure Tour, Noumea, New Caledonia

by P&O Cruises on December 21, 2011 · 0 comments

Honeymooners Warren and Kirby enjoy a real adventure, including flying foxes and climbing in the lush tropical forest surrounding Noumea.

They’re joined by another couple who admit “we’ve been to Noumea before and we thought, ‘oh no, we’re too old for that, we can’t do that!’”

Check out their video to see how they all fare up high in the trees!

Tree to Tree Adventure Noumea

Learn more about the Tree to Tree Adventure Tour in Noumea

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City Highlights Tour, Port Vila, Vanuatu

by P&O Cruises on December 9, 2011 · 0 comments

Sally decided she needed a holiday after cyclone Yasi hit her home town.

On this tour of Port Vila she not only appreciates the beauty of this tropical island, but also gains an appreciation for how the local village survives and adapts to mother nature.

“I can now go home and tell my kids and my grandkids, this is what Nanna did… This is what you can do when you get older… Life isn’t just about where you live individually now.”

City Highlights Tour Port Vila

If you’re after a day of culture, some great scenery and a bit of local shopping too, check out the details of this tour and start planning your time in Vanuatu.

City Highlights Tours

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Watch this video of Nathan and Maria in Vanuatu, in which Maria confesses:

“We were having a look at the shore tours and I’m a scaredy-cat. I’m scared of everything. But we were looking at the intro to scuba diving and I said, this looks fantastic and Nathan agreed.”

After their couples holiday Nathan and Maria move to Vanuatu

This experience is one you have to really appreciate. As Nathan commented:

“It’s changed our lives really, to be honest!”

And he’s not exaggerating -- the couple came back from this cruise, put their home on the market and are now moving to Vanuatu!

Keen to push yourself out of your comfort zone and explore the paradise that changed this couple’s life?

Learn more about this exciting tour

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Five Ways to Stay Fit and Healthy Onboard

by P&O Cruises on October 24, 2011 · 0 comments

If you’re worried going on a cruise means letting yourself get out of shape, think again. Exercise and a healthy diet are both easy to maintain (and sometimes even a lot more enjoyable!) onboard our ships.

P&O Cruises Five Ways to Stay Fit & Healthy Onboard

1. Go for a jog around the running track on deck with an inspiring view of the ocean as you train.

2. Dine at La Luna onboard Pacific Jewel and Pacific Pearl, a casual spot with delicious healthy dishes during the day and an Asian Fusion menu in the evening.

3. Get into those weights at the gym and enjoy a sauna or a swim to cool off afterwards.

4. Join Bootcamp at Sea to really challenge yourself or work off whatever you’ve indulged in the night before. Benefit from the support of fellow bootcampers!

5. Find working out boring? Why not jazz your exercise regime up with a dance lesson instead? Salsa is sure to work up a sweat.

Check out the blog post of Tom Green, Sports Coordinator onboard Pacific Dawn, for more ideas and inspiration

Nutritionist Jemma O’Hanlon talks maintaining a healthy balance while cruising

Learn more about all our onboard fitness activities

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24 Hours Onboard with the Perkins Family

October 17, 2011

Pacific Pearl recently had the honour of hosting former professional swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Kieren Perkins and his wife Sam, and children, Charlie (6), Harry (13) and Georgia (14). They packed a lot in to each day!
Want to get an idea of how much you can enjoy in 24 hours? Here’s what a day [...]

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The Perkins family’s favourite onboard activities

October 17, 2011

Are you planning to take your family away on a cruise? Former professional swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Kieren Perkins and his family recently enjoyed a fun-filled holiday onboard Pacific Pearl.
Kieren and his wife Sam have three kids – Charlie (6), Harry (13) and Georgia (14) – and kept their tribe well-entertained on this holiday [...]

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Our 3 millionth passenger: “A perfect 10 days!”

October 14, 2011

She didn’t realise when booking a 10-day Pacific Islands cruise, but Western Sydney mother-of-two, Deanna Catlett, was our three-millionth passenger, a momentous occasion which we all celebrated in style:

Sydney Prepares for Bumper Cruise Season as P&O Cruises Welcomes Three Millionth Passenger Onboard
P&O Cruises’ Three Millionth Passenger Returns from Historic Cruise
Back fresh and relaxed from her [...]

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Deanna makes history as P&O Cruises’ 3 millionth passenger!

September 29, 2011

Western Sydney mother-of-two, Deanna Catlett, has today become part of P&O Cruises’ history as our three millionth passenger since Australian cruising resumed at the end of World War Two. 
Better known to family and friends as Dea, she will set sail onboard Pacific Pearl today, with husband Greg and children Zane, 9, and Koralee, 6, after a [...]

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P&O Cruises visits some of my favourite places in New Zealand

September 28, 2011

Celebrated photographer Anne Geddes has spent years in New Zealand, both as a resident and a tourist. Here, she shares with us some of her favourite destinations that P&O Cruises visits:
“I have noticed that P&O Cruises visits some of my favourite places in New Zealand. Auckland was my home for some 16 years and I [...]

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Five of our favourite child-friendly activities

September 26, 2011

Not too long ago we chatted to a pro about how to keep children entertained – tips which would be especially helpful during meals and evenings onboard when the little ones aren’t enjoying themselves in the Children’s Centres!
But of course, cruising is more than having a fun time at sea – there are also some [...]

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