Pacific Encounter cabins and suites
Pacific Encounter staterooms review, floor plans, photos
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Grand Suite
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 1 |
| Cabin size: | 615 ft2 / 57 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 115 ft2 / 11 m2 |
| Location (on decks): | portside-aft on deck 12 |
| Type (categories): | (GS) Grand Balcony Suite |
8-Berth 2-Bedroom Family Suite
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 8 |
| Staterooms number: | 2 |
| Cabin size: | 340 ft2 / 32 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 90 ft2 / 8 m2 |
| Location (on decks): | forward on deck 9 |
| Type (categories): | (S8) Two-Bedroom Family Suite |
Two-Bedroom Family Suite's amenities include two bathrooms (now with shower, one with shower over bathtub), bathrobes and slippers, walk-in wardrobe, coffee machine.
8-BERTH Family Suite's bonus amenities/perks include:
- priority embarkation/disembarkation/tendering
- priority specialty dining and spa reservations/shore excursions and Future Cruise bookings
- pillow concierge (3 different types of pillows)
- Welcome Aboard letter (from the Hotel Director)
- Welcome Aboard beverages (a glass of sparkling wine on arrival)
- fresh fruits (bowl in the cabin)
- complimentary shoeshine service, laundry service, bottled water
- private cocktail invitation (with the senior officers)
- exclusive party (on longer than 5-night itineraries)
- premium brand bath products
- complimentary Afternoon Tea service (in-cabin) and Breakfast (in-cabin), daily snacks and canapes (in-cabin)
Balcony Suite
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 22 |
| Cabin size: | SV (330 ft2 / 31 m2), PB (305 ft2 / 28 m2), PA (380 ft2 / 35 m2), OS (410 ft2 / 38 m2) |
| Balcony size: | PB-SV (170 ft2 / 16 m2), PA (155 ft2 / 14 m2), OS (180 ft2 / 17 m2) |
| Location (on decks): | SV (8-9-10), PB (10), PA (10-11), OS (11) |
| Type (categories): | (OS) Owners Suite, (PA) Penthouse, (PB) Premium, (SV) Vista |
All Pacific Encounter ship's Suite categories enjoy free access to Bayron Beach Club (exclusive sundeck / relaxation complex located forward on Deck 16).
Balcony Suites are in 3 types - DOUBLE, TRIPLE and QUAD.
DOUBLE Suites are with 1x Queen bed (2x twin beds) plus double sofabed.
TRIPLE and QUAD Suites are with the following bed sleeping arrangements/bed configurations:
- Queen/single beds + single sofa + upper bunk
- Queen/single beds + double sofabed
- Queen/single beds + single sofabed
- Queen/single beds + single sofa + fold-out bed
The interior's size varies between 300- 645 ft2 / 28-60 m2.
Cabin's door width is 57 cm.
Balcony's size varies between 120-170 ft2 / 11-16 m2.
Balcony Suite's amenities include a larger bathroom (shower over bathtub, separate WC-toilet, bathrobes, slippers), 65-inch TV, walk-in wardrobe, coffee machine, iPod music player (provided upon request).
Balcony Suite's bonus amenities/perks include:
- priority embarkation/disembarkation/tendering
- priority specialty dining and spa reservations/shore excursions and Future Cruise bookings
- pillow concierge (3 different types of pillows)
- Welcome Aboard letter (from the Hotel Director)
- Welcome Aboard beverages (a glass of sparkling wine on arrival)
- fresh fruits (bowl in the cabin)
- complimentary shoeshine service, laundry service, bottled water
- private cocktail invitation (with the senior officers)
- exclusive party (on longer than 5-night itineraries)
- premium brand bath products
- complimentary Afternoon Tea service (in-cabin) and Breakfast (in-cabin), daily snacks and canapes (in-cabin)
Star Princess ship's cabin grades were (S2) Owners Suite, (S3) Penthouse Suite, (S4) Premium Suite, (S5-S6) Vista Suite.
Mini Suite
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 180 |
| Cabin size: | 275 ft2 / 26 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 45 ft2 / 4 m2 |
| Location (on decks): | 8, 9 |
| Type (categories): | (M1, MA, MB, MD, ME) Mini Suite |
Mini-Suites are in 3 types - DOUBLE, TRIPLE and QUAD.
