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However one of the Pacific Dawn’s most exciting facilities is The Dome, an incredible entertainment venue featuring comedy shows, night-time jazz events, live entertainment and amazing daytime views. The Pacific Dawn also features two outdoor swimming pools, four spas, an adult’s only retreat, day spa, gym and duty free shopping. Because recently, Pacific Aria built in 1994 for Holland America Line as Ryndam, but now owned and operated by P&O Cruises Australia, and Pacific Dawn, built in 1991 for Sitmar Cruises and delivered to Princess Cruises and operated as Regal Princess, also now owned and operated by P&O Cruises Australia, had both been sold to CMV and reportedly. Based in Brisbane, Pacific Dawn was refurbished in 2014 and was the first to showcase P&O’s new look. Aside from the new colors of navy and white and the “Like No Place on Earth” tagline, Dawn received new public spaces, restaurants, upgraded cabins and even an Edge Adventure Park, which offers fun stuff like rock-climbing, zip-lines, a funnel climb, and more.

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MS Satoshi (Ocean Builders Crypto Cruise Ship) (Scrapped Cruise Ships)

Pacific Dawn current position

Pacific Dawn current location is at Caribbean Sea (coordinates 9.44474 N / -79.88560 W) cruising en route to CRISTOBAL ANCHORAGE. The AIS position was reported 1 minute ago.

Does Current Position
Year built1991 / Age: 29
Flag state Panama
BuilderFincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy)
Classresidential/hotel ship (ocean liner)
Building costUSD 280 million
OwnerOcean Builders (Panama)
OperatorCrypto Cruise Ship
Speed22 kn / 41 kph / 25 mph
Length (LOA)245 m / 804 ft
Beam (width)32 m / 105 ft
Gross Tonnage70285 gt
Passengers1596 - 1915
Crew660
Passengers-to-space ratio37
Decks12
Cabins798
Decks with cabins7
Last Refurbishment2017, Alang-scrapped in 2020
Former namesMS Satoshi (Ocean Builders), Regal Princess, Amy Johnson (CMV)
Christened byCathy Freeman (Regal Princess)

Pacific Dawn Review

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The 1991-built 'Crypto Cruise Ship' Satoshi was formerly known as 'Pacific Dawn' and launched as Regal Princess (link to the 2014-built liner). As 'Pacific Dawn', the vessel was operated by P&O Australia (Carnival Corporation-owned company) in the period 2007-2020. Under P&O, Pacific Dawn sailed ~1,37 million mi (~2,2 M km) and served ~2 million passengers.

Sadly, on December 18, 2020, the shipowner (Ocean Builders) announced that the 'Crypto Cruise Ship' project is terminated and MS Satopshi sold for scrapping at Alang India. So in December 2020, this unfortunate boat entered CruiseMapper's hub Scrapped Cruise Ships.

In February 2021, Pacific Dawn was planned to leave P&O Australia. The ship's last cruise for P&O was scheduled for February 8, 2021 (departing from Melbourne to Singapore via Brisbane). The last voyage was bookable as short-break (Melbourne-Brisbane), Asia Explorer (Brisbane-Singapore) and 'full farewell' (17-night B2B cruise Melbourne-Brisbane-Singapore). In April 2021, P&O Australia's fleet was also planned to leave Pacific Aria (now Aegean Goddess).

In November 2019, for both vessels were signed presale agreements with CMV-Cruise and Maritime Voyages. In 2021, Pacific Dawn was to be renamed to 'CMV Amy Johnson', Pacific Aria - to 'CMV Ida Pfeiffer'. Following the CMV's collapse (filed for bankruptcy in July 2020), Carnival Corporation reopened both ships for sale.

  • On September 29, 2020, P&O Australia announced Pacific Dawn's sale, but the buyer (new shipowner) was not disclosed. The liner was last refurbished (by P&O AU) in 2017 and scheduled for refurbishment in 2021 April. Pacific Aria was sold in mid-October 2020.
  • A total of 14x Pacific Dawn cruise itineraries (departures planned for the period December 4 through February 11 including) were cancelled. For these last-scheduled by P&O AU voyages see at the ship's Wiki section.

The new shipowner became Ocean Builders (Panama-based company) which reconstructed Pacific Dawn into a residential ship ('Crypto Cruise Ship') and renamed it 'MS Satoshi'. Prior to the Transatlantic repositioning crossing from Europe to Panama, the ship entered drydock at Gibdock Shipyard (Gibraltar).

