P&O Cruises
With 180 years of experience, you're in safe hands with P&O Cruises. Their fleet of ships sails across the world and offers great food, dazzling entertainment, as well as free kids clubs onboard its family-friendly ships.
What do P&O Cruises offer?
Variety Of Cruise Ships
Whether you're looking for a grown-up getaway or an escape with the kids, P&O Cruises has a range of both primarily adult-only and family-friendly ships to suit every kind of holiday.
View of the Skydome onboard Arvia
Incredible Destinations
Choose from a fantastic range of itineraries, including no-fly P&O Cruises from the UK, and exciting cruises to the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and beyond.
View of Arcadia in Sydney next to the Sydney Opera House
Friendly Service
Enjoy warm, welcoming service from a crew that’s dedicated to making every moment of your cruise memorable.
Family dining on a P&O Cruises ship
No Tipping
Relax knowing there’s no need to tip. Gratuities are included in the price of your P&O Cruises holiday, so you can focus on enjoying your holiday.
Guests by the pool on a P&O Cruises ship
What's included?
See what’s included on a P&O Cruises voyage, from full-board dining and sensational entertainment to pools, kids clubs, and even outdoor activities.
Accommodation
Comfortable cabins come as standard
Dining
Delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner is included every day
Tips
No tips required – it’s all taken care of
Pools & Hot Tubs
Take a dip in the pool or unwind in the hot tubs
Entertainment
Evening shows, live music, and even movies
Kids Clubs
Age-appropriate activities that keep little ones happy and entertained
Gyms & Sports Courts
Stay active with gyms, fitness classes, and sports courts
Latest P&O Cruises offers
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More about P&O Cruises
This quintessentially British line has been a firm favourite since they began way back in the 1850s. Since then, they’ve earned a legion of loyal fans through their attention to the needs of their passengers and a focus on home comforts.
Whether you want an overnight cruise in Europe or a hundred-night trip around the world, P&O Cruises has you covered. Every P&O Cruises ship has swimming pools, spas, saunas, salons, a gym, golf nets, a library, dance classes and shops.
Fantastic Itineraries
From quick cruises from Southampton to far-flung Mediterranean cruises, there’s a P&O Cruises itinerary waiting for you.
Looking for a sun-soaked escape? Sail on Caribbean cruises or explore hidden gems on a Greek Islands cruise. You’ll also find cheap last minute cruises or amazing mini cruises if you're searching for a great cruise deal.
Pay In Pounds
No need to worry about exchange rates – everything on board a P&O Cruises holiday is priced in pounds. From drinks to souvenirs, it’s easy to keep track of your holiday spending while on board a P&O Cruises holiday.
Food & Drinks
You’ll never go hungry on board. From classic British favourites to global flavours, full-board dining is included – think hearty breakfasts, afternoon teas, and varied evening menus.
Speciality Dining
Fancy something a little extra special? Try speciality restaurants, such as Epicurean, Keel & Cow, Sindhu, and Green & Co, for a little extra cost.
Drinks Packages
Take the hassle out of budgeting by purchasing a P&O Cruises drinks package. You can choose between a Refresh, Alcohol-Free, Classic or Deluxe drinks package on a P&O Cruises holiday, which all vary in price.
Homely Accommodations
Choose from Inside, Sea View, Balcony, or Suite options – all designed with comfort in mind. Each space comes with daily housekeeping, tea and coffee facilities, air con, and plenty of storage.
Travelling solo? P&O Cruises offers purpose-built single cabins that come with the same amenities as other accommodations.
Entertainment For All Ages
From dawn to dusk, there’s something for everyone on P&O Cruises. Watch West End-style shows, try your luck in the casino, or enjoy live performances in the SkyDome and late-night comedy. Kids can watch movies under the stars while grown-ups hit the dancefloor or unwind in a quiet bar.
Plus, with themed P&O Cruises, enjoy talks by guest speakers, cookery classes with Food Heroes Marco Pierre White, Olly Smith and Jose Pizzaro, and sailaway parties.
Kids Clubs
Fun comes as standard for young cruisers on P&O Cruises. The Reef is P&O Cruises’ dedicated kids’ club, split into age-specific groups: Splashers (2–4), Surfers (5–8), Scubas (9–12), and H2O (13–17). Each group has its own tailored programme of games, crafts, sports, and movie nights.
Plus, little ones can get stuck into fun Aardman activities featuring Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep. Open daily and included in your fare, it’s the perfect way to keep kids happy while onboard.
Adults-Only Cruises
For those craving calm, adults-only P&O Cruises are made for you. Step aboard either Aurora or Arcadia, both primarily dedicated to grown-up getaways. These sailings are ideal for couples, solo travellers, or friends looking to escape the everyday.
