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Pacific Encounter
P&O Australia
The Pacific Encounter was built in 2002 and is among P&O Australia’s 4 ships in its fleet. The Pacific Encounter is included in the cruise line’s null Class. In the cruise ship stats below, you’ll find the Pacific Encounter vs all of the other P&O Australia ships.
Pacific Encounter Size
How big is the Pacific Encounter? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Pacific Encounter. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!
Pacific Encounter Capacity
Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Pacific Encounter can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.
2,600
passengers
P&O Australia Avg: 2,114 guests
Pacific Encounter Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Pacific Encounter is 2,600 guests. The average capacity for the 4 active ships in P&O Australia’s fleet is 2,114 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all P&O Australia ships has a minimum of 1,258 guests and a maximum of 2,600 passengers.
1,226
crew
P&O Australia Avg: 963 staff
Pacific Encounter Crew Members: Staff on the Pacific Encounter include 1,226 crew members. That’s a guest to staff ratio of 2.1 to 1. The average P&O Australia ship includes 963 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 2.2 to 1.
Pacific Encounter Passenger Capacity and Crew
vs P&O Australia Fleet
Pacific Encounter Length
How long is the Pacific Encounter? From end to end, the Pacific Encounter length equals 851 feet (260 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 4 active vessels in P&O Australia’s fleet, measuring 844 feet (258 meters).
851
feet long
P&O Australia Avg: 844 feet
The smallest P&O Australia ship (in terms of length) measures 720 feet (220 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 950 feet (290 meters).
Our chart below shows the length of the Pacific Encounter vs all other active P&O Australia ships.
Pacific Encounter Ship Length
vs all P&O Australia Ships
Pacific Encounter Built Date
When was the Pacific Encounter Built? The Pacific Encounter was built in 2002 and joined the cruise line’s null Class.
P&O Australia includes 4 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1997. The average P&O Australia ship is 20 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2002
2002
built date
P&O Australia Avg: 2007
When was the last Pacific Encounter Dry Dock? The Pacific Encounter has not experienced dry dock improvements yet.
N/A
renovation date
Pacific Encounter Info
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pacific Encounter ship class?
The ship belongs to the P&O Australia class of ships known as the null class.
What is the Pacific Encounter capacity?
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Pacific Encounter. The ship's capacity is 2,600. When comparing the occupancy to the average P&O Australia passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 2,114 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live P&O Australia ships.
How old is the Pacific Encounter?
The Pacific Encounter was built in 2002. P&O Australia includes 4 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1997. The average P&O Australia ship is 20 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2006
Is the Pacific Encounter a good ship?
Each of P&O Australia's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Pacific Encounter is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
How long is the Pacific Encounter?
From end to end, the Spectrum of the Seas length equals 851 feet (260 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 4 active vessels in P&O Australia fleet, measuring 844 feet (258 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.