P&O Cruises Ultimate Guide, FAQs & Tips 2024
Welcome back fellow cruisers we at Planet Cruise have put together our cruise knowledge and experience on board P&O cruises to bring you our ultimate 2024 guide to this popular cruise line. If you are new to P&O cruises, then stick around as we’ve got all
Of the key information from our top on-board highlights to dining, entertainment and more, plus be sure to stick around to the end as we’ll go through some popular FAQs and tips. So welcome aboard P&O cruises. A beloved cruise line with a fleet
That provides an unmatched cruise experience that embodies British traditions. Each of the ships boast distinct features. Activities and itineraries that visit destinations, including the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and north America. They are a family friendly cruise line. That’s particularly popular with the British market due to the large variety
Of cruises that depart from their home port in Southampton. P&O cruises have won several awards throughout the years, including most recently cruise critics, editors picks. For the best new ship of the year for P&O Arvia in 2023. Along with the best cruise line for
No fly holidays and best cruise line for family holidays in 2023 at the British travel awards. Sailing to over 70 destinations, including the Norwegian fjords Northern Europe and south America. It currently has seven extraordinary ships sitting within the fleet with
The newest ship being , Arvia setting sale in 2022. We’ll guide you through each of the ships to help you decide which P&O cruise ship is best for you. P&O Cruises newest class the XL class includes P&O Arvia and Iona. There are several standout
Features on-board these modern ships, including the new conservatory mini suites that offer sea views and spacious accommodation. The sky dome that boasts a retractable roof a pool and hosts, a variety of entertainment. A gin distillery with gin masterclasses available throughout your voyage. An onboard cinema with three screens on
Arvia and four on Iona. And a wide range of new restaurants, such as green and co. The first plant-based vegetarian and pescatarian restaurant in the fleet. Now here is the royal class, which features Britannia, which launched in 2015.
P&O Britannia is a great choice for cruisers looking for a relaxed getaway. As you walk through the Starburst atrium, you’ll see a variety of shops, restaurants, and comfortable seating on offer. Other standout features include a 94 meter union Jack on the front of the ship. The
First culinary school at sea, the cookery club and a tranquil spa with a hydrotherapy suite. The third class in P&O Cruises fleet is the grand class, featuring P&O Azura and P&O Ventura is beloved for the entertainment on board. Including the cabaret performances. Theatre performances and more held within the
800 seat Playhouse theatre, alternatively for live music performances and dancing. P&O Ventura is also known for its entertainment offerings in the Havana show, lounge and arena theatre. Alongside the Oasis spa and salon. With exclusive therapies a relaxation lounge, thermal suite, and more
Lastly, if you’re looking for an adults only get away, look no further than Arcadia and Aurora. Arcadia is a Vista class ship that has a variety of facilities and an intimate and relaxed atmosphere. Arcadia also offers world cruises. Itineraries that are the ultimate way
To discover hundreds of destinations in one getaway. Top highlights on board P&O Arcadia include the three tier palladium theatre for west end style performances, Arcadia’s 30 seat cinema and Anderson’s bar, where you can indulge in a quintessentially G’n’T using P&O cruises,
Gin brand, Marabella gin. All P&O Arcadia cruises, also offer gin tasting masterclasses. Where you can learn about the gin distillation process and of course, enjoy a sample. And finally we have the first P&O cruises ship P&O Aurora, Aurora is an adults only ship with a classic style,
Including a gallery style atrium. Featuring a 35 foot sculpture designed by artist, John Millis. onboard Carmen show lounge is popular for fun quiz shows. And tribute acts and the Playhouse cinema and Curzon theatre are also must visits. Now, here are the P&O cruises top highlights.
P&O cruises is a fantastic option, whether you’re looking to sail from Southampton or destinations further afield. It’s a combination of family friendly and adults only ships, So what stands P&O cruises out from the crowd? Well, firstly, P&O cruises offers a full days
A shore giving you plenty of time to explore and immerse yourself into the local culture. Something that many other cruise lines don’t offer. Other highlights include the partnership with Gary Barlow, who is the music director of the 710 club on P&O, Iona.
And Arvia. The club, which is adults only showcases a range of performances that have been specifically curated to appeal to British guests who love their music. P&O cruises also work with some of the best food and drink experts in their food heroes program. From Michelin star,
Chef Marco Pierre White to Oli Smith, a renowned wine expert. There are also masterclasses on select cruises offered by a range of experts in the food and drink industry. Now what’s included on a P&O cruises cruise. When you opt for a getaway with P&O cruises, not only will you benefit from essential drinks,
Which is including glasses of water, tea, coffee, fruit juices at breakfast, But they also include a range of sports activities in your cruise fare. These include mini golf. Deck coits and shuffleboard darts, table tennis, You’ll also have access to the fitness centre. Theatre
Shows in a variety of theatre’s throughout the fleet. Live music throughout the ship. Films on your in-room TVs and in the cinemas on board also seminars of guest speakers and more. And now you may be thinking, well, what’s extra on a P&O cruises cruise. Whilst there
Are a variety of inclusions on a P&O cruise. There are other amenities and extras that you will have to pay a little extra for these include drinks packages. Of which there are four different drinks packages to choose from being the refresh package,
The alcohol free package, the classic drinks package and the deluxe drinks package. You’ll also need to pay for spar treatments, shore excursions, Wi-Fi fitness classes and hair and beauty treatments. Other extras on board include the mission control escape room,
Which is on P&O Arvia the altitude sky walk. Casino. Shows in the limelight’s lounge. Cooking classes in the cookery club and laundry services. Such as pressing and ironing clothes. When it comes to dining, P&O cruises has so much to offer. From casual options, including buffets
And light bites to formal speciality restaurants. With a mixture of cuisine available throughout their fleet from classic British food in the freedom and club dining restaurants to exotic flavours in the popular Indian speciality restaurant Sindhu. There are a range of included
Restaurants throughout the fleet, including the buffets, the horizon restaurant and the keys. Sixth street diner, serving American cuisine. Afternoon tea and a celebration night dinner, which has a five course menu created by Marco, Pierre white. Available on selected cruises. There are also specialty restaurants that cost a little extra.
