Saturday, August 02, 2008

Pacific Fun Cruise - NZ

Australia’s favourite ship has now begun cruising out of Brisbane. A fully-fledged floating resort geared to providing endless choices, she will take you on a holiday you’ll never want to end.

Vital Statistics

  • 1900 passengers
  • 9 decks
  • 223 meters in length
  • 47,000 gross tonnes
  • Built 1986
  • Max Speed: 21 Knots

Speed:
Maximum 22.5 knots
Passenger cabins:
1206 cabins in total – incl 10 suites with balconies; 453 standard outside
cabins; 453 standard inside cabin
Passenger facilities:
Dedicated children’s centres with supervised activity programs for children and teens, outdoor pools and whirlpool spas, Lotus Spa and fitness centre, Duty and Tax-free shopping, show lounge, casino and several bars and lounges.

Pacific Sun's Fun Facts and Figures

  • 72 chefs, cooks and bakers prepare more than 8,600 meals a day for passengers and crew
  • Pacific Sun had a major refit in 2004 at a cost of A$35 million
  • On an average South Pacific cruise, Pacific Sun’s culinary masters will use around: 50,000 eggs, 1000kg of bacon, 2800kg of chicken, 1000kg of lettuce, 2500kg of rice, 375kg of coffee, 1500 kg of pineapples and 5000 litres of milk.
  • With a length of 223m, Pacific Sun is equivalent to three 747 jumbo jets lined up in a row.
Pacific Sun