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Founded in 1837, British favourite P&O Cruises is the oldest cruise line in the world. Offering something for everyone, onboard each of the line’s impressive fleet of soon-to-be 7 ships you’ll find exceptional service, incredible attention to detail and delicious cuisine. So, what are you waiting for?
Itinerary: Southampton - St John's, Newfoundland - Iles De La Madeleine - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada - Portland - Boston, Massachusetts, USA - New York - Newport, Rhode Island, USA -...
Itinerary: Southampton - La Coruna, Spain - Santa Cruz, Tenerife - Gran Canaria - Fuerteventura - Lanzarote - Cadiz, Spain - Lisbon, Portugal - Southampton
Itinerary: Southampton - La Coruna, Spain - Madeira, Portugal - Santa Cruz, Tenerife - La Palma, Spain - Gran Canaria - Lanzarote - Seville - Southampton
P&O Cruises' history is as steep as it is varied. Founded in 1837 (though its origins date back much further), the cruise line started off as a shipping company sailing between England and the Iberian Peninsula. 22 years after the formation of the line, P&O began offering passenger services - the first of their kind and what we know and love today as ‘cruises.’ Having recently celebrated its 175th anniversary, P&O Cruises has become Britain’s favourite cruise line thanks to its extensive range of fly and no-fly cruises.
With each ship in P&O Cruises' impressive fleet carrying unique qualities, it is important that you choose the right cruise for you and your companions. For those looking for a family-friendly cruise, we recommend Azura, Britannia, Iona, Ventura or Arvia (who will be joining the fleet in December 2022 as Iona’s sister ship). Perhaps you’d prefer a child-free cruise? Arcadia and Aurora are exclusively for adults, offering plenty of opportunities for tranquil moments.
While enjoying a P&O cruise, you’ll find a refined and sophisticated décor that creates a cosy and comfortable atmosphere. During the day, if you’re not exploring the many exciting destinations on offer, you could pamper yourself at the spa, cool down in the pool or take a swing at one of the golf nets. If you’re looking for something to get your pulse racing, head to the fitness centre to join a Pilates class. There is so much on offer on a P&O cruise, the various ports of call will inevitably have to compete for your time and affection.
An evening on board a P&O cruise is a highlight in itself, with a diverse range of bars and lounges available. Black tie evenings are not to be missed, with guests encouraged to wear their most elegant attire - though this is not compulsory and you are welcome to adopt a more casual approach by dining at the buffet.
Entertainment goes above and beyond expectations, with incredible performances including West End and Broadway musical hits, dance troupes, cabaret acts and much more. P&O Cruises are renowned for their themed cruises including the much loved Strictly Come Dancing themed cruise which features special appearances from dancers and judges from the hit BBC show.
An array of tempting dishes are available on every P&O cruise, with menus created by celebrity chefs and sommeliers including Eric Lanlard, Olly Smith and Marco Pierre White - also known as P&O Cruises ‘Food Heroes.’ On specially selected cruises, P&O Cruises Food Heroes sail with guests and offer cooking demonstrations, masterclasses, booking signings and Q&A sessions.
On Arcadia, for example, you can look forward to indulging at Marco Pierre White’s Ocean Grill restaurant or spending an elegant evening at The Rising Sun pub or Piano Bar. No matter your preference, while cruising with P&O Cruises there’s a superb dining option for you. Those lucky enough to sail aboard Ventura can look forward to an evening of exotic live music at the lavish Tamarind Club or, if you’re feeling adventurous, try out some salsa moves after a few mojitos at Ventura’s Cuban-themed Havana nightclub.
On a P&O cruise, you’ll have the world at your fingertips with fascinating worldwide itineraries including the Mediterranean, Europe, Canary Islands and the Caribbean. Each itinerary has been carefully planned with more overnight stays in favoured ports. Selected itineraries also include some of the world’s most exhilarating events such as festivals, concerts and sports events. With so much to see and do, P&O Cruises have a team of experts that have created a number of fascinating shore excursions that are perfectly designed for all ages, interests and abilities. For those preferring to explore alone, shuttle buses are available in selected destinations.
All ships in the P&O Cruises fleet cater to the following diets; vegetarian, pescetarian fish, low/no fat, low/no salt, lactose intolerant/dairy free, gluten/wheat-free/coeliac, low cholesterol, diabetic, kosher and vegan. Should you require any of these diets or if you have any food allergies/intolerances, please call us before sailing so we can notify the relevant people at P&O Cruises.
During the day you can wear whatever you like. There are two dress codes: Evening Casual and Black Tie. Evening Casual is stylish resort or leisurewear. For example, casual separates or dresses for ladies and open-neck polo shirts and casual long trousers (not shorts or ¾ length trousers) for men. A jacket and smart trousers can be worn but are not compulsory. T-shirts are also acceptable but should not have any offensive symbols or language on them. Smart dark denim is also fine but not trainers, football shirts or tracksuits. Black Tie is glamorous evening wear such as cocktail dresses, ball gowns or even smart trouser suits for ladies and dinner jackets or tuxedos for men (dark lounge or business suits can be worn as an alternative).
Shore excursions can be booked approximately 12 weeks prior to departure. Excursions are available to pre-book and pay for online up to 3 days before sailing. Within 2 days of sailing, you will be able to join a waitlist for your chosen excursions. Alternatively, you may book on board. Waitlist requests are processed before onboard bookings.
With the exception of one bottle of wine, champagne, beer or spirit (no larger than 1000ml) at embarkation, guests cannot take alcohol on their P&O Cruises cruise. Should guests consume their bottle of wine, champagne, beer or spirit in a public area, they will be subject to a corkage fee.
Gratuities are included in the price of a P&O Cruises holiday meaning tipping isn’t required onboard.
Yes, room service is available 24 hours a day.
The currency used onboard is Pound Sterling.
Yes, every ship in the P&O Cruises fleet is Wi-Fi enabled so you can access the internet during your time onboard via your devices or the ship's PC terminals. Satellite internet packages are available to purchase prior to sailing or once onboard. Pay As You Go is available to purchase once onboard. There are three Wi-Fi packages to choose from; The Connect Package, The Browse Package and The Works. The Connect Package enables you to stay in touch with family and friends. It is £6.75 per 24 hours with a full Cruise Plan or £7.75 for a single 24-hour period. The Browse Package allows you to browse as you normally would (except for video streaming), plus email and social networks. It is £10 per 24 hours with a full Cruise Plan or £12.50 for a single 24-hour period. The Works Package enables you to stream YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music, video call, browse, email and share via social networks. It is £20 per 24 hours with a full Cruise Plan or £24.95 for a single 24-hour period.
Yes, P&O Cruises offers 4 drinks packages to help you tailor your cruise to your needs. The options include; The Ultimate Drinks Package, The Non-Alcoholic Drinks Package, The Hot Drinks Package and The Children’s Drinks Package. Each palace is available on cruises of 5 nights or more and you can use your package in all the restaurants, bars and cafés onboard.
Find out more about P&O drinks packages.