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Britannia has two accessible cabins that can accommodate five guests. Currently, Arvia and Iona do not have accessible five-berth cabins.
If you or a member of your party is a full-time wheelchair or mobility scooter user, or needs to use a mobility device inside the cabin, we can offer a range of accessible cabins that hold up to four people across our fleet. Our team is available to answer any questions and you can contact us directly on 0344 338 8003 (local call charges apply) or contact your travel agent.

Are there any accessibility considerations for five-berth cabins?

Yes! We welcome infants from six months old.*
On Iona and Arvia, our five-berth cabins can accommodate a cot as the fifth berth, making them a great option if you’re traveling with an infant.
Unfortunately, a cot can’t be added as a fifth berth on Britannia. If you're travelling with an infant who needs a cot, the maximum occupancy for this cabin type is four guests, including the infant.
*On a small number of our holidays, infants under 12 months instead of the usual 6 months, are not permitted due to itineraries including three or more consecutive sea days or remote destinations.
If you have any questions or need help finding the best cabin for you, please call us on 0344 338 8003 (local call charges apply) or contact your travel agent.&nbsp;

Are these cabins suitable for families with young children? 

You can choose from 12 Superior Deluxe Balcony cabins for up to five guests on Britannia.&nbsp;
On Arvia, there are 15 Conservatory Mini-suites, and on Iona, you’ll find 23 Conservatory Mini-suites – all designed for up to five guests.

How many five-berth cabins are available on each ship? 

These cabins accommodate up to five guests and include either three or four beds. On Britannia, Iona and Arvia, you will have a fixed double bed plus one pull-down single bed and a double sofa bed. Cabin sizes may vary, so we recommend checking the specific dimensions to make sure it suits your needs before booking.&nbsp;
On Iona and Arvia, our five-berth cabins can accommodate a cot as the fifth berth, making them a great option if you’re travelling with an infant.

What’s the cabin configuration for five guests? 

You can choose from a selection of Superior Deluxe Balcony cabins for up to five guests on Britannia.&nbsp;
On Arvia and Iona, you can book a selection of Conservatory Mini-suites for up to five guests.&nbsp;
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You can view a list of five-berth cabins below:
Arvia:
Deck 8 – Cabins: 8237, 8238, 8303, 8310, 8311, 8318, 8319
Deck 9 – Cabins: 9606, 9611, 9614, 9617, 9618, 9626, 9629, 9630
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Britannia:
Deck 12 – Cabins: C330, C331, C332, C333, C336, C337
Deck 14 – Cabins: B338, B339, B426, B427
Deck 15 – Cabins: A330, A331.&nbsp;
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Iona:&nbsp;
Deck 8 – Cabins: 8238, 8241, 8303, 8307, 8310, 8311, 8314.
Deck 9 – Cabins: 9517, 9518, 9521, 9522, 9525, 9526, 9529, 9532, 9533, 9534, 9614, 9618, 9625, 9626, 9629, 9630.
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You can view them on the individual ship deck plans on our website:&nbsp;
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<li>Arvia deck plan: <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-ships/arvia/overview#deck-plan" _rte_style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-ships/arvia/overview#deck-plan</a>
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<li>Britannia deck plan: <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-ships/britannia/overview#deck-plan">https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-ships/britannia/overview#deck-plan</a></li>
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<li>Iona deck plan: <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-ships/iona/overview#deck-plan">https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-ships/iona/overview#deck-plan</a>
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Which cabin types can accommodate up to five guests, and where can I find a list of cabins suitable for five people?

Arvia and Iona will offer a selection of five-berth Conservatory Mini-suites and Britannia will offer a selection of Superior Deluxe Balcony cabins.

Which ships will offer five-berth cabins? 

These cabins accommodate up to five guests and offer three or four beds. When five people are occupying the cabin, you will have a fixed double bed, along with one pull-down single bed and a double sofa bed. Cabin sizes may vary, so we recommend checking the specific dimensions to make sure it suits your needs before booking.
If you have any questions, please call us on 0344 338 8003 (local call charges apply) or contact your travel agent.

Will five people be comfortable in one of these cabins? 

To book a cabin for five guests, subject to availability, simply give us a call on 0344 338 8003 (local call charges apply), or contact your trusted travel agent.&nbsp;

How do I book a five-berth cabin?

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Great news for families! With five-berth cabins now available on selected ships, and children welcome on board Arcadia and Aurora for selected cruises, we’re offering more choice to families than ever before.
If you’re a family of five, you can now holiday together in one cabin, subject to availability. We’ve introduced a limited number of five-berth options with Superior Deluxe Balcony cabins on Britannia and Conservatory Mini-suites on Arvia and Iona.

