If you fancy heading north, there are several options to choose from, including the spectacular scenery of the Nordic fjords and the Baltic Sea. Or, if you prefer warmer climes, choose from the classic Mediterranean Cruises, the Iberian Peninsula, or even the balmy Canary Islands. 

On longer cruises you can spend time island-hopping through the paradise waters of the Caribbean Sea, or enjoy an exotic fly cruise to Asia, Australia and the South Pacific. 

In addition, this year P&O are offering a series of themed cruises – dance fanatics will love the Strictly Come Dancing themed getaway, with everyone’s favourite nasty man, Craig Revel Horwood and some of the show’s favourite dancers onboard. For gourmands, there is also a range of food and wine themed breaks on offer.

P&O Cruise Ships and Facilities

Beginning with a paddle steamer in 1840, P&O have more experience than most operators in the cruise industry, and it shows. Onboard each ship there is an adventure waiting – by night, gaze up at an al fresco cinema screen before enjoying a flutter in the casino, or some enjoy some world-class cabaret entertainment before rising early to have fun in the waterparks or an open-air spa. 

Each of P&O’s seven impressive superliners has been designed with a particular kind of passenger in mind so you can always find something that suits. If you’ve got the kids in tow, go for the family-friendly Ventura, which boasts a range of facilities and recreational activities tailored to a younger audience. The cheery décor and contemporary artwork appeal to families looking to escape any pretentious cruise atmospheres. There’s a circus skills school and Rock Club for older children, whilst the little ones are unlikely to forget bumping into Noddy or Mr Bump in person! 

If it’s a more sophisticated break you are after, choose from P&O’s adult-only offerings, the Oriana, the Adonia or the Arcadia, for a more intimate and mature experience. These liners boast wine bars stocking world-class tipples, restaurants by the likes of celebrity chef Marco Pierre White, and even a wedding chapel, should you be looking for a venue with a difference to tie the knot! 

If high-end luxury is what you are after, then the Oriana is the ship for you. A truly stunning vessel, the Oriana turns cruise holidays into once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and provides the perfect setting for a romantic getaway. While away the day in the onboard spa or by the open air pool. Celebrate the sun setting over the open water with an ice cold martini on the lido before embarking on a gastronomic journey in Gary Rhodes’s onboard restaurant. Finish the night with a choice of theatre, cabaret or casino before settling down between cool and crisp Egyptian cotton sheets. Two weeks just isn’t long enough to explore the facilities and experiences this ship has to offer. 

The original and best, P&O Cruises are guaranteed not to disappoint. Whether it is a round the world trip, or short Mediterranean adventure you are after, P&O offer an unforgettable experience at affordable prices for all the family to enjoy.