New Annabel Karmel Partnership
P&O Cruises is proud to announce a new brand partner from summer 2024, none other than the amazing Annabel Karmel MBE, bestselling children’s cookery author…
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Are you ready to be a Food Waste Hero?
From ship to shore, across the corporation we’re striving to be more sustainable and are continuously working hard to find solutions to help us achieve…
Britannia reveals her new finery
It’s Britannia’s time to shine. Fresh from her exciting and extensive refit, P&O Cruises flagship is ready to reveal all her new finery. We’re proud…
It’s the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises this Sunday!
Don’t forget to tune into the BAFTA Television Awards 2024 from 19:00 this Sunday (12 May). You can watch on BBC One or iPlayer. After…
P&O Cruises tailored cruise experience
P&O Cruise’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) team are trialing a new interactive video experience set to improve P&O Cruises guest journey and its ability to…
P&O Cruises new summer 2026 collection
P&O Cruises have an unforgettable summer lined up for guests as they launch their new summer 2026 collection. With a fantastic range of holidays to…
P&O Cruises welcomes new illusion show
P&O Cruises is excited to announce a new magic and illusion show, Unbelievable, coming to its ships this summer. Co-created and produced by Stephen Mulhern…
Last Chance – Win tickets to the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises
As headline sponsor to the BAFTA Television Awards, P&O Cruises has announced the six nominees for the P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award, the only award…
Meet our P&O Cruises Holiday Heroes
Our amazing colleagues on board our ships work so hard to create unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests, so we’re taking a moment to shine…
A spike-tacular night for ladies volleyball
Our amazing teams onboard work so hard to create unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests so it’s great to hear them taking time out to…
Lockdown love story
Congratulations to Dominic Kiernan, 2nd Officer & Sanyukta Sade Ankamah, Spa Manager who got married onboard Azura last month. After meeting in 2020, the two…
P&O Cruises launch shopping centre pop ups
On 27 January P&O Cruises launched a new way to drive brand awareness and holiday consideration with it’s first ever pop up shop in Bluewater…
Iona seal the deal on new crew event
We always love to hear what people have been up to, both ashore and onboard. We recently caught up with Joey Carrigan, Iona’s HR Officer…
Out now…the Official P&O Cruises Podcast
P&O Cruises are no stranger to exploring some of the most unmissable places on the planet but this week they’re embarking on a whole new…
Q1 Audit for P&O Cruises Hotel Standards Underway
We regularly carry out audits on board all P&O Cruises ships to make sure we’re always delivering to the standards we promise our guests. P&O…
Schhh premieres on Iona
This weekend Schhh, P&O Cruises exclusive new experience created by Nicole Scherzinger premiered onboard Iona. Nicole Scherzinger who joined Iona for the premiere, is the…
Meet our P&O Cruises Holiday Heroes
Our amazing colleagues on board our ships work so hard to create unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests, so we’re taking a moment to shine…
P&O Cruises launches new ‘Holiday Like Never Before’ campaign
P&O Cruises has launched a new creative campaign in preparation for its peak booking period entitled ‘Holiday Like Never Before’, inviting holidaymakers to rethink what…
Calling all our Shining Stars…
Until 31 December our #HowISHINE competition is back and we’re inviting P&O Cruises colleagues to share how they SHINE and create extraordinary moments for our…
Win tickets to the UK Premiere of Schhh
Have you heard? Nicole Scherzinger’s exclusive new experience on Arvia and Iona is getting people talking. Hushed words, whispered clues and mysterious glances… Schhh is Arvia and Iona’s best-kept secret. Schhh is…
P&O Cruises features 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…
Britannia meets Carnival Venzia in Barbados
When it comes to creating holiday happiness we recognise the importance of what we do as well as how we do it. By living our Culture…
We’re schaking things up with a new cocktail
Nicole Scherzinger, Arvia’s godmother and creative force behind Schhh, recently teamed up with P&O Cruises and cocktail expert Jean Vital Castellani to create a new…
It’s (nearly) the season to SHINE
We’re looking for volunteers from Carnival House to spread festive joy throughout December to our P&O Cruises Guests. We’ll be positioning greeters, guides, and chocolate…
Britannia celebrates diversity
At Carnival UK, one of the things that makes us a great team is diversity. We come from different cultures and backgrounds, have had different…
P&O Cruises celebrate a new brand direction
With two Excel class ships in the fleet and more cabins to fill than ever before, one of P&O Cruises focus is on attracting newcomers…
Meet our P&O Cruises Holiday Heroes
Our amazing colleagues on board our ships work so hard to create unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests, so we’re taking a moment to shine…
P&O Cruises new winter collection is here!