DOUBLE Mini-Suites are with 1x Queen bed (convertible to 2x twin beds).
TRIPLE Mini-Suites are 2x single beds (convertible to a Queen-size double bed) and a single sofabed.
QUAD Mini-Suites are 2x single beds (convertible to a Queen bed), a single sofabed and an upper bunk bed.
Category M1-Mini Suite passengers enjoy free access to Bayron Beach Club (exclusive sundeck / relaxation complex located forward on Deck 16).
Suite's door width is 57 cm.
Mini-Suite's amenities include a larger bathroom (shower over bathtub, separate WC-toilet, bathrobes, slippers), walk-in wardrobe, two TVs.
Balcony Suite's bonus amenities/perks include:
- priority embarkation/disembarkation/tendering
- priority dining and spa reservations/shore excursions booking
- pillow concierge (3 different types of pillows)
- fresh fruits (bowl in the cabin)
- Welcome Aboard letter (from the Hotel Director)
Balcony Cabin
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 515 |
| Cabin size: | 170 ft2 / 16 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 45-90 ft2 / 4-8 m2 |
| Location (on decks): | 8 (B2-BF), 9 (B2), 10 (B2-BE), 11 (BA-BB-BD-BE), 12 (BB-BC-BE-BF), 14 (BC-BF) |
| Type (categories): | (B1-Connecting, B2, BA, BB, BC, BD, BE, BF) Balcony staterooms |
Balcony cabins are in 3 types - DOUBLE, TRIPLE and QUAD.
TWIN cabins are with 2x single beds (convertible to a Queen-size double bed).
TRIPLE cabins are with 2x single beds plus one upper bunk.
QUAD cabins are with pop-up single bunk beds (two sets of single bunks/1x upper + 1x lower). Lower bunks can be joined to a Queen-size double bed (+ 2 upper bunks). Some QUADS are with 1x single bed, 1 single sofabed and 2x upper bunks.
The cabin door's width is 57 cm.
Oceanview Cabin
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 212 |
| Cabin size: | 160-190 ft2 / 15-18 m2 |
| Balcony size: | none |
| Location (on decks): | OC-OF (5), O1-OV-OW-OY (8), OP (12) |
| Type (categories): | (O1-Connecting-Obstructed View, OC-OF, OV-OW-OY-Obstructed View, OP-Porthole) Oceanview / Outside staterooms |
Oceanview cabins are in 3 types - DOUBLE, TRIPLE and QUAD.
TWIN cabins are with 2x single beds (convertible to a Queen-size double bed).
TRIPLE cabins are with 2x single beds plus one upper bunk.
QUAD cabins are with 2x lower single beds and 2x upper bunks.
The cabin door's width is 57 cm.
Star Princess ship's oceanview cabin categories were OV, OW, OY, OZ-Obstructed, OC, OF, OE-Porthole.
Interior Cabin
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 366 |
| Cabin size: | 160-180 ft2 / 15-17 m2 |
| Balcony size: | none |
| Location (on decks): | II-IA (10-11), IB (9-10-11-12), IC (5-8-12-14), ID (9-10-11), IE (8-9-10-11-12), IF (5-8-12-14) |
| Type (categories): | (II-Connecting, IA, IB, IC, ID, IE, IF) Interior / Inside cabins |
The cabin door's width is 57 cm.
TWIN Interior cabins are with two lower twin beds convertible to a Queen-size double bed.
TRIPLE Interior cabins are with two lower twin beds plus one upper bunk (single).
QUAD Interior cabins are with two lower twin beds plus two upper bunks (single).
Wheelchair-Accessible Handicap Cabin
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 38 |
| Cabin size: | 215-390 ft2 / 20-36 m2 |
| Balcony size: | none |
| Location (on decks): | 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Type (categories): |
The cabin door's width ranges between 86-88 cm. The bathroom door's width is 83 cm.
Wheelchair-accessible (adapted for passengers with disabilities) cabins feature wider doorways (cabin and bathroom), more spacious interiors (to allow wheelchairs to be used inside), larger bathrooms (shower only/no bathtub or hot tub, shower seat, extra handrails, no steps), a ramp to access the balcony, pillow menu (3 different types of pillows).
TWIN CABINS are with twin beds (convertible to a Queen-size double bed, except cabins 9732 thru 9733, which are with two single beds (fixed against the walls).