Stay Connected
Want to keep in touch at sea? Wi-Fi packages are available so you can scroll, stream, and share as you sail. To access the internet onboard a P&O Cruises ship, simply purchase either an Ultimate or Essential Wi-Fi package before or during your cruise.
No Need To Tip
There’s no awkward tipping required on board – gratuities are already included in the price of your P&O Cruises fare.
My Holiday App
The My Holiday P&O Cruises app is your pocket-sized onboard cruise planner. Book dining, spa treatments, and shore excursions, or check daily activities from your phone or tablet. You can even join virtual queues or see what’s on around the ship. It’s available on board via your P&O Cruises' ship WiFi – no data package needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Need more information? View FAQs on P&O Cruises, below.
Yes. P&O Cruises' dedicated children's clubs—The Reef (for ages 2-12) and Scene (for teens)—along with the supervised Night Nursery (for ages 6 months–4 years) are included in your cruise fare at no extra cost for standard daytime and evening sessions
Tea, coffee, water, and juices in the buffet are all complimentary onboard, plus in-cabin tea and coffee facilities.
Your fare covers full-board meals, entertainment, tips, and more. For drinks, Wi-Fi, and other extras, you can add packages to tailor your holiday.
It depends on your ship and how long you're sailing. On Arvia and Iona, you'll usually enjoy 1 formal night on cruises up to 10 nights, 2 nights on sailings up to 14 nights, and 3 if you're away for 15–19 nights.
As for the rest of the fleet, expect 1 formal night for 1–6 nights, 2 for 7–10, 3 for 11–13, and up to 4 on longer cruises.
Rather than a single price, the cost for a P&O Cruises drinks package varies depending on the specific tier you select and is priced per person, per day.
P&O Cruises typically offers a selection of packages designed to suit different preferences, including:
- Classic Package: A popular choice that covers a broad range of beverages, including select beers, wines, and spirits.
- Deluxe/Ultimate Package: This premium option offers the widest selection, often including higher-end spirits, cocktails, and wines by the glass.
- Refresh Drinks Package: Perfect for those who love sparkling and fruity drinks, this package includes a selection of soft drinks on tap and fruit juices.
- Alcohol-Free Drinks Package: Including all items from the Refresh package, plus selected Costa Coffee plus teapigs drinks, non-alcoholic cocktails (mocktails), and a variety of non-alcoholic beers, spirits and wine.
If you need to make an amendment to your P&O Cruises booking made on Seascanner.co.uk, please fill out the Manage My Trip form by clicking here.
Alternatively, you can add your passport and insurance details, book shore excursions and entertainment before your cruise via My P&O Cruises. Click here to log in/sign up to My P&O Cruises today.
Yes, all P&O Cruises cabins come equipped with a mini fridge.
My P&O Cruises is the place to make sure all your details are up to date and check you have added in your insurance and passport details. It's also the place where you can book some exciting shore excursions and entertainment onboard your ship. Click here to log in/sign up to My P&O Cruises today.
You can view, manage and upgrade your cabin on your P&O Cruises holiday by completing our online form, here.
Daytime
The dress code by day on a P&O Cruises holiday is completely relaxed and casual. Feel free to wear your typical holiday attire, including shorts, T-shirts, sundresses, and swimwear (near the pool).
Evening
Most public areas, bars, and restaurants onboard P&O Cruises ships follow one of two codes:
- Evening Casual Trousers, smart dark denim, polo shirts, skirts, and dresses.
- Black Tie: Cocktail dresses, ball gowns, tuxedos, or a dark suit and tie. (Usually at least one night per 7-day cruise.)
If you prefer to keep all evenings casual onboard your P&O Cruises holiday, select dining venues (such as the buffet) will maintain the Evening Casual dress code even on Black Tie nights.
Yes, you can register children between 6 months and 17 years for kids clubs 14 days ahead of your holiday via My P&O Cruises. Sessions for kids' clubs will be available to book once on board your P&O Cruises ship. Click here to log in/sign up to My P&O Cruises today.
Yes, P&O Cruises permits each adult guest to bring one litre of wine or Champagne on board upon initial embarkation only, which can be enjoyed in your cabin without charge. Additionally, guests may bring sealed soft drinks for personal consumption, but guests are prohibited from bringing other types of alcohol onboard when they first embark P&O Cruises ships.
Once you have boarded your P&O Cruises holiday, visit the Reception Desk (Purser's Office) onboard your ship in order to deposit funds onto your cruise card.
Your onboard spending is tracked seamlessly via your cruise card, which is linked to your account and accessible through the P&O Cruises My Holiday onboard digital planner once you are cruising.
Yes, the self-service launderettes are free to use on all P&O Cruises ships. Professional laundry services are also available onboard P&O Cruises ships for an additional fee.