Keen to try one of our smaller ships? Arcadia and Aurora now offer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pocruises.com/holidays-for-all-ages">cruises for all ages</a>&nbsp;at specially chosen times of the year. This gives you the chance to spend quality time together and enjoy a more traditional cruise experience, with entertainment and dining for the whole family. There’s also a wider range of destinations to explore.
If you’re interested in cruises for all ages on Arcadia and Aurora, or five-berth cabins on Britannia, Arvia and Iona, we recommend booking as soon as possible. Availability is limited.

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Yes, guests can take alcohol on a mini cruise from southampton.
What drinks can you take on P&amp;O Cruises short breaks?
Each guest aged 18 years (21 years in United States of America ports) and older may bring up to one litre of wine or Champagne on board when they embark the ship for the first time only. Wine or Champagne over the one-litre limit will be stored and returned to the guest prior to the end of the cruise. If this alcohol is consumed in the dining rooms, bars, restaurants or lounge areas, it will be subject to a corkage fee of £20* per bottle, per occasion, which will be charged to the guest’s on-board account.&nbsp;
Other alcohol types such as spirits are considered restricted items and guests are prohibited from bringing them on board when they first embark the ship.
*prices subject to change

Can I take alcohol on a Short Break cruise holiday?

Amsterdam is famous for its art galleries and museums (from the Van Gogh Museum to the Anne Frank house), beautiful canals, interesting architecture and lively nightlife. You’ll also find a deliciously innovative food scene and, in the spring, thousands upon thousands of tulips covering the city in a kaleidoscope of colours.

What is Amsterdam known for?

It’s always worth checking the local weather before you head off on a Short Break, but in the summer you’ll generally need to dress for the heat (think dresses, shorts, t-shirts, sandals – and don’t forget your swimming costume) while the winter usually calls for layers and thick coats.
During your days on board, you can dress in whatever you like. However, on all our ships, we have two dress codes that apply in the evenings: Evening Casual and Black Tie. For nights when the dress code is Evening Casual, you can bring out your best shirt, dress and smart, dark denim. For nights where the dress code is Black Tie, make sure you pack your best tux, suit or cocktail dress.
There are some venues on each ship where dress codes don’t apply, so make sure you check your Horizon paper that’s delivered to your cabin each day to check where these are, as they vary ship by ship. For those travelling on family-friendly ships, dress codes also don’t apply to children aged 17 and under.

What should I pack for a Short Break cruise holiday? 

The best time of year to cruise to Amsterdam depends on what you’d like out of your holiday. Do you prefer the sun or a winter chill? Do you want to see the Light Festival and wander Christmas markets? Or would you rather see the world’s largest flower garden (think miles of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths) in bloom in the spring? How about cruising the canals in the heat of the summer sun, cocktail in hand? We visit Amsterdam almost year-round so that no matter your holiday style, you’ll find a Short Break cruise holiday to suit you.

What’s the best time of year to cruise to Amsterdam?

The best time of year to go on a mini cruise to Bruges is up to you – what do you want from the weather? What activities do you fancy doing? We’ve got Short Break cruise holidays that visit Bruges (from Zeebrugge) almost year-round. If you’re dreaming of walking around a chilly Christmas market with a hot chocolate (or mulled wine) in hand, December is the month for you. Or, if you’d rather be a bit warmer as you cycle through the countryside or wander medieval streets, April or May might be a better choice. A visit in October will add autumnal magic to a stroll along the canals as the leaves fall around you.&nbsp;

What’s the best time of year to cruise to Bruges (from Zeebrugge)?

Summer brings warmth and sunshine to Amsterdam (with an average temperature of around 23°C) while winters are cold and bring a likely chance of snow. Amsterdam’s spring is fairly mild, heating up and drying out as it gets closer to summer, while autumn brings a good chance of rain as it cools down towards the end of the year.

What's the weather like in Amsterdam?

We tend to visit Hamburg in December on our Short Break holidays when it’s fairly frosty. Hamburg usually has highs of 5˚C and lows of 1˚C in December, with an average of 12 days of rain – but you might be lucky enough to be there when it snows.

What’s the weather like in Hamburg?

On our Short Break holidays, you might visit:
Amsterdam in the Netherlands
Bruges (from Zeebrugge) in Belgium
Cherbourg in France
Hamburg in Germany
Le Havre in France
Rotterdam in the Netherlands
St Peter Port, Guernsey, in the Channel Islands

Which countries does P&O Cruises visit on Short Break cruise holidays?

On our mini cruise holidays, you might visit:
Amsterdam
Bruges (from Zeebrugge)
Cherbourg
Hamburg
Le Havre
Rotterdam
St Peter Port, Guernsey

Which ports does P&O Cruises visit on mini cruise holidays?

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