Thank you for doing this it's going to be our first time on a P & O, so I wasn't sure what was served in the pantry once again. Thank you for keeping up the good work both you
Hi and thanks for watching. We think that the Pantry is the best 'buffet' restaurant on any of the Australian sailings at this time with the only exception being Royal Caribbean but they are not even in the same price bracket as P&O. Embarkation Day favourite is usually straight to the fish and chips for us. Not sure when you're cruising but have a fantastic time.
Hi Gaz. The buffet people were fantastic but they were no different than any of the other staff on the ship, always friendly and happy. It really makes a difference when there are nice, happy people around you.
Hi Seren. Fiji is a fabulous cruise and would love to do that again some day. We did it in 2011 (wow, where did that time go?) and had a great time. We had some issues with local taxi drivers. Not sure if it's the same now but be wary if you are getting them to take you somewhere independently.
Thank you for another informative vlog on the Pacific Encounter. My husband said the 'Encounter' looks like Westfields....very busy ! So interesting to see how different ships compare. We have just got off Coral Princess which we loved. Thankfully your videos helped orientate us with different aspects of the ship....thank you very much !
Hi Juju. Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment. We are so glad that you enjoyed the Coral Princess, we loved our few days on her in June and would definitely cruise on the Coral again. We were watching a video on the Wonder of the Seas a couple of days ago as we are hoping to be able to cruise on her when she comes to Australia in 2024, hopefully. Ali said exactly the same thing about that ship, it looks like the inside of a shopping centre.
@@robandalicruisetravel yes..different cruises suit different people.....we enjoyed the layout and 'classic' look of Coral Princess....I also enjoyed being able to walk fully around the deck.....I have spoken to a few people who love Royal Caribbean cruises....definitely worth trying out.....we would also like to try celebrity cruises. One thing that your other video on the Encounter surprised me about was having a choice to 'buy' a $20 ticket to see a special Broadway show??....there seems to be a lot of 'on selling' with cruising now....gone are the days when your ticket included almost everything (food, performances,entertainment)....now they charge you for so many extras....I did bingo twice and it cost me over $100....I should have been smarter in calculating that ! Anyhow...I still love cruising and I know to be more mindful of these hidden charges next time.....kind regards to you both!
Hi Tania. To be honest we think that The Pantry is the best 'buffet' dining option of all the ships we've been on so far. So much choice, so organised and very nicely presented. Some can be a bit like a canteen. Glad you enjoyed it.
Hi Janelle. Check out Carnival as well. They have some really good prices at the moment. We're on the Luminosa for the inaugural voyage on 6th November and will be doing a series of videos about that ship too.
Hi Leena-Anne. Thank you for your kind comments. Every cruise is a new and different experience, I guess that's why people do so many, and if you're enjoying our videos then we know that you will have a fantastic time on your cruise.
We like that too Wendy. There is a lot of talk at the moment about the food in the Pantry but, to be honest, we have always found it to be quite good. Never any complaints from us about the Pantry.
Hi Robert. In days gone by we generally favoured the Main Dining Room over the buffet, mainly because of the self service aspect but recently the buffets have changed and are a very different dining experience. We think The Pantry on P&O ships is fantastic because of the variety of food that is available. Still served dining for dinner but breakfast and lunch definitely in The Pantry these days.
Hi there Rob & Ali Hope you get your 1000 subscribers ok, I am off on my 2nd cruise with P&O Pacific Explorer to Eden from Sydney I arrive back at Sydney next Sunday looking forward for another adventure.
Out of P&O, Carnival & RC.. which would you say have the better food options? Wasn't recently on Luminosa, and found the buffet food a bit dry.. the BBQ, tacos + Burger bars were amazing though!
Hi Jason. Thanks for your comments and for your support. If there is anything in particular that you would like us to include please let us know and we'll try to do this for upcoming cruises.
Hello there Rob & Ali your videos are awesome keep up the great work 2 questions have you started to take photos to upload on your channel? Next question is how do we get to upload our photos to please can you help me out. Phil M.
Hi Phil. Still getting to grips with all the ins and outs of You Tube but from what I understand, to upload photos you need to be able to create and access a 'Community' tab. In order to be eligible for a 'Community' tab you need 1,000 subscribers. At the moment we are not there but we are working towards it.
nice vid. always sailed on carnival but just booked a P&O cruise the pantry/buffet looks a lot better than carnival I would only eat breakfast at the buffet on carnival, but the pantry looks like its better than the main dining rooms on P&O as most of the restaurants on P&O are a extra charge and not included. I'm gonna try something different this time and compare what's the best cruse line for for me for future cruises PS I'm a fat bloke that likes eating and drinking and watching the shows on cruises
Hi and thanks for watching. The Pantry is a lot better than the buffet on Luminosa for all meals but especially breakfast and lunch. Luminosa has some good lunch options other than buffet though. The main dining is OK on P&O and we actually found it better than Luminosa but it was the first trip out. We are back on Luminosa in April so we'll be able to do a better comparison then. When is your cruise?
