Ambience

The 1991-built MV Ambience cruise ship is currently owned and operated by the UK-based Ambassador Cruise Line. Her fleetmates include Ambition (1999-built, formerly AIDAmira/Costa neoRiviera) and CFC Renaissance.

Previously, the vessel was known as "Pacific Dawn" (P&O Australia), "Amy Johnson" (CMV), and "Satoshi" (Ocean Builders’ "Crypto Cruise Ship" 2020–2021). She was originally launched as Regal Princess (link refers to the 2014-built namesake). As "Pacific Dawn", the ship was operated by P&O Australia (a Carnival Corporation-owned company) between 2007 and 2020. During her P&O service, she sailed approximately 1.37 million miles (~2.2 million km) and carried around 2 million passengers.

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

Currently, MV Ambience is Bahamas-flagged (MMSI 311001109) and registered in Nassau.

In January 2025, Ambassador Cruise Line merged with the French company Compagnie Francaise de Croisieres (CFC), forming the Ambassador Group (shipowner). Following the merger, the Ambassador fleet was joined by CFC Renaissance.

History and ownership

On December 18, 2020, Ocean Builders Panama announced the termination of the "Crypto Cruise Ship" project and the sale of MS Satoshi for scrapping at Alang, India.

In February 2021, Pacific Dawn was scheduled to leave P&O Australia. Her final cruise was set for February 8, 2021 (Melbourne to Singapore via Brisbane). This voyage was offered in segments: short-break (Melbourne–Brisbane), Asia Explorer (Brisbane–Singapore), and the full 17-night back-to-back (B2B) cruise.

In April 2021, P&O Australia also planned to retire Pacific Aria (now Celestyal Journey). In November 2019, presale agreements for both ships were signed with Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV UK). Pacific Dawn was to be renamed "CMV Amy Johnson", and Pacific Aria as "CMV Ida Pfeiffer". After CMV filed for bankruptcy in July 2020, Carnival Corporation reopened both vessels for sale.

• On September 29, 2020, P&O Australia confirmed the sale of Pacific Dawn without disclosing the buyer. The ship was last refurbished by P&O in 2017 and was scheduled for another refit in April 2021. Pacific Aria was sold in mid-October 2020.
• A total of 14 Pacific Dawn voyages (scheduled from December 4 through February 11) were canceled. Details on these cruises are available in the ship's Wiki section.

Ocean Builders, through the Panama-based company Wake Asset Co Ltd, converted Pacific Dawn into a residential ship called "MS Satoshi". Prior to her Transatlantic repositioning to Panama, she underwent drydock works at Gibdock Shipyard (Gibraltar).

Starting November 5, 2020, the first 100 of the ship’s 777 staterooms were offered for purchase, priced between USD 25,000 and 50,000. Short-term rentals were also available. The auction for the initial 100 units ended on November 28.

The ship was named in honor of Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin.

Chad Elwartkowski, CEO of Ocean Builders, led the "Crypto Cruise Ship" initiative, which primarily targeted Bitcoin enthusiasts. The vessel was marketed as a floating residential community where payments onboard could be made using Bitcoin as well as traditional currencies. Access to the offshore MS Satoshi was to be via a 30-minute ferry ride from Panama City. Some staterooms were available for rent as residential or office spaces.

In May 2021, it was announced that the newly founded Ambassador Cruise Line (headquartered in Purfleet-on-Thames, Essex, UK) would operate the renamed "MS Ambience". The company targeted the UK source market, aiming to fill the void left by CMV (founded in 2009, defunct since 2020).

• Ambassador Cruise Line’s President and CEO is Christian Verhounig (also CEO of CVI Group Ltd). Other executives include Phil Gardner (Chief Commercial Officer), Matthias Seeger (Chief Financial Officer), and Nick Hughes (Chief Operating Officer).
• CVI Group Ltd, based in London, was incorporated on August 18, 2020, with its first statement date on August 17, 2021.
• In late August 2020, CVI Group acquired CMV assets including websites, IP, and customer databases.