Starting November 5, 2020, the first 100 (of the ship's total 777) staterooms were opened for purchase, with prices ranging between USD 25-50,000. Short-term stateroom rentals are also available. The auction for the first 100 staterooms/apartments ended on November 28.

The vessel's last name honoured Satoshi Nakamoto (Bitcoin's creator). Ocean Builders company's CEO is Chad Elwartkowski. The 'Crypto Cruise Ship' project generally targeted bitcoin enthusiasts. The ship was marketed as a floating residence where payments (in all onboard shops and restaurants) can be made in BitCoins, in addition to conventional currencies. The access to the off coast drifting MS Satoshi was intended to be via a 30-min ferry ride from Panama City. Some of the privately-owned staterooms on the liner were opened for rent as living accommodations or business offices.

While operated by P&O Australia, the vessel (IMO number 8521232) was UK-flagged (MMSI number 235059368) and registered in Southampton. Under the Ocean Builders' 'Crypto Cruise Ship' ownership, the vessel was re-flagged to Panama (MMSI 355852000) and registered in Colon.

On November 18, 2020, the 29-year-old MS Satoshi left Malta en-route to Gibraltar UK (arrived on November 23) where was drydock renovated (including repainting the hull and superstructure) at Gibdock Shipyard. The ship's permanent deployment in Panama started in December 2020.

On the above photo is also shown floating 'SeaPod homes' planned by Ocean Builders for MS Satoshi ship's residents and guests.

The 1900-passenger cruise ship Pacific Dawn was designed by Renzo Piano (Italian architect). The vessel is interesting for providing connections between most staterooms (making it a great choice for families and group/party travellers). Following Pacific Dawn's drydock 2017, the ship now features the enormous Big Screen (outdoor theater / midship on Sundeck), new Aqua Park (waterpark with a dual-waterslide / aft on Sundeck), The Pantry (buffet-style market with fresh-food outlets), redesigned Atrium (decks 5-6-7), fully-renovated bars, lounges and wellness facilities.

Cruise itinerary program

Pacific Dawn itinerary program was based on Australia cruises leaving roundtrip from homeports Brisbane (Queensland) and Melbourne (Victoria Australia). The voyages were themed as 'South Pacific Islands' (Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia), Great Barrier Reef, cruises to nowhere and short-breaks to Queensland port and island destinations.

CMV Amy Johnson ship's inaugural cruise (repositioning voyage) was scheduled for April 15, 2021, leaving from Singapore to Tilbury-London. The 43-night westbound itinerary (Asia to Europe-UK) included transition through Suez Canal. Fares started from GBP 3400 (EUR 4020 / USD 4400) per person with double occupancy.

CMV ship's inaugural cruise season was to officially start from London-Tilbury on October 9 (2021) with the 32-night 'Black Sea and Mediterranean' (maiden voyage) visiting ports in Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece, Israel, Egypt, Malta, Sicily, Gibraltar, Spain. Fares started from GBP 2240 (EUR 2650 / USD 2900) per person with double-occupancy. For these maiden voyages (all cancelled) as call ports and times see in the ship's Wiki section.

CMV Amy Johnson inaugural cruise itineraries 2021 (CANCELLED)

CMV Amy Johnson ship (the renamed Pacific Dawn) had to start operations in 2021 with 3 roundtrips from homeport Tilbury-London visiting Europe's Arctic (Norway), Iceland and Greenland. Departure dates were scheduled for:

  • June 20, 2021 (22-day itinerary 'Arctic Voyage Greenland and Iceland Experience') with overnight in Reykjavik Iceland
  • July 22, 2021 (38-day itinerary 'Grand Arctic Voyage to Greenland, Spitsbergen and Iceland) visiting visit to Spitsbergen Island
  • August 7 (22-day itinerary 'Arctic Voyage Greenland and Iceland Experience') with overnight in Rotterdam Holland. The visit to Rotterdam (Aug 28) coincides with the CMV Fleet Parade and the 'Rotterdam Regatta 2021'.

Cabins

Pacific Dawn/Satoshi staterooms (total 798) include 50x Suites, 134x Balcony, 436x Oceanview and 178x Inside, in all 27 cabin categories. Most staterooms are 190-ft2 (18 m2) and nearly 25% have private balconies. The largest passenger accommodations (Balcony Suites) are sized 560 ft2 (52 m2).

