Whitsundays - Airlie Beach Getaway

Whitsundays Short Break 

Pricing based on departure date: 07 January 2025 

Selected departures are available in 2024 and 2025.

You don’t have to go on a big trip to enjoy that holiday feeling. Visit a new destination, do more of what you love on a themed cruise, or just take a few days to relax and renew.

Depart for the Whitsunday Islands from Brisbane aboard the Pacific Encounter, with a visit to Airlie Beach on the third day, giving you plenty of time to explore the Great Barrier Reef.

Depart for Airlie Beach from Brisbane aboard Pacific Encounter. Spend the day there or take a shore tour to explore the Whitsunday Islands or Great Barrier Reef. If you ache to snorkel, dive, swim, paddle or just laze on a breathtaking white sand beach, this is the place to do it.

Meet Pacific Encounter!

Pacific Encounter showcases many of our favourite features as well as a range of new ones that you are sure to love.

Splurge and book a suite or mini-suite and along with a host of great benefits, select rooms will gain access to Byron Beach Club, our new private retreat with pool, spas and comfy seating, located on the top deck of the ship.Enjoy expansive views along with pure relaxation and a superior level of service for dining reservations, shore tours, embarkation and disembarkation. Guests will love the relaxed breakfast at Angelo’s as well as the healthy options from the Byron Beach menu throughout the day.

New celebrity chef dining venues include Luke’s Bar & Grill by Luke Mangan and 400 Gradi by award-winning Melbourne chef, Johnny di Francesco. If you’re feeling more casual go to Luke’s Burger Bar or Gradi Pronto for delicious laid-back options.

The Lobby, located on deck 5 is our favourite new hang out place, from morning to night. It is the perfect place to sit and watch the (ship’s) world go by. Choose from three fabulous bars for your favourite drink, a snack, a quick lunch, or a cheese platter. We’re sure the Lobby will also be your favourite new hangout place. If you’re in the mood for something more lively head to Altitude, our nightclub on Deck 18.

Familiar favourites include Waterfront, Angelo’s, Dragon Lady, and Shell & Bones or go casual in The Pantry. Head to the child-free Oasis for a cocktail and a perfect view of the ship’s wake or the chilled-out vibe in the Ocean Bar, or for a true pub experience, head to Encounter Hotel.

At night, choose from live entertainment and lively signature P&O production shows including, Blanc de Blanc, a feast for the senses.

Families will love the dedicated indoor/outdoor family area with a pool, family focussed fun, games, parties and activities. Plus the fabulous Twin Racer Waterslides are now on Pacific Encounter.

On Pacific Encounter, there are more spaces to explore, more places to relax and more things to do. P&O can't wait to welcome you onboard!

Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Brisbane

All fares are displayed in Australian Dollars and pricing is per person based on quad share occupancy unless stated otherwise. Although all due care is taken to keep information as up-to-date as possible, pricing and availability are subject to change without notice: due to varying timing schedules of supplier automated update processes; currency fluctuations; fuel surcharges or government tax & fee changes and may not be guaranteed until paid in full. Gratuities may be an additional onboard charge depending on particular cruise line selected. Please ask your cruise consultant for any clarification of Terms & Conditions.