The image below also shows Ocean Builders' planned floating "SeaPod homes" for MS Satoshi residents and guests.

On November 18, 2020, the 29-year-old MS Satoshi departed Malta for Gibraltar, arriving on November 23 for drydock renovations, including hull and superstructure repainting. She was anchored off Colon, Panama, from December 2020 through February 2021.

On February 23, she began her Transatlantic crossing from Panama to Europe (Colon to Valletta, Malta), arriving for bunkering on March 24, and docking in Bar, Montenegro on March 27. Rumors circulated that she had been resold to a new cruise company planning to begin operations in Q3 2021.

Designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano, the 1900-passenger ship Ambience is ideal for families and groups due to interconnecting staterooms. Following her 2017 drydock, the ship now features an outdoor Big Screen (midship on the Sundeck), a new Aqua Park with dual waterslides (aft Sundeck), The Pantry (buffet-style food market), a redesigned Atrium (decks 5-6-7), and upgraded lounges, bars, and wellness facilities.

Although Ambience has a maximum capacity of 1915 guests, Ambassador limits occupancy to 1400, resulting in a space ratio similar to many luxury liners.

In July 2024, Ambassador introduced ship tours titled "Exploring Ambition" and "Exploring Ambience". These guided tours provide a behind-the-scenes look at the galley, Engine Control Room, Navigation Bridge/Wheelhouse, and Theater Lounge. Each package includes a gift bag (lanyard, souvenir mug, notepad and pen), a Visitor Pass, a photo with the Captain, a Q&A with the Hotel Director, and snacks and beverages. Tours are limited to 10 guests per group and priced at GBP 89 per person.

Decks and Cabins

Ambassador Ambience staterooms (798 total, in 27 categories) include 50 Suites, 134 Balcony, 436 Oceanview, and 178 Inside cabins. Most measure 190 ft² (18 m²), and nearly 25% feature private balconies. The largest cabins (Balcony Suites) are 560 ft² (52 m²).

• Two-Room Deluxe Suites (52 m²) offer a private step-out balcony, twin beds (convertible to double), a single sofabed (3rd passenger), and separate lounge and bedroom. One suite is wheelchair-accessible.
• Junior Suites (35 m²) feature a private balcony, twin beds (convertible to double), and a double sofabed (rollaway). Two are wheelchair-accessible.
• Categories 14 (Superior Balcony), 15 (Superior Plus Balcony), and 16 (Premium Twin Balcony) each measure 20 m².
• Most oceanview cabins have twin beds (convertible to double), some with 3rd/4th bunks. Some are wheelchair-accessible and interconnecting.
• Inside cabins include twin beds (convertible to Queen), upper bunks for 3rd/4th passengers, and select units are wheelchair-accessible or interconnecting. Most category 4 Premium Twin Inner cabins are double-occupancy.

Standard amenities include an en-suite bathroom (WC, shower with curtain, single-sink vanity, toiletries), bedside cabinets with drawers, wall-mounted reading lamps, air-conditioning, dressing table with mirror, chair and lamp, smart HDTV (satellite), seating area (armchair and coffee table), wardrobe, electronic safe, and carpet flooring. Balcony furniture includes two deck chairs and a low table.

The vessel has 13 decks, with 11 accessible to passengers and 7 containing accommodations.

Pacific Dawn ship review (facilities and amenities)

Pacific Dawn offered diverse culinary experiences. The buffet, a la carte dining room, and The Grill provided various options. For an additional fee, guests could enjoy an 8-course Asian banquet at La Luna or dine at Salt Grill, the specialty restaurant by celebrity chef Luke Mangan. Popular features included the exclusive 14-seat Chef’s Table. The Waterfront Restaurant served classic Australian cuisine for all meals in an elegant setting.

