P&O Cruises

P&O Cruises' 2027 lineup features an array of no-fly departures from Southampton, sun-soaked fly-cruises, and grand long-haul voyages across all seven ships:

• Arvia – 14-night Western Mediterranean voyages and 7-night Spain & France breaks from Southampton, transitioning to 14-night Caribbean fly-cruises in winter.

• Iona – 7-night Norwegian Fjords sailings roundtrip from Southampton every Sunday, plus Canary Islands escapes and winter Caribbean fly-cruises.

• Britannia – Central and Western Mediterranean itineraries from Southampton, highlighted by a 21-night Mediterranean discovery cruise and a special August solar eclipse voyage off Spain.

• Azura – Mediterranean fly-cruises departing from Malta with overnights in Valletta, switching to Tenerife in winter for Canary Islands and Morocco itineraries.

• Ventura – Year-round no-fly sailings from Southampton covering Spain, Portugal, the Canary Islands, and short Northern European city breaks.

• Arcadia – Adults-only 14-night cruises to the Norwegian Fjords, British Isles, and Mediterranean ports, alongside an epic 124-night World Cruise departing in January 2027.

• Aurora – Adults-only sailings to the Baltic, British Isles, and Norway (featuring a maiden call to Harstad), an autumn Canada & New England voyage, and a South America Circumnavigation.

Your cruise fare includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks at the Main Dining Rooms (Freedom or Club dining) and the Buffet. You can also grab poolside snacks like burgers and pizzas at the grill. On newer ships like Iona and Arvia, you’ll also find venues like The Quays (a multi-cuisine food court) and the 6th Street Diner included in your price

You can pre-book speciality dining via My P&O Cruises from 120 days before you sail. Once you’re on board, simply connect to the ship’s Wi-Fi and use the My Holiday app to book tables, join a virtual queue for the main restaurants, or check daily menus.

All tips and gratuities are included in the cost of your cruise so there will be no big bill at the end of your cruise.

Stay connected onboard a P&O Cruise by choosing one of two Wi-Fi packages:

• Essential: Perfect for social media, email, and web browsing.

• Ultimate: Great for high-speed streaming and video calls.

Prices vary by cruise duration.

P&O Cruises offers some of the most competitive drink prices at sea, often comparable to high-street pub prices.

If you would prefer to keep the drinks flowing without the worry, P&O Cruises offers four popular drinks packages. You can grab the Refresh package for unlimited soft drinks and juices, or go All-Inclusive with the Classic or Deluxe fares, which now bundle Wi-Fi and speciality dining credits into one daily price!

Arcadia is primarily an adult-only ship, and guests must be at least 18 years of age prior to travel to embark.

P&O Cruises is inviting all ages on select sailings from December 2026 so that the whole family can enjoy everything the cruise line has to offer. Find out more details here.

On a standard 7-night cruise, you’ll usually have one Celebration Night (Formal Night). On 14-night cruises, there are typically two or three.

Standard UK three-pin plug sockets are used on all ships across the fleet. Shaver points are also located in the bathrooms.

Showtimes onboard P&O Cruises typically start at 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, and 10:30 PM. You can check the exact times on your Horizon daily magazine or via P&O Cruises' My Holiday app once you’re on board.

Use the My P&O Cruises app to add guest info, print luggage labels, book shore excursions, and pay your final balance.

During the day, feel free to dress "Resort Casual" (swimwear stays by the pool!). In the evening, the code is usually Evening Casual (smart-casual) or Black Tie/Celebration Night.

For Black Tie, think cocktail dresses, tuxedos, or your best suit. If you want to stay casual on formal nights, the Buffet and selected bars remain relaxed

P&O Cruises provides complimentary pool and beach towels for you to use on deck or take ashore. You’ll find them in your cabin or at designated stations near the pools.

Everything on board a P&O Cruise is cashless and charged in Pounds Sterling (£). Your cruise card acts as your credit card while onboard.

You can track your real-time balance via the My Holiday app on your phone or on your in-cabin TV. Any final balance is automatically settled to your registered bank card on the final morning.

P&O Cruises' All-Inclusive packages bundle drinks, Wi-Fi, and speciality dining credit into a single daily rate, allowing you to save up to 32% on the Classic package (and up to 34% on the Deluxe package) compared to purchasing each service individually on board.

• What's Included: You receive a daily drinks allowance (up to 15 alcoholic beverages per 24-hour period alongside soft drinks and Costa coffee), shipwide Wi-Fi access, and a per-person speciality dining credit (ranging from £20 to £80 based on cruise length and package tier).

• Tier Options: The All-Inclusive Classic tier covers drinks up to £8.50, Essential Wi-Fi for browsing/social media, and standard dining credits. The All-Inclusive Deluxe tier covers drinks up to £9.50 (including premium spirits and extended wine selections), Ultimate streaming Wi-Fi, and enhanced dining credits.

• Family Benefits: When two adults sharing a cabin purchase an All-Inclusive package, any children or teens under 18 sharing that cabin automatically receive the Refresh Drinks Package for free to cover soft drinks, juices, and mocktails.

• Key Terms: Packages are available on sailings of 5 nights or longer, and all adult guests sharing the same cabin must purchase the exact same package tier prior to your voyage.