What’s coming to Pacific Adventure® and Pacific Encounter® when they join Carnival Cruise Line

As we get closer to March 2025 when Pacific Adventure® and Pacific Encounter® will join the Carnival Cruise Line fleet, we wanted to update you on some of the exciting enhancements that will be coming to the ships, and to let you know which much-loved P&O experiences will be remaining. 

Exciting New Features

There will be new FUN for everyone with many exciting additions being added onboard, including: 

• New ship names – The ships will begin sailing as Carnival Adventure™ and Carnival Encounter™
• Carnival’s iconic Fun Squad – The Fun Squad will host everything from hilarious comedy shows and trivia to high-energy deck parties and thrilling games, creating an unforgettable atmosphere for all ages.
• Free pizza daily* – Free pizza will be served from 11am and 4pm daily.
• Carnival’s Youth programs, including for under 2s – The onboard Kids Club programs will be updated to Carnival’s youth program Camp Ocean and teen programs Circle “C” and Club O2. Carnival’s Turtles program will also be available on both ships where children under two years of age are welcome to join in Camp Ocean activities during specific times. Parents will have the option to leave their under two year olds in the care of youth staff for a fee, or they can stay with the child and use the facilities at no charge.
• Updated theme nights – Both ships will be getting Carnival theme nights, including the electrifying 80s Rock ‘n’ Glow, Silent White-Hot Night, and Elegant Evenings. 
• Other Carnival favourites – You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy some of Carnival’s beloved onboard family activities and entertainment like Build-A-Bear* workshops and Conga for Kids.
• Additional support for guests with sensory needs – As part of Carnival Cruise Line’s certification by KultureCity, guest-facing crew, including the Guest Services team and Youth Staff on both ships, including the Guest Services team and Youth Staff, will be trained to understand and help guests with sensory/cognitive needs. Complimentary KultureCity Sensory Bags will also be available on both ships (availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis). 

P&O Favourites that are here to stay

Although the brand is changing, many of our P&O favourites will be staying onboard, including:

• Byron Beach Club – The exclusive retreat will be remaining on both ships and guests booked in suites, and M1 and MA mini suites (as booked through P&O Cruises) will continue to have access. Please note that when the ships join Carnival Cruise Line, the names of the room categories will be changed to bring them in line with the other Carnival ships. This means that all mini suites will be renamed to Ocean Suites, however those that have access to Byron Beach Club will have ‘Byron’ in the category name.
• Dining and food* – Many of your favourite restaurants and food options will be remaining, including Waterfront, Luke’s Bar & Grill, Angelo’s, and Dragon Lady. New Zealand Natural will also continue to be on both ships serving up delicious ice cream, shakes and sundaes.
• Action packed experiences – The Edge Adventure Park* will be remaining on both ships, offering heart-pumping experiences and breath-taking views. You’ll also still be able to race your friends on the twin racer waterslides, although they will be getting a new name, so watch this space!
• Blanc de Blanc Uncorked* – This award-winning show direct from Strut & Fret Las Vegas will be continuing, providing you with the opportunity to watch the finest cabaret and acrobatic talent from around the world, combined with risqué humour, opulence and edge of your seat theatre.
• Crew – You’ll still see most of your familiar faces, with many of our much-loved crew remaining onboard. 

*Charges apply for the Build-A-Bear workshops, Edge Adventure Park, and Blanc de Blanc Uncorked.   *Charges apply for Lukes Bar and Grill, and New Zealand Natural, and charges may also apply to some menu items at Angelo’s and Dragon Lady. Free of charge pizza will be available from Deck 7 between 11am and 4pm each day. During this time charges may apply to other menu items, and after 4pm, charges will apply to all menu items.