P & O Cruises

P&O Cruises can trace its colourful history all the way back to 1837. On 1st September that year, Arthur Anderson and Brodie McGhie Wilcox, founders of the Peninsular Steam Navigation Company, were awarded a contract from the British Government to carry mail from London to the Iberian Peninsula. At that time passengers were also carried on these routes, but initially it was more a case of business than pleasure.

It is commonly believed that Arthur Anderson first imagined deep-sea cruising two years before establishing the company. Arthur placed a dummy advertisement selling a mythical cruise to fill space in the first edition of his ‘Shetland Journal’ newspaper.

As the company picked up more contracts with more varied destinations, they also put Anderson’s idea for leisure cruise travel into action. They offered round trip tickets to some of the more exotic destinations along their routes like Malta, Athens and Egypt. Needless to say this new holiday phenomenon well and truly took off.

P&O Cruises set the standards for quality, service, reliability, comfort, safety and innovation.

P & O Cruises now operate 7 ships and offer both traditional and modern cruising.

Ships

Arcadia

Everything about Arcadia is indulgent. Her size. Her choice of modern facilities. Her stylish accommodation. Over 3,000 British artworks are displayed around her decks. And her exterior glass lifts o... Read more

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Tonnage: 83700 tonnes

Capcity: 2016

Adonia

Adonia will be the smallest of the seven ships within our fleet. Designed to offer a wonderfully intimate cruising experience, she will radiate small ship charm. Stepping on board will be akin to ret... Read more

Rating:

Tonnage: 30277 tonnes

Capcity: 710

Aurora

Aurora is a cruise ship with a classic British design. Yet life on board feels distinctly cosmopolitan. French chic. Moorish elegance. International glamour. Her affinity for travel is evident throug... Read more

Rating:

Tonnage: 76000 tonnes

Capcity: 1870

Oceana

Lively and glamorous, Oceana is a cruise liner that’s full of personality. Her impressive atrium, adorned with palm trees, creates that holiday feeling as soon as you step on board. With deck b... Read more

Rating:

Tonnage: 77000 tonnes

Capcity: 2016

Oriana

Authentic yet modern, Oriana is a great ship for all ages. Teak decks. A tiered stern. And art deco style interiors. Her design helps create an atmosphere that epitomises the romance of cruise travel... Read more

Rating:

Tonnage: 69000 tonnes

Capcity: 1818

Ventura

Ventura is an exciting addition to our fleet. Her 19 decks are overflowing with stylish features and innovative facilities. Cosmopolitan to the core, she's taken everything P&O Cruises are renown... Read more

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Tonnage: 115000 tonnes

Capcity: 3078

Azura

Our newest superliner Azura blends all the much-loved P&O Cruises traditions with exciting modern luxuries and innovations. Her atmosphere is stylish, sophisticated and serene. And every ele... Read more

Rating:

Tonnage: 115000 tonnes

Capcity: 3100