Pacific Jewel deck plans

MS Karnika (ex-Pacific Jewel, built in 1990 as “Crown Princess”, last refurbished in March 2018, scrapped in 2021) was part of P&O Australia's fleet between 2009 and 2019, together with fleetmates Pacific Explorer (2017), Pacific Aria (2015), Pacific Dawn, Pacific Eden (2015) and Pacific Pearl. The Pacific Jewel ship was previously operated as Crown Princess (1990-2002, link refers to the 2006-launched vessel) as part of the Princess Cruises fleet. The vessel’s service history also includes operations between 2002 and 2009 for A-Rosa, AIDA and Ocean Village (now defunct).

Pacific Jewel cruise ship deck plan featured a total of 837 staterooms for 1674 passengers (maximum capacity 2009 guests), served by 620 crew/staff. She had 11 passenger decks (out of 13), with 3 restaurants, 8 bars, 2 swimming pools, 2 Jacuzzis and 9 elevators. P&O Australia “mini cruises to nowhere” in the Pacific Jewel itinerary program were typically themed sailings.

Themed cruises offered varied onboard programming and entertainment. Featured activities included themed classes (dancing, boot camp, arts and crafts, cooking, spa and fitness, comedy), with workshops, demonstrations, guest speakers and presentations held on board and included in P&O Australia fares. The list of themes included food and wine, comedy, music and well-being.

On board, self-service launderettes (passenger-use laundry and ironing facilities) were located on Baja Deck 10. Laundry services were available for an extra charge (not included in the fares). Smoking on the Pacific Jewel ship was permitted only in designated outdoor public areas.

Pacific Jewel deck plan changes 2018 refurbishment review

The ship's last refurbishment, conducted from March 7-17, 2018 (a 10-day drydock at Garden Island Shipyard, Sydney NSW), resulted in the following deck plan changes:

• All public areas were redesigned.
• A new outdoor bowling green (lawn bowls) was added on Deck 14 (first introduced in 2017 on fleetmate Pacific Explorer).
• Shell & Bones restaurant was added on Deck 12 (replacing “Salt Grill by Luke Mangan”), serving locally sourced seafood, grilled dishes and vegetarian options.
• Orient Bar (a signature venue for live music and stand-up comedy shows on Deck 7) received new soft furnishings made from premium fabrics.
• Connexions Bar (Deck 7) received a new pub-themed decor featuring custom-printed fabrics.
• The poolside Internet Cafe (Deck 12) was redesigned and its menu upgraded, now offering Spanish-style snacks.
• The Oasis (adults-only retreat located aft on Deck 11) received new furniture, including nautical-themed lounge beds.
• The ship’s Atrium was redesigned and fitted with new soft furnishings, accessories and hand-made artworks.
• Additional works included general maintenance, hull repainting and the application of new P&O Australia livery.