P&O Cruises new winter collection for 2025/26 is out now. From leaving the British grey skies for the Caribbean sunshine to ticking the Northern Lights off…
P&O Cruises named Best Ocean Cruise Operator
Congratulations to P&O Cruises who have been named Best Ocean Cruise Operator at The Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards! The shortlists were compiled based…
Meet our P&O Cruises Holiday Heroes
Our amazing colleagues on board our ships work so hard to create unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests, so we’re taking a moment to shine…
King, Queen and Sovereign of the Seas
The foundation for us building our ideal culture at Carnival UK is based on inclusion and the power of diversity. We have a lot of diversity…
Calling all shining stars
Until 31 August we’re running a competition and inviting P&O Cruises colleagues to share how they SHINE and create unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests.…
P&O Cruises Presents: Wellbeing & Lifestyle
P&O Cruises is very excited to launch its next round of themed cruises, this time working in partnership with TV Presenter, Cherry Healey and Stylist,…
Introducing P&O Cruises new destination partner Time Out
P&O Cruises is excited to announce a new partnership with destination expert Time Out. The global brand helps millions of experience-hungry people uncover the very…
P&O Cruises sponsors The Catey Awards
P&O Cruises is delighted to announce a special partnership to sponsor The Ruby Catey Award at The 2023 Catey Awards, which is the UK’s most…
P&O Cruises 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…
Meet P&O Cruises Holiday Hero, Samuel…
Our amazing colleagues on board our ships work so hard to create unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests, so we’re taking a moment to shine…
Watch our highlights from the Greatest Days premiere
P&O Cruises was very proud to support the world premiere of Greatest Days at Leicester Square’s Odeon on 15 June 2023. We sang along at…
Introducing Melvin, our next P&O Cruises Holiday Hero
Our amazing colleagues on board our ships work so hard to create unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests, so we’re taking a moment to shine…
Roll out the red carpet for P&O Cruises latest partnership
From centre stage to the big screen – P&O Cruises is so excited to support the world premiere of Greatest Days at Leicester Square’s Odeon…
Meet Kieran, our next P&O Cruises Holiday Hero…
Our amazing colleagues on board our ships work so hard to create unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests, so we’re taking a moment to shine…
Meet our P&O Cruises Holiday Heroes
Our amazing colleagues on board our ships work so hard to create unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests, so we’re taking a moment to shine…
Say hello to P&O Cruises Holiday Heroes
Our amazing colleagues on board our ships work so hard to create unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests, so we’re taking a moment to shine…
Raise a glass to P&O Cruises amazing drinks packages
P&O Cruises are making some exciting updates to their drinks package offering that are sure to have guests toasting to their holiday. There are now…
What a night! Celebrating the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises
Sunday 14 May was a momentous occasion for P&O Cruises as the brand’s prestigious partnership with BAFTA got off to a fantastic start with the…
Celebrating the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises
This Sunday 14 May marks a momentous occasion for our brand as we celebrate the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises. I wish it were…
Congratulations to our BAFTA Television Awards ticket winners!
Thanks to everyone who took part in our fun vote prize draw to win tickets to the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises. Thanks to…
£700,000 raised for Teenage Cancer Trust
We’re delighted to share that P&O Cruises has hit an incredible fundraising milestone for Teenage Cancer Trust. Thanks to your amazing fundraising efforts across ship…
Last chance to WIN tickets to the BAFTA Television Awards
Don’t miss your chance to WIN one of 40 pairs of tickets to the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises! The star-studded ceremony takes place in…
Meet our SHINE Awards winners for 2022!
To make sure we recognise our P&O Cruises colleagues onboard who SHINE the brightest, we have our SHINE Awards, to help us recognise and celebrate…
Behind the scenes of Greatest Days + Congratulations to our winners!
The arrival of P&O Cruises amazing new ship Arvia means she has even more showstopping entertainment, including Greatest Days by Tim Firth, The Official Take…
Set your sights on summer and WIN!
