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The beauty of a P&O Cruises holiday is anything goes; you might kayak along a fjord or explore by bicycle or catamaran by day and kick up your heels to a live band by evening. Through this happy fusion of incredible destinations, exploration and on-board experiences, your holiday takes shape – and what a holiday it could be...

We believe it does us all good to leave the everyday behind from time to time.

And it's this belief that has inspired us to create holidays like no other.
We took the best of the beach, the city break and the sightseeing tour and created holidays you'd never have thought possible.
Where you can whizz down a zipwire in the morning and sunbathe in the afternoon.
Where Europe's best restaurants come to you.
Where you can watch coastlines transform whilst sipping a cocktail.
And dance beneath the stars whatever the season.
This is a holiday that helps you to explore and relax in equal measure.
This is a holiday that tempts you to try something new every day.

This is your chance to holiday like never before.

With P&O Cruises, you can...

P&O Cruises. Astonshing. Man and woman dancing.

Let our ships add an extra dimension with anything from local performers on deck to buffets inspired by the region, theatre shows and live bands

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Discover Iona, arriving May 2020. The latest, greatest P&O Cruises experience!

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Experience unrivalled variety and adventure. Gaze up at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia one day and peel back the centuries in Monaco's old town the next.

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young man kayaking along the fjord geiranger enjoying the waterfall "seven sisters";

Discover a different destination day after day

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Enjoy more evenings in port than ever - a great way to experience the nightlife

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Combine the best of the beach break, city break and spa break in one unforgettable holiday

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Where will you holiday like never before?

From iconic cities to rustic islands, so many surprises lie in store.

The Castelo de São Jorge and the Lisbon skyline

Women on a beach viewing Dubai's skyscrapers

Caribbean

Take a trip to the Caribbean and you’ll discover a whole different side to these dreamy sun-drenched islands. Of course there’s the opportunity to laze on a white-sand beach, but P&O Cruises can also open your eyes to the diverse experiences tucked beyond the breathtaking coastlines.

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Short Breaks

Time to shake up the routine? Set sail on a short break to Bruges (from Zeebrugge), Amsterdam (from IJmuiden) or St Peter Port on the island of Guernsey. With a full day to explore, you can feast your eyes, strolling the coastlines or cobbles before experiencing the best of life at sea, on board your ship.

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Norwegian Fjords

You could ski a Norwegian mountain, enjoy a swim with a view (in Iona’s Infinity Pool), dine out on an authentic Norwegian menu crafted by a local leading chef and kick up your heels to an incredible live band. And that’s all in a day. A P&O Cruises holiday is a holiday like no other.

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Mediterranean

On a holiday to the Med, you can explore far more than one enchanting city and explore an entire region. Famed for its art, architecture, cultures, cuisines, beaches and more – the Med is a holiday full of rich experiences and P&O Cruises can help you unlock them all.

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Canary Islands

What other holiday lets you stargaze in Tenerife, canyon through Gran Canaria and laze on Lanzarote’s black sand beaches? It’s time to travel beyond the expected. And with so many full days ashore, you’ll have time to dive deep into these extraordinary islands.

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Mediterranean fly-cruises

When you opt for a Mediterranean fly-cruise, you’ll find yourself in the heart of the action in no time. From modernistic, high-energy cities to bustling piazzas, effortlessly stylish boutiques and ancient ruins, the Mediterranean presents a different face at every turn.

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Spain and Portugal

There’s so much more to this region than sunshine and siestas. Leap on a tram to explore Lisbon. Try the freshest seafood along the Spanish coast. Soak up the atmosphere in Seville and bask in the artistry of Barcelona. From traditional Flamenco performances to tapas and historic streets, let the mood take you.

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Dubai and the Arabian Gulf

Follow the sunshine to Dubai and the Arabian Gulf, and kick-start your holiday in style. Travelling with us, you can soak up some winter sunshine, explore desert dunes and atmospheric souks and discover the region’s rich culture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dress Codes By Cruise

We have two evening Dress Codes on-board all our ships; Evening Casual and Black Tie. Details of these, by cruise, can be viewed via the links below. We also host Theme Nights where guests are invited to dress up in line with the theme.

We don’t want to dampen anyone’s fun but as of 1 January 2018 we no longer allow fancy dress, novelty items or inappropriate personalised clothing to be worn on board. Any clothing that features inappropriate or offensive language, including novelty clothing with printed images or slogans and accessories, will not be allowed. We reserve the right to deny embarkation to guests who are inappropriately dressed.

* This policy does not apply to children 16 and under.

Details of dress codes can be obtained via My P&O Cruises.

Suggested Attire for Black Tie and Evening Casual nights

Details of suggested attire for Black Tie and Evening Casual nights can be found under the question "Is there a dress code on board?"

Further Information

Further information can also be obtained via the following questions: Does the dress code apply to all areas of the ship?

P&O Cruises offers the very best in cruise entertainment. Days can be filled with as much or as little as you want, whilst evenings are no doubt the social highlight.

With a range of activities and entertainment taking place throughout the day, you’ll struggle to fit everything in. From dazzling West-End style performances in the ship's theatres to comedy and live music, piano recitals and tribute bands. Cinema and film screenings, dance classes, pub quizzes, sports tournaments, cookery demonstrations and even special interest seminars you’ll be spoilt for choice. You’ll also find traditional card and table games, along with the latest slot machines in our casinos and if you are in the mood for dancing, head for one of our themed nightclubs with where the bars are well stocked with your favourite refreshments.

Of course, some days you just want to relax with a good book and do nothing at all. On these days you’ll find plenty of comfortable sun lounges outside and soft chairs inside to simply relax and do nothing at all.

Families will love the flexibility of The Reef children’s clubs, which offer safe havens for teens and little ones alike.

Our family-friendly cruise ships, Azura, Britannia, Oceana and Ventura, are packed with lots of exciting features that will definitely tick all your boxes. Each family friendly ship offers dedicated clubs for all ages from morning till late evening. In addition to the clubs a night nursery, children’s tea, discos and activities are all included in your fare!

The P&O Cruises exciting free on-board programme for 2 – 17 year olds is called The Reef. Split into four distinct age groups so that the needs and level of play in each group can be met. There are a whole host of exciting activities organised daily by our qualified and enthusiastic DBS-checked Reef Rangers, to keep children of all ages entertained safely throughout the day and evening and to ensure that they have the chance to make friends of their own age. In Addition to The Reef, we have a Night Nursery for children aged between 6 months and 4 years of age.