Hi Guys, which cruise food did you enjoy the most, P&O or Princess. We are going on Adventure in December but have mostly been on Princess which we absolutely love. Not too sure about paying for everything nearly when it’s free on Princess.
Hi Christine. We found the quality of the food to be pretty much on par between Princess and P&O. As for pay v included we have to split this into 2 parts, evening meal and other. P&O have more included evening dining options - MDR, buffet, Asian and Italian whereas Princess only have the MDR or buffet. Asian and Italian you have to pay for. For lunch and snacks Princess have more options included - MDR, buffet, pizza, grill, ice cream and International Cafe whereas P&O just have MDR and buffet, you have to pay for ice cream and snacks. Personally, we are happy with just MDR or buffet for lunch and don't really snack around the ship so the additional included options on P&O are appealing to us. However a late night toastie from the International Cafe always went down well. We are on Carnival on 6/11 and after that we will be doing a comparison between the 3 Carnival brands in Australia so will include a section on food in that. Have a fantastic time on the Adventure and please let us know your thoughts.
@@robandalicruisetravel thank you for your response. Will definitely let you know my thoughts about Adventure. Last time we cruised P & O was in 2007 with our children. It’s been Princess and Carnival (once) since then. Enjoy your Carnival Cruise, we did a repositioning cruise with them on the Legend and enjoyed it - hardly any children onboard which was a blessing in disguise.
Hi Rob and Ali, thanks for ur wonderful reviews and amazing tips. We are prepping for our first 3 night Pac Encounter trip soon. Would you advise us to pre-purchase any plans? (i.e internet plans etc. ) we have a 4yr old as well.
Hi Suri. Internet is a bit of a personal choice. We had it on the Coral Princess as part of the package but not on the Encounter. Where we found we missed it were things like looking something up quickly that we didn't know rather than streaming or checking social media. At the end of the day though, with hindsight, we probably still wouldn't have bought the internet. We prefer to enjoy what the ship has to offer. However, if you need to stay in touch with people on shore for whatever reason or if you need to access something to keep your 4 year old entertained then it is probably worth considering. Not sure what drinks packages there are on a 3 night cruise, I don't think the alcohol one is available but if the non alcohol one is available and you like coffees and soft drinks or mocktails then I would probably consider that one. We always get a refreshment type package for Ali as she doesn't drink alcohol and loves her coffees and mocktails. Always get value out of that as they tend to be reasonably competitively priced and it doesn't take a lot to add up to the value of the package. Bit long winded I'm afraid but hope it was of some help.
@@robandalicruisetravel Thanks for your response. It definitely is useful and will surely get the refreshment pack. U guys keep rocking and help people like us to plan better and our sincere thanks to you both 😊.
If this is pacific encounter, why does it look like pacific dawn? maybe they are trying to keep everything simple and fimilar when loading foods from the ports for easy organisation
Hi Matthew. Thanks for watching. I think the P&O ships do have that look of familiarity but you can definitely feel the difference between this and the Dawn. We loved the Dawn, sailed on her probably around 20 cruises. The Encounter is a great ship, not sure if she has the same feel. Maybe after a few more cruises it will feel different. We'll let you know.
Going on a cruise with my Gf in September, this helps so much to know where we go, thank you ❤️
Thank you for doing this it's going to be our first time on a P & O, so I wasn't sure what was served in the pantry once again. Thank you for keeping up the good work both you
Hi and thanks for watching. We think that the Pantry is the best 'buffet' restaurant on any of the Australian sailings at this time with the only exception being Royal Caribbean but they are not even in the same price bracket as P&O. Embarkation Day favourite is usually straight to the fish and chips for us. Not sure when you're cruising but have a fantastic time.
How nice are the buffet people.
Hi Gaz. The buffet people were fantastic but they were no different than any of the other staff on the ship, always friendly and happy. It really makes a difference when there are nice, happy people around you.
Loved watching your vids. My fam and I sailing to Fiji in May 2023 on this ship. Been most helpful and informative! Thankyou.
Hi Seren. Fiji is a fabulous cruise and would love to do that again some day. We did it in 2011 (wow, where did that time go?) and had a great time. We had some issues with local taxi drivers. Not sure if it's the same now but be wary if you are getting them to take you somewhere independently.
Thank you for another informative vlog on the Pacific Encounter. My husband said the 'Encounter' looks like Westfields....very busy ! So interesting to see how different ships compare. We have just got off Coral Princess which we loved. Thankfully your videos helped orientate us with different aspects of the ship....thank you very much !
