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P&O Cruises ships by size

P&O Cruises ships by size

Here, we rank the P&O Cruises ships from largest to smallest

Published on 05 Oct 2022


P&O Cruises is the oldest cruise line in the world. With a fleet of 7 impressive vessels, there’s certain to be a cruise ship for everyone, large or small. Here, we take a look at the P&O Cruises ships by size, from biggest to smallest: 

ShipPassengersTonnage (GRT)Length (FT)
Iona5,200184,7001,128
Arvia5,200184,0001,132
Britannia3,647143,0001,082
Azura3,100115,055951
Ventura3,078116,017946
Arcadia2,09483,781935
Aurora1,87476,152885

FAQs: P&O Cruises ship size and ages

Which P&O Cruises ship is the largest?

Iona and Arvia are P&O Cruises' largest ships with 5,2000 passengers each. As sister ships, Iona and Arvia are almost identical, however, there are some key differences like Arvia’s new escape room. 

Which P&O Cruises ship is the smallest?

Aurora is the smallest ship in the P&O Cruises fleet, welcoming 1,874 passengers aboard. 

Which P&O Cruises ship is the newest?

Arvia is the newest ship in the P&O Cruises fleet. She will join in December 2022 as another Excel class ship with even more freedom, innovation and variety in store than ever before. 

Which P&O Cruises ship is the oldest?

Aurora is not only the smallest but she is also the oldest ship in the fleet to still operate. She was welcomed in 2000 and later refurbished in 2019. 

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