Here’s a full list of Pacific Dawn’s dining venues:

• Waterfront Restaurant (main dining; offers "Your Choice Dining" a la carte menus for breakfast and lunch, with 4-course dinner. Tables seat up to 10. Hours vary based on port/sea days)
• Wine Room (part of Waterfront; displays wine and champagne; hosts Chef’s Table experiences)
• Salt Grill (specialty dining by Luke Mangan; reservation required)
• The Pantry (buffet-style market with multiple outlets and open-air terrace), replaced the Plantation Restaurant. It features:
  • "Nic and Toni’s" – Mediterranean cuisine
  • "Shell and Bones" – seafood (complimentary by day, a la carte in the evening)
• The Luna Room (Asian banquets with Thai and Japanese dishes); The Grill (Lido BBQ)
• "Shell and Bones" evening menu includes Portuguese-style chicken, Singapore-style crab (USD 25), hot seafood platter (USD 50 for two). Complimentary sides: garlic bread, wedges, corn. Kids’ menu: fish fingers, seafood plate. Dessert: apple-rhubarb crumble with NZ Natural ice cream (USD 9; shareable).

Daytime activities include whiskey tastings, martini mixology classes, quilling, and salsa dance lessons. Guests can enjoy karaoke, bingo, and trivia nearly every day. Sea days feature a full schedule of events. The large poolside screen is popular and used to broadcast concerts, live sports, and movies, including major international sporting events like the FIFA World Cup. Evening entertainment features a mix of guest performers and Broadway-style productions. Children can enjoy age-specific clubs—Turtle Cove (ages 3–6), Shark Shack (ages 7–10), and HQ for teens. Adults can unwind in the child-free Oasis on the top deck, while all ages can enjoy the Lido Deck swimming pool and P&OEdge adventure activities, including a climbing course on the funnel and a zip line across the top deck.

In January 2022, Ambassador Cruise Line signed a 5-year partnership (through 2027) with The Peel Entertainment Group (based in Skipton, North Yorkshire, England) to provide onboard entertainment on MS Ambience.

Below is the complete list of Pacific Dawn’s lounges, bars, clubs, and entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults:

• Pacific Dawn Atrium – a three-deck-high open floor and central social hub
• Charlie's Bar, The Orient (English pub), Promenade Bar, MIX (cocktail bar), The Cafe, Lido Pool Bar
• Essentials Store, Tax and Duty-Free Shops, PANDORA shop (jewelry), Aqua Hut (snorkeling gear)
• The Marquee Theatre – a two-deck show lounge hosting production shows, magic, stand-up comedy; also used for bingo, live performances, gameshows, trivia, enrichment lectures, and plays
• Wine Room – boutique winery
• The Big Screen – outdoor LED screen for movies, shows, and sports
• The Dome Bar – observation lounge with panoramic windows, a dance floor, full-service bar; becomes a nightclub in the evening
• Players Bar and Casino, Techno Store
• Expressions Studio (Photo Gallery), Art Gallery, The Library, Internet Café
• The Oasis – adults-only relaxation zone
• Promenade (Deck 7), 2 pools, 4 jacuzzis
• Aqua HealthSpaFitness – Wellness Centre with Day Spa, Thermal Suites, Fitness Centre (with class room), Massage Rooms, and Beauty Salon
• Youth facilities – “Turtle Cove”, “Shark Shack”, “HQ”, and “HQ+” teen lounge offering complimentary P&O youth programming
• P&OEdge Adventure Park – adrenaline activities including climbing, jumping, rope courses
• Jogging Track, deck games (chess, quoits, shuffleboard), Sports Court (basketball, volleyball, tennis), Table Tennis, Golf Nets
• Aqua Park on the top deck

CMV Amy Johnson Ship Review (Facilities and Amenities)

Below is an overview of facilities and amenities on CMV Amy Johnson:

The "Waterfront Restaurant" features open-seating and à la carte menus ("Your Choice Dining") for breakfast and lunch, and a 4-course dinner. Tables seat 2–10 guests. Hours vary by sea or port day: Breakfast (7:30–9:30 / 7–9 am), Lunch (12–2 pm), Dinner (5:30–9:30 pm).

