Cruise Blog

When you’re booking a P&O Cruise, choosing the right cabin can make a big difference to your holiday. Whether you fancy being close to the lifts, want a midship cabin for stability, or prefer a quiet spot at the back with sweeping wake views – knowing how to request a specific cabin is key. Here’s how it all works and what you need to know before you book. Understanding how cabin allocation works P&O Cruises offers two main types of fares that affect how your cabin is chosen:

From late October 2025, P&O Cruises will be introducing new pricing for their drinks packages. The good news is that the contents of each package aren’t changing – only the prices. Here’s what you need to know. New Drinks Package Prices The updated daily rates will vary slightly depending on the length of your cruise. Those sailing for 15 nights or longer will pay slightly less per day compared to shorter sailings. Package 5–14 Nights (On Board) 15+ Nights (On Board) Pre-Crui

Exciting news for horizon chasers: P&O Cruises has unveiled its longest ever world cruise for 2028, and it’s sailing on P&O Arcadia. At a mammoth 124 nights, Arcadia’s “Epic World Explorer” stretches further and lingers longer, giving you serious time to see the world in one go. Here’s what’s been announced, where it’s going, and what Arcadia is like as your home at sea. What’s been announced P&O Cruises has confirmed a 124-night world voyage in 2028 on Arcadia, billed as the

Big news for no-fly fans. P&O Cruises has confirmed Britannia will be homeported in Southampton year-round from winter 2027/28, with a programme that spans the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Atlantic Islands. Pre-registration has opened and general sale follows shortly, so here’s a quick, practical run-through of what’s coming and the itineraries already on sale.  What’s been announced Year-round Southampton base: It’s the first time since Britannia launched in 2015 that she’

P&O Cruises ’ Ventura is a family-friendly favourite that’s been delighting guests since her launch in 2008. Built at the Fincantieri...

Big news for P&O Cruises fans – holidays for all generations just got even better. From December 2026, two of the line’s most elegant...

Big news just dropped: P&O Cruises will send Iona to sail in the Caribbean for the winter 2027‑28 season - the first time this ship joins...

P&O Cruises has introduced something brand new for winter sailings in the Caribbean – The Caribbean Pass. It’s a paid add-on designed to...

The festive season at sea is always something special, and if you’re sailing with P&O Cruises over Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve in...

Sometimes cruise itineraries need to be adjusted, and unfortunately that does mean changes for a couple of upcoming P&O Cruises sailings....

Planning your P&O cruise ? If you’re wondering what you can or can’t bring aboard regarding alcohol and soft drinks, you’re not alone....

If you’ve booked your very first P&O cruise – or you’re thinking about it – congratulations! Cruising with P&O is a brilliant way to...

If the thought of gliding through glassy waters, surrounded by towering cliffs, tumbling waterfalls and colourful little villages sounds...

We’re back at sea – and this time we’re sailing to one of our absolute favourite destinations: the Norwegian Fjords! This 7-night...

We know this isn’t the kind of update anyone wants to see, especially if you were already dreaming of crisp autumn days sailing to Spain...

If you’re anything like us, cruising is just as much about the experiences on board as the destinations you visit. And one experience we...

If you’ve ever wondered what a cruise day really looks like on P&O Britannia, this post is for you. We’ve just come back from an...

If you’ve been thinking about booking a P&O cruise, you’re probably wondering, “What exactly is included in the price?”.

There’s something really exciting about stepping onboard a cruise ship for the first time – the sheer size of it, the feeling of...

P&O Cruises has introduced a new way for families to plan their cruise holidays - and it’s already getting people talking. From July...

You've booked your P&O Cruise – hooray! 🎉 Now, the countdown begins. The excitement is real. But before you sit back and dream of...

If you’re sailing with P&O Cruises and looking to treat yourself to something a bit special, Epicurean is definitely worth considering....

If you’ve got a cruise booked with P&O and recently heard about cancellations, you’re not alone. A few upcoming sailings have been...

So, you’re thinking about cruising the Norwegian Fjords – or maybe you’ve already booked and you’re in full planning mode. Either way,...