The MS Star Voyager, previously known as Dawn Princess and Pacific Explorer, is a Sun-class cruise ship built by Fincantieri at their Monfalcone yard in Italy in 1997. As a sister ship to Pacific World, Queen of the Oceans, and Dream, she features a distinctive exterior design with bridge wings, differing from her sister ships, which have internal bridge wings. The vessel's specifications include eight restaurants, four swimming pools, five hot tubs/spas/whirlpools, seven lounges and bars, and two dedicated children's centers, highlighting her capacity for diverse passenger entertainment and leisure. Throughout her service history, the ship has undergone several transformations and rebrandings. Notably, as Dawn Princess, she operated in Australian waters from 2008, circumnavigating Australia with itineraries that included Hawaii, Tahiti, and the South Pacific. In 2009, she received a refurbishment that added "Movies Under the Stars," an outdoor theatre, and an adults-only area. The vessel was involved in a notable incident in 2001, when she struck and killed a humpback whale in Alaska’s Glacier Bay, resulting in legal action and a US$750,000 fine against Princess Cruises. In 2015, Carnival announced her transfer to P&O Cruises Australia, where she was renamed Pacific Explorer after a drydock in Singapore in 2017. She was re-registered to the United Kingdom and made her maiden voyage to the Pacific Islands in July 2017, with her christening featuring the Nickelodeon character Dora the Explorer. The ship has also played a role in significant events, such as being the first cruise ship to utilize the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal in June 2022 and participating in a solar eclipse observation in April 2023. Her maritime significance is marked by her long service, multiple brand associations, and notable incidents. As of 2025, plans are underway for her to leave the P&O fleet, with Resorts World Cruises announced as her new operator, when she will be renamed Star Voyager.

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