Part of the Waterfront is the "Wine Room", which hosts the CMV "Chef’s Table" experience—a gourmet private dinner for up to 14 guests, including a cocktail reception, canapés from the ship’s Executive Chef, and a galley tour (surcharge applies, reservations required).

"The Grill" is a reservations-only specialty restaurant run by celebrity chef Luke Mangan (surcharges apply; closed on port days).

The "Pantry Restaurant" is the Lido buffet with varying dining hours: Breakfast (6:30–11 am), Lunch (11:30 am–2:30/3 pm), Dinner (5–9 pm).

"Fusion" is an Asian specialty annex offering Japanese and Thai dishes (cover charges apply).

"The Palladium Show Lounge" is a two-deck theater for evening productions, live music, comedy, and magic. Daytime events include bingo and trivia. The Palladium Bar serves the venue and foyer.

"Jade HealthSpaFitness" includes: Spa (sauna, steam), Gym (modern equipment, yoga/Pilates classes), Massage Rooms (facials, scrubs, reflexology, acupuncture), and Jade Beauty Salon (hairdresser/barber services, waxing, manicure, pedicure, teeth whitening, botox).

Thermal Suites can be accessed with single or unlimited passes. "10-20-30" deals offer discounts (10%, 20%, 30%) on 3 signature treatments.

The Gym includes 5 treadmills, 3 stationary bikes, 3 stair machines, and equipment for strength training. Personal training and group classes are available.

The Medical Centre is staffed 24/7 by resident doctors and nurses. Services are charged to the CMV boarding pass (private doctor rates). Health insurance is recommended.

The ship’s Atrium spans three decks and features live music and entertainment. Hemingway’s Bar (portside lobby bar) serves the foyer.

The Reception Desk offers 24-hour assistance, guest services, and purser support.

The Shore Excursions Office is open 10:30 am–1 pm and 3–6 pm for booking and information.

Future Cruise Sales Office allows onboard bookings with discounts for CMV cruises.

The Atrium’s Shopping Galleria includes Tax & Duty-Free Shops with liquor, tobacco, cosmetics, fashion, jewelry, and watches—up to 40% off retail prices.

Ocean Bar, located in the Atrium’s upper level, offers a relaxed, lounge-style atmosphere with trivia and live music from 7:30 pm. Premium drinks available.

"Raffles" bar serves premium cocktails.

Casino Royale offers roulette, blackjack, poker machines, and gaming lessons.

"Trumps & Aces" (ages 3–6) includes toys, games, storytelling, and a Nursery Room for babysitting (10:30 pm–1 am, charges apply).

"Crafters Studio" (ages 7–10) features arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, movies, video games, themed parties, karaoke, and kids-only dinners.

"Photo Gallery" includes "Expressions Studio" for professional photo and video services.

"Internet Café" has limited seating and pay-per-minute usage (packages start at 100 minutes).

"The Orient" is an English pub with local and international beers.

"Livingstone Library" offers assistance from 9–11 am and 3–5 pm, with English books, newspapers, board games, and puzzles in a cozy setting.

"Taverners' Pub" offers a beer selection in a traditional pub setting.

"The Oasis" is an adults-only retreat served by Oasis Bar. It includes sun loungers, couches, deck chairs, fake plants, two hot tubs, and a bar.

"Cappuccino's" bar serves poolside snacks and beverages.

The pool area includes two large pools (one adults-only) and two hot tubs. Amenities include the Lido Pool Bar, "Alfresco Grill" (free during the day, charges after 5 pm), and "Gallato’s" Ice Cream Bar (extra charges; includes "New Zealand Natural" ice cream).

"The Dome" is a glass-covered observation lounge with panoramic windows, a dance floor, bar, and ample seating. After 10:30 pm, it becomes a nightclub.

