Airline & Holiday Information

P&O Cruises is Britain’s largest and most modern cruise line. The company has a long history, first inventing modern cruises in 1837. P&O Cruises sail to more than 180 different destinations in 72 countries.

P&O offers cruises throughout the year, departing from Southampton for European and Mediterranean cruises. Overnight stays are available at the De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel, with free transfer to the port. Travellers can fly from most UK airports for cruises to North America and other fly cruises. As well as Red Sea cruises, Caribbean cruises, Far East cruises and Baltic cruises (and Fjords), destinations include Africa, Alaska, Australasia, Asia, the Black Sea, Canada, the Canary Islands and Azores, Dubai, the Indian Ocean, the Middle East, North America, Pacific Islands, the Panama Canal, South America and Europe.

P&O Cruises offers travellers a traditional and relaxed style, with plenty of opportunity to dress up for evening entertainment. Their six modern cruise ships have elegant interiors and acres of deck on which to sunbathe, each one offering something slightly different. The P&O Aurora and Oriana offer a more traditional style of holiday cruise, whilst the Arcadia and Oceana are more contemporary. Some of the cruises are adults only, whilst others are aimed at families, with the emphasis on fun and activities.

On-board entertainment includes comedy, cabaret, quizzes, music and themed nights. Passengers can relax in one of the bars with a drink, or sit on deck under the stars.

P&O has always had a reputation for its quality of dining and high standards of service. Traditionally the menus were mainly British, but with the introduction of menus by Gary Rhodes and Marco Pierre White, the dining experience has become more modern and varied.

P&O cruises are popular with first-time cruisers, and they also offer good itineraries and facilities for families. Cruise weddings with P&O Cruises have become increasingly popular.