Hi Juju. Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment. We are so glad that you enjoyed the Coral Princess, we loved our few days on her in June and would definitely cruise on the Coral again. We were watching a video on the Wonder of the Seas a couple of days ago as we are hoping to be able to cruise on her when she comes to Australia in 2024, hopefully. Ali said exactly the same thing about that ship, it looks like the inside of a shopping centre.
@@robandalicruisetravel yes..different cruises suit different people.....we enjoyed the layout and 'classic' look of Coral Princess....I also enjoyed being able to walk fully around the deck.....I have spoken to a few people who love Royal Caribbean cruises....definitely worth trying out.....we would also like to try celebrity cruises. One thing that your other video on the Encounter surprised me about was having a choice to 'buy' a $20 ticket to see a special Broadway show??....there seems to be a lot of 'on selling' with cruising now....gone are the days when your ticket included almost everything (food, performances,entertainment)....now they charge you for so many extras....I did bingo twice and it cost me over $100....I should have been smarter in calculating that ! Anyhow...I still love cruising and I know to be more mindful of these hidden charges next time.....kind regards to you both!
Just got back from the Encounter, Pantry was favourite place to eat. best service & Food
Hi Tania. To be honest we think that The Pantry is the best 'buffet' dining option of all the ships we've been on so far. So much choice, so organised and very nicely presented. Some can be a bit like a canteen. Glad you enjoyed it.
Yay! Thanks for a great video. I've been worrying if they provide almond milk as I'm lactose intolerant. Good to know!
Hi Carina. Thanks for the comment and so glad we could be of help. Have a fantastic cruise.
I’ve seen some really good deals on P&O and these reviews are definitely making me consider them. Thanks for posting!
Hi Janelle. Check out Carnival as well. They have some really good prices at the moment. We're on the Luminosa for the inaugural voyage on 6th November and will be doing a series of videos about that ship too.
Thank you 😊
I saw that you had the Bag you bought in the shopping video in this video. Its a great bag,,,,
Hi Katie. There is a whole glass fronted display cabinet in the bedroom at home with Serenade handbags in it as well.
Loving this!
Feeling more and more prepared for our cruise thanks to you guys!
Hi Leena-Anne. Thank you for your kind comments. Every cruise is a new and different experience, I guess that's why people do so many, and if you're enjoying our videos then we know that you will have a fantastic time on your cruise.
P&O they have always served the food to you in the pantry I like that too in the Buffett and the food is quite good there yum
We like that too Wendy. There is a lot of talk at the moment about the food in the Pantry but, to be honest, we have always found it to be quite good. Never any complaints from us about the Pantry.
@@robandalicruisetravel the food on my cruise on the Adventure in the pantry was good too enjoyed every bite yum
Rum and raisin pudding. Yum 😋
Hi Patricia. I (Rob) have thought about that since and so wish I had tried it. Next time it is definitely on the 'must try' list.
Nice pic guys. Pantry looks pretty good.👍
Hi Robert. In days gone by we generally favoured the Main Dining Room over the buffet, mainly because of the self service aspect but recently the buffets have changed and are a very different dining experience. We think The Pantry on P&O ships is fantastic because of the variety of food that is available. Still served dining for dinner but breakfast and lunch definitely in The Pantry these days.
Nice place for a quick bite to eat.
It was a very pleasant area Phil and the staff were amazing.
Hi there Rob & Ali Hope you get your 1000 subscribers ok, I am off on my 2nd cruise with P&O Pacific Explorer to Eden from Sydney I arrive back at Sydney next Sunday looking forward for another adventure.
Out of P&O, Carnival & RC.. which would you say have the better food options? Wasn't recently on Luminosa, and found the buffet food a bit dry.. the BBQ, tacos + Burger bars were amazing though!
Absolutely love this video and your other recent ones . Subscribed 😍
Hi Jason. Thanks for your comments and for your support. If there is anything in particular that you would like us to include please let us know and we'll try to do this for upcoming cruises.
i love your guys videos on cruises
Thank you so much for your support and kind words. It is so important to us to know that we are doing something that people like.
I notice that oat milk isn’t available, do you know if the specialty coffees have an option of this?
Hello there Rob & Ali your videos are awesome keep up the great work 2 questions have you started to take photos to upload on your channel?
Next question is how do we get to upload our photos to please can you help me out.
Phil M.
Hi Phil. Still getting to grips with all the ins and outs of You Tube but from what I understand, to upload photos you need to be able to create and access a 'Community' tab. In order to be eligible for a 'Community' tab you need 1,000 subscribers. At the moment we are not there but we are working towards it.
Thank you for these videos. Do you know if the pantry and resturants have highchairs ?
