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P&O Cruises Searches for Young Explorer to Advise on Latest Ship
In an Australian first, P&O Cruises is calling for one adventure-loving holidaycritic to advise on the final touches to Pacific Explorer, the cruise line'slatest ship which arrives in Sydney in June. But only applicants aged 15 yearsor under need apply.
An adventure critic will join threeother Young Explorers already recruited by P&O to provideinput on the activities, food, entertainment and design of the 77,000-tonneship which will sail on its first cruise from Sydney on June 22, 2017.
P&O Cruises Director of Entertainment Brett Annable is inviting families to nominate an adventurous child who has bundles ofenergy and is willing to give anything a go, from walking the plank to zippingdown the longest and wildest waterslides on an Australian ship.
"Our four Young Explorers will be involved in shaping the culinaryoffering, entertainment and designonboard our latest addition.Their opinions and advice will refine the details of Pacific Explorer tohelp ensure it is the best cruise ship for this market – and maybe bring outthe inner kid in all of us too," Mr Annable said.
Specifically, the group will inform the final exciting touches toPacific Explorer's waterpark, taste test key dishes on the menu, critique liveentertainment and select décor to reflect the fleet's signature modernAustralian design.
P&O Cruises will take holidaymakers on a voyage ofdiscovery on Pacific Explorer with exciting new features including twospectacular waterslides, a waterpark and a relaxed barefoot lawn bowls green.
Maintaining thecruise line's reputation for innovation, Pacific Explorer will be packed withsurprises, including the most extensive range of dining options, delivered in astylish, contemporary setting.
"Our goal with the refurbishment and launch of Pacific Explorer is tocreate 77,000 tonnes of holiday-making magic. There is no better judge of theonboard experience than our past and future guests," Mr Annable said.
"Over the years, we have seen our youngestpassengers become our most discerning. Their passion for food, entertainment,adventure and even design is often way beyond their years. We know thatchildren are frequently the ones who get parents involved in onboardactivities, so we couldn't think of a better way to ensure Pacific Explorerprovides a great family holiday than appointing a panel of young explorers."
Families that know of a potential candidate to join the line-up of Young Explorers cansubmit a photo and 100 words or less on www.pocruises.com.au/young-explorers explainingwhy their child would be the perfect holiday critic. The lucky winner will helpP&O finesse Pacific Explorer's details, feature in a P&O campaign andwill enjoy a cruise with their family onboard the ship as a thank you from thecruise line.
About P&O Cruises
Sailing local waters for almost 85 years, P&O is Australia's onlyhome-grown cruise line and the largest cruise operator in the region, offeringa fleet of five ships cruising year round from eight home ports in Australia,New Zealand and Singapore. With a contemporary look and feel which captures thespirit of modern Australia, P&O's ships carry more than 460,000 guests ayear on great value holidays. Itineraries range from short getaways andcruises exploring the Australian coast to longer holidays to the South Pacificand exotic destinations such as Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands andAsia. In June 2017 P&O Cruises will welcome its latest ship, PacificExplorer, while in 2019 it will take delivery of its largest ever ship, a3000-guest, 113,000-tonne vessel which will be the biggest ship ever to bebased full time in Australia.
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