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Frontier Travel has a wide network of Travel Brokers many of whom are cruise specialists and have internationally recognised qualifications in this niche area. Our senior experienced Brokers have handpicked a range of cruises leaving from Auckland or Sydney to make the most of your time and cruise holiday. The Princess range of vessels combined with P&O Cruises’ Superliner Pacific Pearl offer a fantastic selection to cater to all tastes, destinations and budgets.
P&O Cruises’ Pacific Pearl was welcomed into the P&O Cruises fleet in December 2010, this is New Zealand’s first and only superliner to offer roundtrip cruising from Auckland to the South Pacific and Australia’s East Coast.
Relax by one of the swimming pools and soak up the sun, or have a drink at the swim-up bar. For the more energetic try out the extensive range of pursuits such as table tennis, deck quoits, or Wii. You will delight in the three floors of Atrium shopping where you will find tax free outlets offering an exciting range.
Escape to the library, where you may meet famous guest authors, partake in an arts and crafts class, a wine lecture or simply indulge in Pacific Pearl’s luxurious spa at sea. The spa has numerous treatments, from facials and body scrubs to acupuncture and manicures.
Passengers of all ages will just love the entertainment on board Pacific Pearl – from the Big Screen recent release movies next to live sports along with live nightly theatre in the Marquee Theatre showcasing family friendly viewing through to late night comedy acts in The Dome. Be astounded by the live, open-air aerial circus over the pool area by Pacific Cirque™. The show features juggling, acrobatics, rope skills, fire and trapeze artists.
The Orient, a new pub-style venue is a great place to enjoy pre-dinner drinks. Offering an impressive selection of beverages in a relaxed environment furnished with chesterfield lounges and wingback chairs, recalling the historic Orient Line.
The four complimentary Child Centres offer the younger passengers a vast variety of daily activities to partake in. Catering for ages 3-6, 7-10, 11-14, and for teenagers 15-17. 
Enjoy casual al fresco dining at Pacific Pearl’s outdoor BBQ area, or sumptuous buffet style meals. Indulge your senses in the elegantly appointed Waterfront for a la carte meals. There is also a wine room, offering private parties a degustation menu, for a special occasion treat yourself to the experience of dining at Pacific Pearl’s signature restaurant Salt Grill by Luke Mangan.
With a Princess Cruise holiday, you’ll sail on an exquisite ship and visit many spectacular ports, seeing more captivating cities and fascinating cultures than you ever dreamed possible. A Princess Cruise – it truly is an adventure of a lifetime. Whether you are having cocktails with friends or under a warm blanket enjoying scenic cruising, ships are upscale but never stuffy, designed for you to escape completely. Enjoy the International Cafe, or a wide variety of wines and live entertainment in the signature Italian-inspired Piazza.
The Sanctuary offers a plush, outdoor spa-inspired setting with drinks, light meals, massages, attentive service and relaxing personal entertainment, just for adults. Movies Under the Stars®, offers the unique opportunity to enjoy blockbuster movies against a backdrop of sea and sky. A Princess original - enjoy feature films, concerts, sporting events on a giant screen, poolside with a drink and a complimentary bag of popcorn!
For every preference and budget, there is a stateroom to match on each Princess ship. Princess ships are outfitted with a variety of stateroom categories to meet your specific needs. Standard amenities in all rooms include 100% Egyptian cotton-linen, TV, a refrigerator and complimentary room service.
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