P & O Cruises

P&O Cruises (part of Carnival Corp) is Britain's oldest cruise brand, carrying a distinctly British holiday feel — proper afternoon tea, quiz nights, and a passenger base that skews toward UK travelers of all ages. No-fly sailings from Southampton are a major part of the appeal.

⚓Ship Classes

• Excellence-class — Iona and Arvia — the newest, largest, LNG-powered ships in the fleet.

💡Tips for P & O Cruises

• •Southampton no-fly departures are a hallmark of the line — a genuinely different trip from flying to a Caribbean homeport.
• •Iona and Arvia are the newest, LNG-powered ships and the largest in the fleet.
• •Afternoon tea and quiz nights are taken seriously here — genuine British cruise-ship traditions, not novelty add-ons.
• •Some ships and sailings are adults-only (no under-18s) — double-check before booking if traveling with kids.
• •Formal "black tie" nights are still a tradition on P&O — pack for at least one if your sailing includes them.

🚢Popular Ships

Iona

LNG-powered flagship, one of the largest ships ever built for the British market.

Arvia

Sister ship to Iona, similarly LNG-powered and Caribbean-focused.

Britannia

A longtime fleet favorite with classic P&O styling.

📍Popular Ports on P & O Cruises