Featuring worldwide holidays from September 2023 to October 2025, P&O Cruises latest brochure showcases summer 2025’s sizzling new selection. Enjoy a first peek and first…
WIN tickets to the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises
As headline sponsor to the BAFTA Television Awards, P&O Cruises has announced the six nominees for the Memorable Moment Award, the only award that is…
WIN tickets to the UK premiere of Greatest Days
Exciting news! P&O Cruises is giving 25 lucky colleagues (and a plus-one of your choice) the chance to win tickets to the UK premiere of…
An update from Paul Ludlow – thank you!
I cannot believe that it is already two weeks since Arvia’s naming event in Barbados. So many of you, throughout the business, across so many…
P&O Cruises launch new Welcome Journey
Following the record breaking press and social media coverage of Arvia’s amazing naming ceremony, the P&O Cruises team have been maximising the opportunity to encourage…
P&O Cruises named as headline sponsor of the BAFTA Television Awards
P&O Cruises has announced that it is the new headline sponsor of the BAFTA Television Awards which will take place on 14 May 2023. The…
Arvia’s amazing naming ceremony
Arvia has been officially named in our spectacular beachside naming ceremony which took place in Barbados last Thursday. The event was broadcast live and on…
Don’t miss Arvia’s naming ceremony this evening!
Today is a momentous occasion for Arvia and all of us at P&O Cruises and Carnival UK as, for the first time ever, we’ll hold…
Get your free celebration gift for Arvia’s naming ceremony
In just three days our spectacular new sunshine ship Arvia will be named in Barbados. The special star-studded celebration will take place on Thursday 16…
Celebrating our loyal guests on Aurora’s grand tour
Recently the P&O Cruises team held a special event in Cartagena, Colombia to celebrate our loyal top tier Peninsular Club guests sailing on Aurora’s Grand…
Introducing Arvia’s amazing godmother
The wait is over! We’re thrilled to reveal the godmother of our spectacular new sunshine ship, Arvia, is the multi award-winning, multi platinum-selling singer, songwriter,…
Exciting news about Arvia’s naming ceremony
As the beachside naming ceremony for our new sunshine ship Arvia draws closer, we’re excited to announce some of the stars who’ll appear at this…
Aloha from Iona!
A couple of weeks ago, Iona’s amazing Housekeeping Team hosted our monthly SWC (Seafarer’s Welfare Committee) crew event, giving our colleagues on board the chance…
P&O Cruises announce new TV Talent cruise
P&O Cruises has announced more themed cruises on Ventura in 2023. ‘Sail with the stars’ showcases celebrated UK personalities from a range of popular interests.…
Arvia colleagues SHINE bright
As our spectacular new ship Arvia made her way towards the Caribbean earlier this month, the team on board were shining a spotlight on P&O…
Exclusive new Gary Barlow shows + WIN a signed book and photo!
P&O Cruises has announced dates for exclusive charity shows by Gary Barlow on board Arvia and Iona this year, giving our guests the chance to…
P&O Cruises new Instagram filter has landed!
Ever wondered where your next holiday should be? P&O Cruises fun new filter on Instagram can answer just that! Our guests are loving it, and even…
P&O Cruises biggest ever booking day
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…
Ronan Keating rocks Arvia!
Guests on Arvia’s first sailing enjoyed all kinds of amazing experiences, including a spectacular performance by Ronan Keating. The Irish singer performed four electrifying shows…
P&O Cruises focussing on the year ahead
Earlier this week colleagues from P&O Cruises came together for an away day to focus on priorities for 2023. The day kicked off with P&O…
Iona’s amazing upcycled festive fun!
There was fun all round on Iona this festive season with a whole host of special events for our brilliant colleagues on board. From mask…
Colleagues shining bright this festive season
Over 50 colleagues from across Carnival UK came together over the festive season to spread seasonal cheer for our guests embarking on their P&O Cruises…
Celebrating Arvia’s maiden voyage
In just a few hours, we’re welcoming guests on board our sensational new sunshine ship Arvia for her maiden voyage – a Christmas and New…
Congratulations to our Arvia prize draw winners!
Thank you to everyone who entered our prize draw to WIN a cruise on Arvia and tickets to a very special event! We’re thrilled to…
See Arvia set sail on Friday
In just over 24 hours Arvia will welcome guests on board for her maiden voyage. A celebratory moment for all colleagues, we know that many…
It’s a big day for Arvia…
Today is a very special day for Arvia and her crew. It’s a long-standing maritime tradition for a new ship to be blessed with the…
Arvia’s crew shining bright
In just two days Arvia’s amazing crew will welcome guests on board for her long awaited maiden voyage. Leading up to this momentous occasion has…
Meet more of Arvia’s amazing crew + last chance to WIN a cruise!
