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2024

P&O Cruises announces 2025 Food Hero sailings with special guest appearances from Tom Parker Bowles

P&O Cruises has unveiled its Food Hero sailings for 2025, featuring an exceptional lineup of culinary experts who will elevate the onboard dining and entertainment experience on selected holidays.
27 November 2024

P&O Cruises commits to supporting Southampton as part of Saints partnership

P&O Cruises has announced its three-year partnership with Saints Foundation, the official charity of Southampton Football Club, as part of its official sleeve sponsorship across the club’s Men’s, Women’s, and Academy teams.

25 November 2025

P&O Cruises offers Black Friday holiday savings up to £300 per cabin

P&O Cruises is offering Black Friday savings up to £300 off per cabin on selected holidays in 2025 and 2026 with new Select or Early Saver bookings made by December 2, 2024.

5 November 2024

P&O Cruises takes off with Norse Atlantic Airways

On Friday November 1, 2024, a landmark partnership took off, as Britain’s favourite cruise line P&O Cruises saw its inaugural charter flight with Norse Atlantic Airways depart Manchester airport, taking more than 300 guests to Barbados to join fellow guests onboard Britannia for a 14-night Caribbean cruise.

31 October 2024

P&O Cruises and Cunard employees complete the tenth beach clean of 2024

Since March this year, P&O Cruises and Cunard team members have completed ten global beach cleans, including five within close proximity to the UK head office in Southampton; Calshot, Netley Abbey beach (twice), Goatee beach and Lee-on-Solent. The teams collected and removed more than 170kg of rubbish along the way, with discarded items including a fridge, clothing, traffic cones and countless pieces of plastic.

25 October 2024

P&O Cruises begins a new journey with the Pride of Britain Awards in 2025

P&O Cruises has announced it will be headline partner of the Pride of Britain Awards from 2025. The new partnership marks the beginning of an exciting chapter for both brands, combining their shared commitment to celebrating remarkable individuals and creating unforgettable experiences.

14 October 2024

P&O Cruises unveils winter 2026/27 collection with more than 100 unique destinations

P&O Cruises new collection of winter 2026/27 holidays is available for pre-registration from 8:30am October 14, 2024. Itineraries include Galveston, Texas and Port Vila, Vanuatu as new destinations, plus six new-for-this-season ports; Agadir, Morocco; Alotau, Papua New Guinea; Kona, Hawaii; Newcastle, Australia; Port of Spain, Trinidad; and Progreso, Mexico, as well as New Year’s celebrations in Hamburg, Barcelona and Lisbon.

8 August 2024

P&O Cruises adds eye-catching new on board experience

P&O Cruises has launched Eyeconic, a unique method of photography that captures the beauty of eyes through high-definition iris imagery.

6 August 2024

P&O Cruises announces official shirt sleeve partnership with Southampton Football Club

P&O Cruises has partnered with Southampton Football Club to become the club’s official sleeve partner in a multi-year partnership. The P&O Cruises logo will sit pride of place across the men’s, women’s and academy teams’ sleeve.

29 July 2024

Gary Barlow and P&O Cruises search for the Talent of Tomorrow

P&O Cruises and its music director Gary Barlow are on the hunt to find the UK’s next musical sensation. The newly launched Talent of Tomorrow campaign aims to seek out an accomplished performer and encourage them to audition to be in with a chance to sing on board later this year.

17 July 2024

P&O Cruises announces two-night mini break with unrivalled sea views

P&O Cruises has announced Iona will offer a new two-night sailing from Southampton on October 23, 2025, offering a mid-week escape with a difference. The new getaway, on sale now, offers the best of P&O Cruises, with two nights onboard to explore the 30 restaurants and bars, including tapas from award-winning Spanish chef José Pizarro paired with wines selected by Olly Smith in The Glass House; 4 pools; 10 entertainment venues and much more.

11 June 2024

P&O Cruises teams up with Annabel Karmel to elevate children’s dining

P&O Cruises has partnered with bestselling children’s cookery author and nutrition expert, Annabel Karmel, MBE, to launch a new range of meals onboard its family-friendly ships that will appeal to children and parents alike.