Deck games and fitness include a Walking/Jogging Track, quoits, giant chess, putting green, and shuffleboard.

The "Big Screen" is an outdoor LED screen for movies, sports (NRL/AFL), and live shows, including the "Pacific Cirque".

The Sun Deck features CMV Active Studio—an outdoor activity area with funnel climbing, trampolines, net races, Bouncing Bridge, ship sprints, and rope flights across the Atrium.

Itineraries

Ambassador Ambience launched service in April 2022. Her Maiden Voyage was originally scheduled for April 6 (4-night Tilbury-London to Hamburg), but due to supply chain issues linked to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the launch was postponed to April 20, and two Norwegian Fjords cruises were canceled (April 10 and 16).

The 2022 inaugural season featured British Isles, Baltic, Norwegian Fjords, Arctic, Scandinavia, Russia (St Petersburg), Iceland, Faroes, Canary Islands, Mediterranean, Black Sea, and Transatlantic voyages.

• 33 itineraries, 88 ports in Northern Europe, Greenland, and Iceland.
• Winter 2022 roundtrips from the UK to Canary Islands, Caribbean (including Cuba), Cape Verde.
• Fares started at GBP 850 (~EUR 990 / ~USD 1190) pp for a 7-night European roundtrip cruise.
• All cruises are roundtrips from Tilbury-London; no fly-cruise packages are offered.

Itineraries were listed in May 2021, with bookings open from June 4, 2021.

In May 2022, the 120-night "Grand Round the World Cruise" was announced, plus six UK homeports: Newcastle, Liverpool, Bristol, Falmouth, Dundee, and Belfast.

Ambassador Cruise Line Inaugural Schedule 2022

All departures are roundtrips from Tilbury:

• 4-night Maiden Voyage to Hamburg (Apr 6)
• 6-night A Taste of Fjordland (Apr 10)
• 8-night Majestic Easter Fjordland (Apr 16)
• 7-night Springtime Fjordland (Apr 24)
• 11-night British Isles Discovery (May 1)
• 14-night Baltic Treasures & St Petersburg (May 12)
• 12-night Round Britain & Queen’s Platinum Jubilee (May 26)
• 14-night Land of Ice & Fire (June 7)
• 21-night Arctic Voyage to Greenland & Iceland (June 21)
• 11-night British Isles Discovery (July 12)
• 14-night Baltic Treasures & St Petersburg (July 23)
• 7-night Summertime Fjordland (Aug 6)
• 12-night Iceland, Faroes & Edinburgh Festival (Aug 13)
• 7-night Summertime Fjordland (Aug 25)
• 11-night British Isles Discovery (Sept 1)
• 34-night Grand Canada, Greenland & Iceland (Sept 12)
• 7-night Autumn Fjordland (Oct 16)
• 32-night Grand Black Sea & Mediterranean (Oct 23)
• 15-night Canaries, Madeira & Morocco Winter Sun (Nov 24)
• 5-night German Christmas Markets (Dec 11)
• 3-night Festive Market Getaway (Dec 18)
• 15-night Christmas & New Year Canary Islands (Dec 21)

P&O Pacific Dawn Itineraries

Pacific Dawn's itinerary program included roundtrips from Brisbane and Melbourne, with voyages to South Pacific Islands (Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia), the Great Barrier Reef, cruises to nowhere, and short Queensland breaks.

CMV Amy Johnson Inaugural Itineraries 2021 (Canceled)

Her repositioning voyage was scheduled for April 15, 2021, from Singapore to Tilbury-London (43 nights via Suez Canal), with fares from GBP 3400 (EUR 4020 / USD 4400) pp double occupancy.

Her official maiden season was to start October 9, 2021, from Tilbury with a 32-night "Black Sea & Mediterranean" cruise visiting ports in Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece, Israel, Egypt, Malta, Sicily, Gibraltar, and Spain. Fares from GBP 2240 (EUR 2650 / USD 2900) pp double occupancy. Full call list and times are in the ship’s Wiki section.

