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P&O Cruises flies the flag for Great Britain when it comes to family-friendly and adults-only fare at affordable prices Cruising To different destinations.
Seven cruise ships across the P&O Cruises The fleet features images of the Union Flag across the bow and many sailings are targeted at the British market as they facilitate departures. southampton And there’s plenty of home-themed dining, bars and entertainment available on board.
Now part of Carnival Corporation, P&O Cruises actually dates back to the 19th century.
cruise line Combines tradition with formal nights and quality entertainment as well as modern attractions such as ropes courses, escape rooms and a SkyDome that hosts pools and hot tubs by day and live shows at night.
There’s also the chance to cook with top chef Marco Pierre White and raise a glass with wine expert Ollie Smith during select sailings throughout the year.
The ships travel to various destinations such as Norwegian FjordsNorthern Europe and Mediterranean,
Travelers can also explore the area further through boating Caribbean, South America And Australia,
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Tips are included on all P&O cruise ships, which can help save money on the cruise, plus many deals also include flights as part of the fare to more distant locations.
There are different types of fares to look at, with the Saver and Early Saver options coming out cheaper, but they don’t offer the extra perks like choosing your cabin, port car parking, shuttle buses or onboard expenses that you get with ‘Select Price’ fares.
two ships – arcadia And Arora – Focus on sailing only for adults while the rest are for all ages.
families will be able to move forward arcadia And Arora during selection multi-generational sailing Between December 2026 and September 2027.
Here is a selection of the best sailings with P&O Cruises.
Arriva: Caribbean Transatlantic
Bridgetown – Fort de France – Basseterre – Tortola – St. Maarten – Antigua – Grenada – Castries – Bridgetown
start the new year Caribbean Onboard P&O Cruises’ newest ship Aravia,
14-night sailing Starts in Bridgetown where travelers can visit the neo-Gothic Barbados Parliament and the Garrison Barracks that once housed 15,000 British soldiers. Other destinations include Castries in St. Lucia, where you can try to see the resident parrots and hummingbirds, as well as the courtyard cafes and markets of St. Maarten.
Cruise fares include return flights from the UK to Bridgetown, making it convenient for UK travelers to get home.
Aravia The largest capacity ship in the P&O Cruises fleet. It has a capacity of 5,200 passengers but you can beat the crowds at its 30 restaurants and bars. Its SkyDome also offers spectacular views of the land and sea from the pool or street food stalls before transforming into an entertainment venue at night.
Daredevils can also try the ship’s Altitude Skywalk, which is 54 meters above the sea and there’s also an escape room onboard for a more ground-level challenge.
Departing on 3 January 2026. From £1,559pp. Return flights included.
Azura: Central Mediterranean Fly-Cruise
Valletta – Korcula – Zadar – Trieste – Split – Valletta
See the best of the Central Med aboard a ship azura,
it seven night sailing Begins in the Maltese capital vallettaThere is a lot of variety in the tours here Croatian city Head to Korcula, Zadar and Split, where you can explore old towns and medieval history as well as sip coffee in Trieste, known as the caffeine capital of Italy.
During this sailing passengers will be able to relax in the sun while watching a movie Azura’s Stay active at the open-air SeaScreen Cinema or its four pools, tennis and basketball courts.
The ship, which can accommodate 3,100 passengers, also hosts nine restaurants including wine expert Olly Smith’s The Glass House and The Waterside, as well as the Indian-inspired Indus and The Epicurean specialty dining venues.
Departure 1 4 May 2026. From £1059pp. Return flights included.
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Iona: Norwegian Fjords
Southampton – Stavanger – Olden – Invikfjorden – Nordfjord – Ålesund – Haugesund – Southampton
Set sail for the beautiful scenery of the Norwegian Fjords on a round trip from Southampton Iona – Sister ship to Arriva.
it seven day sailing Enjoy spectacular natural fjordlands and glaciers norway And you can also enjoy panoramic views of Ålesund after taking the cable car or walking the 418 steps to the top of Mount Aksala.
