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P&O Cruises offers the very best in cruise entertainment. Days can be filled with as much or as little as you want, while evenings can be the social highlight.

There’s such a range of activities and entertainment taking place throughout the day, you’ll struggle to fit everything in – from dazzling performances from West End musicals in the ship's theatres to comedy and live music, piano recitals and tribute bands. And with 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’re in the mood for dancing, head for one of our themed nightclubs, where the bars are well stocked with your favourite refreshments.

Of course, some days all you want to do is relax with a good book. No problem – you’ll find plenty of comfortable sun loungers outside and soft chairs inside.

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

A: Think the food options on a cruise are limited to all-you-can-eat buffets and queueing up at set times? Then you’ve never dined on one of our ships. At P&O Cruises, we know that great food lies at the heart of a great holiday. That’s why we work with the brightest lights of the culinary scene, our Food Heroes, such as Marco Pierre White and Olly Smith, to bring you a range of delicious and innovative menus, from modern British classics to flavours inspired by your cruise holiday destinations. And with a range of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and low-sugar menus to choose from, we’ve got your dietary preferences covered.

So, whether you’re looking to dress up for a night of fine dining in a chic restaurant or grab a slice of poolside pizza, there’s so much to choose from – and so much is included in the price of your holiday. 

If you’re a first-time cruiser, it’s worth swotting up on your cabin options before you book. Picking the right one will always be a personal choice and so much will depend on your budget. But whatever type of accommodation you’re considering, it’s important to have somewhere where you can feel at home on your ship. Find out more here.

P&O Cruises offers three different price types: Select Price, Early Saver and Saver. All include accommodation; dining in the main restaurants, buffet and pool-side venues; entertainment from dawn till dusk; swimming pools; children’s clubs; flights and transfers on fly-cruise holidays and lots more.

Select Price

This price gives you the most choice and flexibility.

• Choice of cabin location and first priority for upgrades (subject to availability)

• First priority for dining style on ships offering both freedom and Club Dining, and first priority for seating time and table size for Club Dining

• A choice of on-board spending money, car parking in Southampton or return coach travel to Southampton*

• Shuttle buses in port (where they are provided by P&O Cruises)

• Flexibility to change your booking 

Early Saver

Early Saver offers a great price but without the benefits of Select Price. 

• Available on selected grades of cabin (we'll assign your cabin number)

• Possible upgrades (where and if available, after non-Saver bookings)

• Flexibility required for your desired dining style, dining time and table size in the main restaurant

• Flexibility to change your booking 

Saver

Saver is a last chance for deal-seekers to get a last-minute holiday with P&O Cruises

• Only available on selected cruises, at selected times

• Only available on selected cabin grades (we’ll assign your cabin number, which once allocated cannot be changed)

• Dining allocated upon boarding

• Full balance to be paid at the time of booking

• 100% cancellation fee if cancelled at any time before sail date 

During the day, 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. Nights where 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 to pack your best tux, suit or cocktail dress.

There are some venues on each ship where dress codes don’t apply, so make sure to 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.