Three additional Arctic/Greenland/Iceland roundtrips from Tilbury were scheduled for:

• June 20, 2021 (22-night "Arctic Voyage to Greenland & Iceland", overnight in Reykjavik)
• July 22, 2021 (38-night "Grand Arctic Voyage to Greenland, Spitsbergen & Iceland")
• August 7, 2021 (22-night "Arctic Voyage to Greenland & Iceland" with overnight in Rotterdam during the CMV Fleet Parade and Rotterdam Regatta 2021)

The Fincantieri Monfalcone-built ship Pacific Dawn (hull/yard number 5840) began service as "Regal Princess" in 1991. Initially operated by Princess Cruises (1991–2007), the vessel was transferred to P&O Australia's fleet and renamed "Pacific Dawn" on November 8, 2007, following an extensive drydock refurbishment. She was homeported in Brisbane QLD, sailing from Port Hamilton, Queensland, Australia. The ship was launched (floated out) on March 29, 1990, delivered on July 20, 1991, and christened as Regal Princess on August 8 in New York City by godmother Margaret Thatcher (UK Prime Minister, 1979–1990).

By design, Pacific Dawn is a sistership to Pacific Jewel (MS Karnika) and similar to Pacific Pearl (CMV Columbus) and Crown Princess.

The ship has a volume of 70,285 GT, a weight of 7,002 tons, a max beam of 36 m (118 ft), and a draft of 8.1 m (26 ft). The powerplant consists of two MAN marine diesel engines (model 8L58/64) with a total output of 38.88 MW.

While operated by P&O Australia, the vessel (IMO 8521232) was UK-flagged (MMSI 235059368). Pacific Dawn itineraries featured roundtrips from Queensland to South Pacific Islands (Fiji, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Espiritu Santo), Papua New Guinea, and various Australian ports. Key destinations included the Great Barrier Reef, Willis Island, and Moreton Island. Themed "Cruises to Nowhere" featured no port stops and included experiences such as "Food and Wine", "Music", "Comedy", and "Sports" cruises, with all themed entertainment and onboard activities included in the cruise fare.

In early July 2020, CMV UK (Cruise & Maritime Voyages) announced that 50% of bookings for their new flagship "Amy Johnson" (Pacific Dawn) for the 2021 season had already been sold. Bookings made before July 31, 2020, benefited from CMV's buy-one-get-one-free promotion.

From March to October 2021, the ship remained docked at Port Bar, Montenegro. On October 14, 2021, the ship, renamed "Satoshi", entered Viktor Lenac Shipyard (Rijeka, Croatia) for an extensive drydock refit scheduled for completion in February 2022. The project included installing new machinery (equipment, wastewater treatment, water purification, ballast water, scrubbers), maintenance work, and recertification.

MS Ambience’s maiden voyage and the inauguration of Ambassador Cruise Line in 2022 were rescheduled from April 6 to April 20, with a 4-night roundtrip itinerary from London-Tilbury to Hamburg. The inaugural season featured European deployments (7- to 14-night itineraries) to destinations in the UK/British Isles, the Baltic, Norway/Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, and the Mediterranean.

Ambassador Ambience’s Master is Captain Hugh Maynard (born in Maldon, Essex, England), who began his maritime career in 1979 as an assistant steward.

On March 31, 2022, Ambassador Cruise Line announced that Ambience would be named by godmother Sally Jane Janet Gunnell (born 1966), a British track and field athlete active from 1984 to 1997. Sally Gunnell was appointed Member of the British Empire (MBE) in 1993, Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1998, and Deputy Lieutenant of West Sussex in 2011.

The christening ceremony took place on April 19 at Port Tilbury and was attended by Ambassador’s CEO Christian Verhounig, along with over 500 VIP guests, including media, travel agents, partners, and suppliers.