  • Two-Room Deluxe Suites (52 m2) have private step-out balcony, twin beds (convertible to double), single sofabed (for 3rd passenger), separate bedroom-lounge. One Suite is wheelchair-accessible.
  • Junior Suites (35 m2) have private step-out balcony, twin beds (convertible to double), double sofabed (rollaway bed). Two Junior Suites are wheelchair-accessible.
  • Sized 20 m2 are categories 14 (Superior Balcony), 15 (Superior Plus Balcony) and 16 (Premium Twin Balcony).
  • Most oceanview cabins are with twin beds (convertible to double bed), some have 3rd-4th upper beds (bunks). Some outside cabins are wheelchair-accessible and some are interconnecting.
  • All interior cabins are with two single beds (lower twins) convertible to a double bed (Queen-size) plus 3ird-4th upper beds (bunks). Some inside cabins are wheelchair-accessible and some are interconnecting. Most Premium Twin Inner (category 4) cabins are double-occupancy (convertible twin beds).

Standard cabin amenities include an en-suite bathroom (WC-toilet, curtain shower, single-sink vanity, toiletries), bedside cabinets (4-drawer), wall-mounted reading lamps, individually-controlled air-conditioning, mirrored dressing table (writing desk with chair and lamp), smart HDTV (satellite reception), seating area (armchair with a coffee table), wardrobe, electronic safe box (in the closet), moquette flooring. Balcony furniture consists of 2 deckchairs and a low table).

Pacific Dawn shipboard dining (Food and Drinks)

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Sophisticated and various food is available onboard Pacific Dawn. The buffet restaurant, a la carte main dining room, and The Grill give a chance to choose from. For a little fee, passengers can sense the flavors of Asia with an 8-course banquet at La Luna or, dine in style at celebrity chef restaurant Salt grill by Luke Mangan. Back by popular demand are favourites, such as the exclusive 14-seat Chef's Table. The Waterfront Restaurant, ship's main dining room, continues to serve classic Australian dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a stylish setting.

Follows the complete list of Pacific Dawn restaurants and food bars.

  • Waterfront Restaurant (open-seating dining room; each of all three dining rooms on Pacific Dawn is operated with 'Your Choice Dining' (a la carte) menus for breakfast and lunch, and offers a 4-course dinner menu. Tables seat up to 10 guests. Dining times vary according to sea/port days)
  • Part of the Waterfront restaurant is the 'Wine Room' with cases of wine and Champagne bottles on display. The Wine Room also serves PO Cruises Australia's 'Chef's Table' experience (specialty dining venue with gourmet private dining and tour of the galley)
  • Salt Grill (reservations-only specialty restaurant via a partnership with Australian celebrity chef Luke Mangan)
  • The Pantry (self-service buffet restaurant with several fresh-food outlets and an open-air terrace) replaced the traditional Lido Buffet 'Plantation Restaurant'. The Pantry's features are the new restaurants 'Nic and Toni's' (Mediterranean-cuisine) and 'Shell and Bones' (seafood). The 'Shell and Bones Seafood and Grill' is part of 'The Pantry' (food market) and is complimentary during the day. In the evenings, it transforms into a la carte priced restaurant. The seafood menu features popular Australian dishes, like Singaporean Chili Crab (from Queensland) and Steamed Blue Mussels with Wine (from South Australia), The daily grill bar menu offers items like Slow-cooked Beef Short Ribs, Portuguese-style roast chicken, also vegetarian options.
  • The Luna room (Asian-cuisine banquets; features Japanese and Thai specialties); The Grill (lido BBQ)
  • The 'Shell and Bones' (a la carte pricing) opens daily from 5:30 pm to 9 pm. The menu features dishes like Portuguese-style roast chicken, Singapore-style crab (US$25), hot seafood extravaganza (US$50 for 2). Sides like garlic bread, potato wedges, and grilled corn cobettes are complimentary as are the kids' options of fish fingers or seafood party plate. One dessert is only offered: apple and rhubarb crumble with New Zealand Natural ice cream (US$9) designed to share.

