Please remember children will need their own passports. If you choose a cruise that departs and returns to Southampton, there are no restrictions on the amount of luggage you can bring. So long as you can fit it comfortably into your cabin then you’re welcome to bring as many essentials as you like. This means that prams are welcome, as is a favourite travel cot, as many supplies as you need and, of course, any favourite toys to make your little ones’ holiday as enjoyable as yours. If your children are going to use the children’s facility then it would be great to bring their own water bottle which they can use in the clubs.

We know limitless luggage is such a bonus (especially with little ones and the staggering amount of “stuff” they need) but everything must fit inside your cabin, so please do double-check dimensions and rethink those bulky buggies. Suitcases must weigh under 23kg. For tips on how to pack cleverly and not too heavily, click here.

If you’re travelling with children or teenagers our family prices on Arvia, Azura, Britannia, Iona and Ventura offer generous reductions, utilising the extra beds that are contained in a number of cabins. In twin cabins these extra beds are pull-down beds which your cabin steward will stow away by day (please note in selected Arvia, Azura, Britannia, Iona and Ventura cabins there are sofabeds instead; see deck plans for details). To calculate the family price, the first two occupants pay the adult price for the grade concerned minus any applicable savings, then add the reduced price for a child/teenager aged 2-17. Family reductions can vary by cruise, so talk to your travel agent or call our Customer Contact Centre for the reduction amount of a specific cruise. Azura, Britannia and Ventura have a number of cabins that can accommodate a travel cot for an infant aged over 6 months and under 2 years. In these cases you pay the rates available from our Customer Contact Centre. There are limited infant, child and teen places available on all cruises. It is advisable to book as soon as possible if intending to take advantage of the family prices offer. Please note family prices are not available on the first two occupants or on single occupancy, and family prices do not apply on Arcadia or Aurora - these ships are exclusively for adults. Please note there is limited availability for cabins with additional occupancy. For more information call our Customer Contact Centre on 03453 555 111 (local call charges apply).

A P&O Cruises holiday is perfect for families, offering unbeatable value and variety to keep everyone happy, at all ages. With a staggering choice of dining and entertainment, there are non-stop activities, sports, games, cinemas and swimming pools. With all-day children's clubs, kids' tea, a night nursery and flexible clubs for teens, what's not to love? And that's just on board. Don't forget you have exploration and adventure ashore in all of the exciting locations you discover together, with half price under 12s and under-2s being free*.

*The price of shore experience tickets for children between the age of 2-12 years old will be 50% or less of the value of the respective adult ticket price at the time of booking. Infants aged under 2 years old can accompany an adult free of charge. There may be age restrictions on certain shore experiences. Shore experience ticket prices may vary depending on the time or place of booking and tickets are subject to availability. For more information, please see our terms and conditions at https://www.pocruises.com/my-cruise-tcs. Pricing may be reviewed and withdrawn at any time.

We would ask parents and/or guardians to remember that there are other guests on board and for this reason a few of the lounges and public rooms are exclusively for adults. Please note that guests under the age of 18 must travel with a parent or companion aged 18 or over. We are unable to carry babies under the age of six months on any of our holidays, or under one year for B225/A, B306/A, B326/A, B406/A, K301/A/B, K305D, K306/A, K321/A/B, K405D, K406/A, N233, N302, N306, N401, N403. This is due to the remote itineraries and number of consecutive days at sea. Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to travel in a cabin without a guest who is 16 or over. Children using the designated pools must be under the supervision of their parent/ guardian. All parents/guardians are responsible for the behaviour of their children. We also ask parents and guardians to note that children under 16 must not be left unaccompanied on the ship whilst at a port of call.

We know children love to be active and explore, so all of our activities and facilities have been designed to be child-friendly. Each of The Reef’s rooms feature secure door entry systems and in the Balcony cabins there are protective balcony nets, available on request. There are check in and check out procedures for the 6 months -17 year olds. All our Reef rangers have extensive experience of planning and facilitating activities for 6 months -17 year olds, as well as having enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks. In the unlikely event that you need them, our on-board medical centres are fully equipped and staffed by qualified doctors and nurses. For every child’s enjoyment and safety we have a strict child to staff ratio within The Reef/Scene.

If you are travelling with children or teenagers, our family prices on Arvia, Azura, Britannia, Iona and Ventura offer generous reductions, utilising the extra beds that are contained in a number of cabins, though this family reduction can vary by cruise. Infants aged 1 year and under will also pay a reduced rate, which will remain the same no matter which cabin grade is booked, from Inside cabin all the way up to a Suite. 

Please note, if a child is booked into a lower berth (i.e. the first two beds in the cabin), there isn’t a reduced rate and the standard double rate for the cabin will be charged.

Please check our Find & Book page or call our Customer Contact Centre for the reduction amount of a specific cruise.

We have five family cruising ships, this leaves you a large variety to choose from when making your selection: 

• Arvia    
• Iona    
• Britannia    
• Ventura     
• Azura

Maybe you want to look through the sky dome on one of our biggest fleets ‘Iona’ or take a dip in one of Britannia’s four swimming pools?

Whatever you choose, our family ships hold an amazing atmosphere and bring that homely feel wherever you sail.

We always try our best to offer as much assistance as possible, but we’re unable to accommodate requests for: any alternative baby food brands to Hipp Organic baby food jars.

*Please note: baby food must be requested a minimum of 8 weeks before sailing. We also cannot supply guests with baby food on bookings made within 8 weeks of the departure date.

In some ports it is necessary to anchor off shore rather than alongside the dock or quay. When this is the case, we use a tender to take you ashore. A tender is a small vessel that carries around 100 guests. In order to board the tender, please note that you will be required to use steps (up to 20cm/8 inches high) and navigate the gap between the platform and the tender (of up to 45cm/18 inches). 

In the interests of safety, we require all guests wishing to use the tenders to have sufficient independent mobility to negotiate steps and traverse a gap of up to 45 cm/18 inches. Anyone wishing to board the tender will need to demonstrate this ability via a mobility test prior to tender embarkation by stepping unaided over a distance of 45 cm/18 inches. Children who are unable to step across a gap of this size will be permitted to use the tender service provided their parent/guardian is able to demonstrate that they can carry or pass them safely across the mobility test gap. 

All children between the ages 2-12 inclusive are required to wear a safety wristband whilst onboard the ship.  The wristband is issued at check in and must be affixed prior to boarding. Once onboard the wristband should not be removed. 

This wristband indicates the Muster Station that the child has been designated to. In the event of a child being separated from their parent during an emergency, the information on the wristband will assist the crew in re-uniting them as quickly as possibly at the correct muster station. 

†Early Saver price of £2,898 per cabin displayed above is based on two adults and two infants sharing the lowest grade of Balcony cabin available on cruise K510 and is subject to availability. Excluding school holidays.