With a long 170 year history, P&O Cruises offers cruise holidays tailored specifically to the British market with most cruises sailing round-trip from Southampton. Onboard, Britain's favourite cruise line is renowned for delivering exceptional standards of service, gourmet dining, superb facilities and a truly luxurious way to sail the seas. » More Info
Accommodation
P&O Cruises ships offer lots of accommodation choices including a large proportion of balcony cabins. Each and every cabin is furnished to the highest standards, complete with a personal steward. For the family there are a number of cabins featuring additional beds whilst Ventura and Azura have some large suites, which sleep up to six, while Aurora has a number of interconnecting cabins. For the ultimate indulgence, Suites offer personal butler service, sweeping balconies spacious bedrooms and separate sitting areas plus additional special touches.
Facilities & Activities
All of P&O Cruises ships feature a signature Oasis Spa offering some of the most luxurious spa facilities afloat whilst there are ocean-view gymnasiums, personal trainers, sports courts and swimming pools for the more active. After dinner you'll find a vast array of venues to choose from to suit your mood from bars and pubs to the theatre where you'll see spectacular West End and Broadway shows. Finish the day off in the casino or dancing the night way in the nightclub.
Dining
Formal dining rooms, bistros, al-fresco grills, Oriental and Pan-pacific restaurants, tapas bars, pizzerias and speciality restaurants created in association with celebrity chefs, Gary Rhodes (Oriana and Arcadia) and Marco Pierre White (Ventura, Oceana and Aurora).
For the Family
Four of the current fleet - Aurora, Oceana, Oriana and Ventura - are family-friendly while both Arcadia and Artemis are child free. A fifth family-friendly ship, Azura, will be introduced in spring 2010. The family friendly members of the fleet were created with family enjoyment and comfort in mind, each featuring The Reef - P&O Cruises exciting on board programme for 2 - 17 year olds. Split into four age groups, there are a whole host of exciting activities organised daily by qualified Reef Rangers to keep children of all ages entertained.
Cruise Programme
In 2010, the fleet will sail to more than 252 destinations in 82 countries, all sailing round-trip from Southampton between April and October to destinations around the Mediterranean, Scandinavia and Atlantic Islands. Some continue through to December while the others cruise the Caribbean between October and April and then embark on full round trip World Voyages from Southampton of up to 101 nights also available as sector cruises from 15-65 nights.