P&O Cruises
Explore P&O Cruises holidays, including Southampton sailings, fly cruises, popular destinations and ships across the fleet.
Britain's Favourite Cruise Line
P&O Cruises offers a wide choice of holidays for 2026, 2027 and 2028, from no fly sailings from Southampton to fly cruises in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Canary Islands. With seven ships in the fleet, including family-friendly ships and adults-only holidays, there’s plenty to choose from whether you’re planning a short break, winter sun or a longer voyage.
Looking for a specific type of P&O Cruises holiday? Browse P&O Cruises from Southampton, compare P&O fly cruises or view the latest P&O Cruise deals.
Designed with UK guests in mind, P&O Cruises makes life on board feel easy, with prices in pounds sterling, familiar comforts and a choice of ships for different styles of holiday. From relaxed days at sea to port-packed itineraries, it’s a cruise line that balances discovery with the comfort of travelling with a well-known British brand.
P&O Cruises at a glance
Fleet
Seven ships, with family-friendly ships and adults-only holidays available across selected sailings.
Departure options
- No fly cruises from Southampton, plus fly cruises from sunny gateways such as Barbados, Valletta and Tenerife.
Popular destinations
Mediterranean, Caribbean, Canary Islands, Norwegian Fjords, British Isles, USA and Canada, and World Cruises.
Good to know
Full-board dining, entertainment and tips are included, with optional all-inclusive packages available on selected holidays.
What's Included on a P&O Cruise
✅ Premium accommodation
✅ Gratuities, service charges, port taxes and government fees
✅ A wide range of dining options, including buffet and main dining rooms. Speciality restaurants and unique casual eateries may be available for a supplement
✅ Essential drinks such as water, tea & coffee are available all day in the buffet restaurant plus fruit juices available at meal times. Packages for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase
✅ Entertainment including cinema screenings, theatre shows, live music, nightclubs and bars
✅ On board activities including swimming pools, saunas, steam rooms, sports activities, gyms, libraries, talks, classes and much more
✅ Supervised children’s clubs - from toddler to teen. (Not available onboard adult only ships Aurora or Arcadia)
Why Choose P&O Cruises?
Easy Southampton Sailings
Set sail from P&O Cruises’ UK home port with no fly holidays that make getting away feel simple from the start.
Man gazing out to see in a hot tub on deck
Fly Cruises to the Sun
Join your ship in destinations such as Barbados, Valletta or Tenerife on selected itineraries, with flights and transfers included on fly cruise holidays.
Couple on the beach in the Caribbean
Ships for every kind of holiday
Choose larger family-friendly ships such as Arvia and Iona, or a quieter adults-only atmosphere on many Arcadia and Aurora sailings.
P&O Azura docked in Valletta Malta
Food worth looking forward to
From relaxed favourites to speciality restaurants and Food Heroes experiences, dining is a big part of the P&O Cruises holiday.
Food Heroes
Great value built in
Full-board dining, entertainment, pools and tips are included, with all-inclusive packages available if you want more covered before you sail.
A couple in the infinity pool onboard P&O Cruises Iona
Help choosing the right cruise
Not sure which ship, fare or itinerary to book? Southampton Cruise Centre’s cruise specialists can help you compare your options before you book.
Hat and glasses by the pool onboard Ventura
P&O Cruises Fare Types Explained
Select Price
Best if you want the most choice. Select Price can include cabin-location choice, priority for dining preferences, flexibility to change your booking and a choice of benefits on eligible Southampton sailings, such as on-board spending money, car parking or coach travel.
Early Saver
A lower fare with less choice. Your cabin is allocated within the grade booked, and dining preferences may be assigned closer to sailing.
Saver Price
A last-minute fare for deal-seekers on selected sailings. Cabin grades are limited, your cabin is allocated for you, and stricter payment and cancellation terms usually apply.
All-inclusive Options
P&O Cruises includes full-board dining and tips as standard, with optional drinks, Wi-Fi and all-inclusive package options available on selected holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our team are available to answer any questions you have about P&O Cruises. Please find a selection of our most popular below.
Yes. Southampton is P&O Cruises’ home port and all UK-starting holidays sail from here.
Yes. P&O Cruises also offers fly cruise holidays, with sailings that can start in places such as Barbados, Valletta and Tenerife, depending on the itinerary.
Flights and transfers are usually included on P&O Cruises fly cruise holidays, with regional UK airport options available on selected sailings. Your booking will show the airport, transfer arrangements and financial protection that applies before you confirm.
Arvia, Iona, Britannia, Azura and Ventura are the dedicated family-friendly ships. Arcadia and Aurora also welcome all ages on some selected holidays.
Arcadia and Aurora offer lots of adults-only holidays and are ideal for guests looking for a quieter onboard atmosphere.
P&O Cruises holidays include the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Canary Islands, Norwegian Fjords, USA and Canada, British Isles and World Cruises.
Accommodation, main dining, entertainment, pools, sports facilities and tips are included, while flights and transfers are also included on fly cruise holidays.
Yes. Tips and service charges are included in the holiday price.
Yes. P&O Cruises offers all-inclusive packages with drinks, Wi‑Fi and speciality dining credit on eligible holidays.
P&O Cruises keeps things relaxed during the day, with casual holiday wear suitable around the ship and ashore. In the evening, dress codes are usually Evening Casual or Black Tie/Celebration Night, depending on the ship and itinerary. Some venues offer a more relaxed option on formal evenings, so check your Horizon daily guide or My P&O Cruises before you sail.
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LOW DEPOSIT & ONBOARD CREDIT OFFERS
Wishing for a holiday packed with surprises...? This summer, it’s all yours with a low £49pp deposit on holidays up to 13 nights, or £99pp on getaways between 14 and 23 nights, booked by 30 June 2026.
And if you’re after fun with the whole gang, it’s the more the merrier as 3rd, 4th and 5th guests sail from just £49pp on selected off-peak cruises of 7 nights or more from Southampton.
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P&O Cruises Summer 2028 Collection
P&O Cruises Summer 2028 sailings are now on sale, with departures from Southampton and fly-cruises from Malta across the seven-ship fleet. Browse the latest itineraries and book online or call our team to secure your preferred sailing, cabin and launch fare.
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P&O Cruises All Inclusive Packages
P&O Cruises all-inclusive packages
Add drinks, Wi‑Fi and speciality dining credit before you sail with Classic and Deluxe package options. P&O Cruises says the packages can save up to 32% compared with buying the elements separately on board.
Popular P&O Cruises Deals
Book P&O Cruises with Southampton Cruise Centre
Southampton Cruise Centre is a UK cruise specialist helping customers browse and compare P&O Cruises ships, fares, destinations and current offers. You can book online or speak to our cruise team on 02380 658 386 for help choosing the right sailing.