Pacific Dawn shipboard entertainment (Fun and Sport)

Daytime activities range from whiskey tastings and martini mixology classes to quilling and salsa dance classes. Passengers can find karaoke, bingo, and trivia almost every day. The daily itinerary on sea days is packed with activities. The big-screen on the pool deck proved to be a big hit and is largely used for broadcasting full-length concerts, live sports, and movies. Major international sporting events are also shown (such as the FIFA World Cup). Evening entertainment is standard cruise ship fare with a mix of guest entertainers and Broadway-style production shows. For kids, innovative activity clubs include Turtle Cove (ages 3-6-yo), Shark Shack (ages 7-10-yo) and HQ for teens. Adults can relax in the child-free Oasis on ship's top deck, while all ages enjoy the swimming pool on Lido deck and the adventures of P&OEdge program, held all over Dawn, with a climbing course on the funnel and a zip line across the top deck.

Follows the complete list of Pacific Dawn lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

  • Pacific Dawn Atrium (3-decks central open floor area and social hub)
  • Charlie's Bar; The Orient bar (English pub); Promenade Bar; MIX (specialty cocktails bar); The Cafe; Lido Pool Bar
  • Essentials Store; Tax and Duty-Free Shops; PANDORA shop (jewelry); Aqua Hut (snorkeling equipment)
  • The Marquee Theatre (2-decks, featuring large scale shows, magic and comedy acts; during the day, the theatre hosts Jackpot bingo games, trivia quizzes)
  • Wine Room (boutique winery)
  • The Big Screen (outdoor LED screen for movies, show programs, sports games)
  • The Dome Bar (indoor observation lounge with floor-ceiling windows, large dance floor, and a full-service bar; transforms into a disco nightclub in the evenings)
  • Players Bar and Casino, Techno Store
  • Expressions Studio (Photo Gallery and Shop); Art Gallery; The Library; Internet Cafe
  • The Oasis (adults-only relaxation complex)
  • Promenade (deck 7), 2 pools, 4 jacuzzis
  • Aqua HealthSpaFitness (Wellness Centre with Day Spa, Thermal Suites, Fitness Centre with a separate room for classes, Massage Rooms, Aqua Beauty Salon)
  • Teen- and Kids club lounges (offering complimentary activities by P&O youth program: 'Turtle Cove'; 'Shark Shack'; 'HQ' lounge; 'HQ+' teen lounge)
  • P&OEdge Adventure Park experience ('high adrenalin' program with 20 different activities, such as climbing, jumping, racing, flying on ropes)
  • Jogging Track; Traditional deck games area (Deck Chess, Deck Quoits, Shuffleboard); Sports Court (basketball, volleyball, tennis); Table Tennis; Golf Nets.
  • On its top deck, the ship has an Aqua Park.

CMV Amy Johnson ship facilities and amenities

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The 'Waterfront Restaurant' is the dining room which operates with open-seating and a la carte menus ('Your Choice Dining') for breakfast and lunch, and offers a 4-course dinner menu. Tables seats from 2 to 10 guests. Dining Room times vary (sea / port days): Breakfast (7:30-9:30 / 7-9am), Lunch (12-2pm), Dinner (5:30-9:30pm).

Part of Waterfront Restaurant is the 'Wine Room'. It serves the CMV line's 'Chef's Table' dinner package. The 'Chef's Table' is a gourmet private dining package for up to 14 guests (surcharge PP apply, reservations required), inclusive of a cocktail reception, canapes by the Columbus ship's Executive Chef, and a tour of the galley.

'The Grill' is a specialty restaurant (surcharges PP) run by celebrity chef Luke Mangan (reservations-only, closed on port days).

The 'Pantry Restaurant' is the lido buffet restaurant. Dining times here vary (sea / port days): breakfast (6:30-11am / 6-11am), lunch (11:30am-2:30pm / 11:30am-3pm), and dinner (5-9pm).

The 'Fusion' room is an Asian-cuisine specialty restaurant annex (cover charges PP apply). Fusion's menu features Japanese and Thai food specialties.

'The Palladium Show Lounge' is a 2-decks high theatre hosting large-scale show productions in the evenings with live music, magic, and comedy performances by guest entertainers. The daily program here has Jackpot bingo games and trivia quizzes. The Palladium Bar serves the theatre and the foyer area.

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'Jade HealthSpaFitness' (wellness complex) that consists of Spa (Sauna, Steam Rooms), Gym (with modern equipment, also offering personal trainers on Yoga, Pilates and fitness classes), Massage Rooms (facials, scrubs, reflexology, acupuncture, spa massages, aaa), Jade Beauty Salon (hairdresser and barber services - cutting, styling, colouring, conditioning treatments, blow-dry, brow and lash treatments, shaving, also waxing, manicure, pedicure, teeth-whitening, botox, aaa).

