What's included in your cruise holiday?

A P&O Cruises holiday offers incredible value for money: luxury accommodation, delicious food, pools and whirlpool spas, gyms and sports courts, theatre shows, live music, comedy, films and children’s clubs – not to mention the travel itself, including flights and transfers on fly-cruise holidays.

What's included?

Incredible dining     Accommodation     Entertainment      On-board activities     Family fun      Flights and transport

 

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Delicious dining experiences

There's a huge range of choice on board in our Freedom and Club restaurants. You’ll find British classics, flavours from around the world and plates inspired by the destinations on your itinerary. Our ships boast a truly varied offering of restaurants that are all included in the price of your holiday. We also have speciality restaurants which cost a little extra.

Buffet restaurants

Take your pick of your favourite dishes from our huge range on board, as well as snacks and sandwiches throughout the day. The buffet is ideal for when you're looking for a relaxed option, whenever suits you. Children can enjoy early tea from the buffet, with tasty options like pizzas and chicken nuggets on offer.

Complimentary room service breakfast*

Breakfast delivered to your room. Fancy that? Tuck into a Continental breakfast in the comfort of your cabin before you take on the day. Breakfast can be ordered by completing the breakfast order card in your cabin the night before. It's as simple as that. *Delivery charges may apply.

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What restaurants cost a little extra?
You’ll find our speciality dining restaurants allow you a change of scene and exquisite menus. Enjoy sensational dishes at a fraction of the price you’d pay on a land-based holiday. Find out more here.

Water, fruit juice, tea and coffee

Water, tea and coffee are free from the buffet all day. You’ll also find fruit juice during breakfast and tea and coffee in the Freedom and Club restaurants during mealtimes. We also offer competitive bar prices and Drinks Packages for alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, Costa Coffee and more.

Five-course Celebration Night dinner

Every holiday includes a five-course Celebration Night dinner. On these glamorous occasions, you can look forward to a gourmet dining experience with menus personally created by the legendary godfather of British cooking, Marco Pierre White. Savour such treats as New England half split lobster with a Mornay sauce, and Champagne sorbet.

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What are your drinks packages?
For alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and Costa Coffee, you can purchase a drinks package. Or you can opt to purchase drinks individually. Find out more here.
 

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Cabin of your choice

Our chic and stylish cabins come complete with comfy king-sized or twin beds, an en-suite, air conditioning, The White Company toiletries, a TV, tea and coffee facilities, a fridge, a hairdryer, a safe and british plug sockets. And if you book a Balcony cabin or Suite, you can enjoy those special sea views. During the booking process, you can opt to choose the exact location of your cabin.

Daily cabin steward service

Once on board, you’ll meet your personal cabin steward who will ensure your cabin is beautifully clean, tidy and comfortable throughout your trip and will always greet you with a friendly smile. If you have booked a Suite, you'll have a butler who can help you with services like booking shore experiences, making dinner reservations and much more.

Your in-cabin TV

Every cabin on every ship has a TV with live channels, films and box sets. Our ships Arvia, Britannia and Iona also host 250+ on-demand films and TV programmes. Your TV has a wealth of informative content for you to flick through, including live weather updates, live navigation information, a ship webcam and the cruise radio. We also have a subtitled film offering.

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Do you offer accessible cabins?
Yes, we have lots of accessible cabins designed to cater for those with additional mobility requirements. Find out more here.
 

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Enjoy astounding value for money
From delivering you to dream-worthy destinations to serving you exceptional food, entertainment, accommodation and more, you’ll find a great deal with a P&O Cruises holiday.
  
 

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Which ships are family friendly?
All our ships are family friendly, excluding Arcadia and Aurora. Find out more here.
 

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Is tipping needed on board?
Tipping isn't needed on our ships, so you can relax knowing good service and good times are all part and parcel of your P&O Cruises holiday.

What costs a little extra?

Treat yourself to extra-special moments to tailor your holiday just the way you like it. We’ve got great prices on drinks packages, spa treatments, speciality dining and more.

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*Total price of £795.48 for a day and night out in London is based on two adults sharing the following: travel TFL zones 1-4 travel card £14.40pp (£28.80); gym PureGym day pass £7.99pp (£15.98); lunch Nandos chicken butterfly with two sides £13.75pp (£27.50); West End show tickets LondonTheatre.co.uk, Mama Mia stalls on 2 Dec 2022 £100pp plus order fee of £1.40 (£201.40); dinner MPW Steakhouse smoked salmon £10.50pp, 8oz Sirloin £27.95pp, cheesecake £7.95pp, (£92.80); silent disco designmynight.com, Silent Sounds, 21 January 2023 £25pp (£50); and hotel Hilton Hyde Park, Honors member Queen Guest Room, £189.50pp including breakfast (£379).

†Early Saver price of £112 per night is based on two adults sharing the lowest grade of Inside cabin available on Iona cruise G336, departing 28 October 2023. Prices are correct as of 29 November 2022. Prices are subject to availability and may go up or down.