22 May 2024

P&O Cruises confirms airline partners for winter 2024/25 Caribbean season

P&O Cruises has confirmed its airline partners for the winter 2024/25 season of fly/cruises to the Caribbean will be TUI Airways, Norse Atlantic Airways and Virgin Atlantic.

24 April 2024

Olly Smith and José Pizarro team up to launch new menu for P&O Cruises

The Glass House, P&O Cruises wine bar, is launching a refreshed wine list and tapas menu, expertly curated by culinary duo and two of the company’s Food Heroes Olly Smith and José Pizarro. The combination of authentic, simple Mediterranean ingredients will be paired with some of the world’s finest and most interesting wines.

16 April 2024

P&O Cruises unveils summer 2026 collection with new sailings to Rome and opportunities to witness the solar eclipse

P&O Cruises reveals the new series of summer 2026 holidays, including once-in-a-lifetime event sailings and new itineraries, alongside introductory offers.

12 April 2024

Stephen Mulhern creates new illusion show for P&O Cruises

TV favourite Stephen Mulhern and performer Jonathan Wilkes have created a new show for P&O Cruises featuring Vegas-style illusions and contemporary choreography from one of the world’s most successful creative directors, Paul Domaine.

28 March 2024

P&O Cruises partners with Jamie Laing’s Candy Kittens confectionery brand to make cruising that little bit sweeter

P&O Cruises has announced its partnership with gourmet confectionery brand, Candy Kittens, to offer vegan treats to guests to satisfy their sweet cravings whilst on holiday.

25 March 2024

Food critic Tom Parker Bowles to set sail with Olly Smith onboard P&O Cruises for exclusive culinary experience

P&O Cruises announces esteemed food critic, author and television presenter Tom Parker Bowles will be joining guests onboard Arvia, sailing from Southampton on May 12, 2024. The 14-night Mediterranean cruise (K410) promises a unique experience for guests to engage with Tom throughout their holiday.

18 March 2024

Gary Barlow steps onboard P&O Cruises to give guests once-in-a-lifetime live charity performances

P&O Cruises has today announced the 2024 dates for two charity shows by one of Britain’s best-loved singer-songwriters, Gary Barlow, onboard Iona.

2023

12 December 2023

P&O Cruises launches new ‘Holiday Like Never Before’ campaign

P&O Cruises will launch a new creative campaign in preparation for its peak booking period entitled ‘Holiday Like Never Before’.

21 November 2023

Guests can save up to 20% with P&O Cruises Black Friday offers

P&O Cruises is offering Black Friday savings of up to 20% on selected holidays when guests make a new Early Saver booking by November 27, 2023.

10 November 2023

P&O Cruises introduces jewellery by Barbados designer, Ichia Tiyi on board Arvia for the Caribbean season

P&O Cruises will introduce a range of jewellery by local Bajan silversmith and art jeweller, Ichia Tiyi on Arvia from December.

10 October 2023

New P&O Cruises winter 2025/26 collection out now with highlights including 12 new ports of call

P&O Cruises new collection of holidays for winter 2025/26 is on general sale from October 18, 2023 and will include new ports of call and itineraries alongside introductory offers, such as a 10% saving and 10% deposit offer.

18 September 2023

P&O Cruises improve Wi-Fi connectivity on board with the roll out of SpaceX’s Starlink

P&O Cruises are improving Wi-Fi connectivity and bandwidth across the fleet with the roll out of SpaceX’s Starlink. Starlink, the leader in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology will provide guests with greater capacity across P&O Cruises ships, allowing for sharing photos and videos, streaming films and enjoying other content on board at even faster speeds.

11 September 2023

P&O Cruises offers double on board spending money, no matter the destination

P&O Cruises has announced double on board spending money on applicable new Select Price holidays departing before December 31, 2024 when booked by October 2, 2023. Double on board spending money can be used for a variety of experiences on board including dining in the speciality restaurants, spa treatments, shore experiences or retail outlets.