After a day enjoying the amazing views, the 5,200 capacity Iona has its own gin distillery in collaboration with Devon’s Salcombe Gin, where you can raise a glass before enjoying live music curated by Gary Barlow in the 710 Club.
Departure 4 April 2026 2025. From £799pp.
Britannia: Iceland
Southampton – Cobh – Reykjavik – Eyjafjord – Akureyri – Eyjafjord – Hryse Island – Kirkwall – Invergordon – Southampton
Discover the land of fire and ice aboard the brand’s flagship britannia,
This 14-night cruise includes an overnight stop in the capital Reykjavik, giving guests the chance to go on a glacier safari tour or visit the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa before exploring the Icelandic fjords.
britannia A multimillion-dollar renovation was scheduled for 2024 ahead of its tenth anniversary this year. Changes include new decor in its Sunset Bar and Crystal Room, as well as an improved splash area for children and celebratory dinner menus created by Pierre White.
Departing on 3 July 2026. From £1,719pp.
Ventura: Spain, France and Portugal
Southampton – Vigo – Lisbon – Leixões – Cherbourg – Southampton
capture some sun on this seven night sailing From Southampton to Spain, France and Portugal ventura,
Passengers get one sea day before arriving vigo In northern Spain, where you can visit the beaches or even the fish market.
visit to lisbon You get the chance to get the real pastel de nata, while the stop at Lexus gives access porto,
family oriented ventura The ship has four pools and a sports court to attract young cruisers, as well as a Reef Kids Club for ages two to 17. There’s also an adults-only, open-air spa terrace called The Retreat, where travelers can escape from the kids.
ventura is a sister ship of azura So it has the same restaurants and bars as The Glass House, but it also has its own British pub called the Exchange.
Departing on 11 July 2026. From £879pp.
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Arcadia: Christmas in Spain Portugal Canary Islands
Southampton – La Coruña – Vigo – Tenerife – Arrecife de Lanzarote – Gran Canaria – Madeira – Lisbon – Southampton
Enjoy Christmas at sea this year on P&O Cruises’ midsize ship arcadia,
You can share the festive season with 2,094 travelers 16-night sailing From Southampton you should get some winter sunshine on trips to destinations like La Coruña, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria, as well as an overnight stop in Madeira.
There are seven sea days, including Christmas Day, which gives you time to sleep off the wine and turkey.
This is an adults-only ship, giving passengers ample opportunity to relax in the spa and enjoy shows in the theater and cinema, as well as dine out. Marco Pierre White’s Ocean Grill on board.
Departing 21 December 2025; From £2,949pp.
Aurora: Epic South America Journey
Southampton – Gran Canaria – Mindelo – Recife – Salvador – Buzios – Rio de Janeiro – Santos (São Paulo tours) – Montevideo – Port Stanley – Cape Horn (cruise-by) – Beagle Channel (cruise-by) – Magellan Straits (cruise-by) – Punta Arenas – Amalia Glacier (cruise-by) – Pio Marten – Ponta Delgada – Southampton
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P&O Cruises doesn’t just do short or week-long trips. passengers can board a 75-night journey To South America near Arora,
Starting from Southampton, you can escape the winter gloom as you approach the beaches of Gran Canaria. There’s sun and sand to enjoy at stops like Mindelo in Cape Verde before arriving in Recife, Brazil on Day 14. There’s a chance to visit Sao Paulo in Brazil and see diverse scenery ranging from glaciers in Chile to the sun-drenched Caribbean, before flying back to Southampton in time for spring at the end of March.
Arora It is the smallest ship in the fleet, with a capacity of 1,874 cruisers. But it’s also adults-only, giving it a more intimate and peaceful feel where you can enjoy its spa and three pools, as well as 19 restaurants and bars and seven entertainment venues.
Departing January 3, 2026; From £7,499pp.
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