The Pacific Explorer has arrived in Singapore for the final time, closing the chapter on her journey with P&O Cruises Australia. Soon, she will sail under a new name—Star Voyager—as part of the Resorts World Cruises fleet, departing from Singapore and other ports across Asia.

But for the crew who called her home, this transition is more than just a change of ownership. It is the quiet farewell to a place where friendships were forged, challenges were overcome, and lives were shaped by the rhythm of the sea.

Among those bidding an emotional goodbye is Lorine Naguy, a Housekeeping Steward from Vanuatu, who shared her reflections with South Sea Services.

"Being a seafarer is not just a job; it is a way of life," she says. "The experiences I have had on board have made me stronger, more resilient, and I am grateful for the opportunity to live this life."

She speaks of long nights and early mornings, of the unbreakable camaraderie formed in the heart of the ship—where shared meals in the crew mess, laughter on deck, and the weight of responsibility brought people together as more than just colleagues.

"We are a family. We rely on each other, in good times and bad. That bond is something rare and precious."
 

Now, the Pacific Explorer is set to enter the shipyard, where a $50 million transformation awaits. The name that so many have spoken with love and nostalgia will fade, replaced by a new identity. She will sail again—but for those who knew her best, she will always be the Pacific Explorer, a ship not just of steel, but of memories and dreams.

Here are some memories from not so distant past:

Pacific Explorer Arrival in Sydney Harbour to mark return of cruise ships in Australia
Pacific Explorer brings 300 crew in Manila
Pacific Explorer Comes to the Aid of Distressed Yacht