Pacific Explorer cabins and suites
Pacific Explorer staterooms review, floor plans, photos
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Aft-Facing Penthouse Suite
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 4 |
| Cabin size: | 680-695 ft2 / 63-65 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 225-275 ft2 / 21-26 m2 |
| Location (on decks): | aft on decks 9-10 |
| Type (categories): | (PT) Penthouse Suite with Aft-Facing Balcony |
Penthouses are with a Queen-size double bed (fixed/non-convertible to twins) plus a double sofabed.
Penthouse's door width is 72 cm.
Penthouse Suite's amenities include a larger bathroom (shower over bathtub, separate WC-toilet, bathrobes, slippers), 65-inch TV, walk-in wardrobe, coffee machine, Bose sound system (Wireless Speaker), iPod music player (provided upon request).
The Penthouse's bonus amenities/perks include:
- priority embarkation/disembarkation/tendering
- priority dining and spa reservations/shore excursions booking
- 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)
- canapes (on cocktail evenings)
- premium brand bath products
- complimentary Afternoon Tea service (in-cabin) and Breakfast (in-cabin)
Aft-Facing Balcony Suite
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 4 |
| Cabin size: | 515-535 ft2 / 48-50 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 85-160 ft2 / 8-15 m2 |
| Location (on decks): | aft on decks 8-9 |
| Type (categories): | (SA) Suite with Aft-Facing Balcony |
Category SA Suites are with a Queen-size double bed (fixed/non-convertible to twins/two separate beds) plus a double sofabed.
Suite's door width is 72 cm.
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)
Note: Dawn Princess ship's Balcony Suite categories were S2 (deck 9-Caribe, deck 10-Baja), S3 (deck 8-Dolphin), S4 (deck 9-Caribe), and sized as follows:
- S2 (400-470 ft2 / 37-44 m2), balcony size 225-275 ft2 (21-26 m2)
- S3 (430 ft2 / 40 m2), balcony size 85 ft2 (8 m2)
- S4 (375 ft2 / 35 m2), balcony size 160 ft2 (15 m2)
Mini Suite
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 30 (26x MB, 4x MA) |
| Cabin size: | MA (365-415 ft2 / 34-38 m2), MB (370 ft2 / 34 m2) |
| Balcony size: | 50-90 ft2 / 5-8 m2 |
| Location (on decks): | MA (8-10 aft), MB (10 midship) |
| Type (categories): | (MA, MB) Mini Suites |
TWIN Mini-Suites are with a Queen-size double bed that is fixed(non-convertible to twins/two separate beds) in category MA and convertible into twins in category MB.
TRIPLE AND QUAD Mini-Suites are with two single beds (twins convertible to a Queen-size double bed) plus a sofabed.
Suite's door width is 72 cm.
Mini-Suite's amenities include a larger bathroom (shower over bathtub, separate WC-toilet), bathrobes, slippers.
Mini-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)
Note: Dawn Princess ship's Mini-Suite categories were five (M4, M1, MA, MB, ME) and sized as follows:
- M1-MA-MB-ME (370 ft2 / 34 m2), balcony size 50 ft2 (5 m2)
- M4 (275-335 ft2 / 26-31 m2), balcony size 90 ft2 (8 m2)
Balcony Cabin
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 372 |
| Cabin size: | 180 ft2 / 17 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 30 ft2 / 3 m2 |
| Location (on decks): | BA, BD (9-10), BB (9-10-11), BC (11-12), BE (9-10-11-12) |
| Type (categories): | (BX-BY-Guaranteed, BA, BB, BC, BD, BE) Balcony cabins |
TWIN Balcony cabins are with two single beds (twins convertible to a Queen-size double bed).
TRIPLE and QUAD Balcony cabins are with two lower single beds plus two upper bunks. Bunk beds can be joined into one lower (Queen) and two upper single beds. Some QAUD cabins have one single lower bed, one single sofabed and two upper bunks.
The cabin door's width is 57 cm.
Oceanview Cabin
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 192 |
| Cabin size: | OD (175 ft2 / 16 m2), OE-OF (155 ft2 / 14 m2) OG (145-155 ft2 / 14 m2), OV (135-155 ft2 / 13-13 m2) |
| Balcony size: | none |
| Location (on decks): | OD (9-10-11), OF-OV (8), OE (5-6), OG (5-6-8) |
| Type (categories): | (OG-Obstructed, OD, OE, OF, OV) Oceanview / Outside cabins |
The cabin door's width is 57 cm.
TWIN Oceanview cabins are with two twin beds convertible to a Queen-size double bed.
TRIPLE Oceanview cabins are with two lower twins/single beds plus one upper bunk (single bed).
QUAD Oceanview cabins are with two lower twins/single beds plus two upper single bunks.
Handicap (wheelchair-accessible) oceanview staterooms category OW are sized 225 ft2 / 21 m2.
Note: Dawn Princess ship's Oceanview categories were seven (OW-Obstructed, OC, OE, OF, O4-O5-O6-Deluxe) and sized as follows:
- OC-OE-OF (145-155 ft2 / 13-14 m2)
- O4-O5-O6 (185 ft2 / 17 m2)
Interior Cabin
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 396 |
| Cabin size: | IA-IB-IC-ID-IE (135-150 ft2 / 13-14 m2), IF (150 ft2 / 14 m2) |
| Balcony size: | none |
| Location (on decks): | IA (10-11-12), IB (8-9), IC (10-11), ID (8-9-10-11), IE (5-6-8-9), IF (5) |
| Type (categories): | (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: | 2 |
| Staterooms number: | 19 |
| Cabin size: | 215-370 ft2 / 20-34 m2 |
| Balcony size: | none |
| Location (on decks): | 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Type (categories): |
The cabin door's width is 82 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).
Most handicap cabins are DOUBLE/TWIN and fitted with two lower single beds (convertible to a Queen-size double bed). The only exception is cabin 10069 (Mini-Suite), which is TRIPLE and additionally has a single sofabed.
On P&O Pacific Explorer cruise ship, handicapped cabins are in the following categories (room numbers):
- MB (10069)
- ID (10034, 10040, 10041, 10047, 11028, 11033, 11034, 11039)
- IE (9038, 9039, 9046, 9047)
- OG (8053, 8055)
- OV (8064, 8066, 8067, 8069)
Pacific Explorer cabins review
Pacific Explorer cabins with balconies are 410 (70% of all the 609 outside rooms). Wheelchair-accessible cabins (for disabled passengers) are 19 (of which 1 mini suite, 6 outsides, 11 insides).
Follows the review of Pacific Explorer staterooms as amenities, furniture and included (complimentary) services:
- All Suites have walk-in closets (ample storage space), living rooms (sofabed, writing desk, mirrored vanity, tables with armchairs), bathroom (WC-toilet, shower stall, spa bathtub, double sinks).
- 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 staterooms feature sliding glass doors (floor-ceiling) opening to a private verandah (furnished with a round table and patio chairs) plus sunloungers (Balcony Suites only). Balcony cabins have ample closet space, bathroom (shower), desk, drawers. Some have additional beds for 3rd/4th person.
Oceanviews have a Picture Window (category OE with Porthole Window, category OW with obstructed view). Deluxe/Premium Oceanviews are larger-sized.
Inside cabins have the same size and amenities as OceanViews but lack the window.
All Pacific Explorer staterooms offer as complimentary amenities 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.
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