In just three days, our incredible new ship Arvia will welcome guests on board for her maiden voyage. So many colleagues have been involved in…
She’s here! Welcome home Arvia
The wait is over; she’s finally arrived! We’re thrilled to have welcomed Arvia, our amazing new ship, into port in Southampton. All gleaming and raring…
Meet Arvia’s amazing crew…
With Arvia’s arrival just two days away, our incredible crew have been hard at work getting everything ship shape and ready to welcome our guests…
P&O Cruises officially welcomes Arvia to the fleet
At an official handover ceremony with the Meyer Werft shipyard today, P&O Cruises took ownership of Arvia. At 185,000 tonnes, 345m in length with 16…
See Arvia’s arrival on Sunday
In just four days on Sunday 18 December our sensational new sunshine ship Arvia will arrive home in Southampton! We know that many of you…
Discover Arvia’s SkyDome
Our sunshine ship, Arvia, will soon set sail to tropical regions, and one of the best places on board to enjoy the fantastic weather will…
P&O Cruises scoops two awards in 24 hours!
Last week there were celebrations all round as P&O Cruises won the British Travel Awards 21/22 ‘Best cruise line for family holidays’ gold award AND…
WIN a cruise on Arvia and tickets to a very special event!
Very soon our spectacular new sunshine ship Arvia will arrive in Southampton, bringing with her a whole host of incredible experiences for our guests to…
P&O Cruises Presents: Sail with the stars
P&O Cruises is excited to announce new themed cruises in 2023. Sail with the stars showcases celebrated UK personalities from a range of popular interests.…
Arvia’s Caribbean naming event
As we look forward to Christmas festivities, be sure to save some bubbly for another celebration. P&O Cruises is planning the most amazing event we’ve…
Say hello to P&O Cruises newest recruits!
Wallace & Gromit are P&O Cruises newest recruits – as the Chief Ideas Officers on Arvia! If you’ve travelled on one of P&O Cruises family…
Discover Arvia’s sun-drenched shore experiences
Soon, our newest ship Arvia will be setting sail for holidays to sun-drenched regions. And at every tropical destination she visits, P&O Cruises will be…
P&O Cruises looking back on 2022 and ahead to the future
Yesterday over 170 colleagues from P&O Cruises met for an end of year team update to reflect on achievements from 2022 and look ahead to…
Join us for our Arvia event today!
As Arvia’s arrival edges closer, join the P&O Cruises team in the Atrium at Carnival House today Thursday 17 November for a special immersive event…
Introducing Arvia’s sun-drenched island rum
Travel the seas with a golden rum that brings together the Caribbean and the British Isles as one. Created exclusively for P&O Cruises in partnership…
Arvia takes another step closer to home
On Saturday 5 November Arvia took another step closer to home as she left the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany for her conveyance along…
Paul Ludlow’s Instagram Q&A with Kat Farmer
On Monday October 31 P&O Cruises president, Paul Ludlow, joined Kat Farmer, one of Instagram’s best loved fashion and lifestyle influencers, @doesmybumlook40 for a live…
Important update on Arvia
For reasons beyond our control, P&O Cruises has taken the decision to cancel Arvia’s first cruise which was scheduled to depart Southampton on 9 December.…
‘Discover winter your way’ and WIN a P&O Cruises treat!
