PACIFIC ENCOUNTER | FULL SHIP TOUR

join me on board the pacific encounter the very first grand class cruise ship to sail for pinot australia for a full and comprehensive ship tour [Music] [Music] let's begin the tour in the pacific encounters beautiful three level atrium deck 7 is where you'll find the ocean bar the modern furnishings are comfortable and bright and this is the perfect spot for a pre or post dinner cocktail [Music] shops extend across the entire atrium with stores on decks 7 6 and 5. you'll find everything from luxury branded clothing accessories and jewelry to duty-free alcohol pindo merchandise and even snacks if you've forgotten to pack something odds are you'll find it on board [Music] deck 6 is also where you'll find the guest reception desk [Music] deck 5 is otherwise known as the lobby and was designed by piano to be a meeting point and all-day hangout zone [Music] here is where you'll find piano staple charlie's bar [Music] next door is the new avalon cafe here you'll find a selection of drinks and food in the form of freshly baked pastries and other items these are available throughout the day from early morning until late at night also debuting on pacific encounter is lilly's this intimate bar offers wine by the glass or bottle as well as perfectly crafted cheese boards to enjoy with your delicious delicious grape juice with comfortable furnishings and an unmistakably modern australian design you'd be hard pressed to imagine you're not in a swanky inner city bar [Music] deck 5 is where you'll also find the entry to the waterfront [Music] as with pacific explorer pacific encounter and adventure will both offer a range of complementary main dining rooms each with their own distinct menu and flavour the waterfront is open for breakfast daily lunch on sea days and for dinner every night with a relaxed casual yet elegant atmosphere the waterfront is a staple of the piano fleet and a solid dining offering up to deck 6 you'll find angelo's italian my personal favorite of the included dining venues angelo's is open for dinner daily [Music] angelo's also offers an exclusive private breakfast for guests staying in one of the ship's suites [Music] sophia loren's likeness once again makes an appearance throughout the restaurant and in typical piano fashion the decor is appropriately themed for the venue [Music] walking past the reception desk there's an arcade that offers a range of games for kids of all ages you can play the games by swiping your cruise card and charging the cost to your on-board account [Music] the arcade isn't as large as the one on pacific explorer but still offers a great variety of games to choose from the vast casino offers a range of table games from roulette and blackjack to poker electronic table games and slot machines [Music] of course there's also a casino bar i was really glad to see that piano added the bonded store its prohibition era style bar to the pacific encounter tucked away towards the bow and deck 6 the bar occupies the space of the old cigar lounge on star princess it's here that you can really admire the lengths piano goes to when it comes to interior design [Music] here you'll find a range of specialty cocktails on offer [Music] moving forward still we enter the lower level of the marquee theatre this main entertainment venue is where the majority of piano stage shows and productions are held throughout the cruise though there is ample seating it's advisable to arrive earlier than showtime to guarantee your spot shows in the marquee theatre are included in the cost of your cruise fare the upper level of the marquee theatre is on deck 7. there's arguably a better view of the stage from here exiting the theater and walking aft we pass the box office this is where you can purchase tickets for pno's pay for shows which on this ship is called blanc de blanc uncorked and debuts its show on this activation cruise that show is held in the black circus which we'll see soon walking aft we cross a new dining venue for piano luke's bar and grill is another iteration of popular celebrity chef luke mangan's long-term partnership with p o and it's the spiritual successor to the much-loved salt grill offering a range of luke signature dishes like crab omelet and licorice parfait this beautifully designed specialty dining venue is open for dinner every night [Music] i like to think of deck 7 as the entertainment district on board during the ship's days with princess i always loved being able to meander from bar to bar across this deck and with piano it's no different through the atrium and past the ocean bar we come across the brand new and frankly stunning encounter hotel the new venue gives modern aussie pub vibes and offers a range of draft beers cider and of course cocktails [Music] as an entertainment venue this is where you'll usually find hosted events like karaoke and trivia plus live music to round out the offering [Music] moving further off we find the blue room the aptly named space is encased in velvety blue tones and is another of the ship's popular nighttime venues as it is on pacific explorer this venue is dark and moody and a roster of entertainers and musicians perform here throughout the cruise [Music] next door 400 grandi occupies the space of what used to be sabatini's during the ship's days with princess 400 grati is one of the ship's specialty dining venues and is headed by award-winning melbourne chef johnny de francesco it offers a vast menu with entrees sides pizzas and desserts [Music] all menu items are available with other cart pricing with the average cost of a pizza being around 12 dollars [Music] outside the photo gallery is where you'll browse through the many pictures that the ship's roaming photographers capture throughout the cruise you can purchase these while you're on board [Music] the black circus will be a familiar sight for anyone that's cruised on the pacific explorer this show lounge is where piano's famous adults-only shows are held throughout the cruise there's also a roster of comedians and other entertainers that perform here some of the more exclusive and racy shows such as those made for adults only need to be pre-booked once on board and cost around 20 dollars [Music] from the aft stairwell we'll walk down to deck 6 to take a look at dragon lady because of the design of the ship and the placement of its main galley dragon lady is separated from the other main restaurants so you can't access it via the central atrium but instead need to walk there via deck 7 or access it via the aft elevators and staircase dragon lady is pino's modern pan-asian restaurant and is well known for its dark and dramatic interior design i continue to admire that piano create these distinct dining experiences as part of their complimentary offering