Thermal Suites are accessed via single passes and unlimited passes (throughout the cruise). The 10-20-30 Thermal Suite deals allow choosing 3 signature treatments with a 10% discount off the first treatment, 20% off the 2nd, and 30% off the 3rd.

The Gym has 5 treadmills, 3 stationary bikes, and 3 stair runners with 1 each of the following machines: leg pull down, leg extension, leg press, weight bench, multi-press, lower back, and abdominal. Professional training staff holds individual and group classes.

Medical Centre is Amy Johnson ship's hospital, operated by resident doctors and nurses on 24-hour duty. Payments are made by the CMV boarding pass (treatments equivalent to a private doctor's visit). Buying cruise health insurance is recommended.

CMV Amy Johnson ship's Atrium is a 3-deck high open-floor design area with live music and show entertainment. The Lobby level is served by the Hemmingway's Bar (portside lobby bar serving the foyer).

Reception Desk provides 24-hour guest services, assistance, information, purser).

Shore Excursions' Office (open between 10:30 am - 1 pm, and 3 - 6 pm) is for shore excursions booking and provides information on Cruise Maritime tours offered in ports of calls along the Columbus cruise itineraries.

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Future Cruise Sales office allows discount booking of CMV cruise deals while on the ship.

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Part of the Atrium is the ship's 'Tax & Duty-Free Shops' / Shopping Galleria. These shops sell liquor, tobaccos, brand cosmetics, perfumes, fashion clothes and accessories, luxury jewelry and watches at duty-free prices (up to 40% off their retail prices).

The Atrium's upper level served by the Ocean Bar. Ocean Bar provides a home-like environment and is furnitured with comfortable lounges and small coffee tables. Ocean Bar is designed to be the living room of the ship. Armchair aerobics, trivia, and word games are also held here. At 7:30 p.m. live music starts and guests can partake of the selection of wine, beers on tap, and cocktails.

Also part of this Atrium level is the 'Raffles' bar serving premium cocktails.

Casino Royale has limited seating, offers off-shore gambling on roulette/blackjack tables and poker machines, and complimentary casino gaming lessons for beginners.

The 'Trumps & Aces' club (kids 3-6 yo, must be toilet-trained) has toys, educational games, and kids fun activities supervised by certified staff. In the 'Trumps & Aces,' there is a Nursery Room where babysitting service is available between 10:30 pm-1 am (charges apply). The list of activities here includes arts/crafts, music, cartoons, parties, 'Sleepyheads Storytime' (storytelling).

The 'Crafters Studio' club (kids 7-10 yo) offers as activities arts-crafts, movies, scavenger hunts, pirate games, iPad learning, PS and Nintendo gaming consoles, themed parties, air hockey, table tennis, sports tournaments, karaoke, talent shows, kids-only dinners held in the Waterfront Restaurant.

The 'Photo Gallery' area, with the 'Expressions Studio' for professional video-photo services.

'The Internet Cafe' has a limited seating and several Internet computers (charges per minute apply, Internet packages start from 100 mins)

'The Orient' bar is an English pub bar with a nice selection of local and international beers.

Livingstone Library offers staff assistance between 9 - 11 am and 3 - 5 pm. This is a quiet room furnished with antique leather sofas and chairs. It has a nice selection of books (all in English), newspapers, jigsaw puzzles, popular board games.

Taverners' Pub is an English pub bar with a nice selection of local and international beers.

'The Oasis' retreat, served by Oasis Bar (aft-location, lower level 1 of 2) is an adults-only outdoor relaxation area with premium sun loungers, couches, and deck chairs. It has for decoration fake plants, 2 hot tubs (on the lower level), and a bar serving drinks.

'Cappuccino's' bar serves the pool area with light snacks and drinks.

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Amy Johnson's ship's pool area has 2 large swimming pools (the forward one is adults-only) and 2 hot tubs. The area is served by the Lido Pool Bar, 'Alfresco Grill' (complimentary fast food choices with AU BBQ fare /charges apply at dinner, after 5 pm) and an Ice Cream Bar 'Gallato's' (charges apply; offers 'New Zealand Natural' ice cream, including the CMV's 'Choc Hokey Pokey' flavour). In the evenings, here are organized open-air deck parties.