With dishes varying in price from two pounds at ripples. To mains from eight pounds at restaurants, such as the glass house. Speciality restaurants include the olive Grove for delicious Italian dishes, the keel and Cow for mouthwatering steaks and burgers and the Epicurean for signature scrumptious British cuisine among others.
Now if you opt for a suite onboard P&O cruises, there’s a wide range of perks and benefits that you can unlock. These include free room service. Complimentary in room dressing gown and slippers. White Company toiletries, champagne, and chocolates on arrival. a fruits basket and more.
And if you opt for a full suite, You also have a Butler service, a full-size Whirlpool bath on certain ships and main dining restaurant food available in your suite. Now here are some P&O cruises updates that happened throughout 2023. P&O Cruises has made
Two standard updates to the offerings. Firstly, they announced that throughout their fleets, they were introducing Starlink, which is a high speed satellite internet to the public spaces on board. Secondly, they updated their drinks packages. They now offer four new drinks packages all for a fixed price per person per day. These
Range from alcohol free, which is for the soft drinks and speciality teas. To the refresh, which is soft drinks to the classic, which is select wines, spirits, and cocktails and deluxe for all of the other drinks, including premium which includes plus premium spirits,
Wines and cocktails. Make sure to book your drinks, packages in advance for cheaper rates. Now as promised, here are some top tips for cruising with P&O cruises. When booking your getaway with P*O cruises, you might notice that there are three types of
Fares available. Whilst all of the fairs include dining in the main restaurants, including buffet and poolside restaurants. entertainment, access to the swimming pools and of course, accommodation. There are some differences between the P&O cruises fares. There are three types of fares that you can choose from
While booking your cruise, which is this select price, the early saver and saver. The select price is the best option for those that want choice and flexibility as you can pay a deposit. The leading choice for the premium benefits that come with it by
Selecting this fare type. Is, you can take advantage of a choice of cabin locations. Alongside having first priority when it comes to upgrades. Which is subject to availability. You also have first priority when it comes to dining style. Which applies to ships that offer both club dining and freedom dining.
You have priority for table size and seating time for club dining. The option to enhance your holiday by choosing between car parking in Southampton. Return coach travel to Southampton or a choice of onboard spending money use of shuttle bus services when in port and flexibility to change your booking.
The early saver is a another great choice of fare that you can access. When you book a P&O cruise in advance. That comes with a range of benefits, including being able to pay a deposit. Instead of the full payment upfront. This is available on select cabin grades when choosing this fare type.
You can benefit from upgrades where available along with flexibility in dining time, table size and dining time in the main restaurant. The third choice of fair available is a saver. This is for people that book a P&O cruises getaway last minute, and are looking for a great deal available
On selected cruises at select times of year and on select cabin grades. Of which the cabin numbers will be allocated by P&O cruises with this fare. You’ll have dining allocated to you upon booking and you’ll also have to pay the full balance at the time of booking. There
Will also be a 100% cancellation fee if canceled before your sail date. The second tip is to book. The limelight’s club in advance on Iona and Arvia, if you’re looking for a fun night out, then the Limelight club on Iona and Arvia
Is a must. Available at an additional cost when you book the limelight club, you indulge in delicious food. an evening performance. An adults only experience However it books up very quickly. So make sure to book early to avoid disappointment.
And lastly, book your shore excursions and a theatre shows ahead of time you can book your shore excursions up to one year in advance. But with all cruise lines, these book up quickly. So it’s worth planning and booking these as soon as possible.
Our very own Glenn Gill in sales has his own tip. Which is if port parking is important to you, then he suggests booking the select price. As you can get car parking included. And to make sure that you book your car parking spot, as soon as you can.
He also recommends booking the Sindhu restaurant. As the food there is absolutely superb and can cater to all tastes. And finally here are some popular FAQs for P&O cruises. What is the dress code on P&O cruises?
There are in fact, two dress codes on board P&O cruises. These are the day dress code and the evening dress code. During the day you can dress according to the weather. So t-shirts sundresses shorts, et cetera. However in the lounges restaurants, bars, and receptions,
It is requested that no pool wear should be worn, and shoes should be worn too. In the evening, there are two types of dress codes. Which is evening casual and black tie. On the evening casual nights, the dress code consists of dresses, dark trousers, shirts, and long skirts. However
On black tie night suits, cocktail dresses and tuxes are requested. Are the kids clubs included. One big benefit of P&O cruises is that all kids clubs are included. Split into four different clubs, catering for little ones, age six months to 17 year olds.
There’s something for everyone. with all age suitable activities and trained adults on hand. So there you have it. There’s our guide to P&O cruises. If you’d like to book your own P&O cruise with us, then please click the link above now or in the description below.
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