Small fire breaks out on cruise ship balcony off NSW coast
Cruise passengers were called from their rooms in the early hours of the morning after a small fire broke out on a ship's balcony off the NSW coast.
The blaze was detected on the Pacific Adventure at about 3.30am, with photos showing travellers watching on in shock.
A P&O Cruises Australia spokesperson said the fire was quickly extinguished.
However, the extent of the damage and cause is yet to be determined.
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The fire was detected on a balcony about 3.30am on the Pacific Adventure. Supplied Nine
Hundreds of passengers have been evacuated from their rooms in the early hours of the morning after a small fire broke out on a cruise ship in Sydney. Supplied Nine
"This fire activated our emergency response procedures including a full muster of guests and crew and we thank everyone on board for their cooperation," the spokesperson said.
"There are no reports of injury.
"The extent of the damage and the cause of the fire are yet to be fully determined and remain under investigation."
9News understands the ship was carrying 3017 guests and 1080 crew.
The vessel is in the midst of a three-day cruise in and out of Sydney.
The ship is scheduled to return on Tuesday.
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