Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Pacific Adventure
Pacific Encounter
Gross Tonnage
Pacific Adventure
109,000 GT
Pacific Encounter
109,000 GT
Length
Pacific Adventure
290 m
Pacific Encounter
290 m
Beam
Pacific Adventure
36 m
Pacific Encounter
36 m
Passengers
Pacific Adventure
2,636
Pacific Encounter
2,636
Crew
Pacific Adventure
1,100
Pacific Encounter
1,100
Decks
Pacific Adventure
—
Pacific Encounter
—
Year Built
Pacific Adventure
2,001
Pacific Encounter
2,002
Space Ratio
Pacific Adventure
41.4 GT/pax
Pacific Encounter
41.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Pacific Adventure
2.40 :1
Pacific Encounter
2.40 :1
| Specification | Pacific Adventure | Pacific Encounter |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | P&O Cruises Australia | P&O Cruises Australia |
| Class | Grand Class | Grand Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,001 | 2,002Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 109,000 GT | 109,000 GT |
| Length | 290 m | 290 m |
| Beam | 36 m | 36 m |
| Draft | — | — |
| Decks | — | — |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,636 | 2,636 |
| Crew | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 41.4 GT/pax | 41.4 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.40:1 | 2.40:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| IMO Number | 9169548 | 9169536 |
Pacific Adventure
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Pacific Encounter
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
41 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
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