truckmaker Posted September 4, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Good day everyone. I guess that I've been living under a rock because until the cruise atlas arrived I was not aware that the Dawn is leaving the fleet. Is this new news or when was it announced and are there any indications where its going? I realize that she their ship and they can do whatever they want with her but we were hoping to sail onboard again but it just doesn't fit the calendar at this point. Thanks and safe journeys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted September 4, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Yes, it was announced in 2015 that Dawn will be transferred to the P&O fleet in May 17. http://www.cruisepassenger.com.au/dawn-princess-to-join-the-po-fleet/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted September 4, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Yes, it was announced in 2015 that Dawn will be transferred to the P&O fleet in May 17.http://www.cruisepassenger.com.au/dawn-princess-to-join-the-po-fleet/ http://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/13131-dawn-princess-to-be-transferred-to-pao-australia.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smslms Posted September 4, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Heard the same thing. Will apparently be called the Pacific Explorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corfe Mixture Posted September 5, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 5, 2016 (edited) Yes, it was announced in 2015 that Dawn will be transferred to the P&O fleet in May 17.http://www.cruisepassenger.com.au/dawn-princess-to-join-the-po-fleet/ Actually she is being transferred to P&O Australia and not P&O, which is a different, and separately managed, brand within Carnival Corporation. Not sure how this will work for UK clients as we can currently book P&O, Seabourn, and Princess southern hemisphere cruises either on line or through Carnival's Southampton office, pay in Sterling, and have the deal subject to UK consumer protection law, whereas there appears to be no UK website or UK office for P&O Australia. Edited September 5, 2016 by Corfe Mixture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer Posted September 5, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 5, 2016 P & O Australia is trying to upgrade its fleet here. Last year 2 HAL ships joined and became Pacific Eden and Pacific Aria. It has been a 3.5 star cruise line at best and is trying to up the ante a bit as only it and Princess sail year round in Australia. Most of the ships plying our waters are not young by any stretch of the imagination and IMO Dawn Princess is ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishfulone Posted September 5, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 5, 2016 She's a lovely old ship with those cosy little cut out balconies. We only sailed on her once but gosh she's a beauty. Almost makes you want to give P&O a chance.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted September 5, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 5, 2016 She's a lovely old ship with those cosy little cut out balconies. We only sailed on her once but gosh she's a beauty. Almost makes you want to give P&O a chance.... I fell in love with cruising with the Sun Class ships and would gladly sail them again. All the ships I fell in love with are now almost all gone..... I still prefer the layout of the Sun Class ships to the newer ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzisme Posted September 5, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Just looked at the latest cruise atlas What's happening with the Sapphire? Going into dry Dock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted September 5, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Just looked at the latest cruise atlasWhat's happening with the Sapphire? Going into dry Dock? Asia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser411 Posted September 5, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 5, 2016 (edited) And remember, Carnival has ordered a brand new ship for P&O Australia too. https://www.pocruises.com.au/new-build/ Edited September 5, 2016 by Cruiser411 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted September 5, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 5, 2016 (edited) P & O Australia is trying to upgrade its fleet here. Last year 2 HAL ships joined and became Pacific Eden and Pacific Aria. It has been a 3.5 star cruise line at best and is trying to up the ante a bit as only it and Princess sail year round in Australia. Most of the ships plying our waters are not young by any stretch of the imagination and IMO Dawn Princess is ready to go. Friends recently sailed on their Pacific Pearl which first sailed as Sitmar FairMajesty in 1988. After merging with Princess the ship became the original Star Princess but I believe that it's leaving P&O Australia when the Dawn Princess arrives as part of their fleet upgrades. Edited September 5, 2016 by Astro Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kinkacruiser Posted September 5, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Her makeover looks more up-market. http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/surprising-feature-of-pos-newest-cruise-ship-the-pacific-explorer/news-story/90e6300d5463143aead5bfd74ca3acb8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamma Drum Posted September 5, 2016 #14 Share Posted September 5, 2016 I sailed on the Star Princess in 1997 on a cruise to Alaska. Very nice ship. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer Posted September 5, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Actually I was incorrect in my post. Carnival also cruise in Australia/South Pacific all year round as well (Spirit). They are a separate cruise line from P&O Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobby_The_Ship_Elf Posted November 4, 2016 #16 Share Posted November 4, 2016 She's a lovely old ship with those cosy little cut out balconies. We only sailed on her once but gosh she's a beauty. Almost makes you want to give P&O a chance.... I agree she is starting to show her age but I have always liked the lines and comforts of the Sun class ships (Sun, Sea, Dawn). I do hope they don't remove the ability to circumnavigate the ship on the Promenade Deck (7) for something more artsy fartsy. I would not normally consider cruising P&O but if it was a chance to sail down "memory lane" I may seriously think it is worthwhile. I shall be keeping a weather eye out on what the Pacific Explorer looks like post her 'make over' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 7, 2016 #17 Share Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) Heard the same thing. Will apparently be called the Pacific Explorer. Correct Dawn Princess will become P&O Australia's Pacific Explorer. Dawn Princess, like Sea/Sun has been operating out of Australia for some years now, very popular with the Aussies. No tipping and Australian currency on board. Yes, they are getting old. Edited November 7, 2016 by NSWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauiLvrs Posted November 7, 2016 #18 Share Posted November 7, 2016 I fell in love with cruising with the Sun Class ships and would gladly sail them again. All the ships I fell in love with are now almost all gone..... I still prefer the layout of the Sun Class ships to the newer ships. Us too.... :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted November 8, 2016 #19 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Good day everyone. I guess that I've been living under a rock because until the cruise atlas arrived I was not aware that the Dawn is leaving the fleet. Is this new news or when was it announced and are there any indications where its going? I realYesize that she their ship and they can do whatever they want with her but we were hoping to sail onboard again but it just doesn't fit the calendar at this point. Thanks and safe journeys. Yes it's old news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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