3 August 2023

P&O Cruises launches three new wellness cruises

P&O Cruises has announced three new Wellbeing and Lifestyle cruises with TV presenter and women’s health advocate, Cherry Healey and stylist Kat Farmer. The three selected P&O Cruises holidays in 2024 to Spain, Portugal and the Mediterranean will focus on mind, body, sleep, face and other lifestyle advice.

1 August 2023

P&O Cruises offers double on board spending money in Spain, Portugal or the Canary Islands

P&O Cruises has announced double on board spending money on selected holidays to Spain, Portugal or the Canary Islands when booked by September 4, 2023. The offer is available on new Select Price bookings made on applicable holidays of 12 nights or more. Extra on board spending money can be used against a variety of experiences including dining in the speciality restaurants, spa treatments or shore experiences.

24 July 2023

Barbie joins P&O Cruises Arvia and Iona for the summer holidays

P&O Cruises has launched dedicated family zones across its five family-friendly ships for the duration of the 2023 summer holiday season with toys and activities available on board Arvia, Iona, Britannia, Azura and Ventura.

10 July 2023

P&O Cruises and Time Out launch exclusive new Lisbon shore experience

P&O Cruises has today announced a new shore experience created in partnership with and curated by the city experts at Time Out, the global media and hospitality brand which inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city.

3 July 2023

P&O Cruises offers fun in the sun with double on board spending money on Mediterranean holidays

P&O Cruises has announced double on board spending money of up to £640 per sea view cabin on holidays to the Mediterranean when booked by July 31, 2023.

20 June 2023

P&O Cruises announced as the only cruise brand to feature in His Majesty’s 75th Birthday Commemorative Album

P&O Cruises is delighted to have been chosen by publisher St James’s House as the only cruise brand to feature in His Majesty’s 75th Birthday Commemorative Album.

8 June 2023

P&O Cruises is offering more holiday for your money with extra on board spending money and a 10% deposit offer

P&O Cruises is celebrating the start of summer with extra on board spending money on applicable Select Price holidays. The offer is available on selected holidays departing between June 9, 2023 and October 26, 2025 when booked by September 4, 2023.

30 May 2023

Carnival Corporation appoints Paul Ludlow as president Carnival UK and P&O Cruises in leadership change

SOUTHAMPTON (May 30, 2023) - Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has announced the appointment of Paul Ludlow as Carnival UK president in addition to his leadership role for P&O Cruises.

19 May 2023

From refreshing soft drinks to fine wines and exclusive spirits, P&O Cruises launches four new drinks packages

P&O Cruises has launched four new drinks packages on cruise holidays of five nights or more, all for a fixed price per person, per day.

15 May 2023

Paddington Meets The Queen revealed as P&O Cruises first Memorable Moment Award winner

‘Paddington Meets The Queen - Platinum Jubilee: Party at the Palace, BBC One’ won P&O Cruises first Memorable Moment award at last night’s 2023 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises, the only award at the ceremony voted for by the public.

12 May 2023

Make memorable moments with an extra 5% off P&O Cruises holidays booked this weekend

P&O Cruises is celebrating its first year as proud partners of BAFTA Television Awards by offering an extra 5% discount on applicable holidays departing in 2023 and 2024 if booked by Monday May 15, 2023.

3 May 2023

P&O Cruises celebrates His Majesty The King’s Coronation with royal offers of up to £100 off per person

To celebrate His Majesty The King’s Coronation, P&O Cruises has today announced a range of offers including up to £100 off per person based on a balcony cabin, £70 off per person on sea view cabins and £50 off per person on inside cabins. The offers are available on applicable seven night holidays departing between October 2023 and November 2024 and booked by May 9, 2023.

3 May 2023

Ben Shephard’s interactive gameshow WaveLength opens on P&O Cruises Arcadia and Aurora

P&O Cruises has today announced that WaveLength, an interactive gameshow virtually starring presenter and game show host Ben Shephard is now available on its adult only ships, Arcadia and Aurora.

19 April 2023

P&O Cruises announces new summer 2025 collection

P&O Cruises new series of holidays for summer 2025 has been announced and includes new ports of call and itineraries alongside introductory offers, including a 10% saving on applicable Select Price holidays, as well as a 10% low deposit offer.