'The Dome' - an indoor observation lounge during the day, covered with a glass roof. This lounge has ample seating, a large dance floor, a full-service bar, and floor-ceiling panoramic windows for 180-degree seaport and ocean views. Late in the evenings (after 10:30 pm), The Dome becomes a disco nightclub.

There is a Walking/Jogging Track and Deck Games: area (quoits, giant chessboard, golf putting green, shuffleboard).

The ship's 'Big Screen' is a large-size outdoor LED screen for movies, live sports games (including NRL/AFL), and show programs. There is a stage for live music and show performances, including the 'Pacific Cirque' show.

The Sun Deck also has the CMV Active Studio with outdoor sporting equipment for unique open-air activities, such as bow-ladder- and funnel climbing, trampoline jumping, net racing, Bouncing Bridge, racing through the ship, and even flying on ropes around the Atrium area.

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Pacific Dawn Wiki

P&O Australia's cruise ship Pacific Dawn started its career under the name 'Regal Princess'. The vessel was initially operated by Princess Cruises( between 1991-2007) when it was transferred to P&O Australia's fleet, renamed 'Pacific Dawn' (on Nov 8, 2007, following an extensive drydock refurbishment) and homeported in Brisbane QLD (leaving from port Hamilton, Queensland Australia). The vessel was launched (floated out from drydock) on March 29, 1990, delivered on July 20, 1991, and christened (as Regal Princess) on August 8 in NYC New York by godmother Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013, UK’s Prime Minister in the period 1979-1990).

By design, Pacific Dawn was sistership to Pacific Jewel (now Karnika) and similar to Pacific Pearl (now CMV Columbus) and Crown Princess.

For P&O Australia, the vessel (IMO 8521232) was UK-flagged (MMSI number 235059368). Pacific Dawn's itineraries offered Queensland roundtrips to South Pacific Islands ('Pacific Island Hopper' itinerary to Fiji, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Espiritu Santo), also to Papua New Guinea and several Australian ports. The list of visited destinations featured Queensland, Great Barrier Reef (Willis Island) and Moreton Island (on short-breaks). Pacific Dawn's Cruises to Nowhere were specially themed Australian roundtrips (with no additional ports of call along the route). These short-breaks were usually themed 'Food and Wine', 'Music' (various styles/performers), 'Comedy', 'Sports'. P&O Australia 'cruises to nowhere' prices are inclusive of all special activities and themed entertainment on the ship, including classes and workshops, lectures, presentations, guest performances, theme parties.

In early-July 2020, CMV (Cruise and Maritime Voyages) announced that company's new flagship Amy Johnson (Pacific Dawn) cruises for season 2021 were already 50% sold. Bookings made through July 31, 2020, benefitted from CMV's buy-one-get-one-free cruise promo.

Pacific Dawn refurbishment 2017 review

The list of deck plan changes after the ship's 2017 drydock refurbishment in Singapore (February 19 - March 15) included:

  • new Aqua Park (state-of-the-art waterpark on its top deck)
  • On Lido Deck 12, The Pantry (a buffet-style market place with several fresh-food outlets) replaced the traditional Lido Buffet restaurant 'Plantation Restaurant'. The Pantry's features include the new Mediterranean-cuisine 'Nic & Toni’s' and the new seafood restaurant 'Shell & Bones'.
  • The 'Shell & Bones Seafood & Grill' is part of 'The Pantry' (aft-located buffet-style food market) and is complimentary during the day. In the evenings, it transforms into a la carte priced restaurant. The seafood menu features popular Australian dishes, like Singaporean Chili Crab (from Queensland) and Steamed Blue Mussels with Wine (from South Australia), The daily grill bar menu offers items like Slow-cooked Beef Short Ribs, Portuguese-style roast chicken, also vegetarian options.
  • On Deck 14 was installed a dual waterslide.

During the extensive drydock in Singapore, the following lounges and venues on Pacific Dawn were redesigned - the Atrium areas (midship on decks 5-6-7), Charlie’s Bar (deck 5), The Orient bar (deck 7), The Dome Bar Lounge (deck 14), Pool Cafe (deck 12), Promenade Bar (deck 7), Techno Store, Lobby Reception, Spa.

MS Pacific Dawn's last P&O Australia cruises 2020-2021 (CANCELLED)

Next tables show the ship's last-scheduled by P&O AU itineraries, all of which were cancelled following the vessel's sale in October 2020.