P&O Cruises has launched its new winter 2024/25 holiday collection. From swapping grey skies for tropical sunshine to seeking out fairy-tale towns and festive fun,…
More to explore on Arvia
With less than two months to go until Arvia’s arrival, we’re taking a look at more of the incredible experiences our guests can discover on…
Paul Ludlow’s autumn video update
Watch Paul’s quarterly fleet update for our crew below where he talks about our bright future, Arvia’s progress, guest sentiment and more! You can also…
P&O Cruises launches latest tv ad ‘Family and the Fjords’
The fourth and final episode in the P&O Cruises ‘memories’ advertising campaign will air from 13 October, entitled ‘Family and the Fjords’ and captures a…
Exclusive colleague offer: 30% off at José Pizarro’s restaurants
As Iona returns to Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands for her next season, P&O Cruises is excited to welcome Local Food Hero, José Pizarro…
Shining a spotlight on Arvia’s entertainment
As Arvia’s arrival edges ever closer, today P&O Cruises has revealed more about the dazzling entertainment and attractions our guests can experience on board. From…
Arvia reaches another exciting milestone
Last week we hit another very exciting milestone as Arvia, P&O Cruises newest ship, left the shipyard’s covered building to be floated out. Take a…
Watching Arvia take shape with Captain Robert Camby
With just over three months to go until Arvia’s arrival, we caught up with Captain Robert Camby on his recent visit to the shipyard to…
Discover a whole world of dining and drinks on board Arvia
Today P&O Cruises has revealed more about the incredible dining and drinks our guests can experience on board Arvia. From chilling over milkshakes and tasty…
The family fun starts here
Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep step aboard with P&O Cruises… P&O Cruises partnership with Aardman, creators of Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the…
Enjoy your Greatest Days with Arvia
As Arvia’s arrival draws closer, P&O Cruises is thrilled to announce the latest addition to her line-up of show-stopping entertainment… Greatest Days by Tim Firth.…
P&O Cruises relaunches Ceremonies at Sea
P&O Cruises has elevated and relaunched its Ceremonies at Sea offering to orchestrate celebrations of love like never before. The guest journey has been streamlined…
Raising the roof on Arvia’s SkyDome
Arvia’s build has reached another exciting milestone and her magnificent retractable SkyDome roof is now in place! Check out this video update from the shipyard……
What’s happening with Baltic holidays?
Would our guests love a holiday off the tourist trail, taking in stunning scenery, discovering vibrant capital cities and fairy-tale-like destinations? Yes, of course they…
12 months to remember: Celebrating an amazing year!
As we celebrate our entire fleet sailing again, P&O Cruises has been taking a look back at just how far we’ve come over the last…
Iona’s Arrival and Naming Ceremony – an award winning event!
We recently entered Iona’s inaugural Arrival and Naming Ceremony activities for an ICE Award – Logistical Challenge of the Year and we’re delighted to share…
A video update from Paul Ludlow
Paul Ludlow shares his latest update for ship’s company – take a look below…
Five months to go: Look at Arvia taking shape
As the countdown to Arvia’s arrival continues, the team at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany are making incredible progress with her build. Take a…
Celebrating our shining stars
Recognising and rewarding our colleagues for their brilliant work is so important – it helps our people feel motivated and valued and creates a positive…
Get set for Arvia’s Mission Control…
In less than six months, P&O Cruises new ship Arvia joins our fleet and brings with her a whole host of exciting and innovative experiences…
Get the latest on all things Arvia…
Want to be in the know with the latest news on P&O Cruises amazing new ship, Arvia? Check out our brand new Arvia Hub! We’ll…
P&O Cruises launches new TV ad ‘Old Friends, New Places’
P&O Cruises new television advert ‘Old Friends, New Places’ premieres Wednesday June 1, 2022 across national broadcasting channels. The 30 second ad was filmed in…
Iona welcomes 500 travel agents and industry guests on board
More than 500 travel agents, industry partners, trade media and representatives from the Department of Transport spent the day on board Iona last Saturday as…
Gary Barlow to join P&O Cruises guests for exclusive charity performances
P&O Cruises has announced dates for exclusive new performances by Gary Barlow on board Iona in the Headliner’s Theatre. He will appear on the Spain…
Counting down to Arvia with Captain Robert Camby
As we excitedly look forward to Arvia joining the P&O Cruises fleet in December, we’ve been catching up with Captain Robert Camby who’ll be leading…
P&O Cruises launch ‘new to cruise’ hub to attract new guests
The P&O Cruises Digital Content team, in collaboration with the North Star Working Group, have launched a ‘new to cruise’ hub to entice and engage…
Spotlight on Arvia’s Grand Atrium
As the countdown to Arvia’s arrival continues, P&O Cruises has revealed more about the incredible spaces to discover on our latest addition to the fleet. …
