1800 Guests onboard the Pacific Pearl departed Sydney Harbour Tuesday, their destination Melbourne Park for two days of tennis action on Thursday and Friday on P&O’s third dedicated Australian Open cruise.

The five-night round trip cruise has demonstrated to be the most admired event in the cruise line’s schedule.

Relax and let P&O take care of all your finer details, watch the second and third round matches general admission and transfers to and from Melbourne Park are all included.’’;

More than 1700 upgrades to Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena have been purchased.

The cruise will bring in more than $250,000 into the Aussie Open making it the leading solitary groups to attend.

P&O Cruises Australia President Sture Myrmell said the tennis-themed cruise was always a huge hit with guests.

[pullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””] “Australians love their sport and while they are often prepared to spend big travelling to their favourite events, cruising offers an easier and more affordable way for sports tourists to attend world-class tournaments like the Australian Open. Where flights and accommodation can book up months in advance and cost a small fortune, cruising is an all-inclusive option which takes the stress out of planning while providing a fun and relaxing experience either side of the action,” Mr Myrmell said.   [/pullquote]

During the 5 night cruise guests will not miss a minute of the action as they keep scare of the early round action live on the Pearl’s giant poolside screen.  Setting the scene each day fans will enjoy tennis-themed trivia, table tennis competitions and Wii tennis tournaments, plus they’ll be able to have their photo taken with an Australian Open trophy onboard.