heading up to deck 14 via the central stairwell and outdoors we find the main pool this sunny area also offers a couple of hot tubs and plenty of lounges [Music] forward of the pool is where you'll find the bar as well as a couple of poolside eateries the choice of the brand's new grady pronto or luke's burger bar grady pronto is the takeaway version of 400 grati and you'll find tasty pizzas costing around 7.50 [Music] luke's burger bar offers an array of delicious burgers hot dogs and signs with most items coming in at under 10 both venues are open from late morning until evening aft past the main pool you can see the big screen everything from movies concerts and football games are shown here throughout the cruise [Music] this is also where you'll find new zealand ice cream with delicious sweet treats available for purchase throughout your voyage indoors we come across the brand new family pool zone with a retractable roof this spot is perfect for families with young kids looking to shelter from the sun's harsh rays whilst still enjoying the water there's a pool of course plus multiple hot tubs [Music] on the lower level you'll find the magradome bar so called because of the retractable roof in this area the upper level offers family focused fun with games parties and other activities throughout the cruise [Music] this is also the main entry to pino's take on the classic cruise ship buffet they call it the pantry hand wash basins and hand sanitizer are available at the entrances the pantry offers nine different areas for food with most of the selection being served by crew members from behind storefronts similar in style to a food court except here all of the food is included in your fare during breakfast time each stall offers classic breakfast staples such as bacon and eggs pancakes and waffles to name only a few [Music] during lunch and dinner hours though the type of food available matches the names and design of the stalls as is the case with a traditional buffet there is no limit to the amount of food you can eat or to the number of times you can go back there are also self-serve stations with bakery items freshly made sandwiches salads and soup a spectacular looking dessert bar rounds out the food offering [Music] a complimentary juice selection is available in the mornings tea bags hot water and machine coffee are complimentary at all times ice water is likewise available throughout the day while other drinks can be purchased from the bar [Music] further aft there are two additional seating areas for the pantry by night one site is transformed into another specialty dining venue called shell and bones with other card pricing diners can choose between seafood and meat dishes as well as accompanying sides the space is sectioned off in the evening to help make it feel like its own private dining venue outside of this section and further aft you'll find the adult-only oasis reserved for guests over the age of 18 the cascading terraced space has its own bar seating and lounge areas and of course a pool [Music] located on the stern this section is a unique space positioned underneath the towering altitude nightclub above which we'll see soon [Music] up one deck to 15 you'll find the youth and teen centers like turtle cove shark shack and hq as well as their corresponding outdoor play areas [Music] walking forward along deck 15 we make our way past the upper level of the indoor family pool zone just forward of this is where from march 2023 pacific encounters twin racing water slides will be installed [Music] further along deck 15 you'll find the sky bar aptly named this bar gives you a clear view over the center pool area and towards the big screen walking up the stairway and up to deck 16 is where you'll find one of the more exclusive features on board all the way back in 2018 piano announced a brand new experience for sweet guests in the form of the byron beach club this special area is accessible to guests staying in a full suite or a specific byron mini suite the byron beach club also has exclusive use of the byron beach pool located one deck down the beach club occupies the entire forward section on deck 16 and takes over from what used to be the sanctuary onboard star princess with luxurious comfortable furnishings and attentive service including complimentary food offerings the club is part of piano's attempt to provide additional perks to their sweet guests [Music] back at the sky bar you'll find one of my favorite spots on board encounter if you walk forward on the outer deck this raised platform is located directly on top of the ship's bridge it offers an incredible view forward as well as aft it's a perfect vantage point for sailing into port [Music] back on deck 15 you'll find the lms at sea days bar it offers a range of personal services for purchase throughout your cruise including hair care and barber services massage therapies and more forward through this bar you'll find pacific encounters fitness center [Music] there's a range of free weights weight machines and cardio equipment [Music] group fitness classes are also available throughout the cruise and you can find more details about those while you're on board [Music] [Music] walking back towards the main central pool area we'll continue on towards the back of the ship and up to deck 16. [Music] [Music] from here you can access the sports court on deck 17. [Music] [Music] back down on deck 16 you'll find the sunset bar as well as a hot tub and splash pool all framed by that incredible view towards the ship's wake and over the oasis [Music] [Music] there are also some deck games available here to enjoy on those sunny sea days [Music] some have referred to it as the shopping trolley handle others the spoiler but one thing is for sure pacific encounter has an unmistakable rump the glass encased suspended walkway transports passengers all the way up to deck 18 to piano's brand new nightclub called altitude this is one of the most unique spaces on any ship offering incredible views during the daytime at night the lounge is transformed into the most popular evening venue on board with the dance floor dj booth and bar this is the place to burn off those cruise food calories [Music] [Music] [Music] i hope you enjoyed watching my full ship tour of the pacific encounter if you made it this far thank you very much for watching the whole thing through if you haven't subscribed to my channel yet please do and if you are looking to get on board pacific encounter or any other cruise ship you can head to my website thecruisintravelguide.com where you can search and book a cruise thanks so much for watching and i'll see you soon [Music] you

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Length: 23min 38sec (1418 seconds)

Published: Sat Aug 20 2022