18 April 2023

Nominations revealed for the inaugural P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award: public voting kicks off today

As headline sponsor to the BAFTA Television Awards, P&O Cruises has today announced the six nominees for the Memorable Moment Award. Voting is now open for the only award decided on by the public.

28 March 2023

P&O Cruises announces multi-million pound investment in Arcadia and Aurora

P&O Cruises has today announced that it will be updating guest areas on its adults only ships, Arcadia and Aurora.

22 March 2023

P&O Cruises named as headline sponsor of the BAFTA Television Awards

P&O Cruises has today announced that it is the new headline sponsor to the BAFTA Television Awards which will take place on May 14, 2023. The multi-year partnership will include activity around the awards, as well as future activation on board the P&O Cruises fleet.

13 March 2023

P&O Cruises reports record booking Wave period

P&O Cruises has reported its strongest Wave ever, with a record-breaking number of bookings made during the period.

8 March 2023

Record-breaking rum bottle for P&O Cruises Barbados naming event

P&O Cruises will name its newest ship Arvia in Barbados on Thursday March 16, 2023 with the world’s largest bottle of rum for the traditional bottle smash.

2 March 2023

Nicole Scherzinger to create spectacular shows for P&O Cruises and name new ship Arvia

Multi award-winning performer Nicole Scherzinger is to create spectacular music and dance extravaganzas for P&O Cruises in an exclusive entertainment partnership.

23 February 2023

Stellar line up for live broadcast of P&O Cruises ship naming

Chart-topper Olly Murs will lead the line up of performers at the beach-side naming ceremony of P&O Cruises newest ship Arvia in Barbados in March.

23 February 2023

P&O Cruises announces the return of ship visits in 2023

P&O Cruises has today announced more than 1,000 places for travel agents to experience ship visits in 2023. The new ship visits programme, which will take place between April and October 2023 in Southampton, will include time on board P&O Cruises newest ships, Arvia and Iona, as well as Britannia, Ventura, Aurora and Arcadia.

24 January 2023

P&O Cruises invites guests to join Gary Barlow on Arvia and Iona for a night they’ll never forget

P&O Cruises has today announced dates for exclusive performances by Gary Barlow on Arvia and Iona holidays in 2023.

23 January 2023

P&O Cruises to host some of the UK’s favourite TV talent on 2023 itinerary

P&O Cruises has today announced Helen Skelton, Jay Blades and Ross Kemp as the latest additions to the ‘P&O Cruises Presents: Sail with the stars’ holidays, which showcase celebrated UK stars from a range of popular interests.

11 January 2023

P&O Cruises reports biggest ever booking day during Wave

P&O Cruises has reported its strongest booking day during the Wave period in P&O Cruises history, with four of its five biggest booking days ever falling in Wave 2023.

2022

15 December 2022

P&O Cruises officially welcomes new ship Arvia to its fleet – a “symbol of optimism” for the future of the industry

At an official handover ceremony with the Meyer Werft shipyard today, Thursday December 15, 2022, P&O Cruises took ownership of Arvia, the latest addition to its fleet and, similar to its sister ship Iona, the largest cruise ship ever built for the UK market.

15 December 2022

P&O Cruises offers more money for your holiday with up to £500 on-board spending money

P&O Cruises is offering up to £500 on-board spending money when guests book a Select Price holiday by March 6, 2023.

13 December 2022

Time Out announced as P&O Cruises exclusive new exploration partner

P&O Cruises has today announced Time Out as its exclusive new exploration partner becoming a prime provider of travel content across all destinations.

07 December 2022

P&O Cruises to host stars from the world of sport and exploration on 2023 itineraries

P&O Cruises has today announced ‘P&O Cruises Presents: Sail with the stars’, which will showcase celebrated UK stars from the world of sport and exploration on board Ventura in 2023 and will be included in the price of the holiday.

06 December 2022

P&O Cruises to name Arvia in world-first beachside event

P&O Cruises will officially name its newest ship Arvia in a spectacular beachside ceremony in Barbados on Thursday March 16, 2023.

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