(2020) 3-day 'Cruise to Nowhere' (Comedy-themed)

Date / TimePort
04 Dec 16:00Departing from Melbourne, Victoria Australia
07 Dec 07:00Arriving in Melbourne, Victoria Australia

(2020) 7-day 'A Taste Of Tasmania'

Date / TimePort
07 Dec 16:00Departing from Melbourne, Victoria Australia
08 Dec 07:00 - 15:00Burnie, Tasmania Australia
09 Dec 09:00 - 18:00Port Arthur, Tasmania Australia
09 Dec 20:30 - 10 Dec 15:00Hobart, Tasmania Australia
12 Dec 09:00 - 20:00Kangaroo Island, Penneshaw, South Australia
14 Dec 07:00Arriving in Melbourne, Victoria Australia

(2020) 5-day 'Southern Getaway'

Date / TimePort
14 Dec 16:00Departing from Melbourne, Victoria Australia
16 Dec 07:00 - 18:00Kangaroo Island, Penneshaw, South Australia
17 Dec 08:00 - 18:00Port Lincoln, South Australia
19 Dec 08:00Arriving in Melbourne, Victoria Australia

(2020) 8-day 'Christmas Cruise'

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Date / TimePort
19 Dec 16:00Departing from Melbourne, Victoria Australia
21 Dec 07:00 - 17:00Kangaroo Island, Penneshaw, South Australia
23 Dec 11:00 - 24 Dec 18:00Hobart, Tasmania Australia
26 Dec 07:00 - 16:00Burnie, Tasmania Australia
27 Dec 07:00Arriving in Melbourne, Victoria Australia

(2020) 11-day 'New Years Eve Cruise'

Date / TimePort
27 Dec 16:00Departing from Melbourne, Victoria Australia
30 Dec 10:00 - 17:00Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
31 Dec 09:00 - 19:00Dunedin, Port Chalmers, New Zealand
01 Jan 08:00 - 17:00Akaroa, New Zealand
02 Jan 07:00 - 15:00Wellington, New Zealand
05 Jan 14:00 - 23:00Hobart, Tasmania Australia
07 Jan 07:00Arriving in Melbourne, Victoria Australia

(2021) 5-day 'A Taste Of Tasmania'

Date / TimePort
07 Jan 16:00Departing from Melbourne, Victoria Australia
09 Jan 07:00 - 16:00Port Arthur, Tasmania Australia
09 Jan 20:00 - 10 Jan 18:00Hobart, Tasmania Australia
12 Jan 07:00Arriving in Melbourne, Victoria Australia

(2021) 12-day 'Discover Vanuatu'

Date / TimePort
12 Jan 16:00Departing from Melbourne, Victoria Australia
16 Jan 10:00 - 19:00Noumea, Grande Terre island, New Caledonia
17 Jan 08:00 - 17:00Lifou Island, New Caledonia
18 Jan 08:00 - 18:00Port Vila, Efate Island, Vanuatu
19 Jan 08:00 - 16:00Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu
20 Jan 07:00 - 15:00Isle of Pines, New Caledonia
24 Jan 12:00Arriving in Melbourne, Victoria Australia

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(2021) 4-day 'Australia Day Cruise'

Date / TimePort
24 Jan 21:00Departing from Melbourne, Victoria Australia
26 Jan 08:00 - 18:00Sydney, NSW Australia
28 Jan 07:00Arriving in Melbourne, Victoria Australia

(2021) 4-day to Kangaroo Island from Melbourne

Date / TimePort
28 Jan 16:00Departing from Melbourne, Victoria Australia
30 Jan 07:00 - 18:00Kangaroo Island, Penneshaw, South Australia
01 Feb 07:00Arriving in Melbourne, Victoria Australia

(2021) 4-day to Kangaroo Island from Melbourne

Date / TimePort
01 Feb 16:00Departing from Melbourne, Victoria Australia
03 Feb 07:00 - 18:00Kangaroo Island, Penneshaw, South Australia
05 Feb 07:00Arriving in Melbourne, Victoria Australia

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(2021) 3-day relocation from Melbourne to Brisbane

Date / TimePort
08 Feb 16:00Departing from Melbourne, Victoria Australia
11 Feb 08:00Arriving in Brisbane, Queensland Australia