Hi Chloe. Thanks for watching and yes they do.
nice vid. always sailed on carnival but just booked a P&O cruise the pantry/buffet looks a lot better than carnival I would only eat breakfast at the buffet on carnival, but the pantry looks like its better than the main dining rooms on P&O as most of the restaurants on P&O are a extra charge and not included. I'm gonna try something different this time and compare what's the best cruse line for for me for future cruises PS I'm a fat bloke that likes eating and drinking and watching the shows on cruises
Hi and thanks for watching. The Pantry is a lot better than the buffet on Luminosa for all meals but especially breakfast and lunch. Luminosa has some good lunch options other than buffet though. The main dining is OK on P&O and we actually found it better than Luminosa but it was the first trip out. We are back on Luminosa in April so we'll be able to do a better comparison then. When is your cruise?
@@robandalicruisetravel May/June is my cruise on Pacific Explorer just trying to work out drinks packages to buy before then
Hi Guys, which cruise food did you enjoy the most, P&O or Princess. We are going on Adventure in December but have mostly been on Princess which we absolutely love. Not too sure about paying for everything nearly when it’s free on Princess.
Hi Christine. We found the quality of the food to be pretty much on par between Princess and P&O. As for pay v included we have to split this into 2 parts, evening meal and other. P&O have more included evening dining options - MDR, buffet, Asian and Italian whereas Princess only have the MDR or buffet. Asian and Italian you have to pay for. For lunch and snacks Princess have more options included - MDR, buffet, pizza, grill, ice cream and International Cafe whereas P&O just have MDR and buffet, you have to pay for ice cream and snacks. Personally, we are happy with just MDR or buffet for lunch and don't really snack around the ship so the additional included options on P&O are appealing to us. However a late night toastie from the International Cafe always went down well. We are on Carnival on 6/11 and after that we will be doing a comparison between the 3 Carnival brands in Australia so will include a section on food in that. Have a fantastic time on the Adventure and please let us know your thoughts.
@@robandalicruisetravel thank you for your response. Will definitely let you know my thoughts about Adventure. Last time we cruised P & O was in 2007 with our children. It’s been Princess and Carnival (once) since then. Enjoy your Carnival Cruise, we did a repositioning cruise with them on the Legend and enjoyed it - hardly any children onboard which was a blessing in disguise.
Hi Rob and Ali, thanks for ur wonderful reviews and amazing tips. We are prepping for our first 3 night Pac Encounter trip soon. Would you advise us to pre-purchase any plans? (i.e internet plans etc. ) we have a 4yr old as well.
Hi Suri. Internet is a bit of a personal choice. We had it on the Coral Princess as part of the package but not on the Encounter. Where we found we missed it were things like looking something up quickly that we didn't know rather than streaming or checking social media. At the end of the day though, with hindsight, we probably still wouldn't have bought the internet. We prefer to enjoy what the ship has to offer. However, if you need to stay in touch with people on shore for whatever reason or if you need to access something to keep your 4 year old entertained then it is probably worth considering. Not sure what drinks packages there are on a 3 night cruise, I don't think the alcohol one is available but if the non alcohol one is available and you like coffees and soft drinks or mocktails then I would probably consider that one. We always get a refreshment type package for Ali as she doesn't drink alcohol and loves her coffees and mocktails. Always get value out of that as they tend to be reasonably competitively priced and it doesn't take a lot to add up to the value of the package. Bit long winded I'm afraid but hope it was of some help.
@@robandalicruisetravel Thanks for your response. It definitely is useful and will surely get the refreshment pack. U guys keep rocking and help people like us to plan better and our sincere thanks to you both 😊.
If this is pacific encounter, why does it look like pacific dawn? maybe they are trying to keep everything simple and fimilar when loading foods from the ports for easy organisation
Hi Matthew. Thanks for watching. I think the P&O ships do have that look of familiarity but you can definitely feel the difference between this and the Dawn. We loved the Dawn, sailed on her probably around 20 cruises. The Encounter is a great ship, not sure if she has the same feel. Maybe after a few more cruises it will feel different. We'll let you know.
no need, we are boarding the encounter too on 7th june! cant wait just received my renewed passport only a matter of saving our money
what kind of fish did they use for fish and chips? basa?
Hi Rakel. Great question. We've been back over the footage and it doesn't actually say, Sorry.
Is it all you can eat or only 1 plate per meal time ..
All you can eat. Tuck in and enjoy.
@@robandalicruisetravel nice 👌
Love my black pudding, was it nice?
Hi Amanda. It was really very nice, Ali doesn't eat meat but I (Rob) had a few pieces with my breakfast most mornings.
Aĺie how many handbags do u take 😂
😂 I'd do the same if they were all waving at me.
That was the problem. They were all waving so I had to have something from all of them :-)
@@robandalicruisetravel 🤣 Oh dear! I'm in trouble then. 😅
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