In May 2023, MAN Diesel & Turbo France SAS (a subsidiary of MAN Energy Solutions) retrofitted Ambassador Ambience’s diesel engines. The MAN PrimeServ contract included the installation of a Selective Catalytic Reduction system (reducing NOx emissions by ~90%) and replacing both turbochargers with new MAN TCA 66 units.

Ambassador Ambience Refurbishment 2023

The ship’s latest drydock was in 2023 (scheduled for November 18 to December 10) and was conducted by Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven GmbH (Bremerhaven, Germany).

The drydocking included routine maintenance, propeller shaft repairs, hull cleaning and painting, technical overhauls, machinery upgrades (including new propeller shaft seals), and classification inspections.

Inspections revealed damage to the propeller shafts and stern bearings (due to metal grinding), which posed a risk of oil leakage and environmental pollution. The damaged shafts (each 20 m/66 ft long, weighing over 30 tons) were sent to a Danish company for specialist repairs. The extended repair timeline impacted the ship’s schedule, resulting in the cancellation of four voyages. MS Ambition temporarily replaced Ambience for those sailings.

MS Ambience resumed operations with the "Grand Around the World Cruise 2024" on January 6.

"Grand Round The World Cruise 2024"

The following table shows Ambassador Cruise Line's maiden Grand Voyage (2024), scheduled aboard the Ambience ship.

Two roundtrip ex-Europe itineraries were offered, each lasting 120 days — one departing from England (London-Tilbury, Jan 6 to May 5) and one from Holland (Rotterdam, Jan 7 to May 6).

Grand Voyage 2024 was also offered in shorter segments:

• 43-day from Rotterdam to Auckland
• 76-day from Auckland to London-Tilbury
• 71-day from Sydney to London-Tilbury
• 55-day from Singapore to London-Tilbury
• 30-day from Cape Town to London-Tilbury

Pacific Dawn Refurbishment 2017 Review

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

• Installation of a new Aqua Park (state-of-the-art waterpark on the top deck).
• On Lido Deck 12, "The Pantry" (a buffet-style marketplace with multiple fresh food outlets) replaced the traditional Lido Buffet restaurant "Plantation Restaurant". The Pantry includes the Mediterranean-style "Nic & Toni's" and the seafood venue "Shell & Bones".
• "Shell & Bones Seafood & Grill", located aft as part of The Pantry, is complimentary during the day and transforms into an à la carte venue in the evening. The menu features Australian favorites such as Singaporean Chili Crab (Queensland) and Steamed Blue Mussels with Wine (South Australia). The grill offers dishes like slow-cooked beef short ribs, Portuguese-style roast chicken, and vegetarian options.
• Deck 14 received a dual waterslide installation.

Additional venue renovations included 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 Café (deck 12), Promenade Bar (deck 7), Techno Store, Lobby Reception, and the Spa.

MS Pacific Dawn's Final P&O Australia Cruises 2020–2021 (Canceled)

The following tables show the ship's last scheduled P&O Australia itineraries, all canceled following the vessel’s sale in October 2020.

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

(2020) 7-day "A Taste of Tasmania"

(2020) 5-day "Southern Getaway"

(2020) 8-day "Christmas Cruise"

(2020) 11-day "New Year's Eve Cruise"

(2021) 5-day "A Taste of Tasmania"

(2021) 12-day "Discover Vanuatu"

(2021) 4-day "Australia Day Cruise"

(2021) 4-day to Kangaroo Island from Melbourne

(2021) 4-day to Kangaroo Island from Melbourne

(2021) 3-day relocation from Melbourne to Brisbane

(2021) 17-day repositioning from Melbourne to Singapore

(2021) 14-day repositioning from Brisbane to Singapore

CMV Amy Johnson Inaugural Cruise 2021

Listed below are the ship’s first CMV voyages—one repositioning cruise (Asia to Europe) and one roundtrip from the UK.

43-day relocation from Singapore to Tilbury (London)

32-day "Grand Black Sea and Mediterranean" cruise roundtrip from Tilbury (London)