(2021) 17-day repositioning from Melbourne to Singapore

Date / TimePort
08 Feb 16:00Departing from Melbourne, Victoria Australia
11 Feb 08:00 - 18:00Brisbane, Queensland Australia
13 Feb 07:00 - 16:00Airlie Beach, Queensland Australia
14 Feb 09:00 - 17:00Yorkeys Knob, Queensland Australia
18 Feb 08:00 - 18:00Dili, East Timor
20 Feb 07:00 - 17:00Benoa, Bali Indonesia
21 Feb 07:00 - 16:00Lembar, Lombok Indonesia
24 Feb 10:00 - 19:00Klang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
25 Feb 08:00Arriving in Singapore

(2021) 14-day repositioning from Brisbane to Singapore

Date / TimePort
11 Feb 18:00Departing from Brisbane, Queensland Australia
13 Feb 07:00 - 16:00Airlie Beach, Queensland Australia
14 Feb 09:00 - 17:00Yorkeys Knob, Queensland Australia
18 Feb 08:00 - 18:00Dili, East Timor
20 Feb 07:00 - 17:00Benoa, Bali Indonesia
21 Feb 07:00 - 16:00Lembar, Lombok Indonesia
24 Feb 10:00 - 19:00Klang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
25 Feb 08:00Arriving in Singapore

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CMV Amy Johnson Inaugural Cruise 2021

Next are listed the ship's first for CMV cruises - one repositioning itinerary (from Asia to Europe) and one roundtrip from the UK.

43-day relocation from Singapore to Tilbury-London

Date / TimePort
14 AprDeparting from Singapore
16 Apr 09:00 - 20:00Malacca, Malaysia
17 Apr 06:00 - 19:00Port Klang-Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
18 Apr 08:30 - 16:00Georgetown, Pulau Penang Island, Malaysia
23 Apr 07:00 - 18:00Cochin, India
25 Apr 08:00 - 20:00Mumbai-Bombay, India
29 Apr 08:00 - 17:00Salalah, Oman
04 May 04:00 - 20:00Safaga, Egypt
05 May 10:00 - 22:00Aqaba-Petra, Jordan
07 May 04:00 - 17:00Suez Canal
07 May 18:00 - 08 May 20:00Port Said, Egypt
09 May 07:00 - 19:00Ashdod-Jerusalem, Israel
11 May 09:00 - 19:00Santorini Island, Greece
12 May 09:00 - 19:00Piraeus-Athens, Greece
14 May 07:00 - 16:00Catania, Sicily Italy
15 May 09:00 - 19:00Naples, Italy
16 May 07:00 - 18:00Civitavecchia-Rome, Italy
17 May 09:00 - 18:00Villefranche-sur-Mer, France Riviera
18 May 12:00 - 19:00Barcelona, Spain
20 May 09:00 - 18:00Cadiz, Spain
21 May 11:00 - 18:00Lisbon, Portugal
22 May 08:00 - 17:00Oporto-Leixoes, Portugal
23 May 08:30 - 17:00La Coruna, Spain
26 May 08:00 - 17:00Amsterdam, Holland
27 May 09:00Arriving in London-Tilbury, England

32-day 'Grand Black Sea and Mediterranean' cruise roundtrip from Tilbury-London

Date / TimePort
09 Oct 16:00Departing from London-Tilbury, England
12 Oct 11:00 - 17:00Lisbon, Portugal
13 Oct 13:00 - 19:00Cadiz, Spain
16 Oct 09:00 - 18:00Palermo, Sicily Italy
19 Oct 12:00 - 20:00Nessebar, Bulgaria
20 Oct 07:00 - 17:00Constanta, Romania
21 Oct 07:00 - 22:00Odessa, Ukraine
23 Oct 06:00 - 23:00Istanbul, Turkey
25 Oct 05:00 - 23:00Piraeus-Athens, Greece
27 Oct 09:00 - 16:30Limassol, Cyprus
28 Oct 06:00 - 19:00Ashdod-Jerusalem, Israel
29 Oct 05:00 - 22:00Port Said, Egypt
01 Nov 09:00 - 18:00Valletta, Malta
02 Nov 07:00 - 15:00Messina, Sicily Italy
05 Nov 08:00 - 17:00Gibraltar UK
07 Nov 07:00 - 17:00Vigo, Spain
10 Nov 08:00Arriving in London-Tilbury, England

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