How do I book additional guests and children?

Booking

Last updated: 19/09/2024

Planning a fabulous getaway with the whole family or a group of friends? P&O Cruises offers a fantastic selection of ships and cabin options to make your cruise holiday a reality.

Please note: if you want to book more than three cabins (for over 12 guests) or an accessible cabin, this must be completed through our Customer Contact Centre.

Choosing the perfect ship

Before diving into cabins, let's consider the ship! P&O Cruises boasts a diverse fleet catering to various preferences. Here's a quick breakdown:

• Family-friendly fun: ships like Iona and Azura are havens for families, featuring dedicated kids' clubs, activity areas and plenty of entertainment options to keep everyone smiling.
• Exclusively for adults: Arcadia and Aurora provide a more adult-oriented atmosphere.

Please note: not all our ships are family friendly, or they may reach capacity for younger guests quickly. If you’re presented with an error message of ‘no children places available’, you’ll need to choose a different cruise. 

Visit our ‘Meet the fleet’ page to find out more about what our fleet has to offer.

Cabin comfort: finding the right fit

Now, onto the cabins. P&O Cruises offers a variety of options to accommodate your group comfortably.

Sharing the fun: multiple guests in one cabin

• We understand the importance of togetherness. During the booking journey, you can filter by the number of adults and children in a cabin. This will ensure you see options to accommodate your group size. 

Remember, some cabins are designed for solo travellers or couples, while others can comfortably sleep families of four.

Spreading out: guests in different cabins

• Planning a multi-generational trip or a getaway with friends? No problem! You can book up to three cabins online for your group. This option becomes available once you reach the summary page during the online booking process.

Family-sized fun: interconnecting cabins

• Looking for extra space and privacy for your family or travelling in a large party? We offer the option of interconnecting cabins. These adjoining rooms provide a sense of connection while still allowing individual space.

Interconnecting cabins and family cabins are limited, so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.

All cabins are subject to availability.

Visit our ‘Cruise ship cabins and suites’ page to find out which cabin type best suits your needs.

Struggling to pick a cabin? Read our blog post to be inspired.

Booking your holiday

Once you've chosen your perfect P&O Cruises holiday and considered your ship and cabin preferences, it's time to book. For a reminder of how to start your booking journey, please see our article ‘How to book a P&O Cruises holiday’.

Now you’re ready to start adding guests to your booking. Below you’ll find a step-by-step guide on how to complete this.

Please note, we are always working to improve our website by testing new features and processes, therefore you're booking journey may differ from the steps in the article.

Step one: Starting your booking journey

Input the number of adults, children and infants you wish to add to your booking*. The age limits are noted next to each guest type.

If there are children travelling in your party, you'll need to select the age they'll be at the time of sailing. 

*If you’ve selected more than four guests (regardless of age) you’ll see an error message reading ‘Sorry, you've exceeded the maximum occupancy for this cabin. Please add another cabin on the summary page’. You’ll need to split the group and add another cabin during the booking summary section. For example, if there are four adults and two children, you can input two adults and two children for now and then input another two adults in another cabin during the booking journey. 

When you’re happy with your selections, click ‘Continue’.  

Step two: cabins, prices and locations

You’ll now need to choose your cabin type, price type and location of your cabin before you’re able to book additional guests.

For a reminder on how to do this, please see our article ‘How to book a P&O Cruises holiday’.

Remember, to be able to choose the exact location of your cabin, including the option for interconnecting cabins, you’ll need to choose Select Price.

Step three: booking summary

Once you’ve completed all of the above steps, you’ll find yourself in the booking summary. This is where you’ll be able to add another cabin to your booking, should you wish. 

To do this, you’ll need to scroll down and click ‘Add another cabin’.

Please select the number of guests in the second cabin. 

Repeat this part if necessary. Remember, for bookings needing more than three cabins or to book an accessible cabin, this must be completed through our Customer Contact Centre.

The cabin type (e.g. Balcony) will automatically match cabin 1 but, once cabin 2 or 3 has been added to the booking, you can change the cabin type by clicking ‘Choose cabin’. To find out more on how to change your second cabin type, see our article 'How to add multiple cabins of different types when booking.' 

Please note: If you've chosen the Select Price, your choice of Select Price benefit will be applied to all the cabins being booked by you.

After reading through the booking summary and ensuring all of your selections are correct, please click ‘Continue’ and complete the rest of your booking to secure your P&O Cruises holiday!

Ready to set sail?

With these helpful tips, booking your P&O Cruises holiday is a breeze. Remember, cabin availability can change, so don't hesitate to book your getaway today. We look forward to welcoming you and your loved ones on board for an unforgettable adventure.

Still need help?

Still have questions? Our friendly Customer Contact Centre is always happy to help! Contact us today on 0344 338 8003.

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