TRIPLE CABINS (category IE) are with 2 single beds plus 1 upper bed. The other categories are with double occupancy.
On P&O Pacific Encounter cruise ship, handicapped cabins are in the following categories (room numbers):
- OW (8301, 8302, 8303, 8304)
- MD (9732, 9733)
- IB (10248, 10252, 10312)
- B2 (10301, 10302, 10303, 10304)
- IC (12248, 12252,12312, 14248, 14252)
- BB (11301, 11302, 11303, 11304)
- IE (8716, 8717)
- BC (12301, 12302, 12303, 12304)
Pacific Encounter cabins review
Star Princess (Pacific Encounter) cabins with balconies are 719 (80% of all the 935 outside staterooms). Wheelchair-accessible cabins (for disabled passengers) are 25 (of which 12 balcony, 4 outside, 9 inside).
Follows the review of Star Princess (Pacific Encounter) staterooms as amenities, furniture and included (complimentary) services:
- Suites with step-out balconies (Grand Suite, all grades Balcony Suites and Mini-Suites) have walk-in closets (ample storage space), living rooms (sofabed, desk, vanity table, armchairs), bathroom (WC-toilet, shower stall, whirlpool bathtub, double sinks).
- Family Suites are with 3 interconnected rooms (the living room is in between). Both bedrooms are with ample closet space, bathroom (shower, bathtub), desk, drawer. The living room has a sofabed. Floor-ceiling sliding doors lead to a large step-out balcony.
Bonus amenities in all Suites are the deluxe mattress/pillows, 2 smart HDTVs, CD/DVD player, upgraded bathroom amenities (massage showerheads, luxury bath products), luxury furniture on the balcony, complimentary services (Spa Thermal Suite, Internet Cafe, laundry/dry cleaning, one-time minibar).
All balcony cabins feature sliding glass doors (floor-ceiling) opening to a private verandah equipped with 1 round table and 2 patio chairs. Balcony cabins are with large wardrobes, bathroom (WC-shower), desk, drawer, some have additional beds (for 3rd/4th passenger). Category BI is Interconnecting (Family Balcony).
Oceanviews (outside cabins) have a picture window (category OP have Porthole Windows). Categories OV, OW and OY are with an obstructed view. Category OI is interconnecting (Family Outside). Inside cabins have the same size and amenities as the OceanViews but lack the window. Category II is interconnecting (Family Inside)
All Star Princess (Pacific Encounter) staterooms as complimentary amenities offer living area (mirrored vanity, writing desk, seating), 2 twin beds (convertible to Queen-size double bed), deluxe bedding sets (Egyptian cotton linens), wardrobe, desk with chair, smart HDTV, direct-dial phone, electronic safe box and lifejackets (in the closet), hairdryer, bath products (shampoo, body lotion, conditioner), mini-bar/fridge, individual air-conditioning, evening turndown service, complimentary 24-hour room service.
During the Star Princess ship’s 2017 refurbishment, all staterooms were upgraded with “Princess Luxury Bed”. The new “cruise bed” was developed in collaboration with PhD Michael Breus (commonly known as “The Sleep Doctor”) and the designer Candice Olson. The new cabin beds feature a luxury pillow-top mattress, individually wrapped coils (reducing surface sway) and hypoallergenic duvets.
All top-tier Suites plus M1-Mini Suites enjoy exclusive access to Byron Beach Club (deck 16 forward), complimentary in-cabin dining (hours d’ oeuvres), priority embarkation/disembarkation/tendering, a separate area (part of the MDR /main dining room) reserved for Suite passengers only. The exclusive dining experience includes expedited seating, dedicated waiter staff service, exclusive menu (featuring chef’s specials) and tableside preparation of some dishes. Suite Dining is available for breakfast and dinner every day, and also for lunch on sea days only.
Cots are available in selected cabins only and not available in any interior and oceanview quad cabins. Bedding configurations 3- and 4-berth staterooms may vary. It may not be possible to have Queen-size bedding when the upper bunks (3rd and 4th beds) are in use.
Wheelchair-accessible cabins are with wider doorways (fitted for wheelchairs), no thresholds into the bathroom, handrails around the bathroom. Ambulatory Accessible cabins have grab bars and/or fold down shower seats. These are not wheelchair-accessible staterooms.
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