Calling all talent spotters…
Have you spotted the next star of P&O Cruises The 710 Club? If you’ve ever heard a singer and thought “they deserve a break”, you…
Celebrating P&O Cruises award-winning stars
Since we launched our fleet recognition programme last year, it’s been fantastic to recognise and reward so many of our colleagues for their brilliant work.…
Arvia’s totally tropical PR launch
As we look forward to P&O Cruises new ship Arvia joining the fleet in December, last week saw the exciting PR launch event in London…
Britannia colleagues shining bright
Britannia recently sailed from Barbados to Southampton and while she did the team onboard were shining bright with ‘5 Sea Days of SHINE’. The engagement…
Our first quarterly P&O Cruises fleet update is here
We’ve reintroduced our quarterly Fleet video updates – the first for P&O Cruises since before the Covid-19 pandemic started. To begin with these will be…
Announcing Arvia’s exciting new rum partner
P&O Cruises is partnering with award-winning The Tidal Rum to create an island-inspired rum for Arvia’s Caribbean adventures. The unique blend will celebrate the sea…
WIN a place at the PR launch event for Arvia
As we excitedly look forward to Arvia joining our fleet in December, P&O Cruises is hosting a totally tropical PR launch event in London… and…
Watch Paul’s latest guest update
Today P&O Cruises has shared a video update from Paul Ludlow, president, P&O Cruises, with all guests. Regular updates like these help keep our…
P&O Cruises SHINE together again
Earlier this week, the P&O Cruises shoreside team joined together to reconnect in person – a momentous occasion after such a long time working apart.…
Arvia celebrates a build milestone
A key stage in the construction of Britain’s newest and most innovative cruise ship has been marked at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg. The…
Arvia’s taking shape
As we excitedly look forward to P&O Cruises new Excel class ship, Arvia, joining our fleet in December, we’ve been catching up with the newbuild…
Paul Ludlow reflects on the last two years with Travel Weekly
This week our P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow has been looking back over the past two years with Travel Weekly UK on how we stayed close…
Dive into Aardman fun on Iona!
P&O Cruises has partnered with Aardman, creators of Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep, to create a host of immersive and exciting experiences for…
Exclusive: Watch P&O Cruises new ad ahead of its release!
The next episode in the series of P&O Cruises “moments that matter” advertising campaign will air in the hero spot in Coronation Street on Christmas…
An update from Paul Ludlow
What a year it’s been. Despite the many challenges, you should all feel so proud of what we’ve achieved together. 2022 looks as if it…
Are you ready for Arvia’s Mission Control?
As we eagerly look forward to P&O Cruises new ship, Arvia, joining our fleet in December 2022, we’re excited to share more about the fantastic…
P&O Cruises stars shining bright…
Since we rolled out our fleet recognition programme earlier this year, it’s been fantastic to recognise and reward so many of our colleagues for their…
Fun in the sun at Arvia’s Altitude
As we eagerly look forward to P&O Cruises new ship, Arvia, joining our fleet in December 2022, we’re excited to share some of the fantastic…
P&O Cruises introduces new Local Food Hero
P&O Cruises is delighted to welcome Shivi Ramoutar to their line-up of Local Food Heroes. The fabulous queen of contemporary Caribbean cooking will be bringing her…
An update from Paul Ludlow
“Thank you Paul” she said. “Thank you to you, your colleagues and to your wonderful crew for giving us the holiday we have been waiting…
P&O Cruises launches 2023/24 holidays!
P&O Cruises has launched its summer 2023 and winter 2023/24 holidays, including Arvia’s maiden summer season, first full winter season in the Caribbean and new…
Iona hosts first ceremony at sea
We pride ourselves on delivering unforgettable holiday happiness and when we hear positive feedback directly from our guests, there’s nothing we love more. Last month…
Announcing our Arvia Captain and Senior Management Team!
We’re delighted to announce that Captain Robert Camby will lead the team on board Arvia. Supporting Captain Camby will be Captain Paul Brown, Andy Foote…
Spotlight on P&O Cruises shining stars
Recognising and rewarding our colleagues is so important – it helps our people feel motivated and valued, creating a positive place to work. P&O Cruises…
P&O Cruises Food Hero Olly Smith’s new guidance videos
To support our guests in navigating our new travel information and protocols, P&O Cruises Food Hero Olly Smith has hosted a series of short videos…
An update from Paul Ludlow
Those of you who watched ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ will know Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage…
Arvia’s SkyDome – the place to be
As we eagerly look forward to P&O Cruises new ship, Arvia, joining our fleet in December 2022 we thought we’d bring you another look at…
New ‘What a night’ television campaign launched
To celebrate international holidays resuming on 25 September, P&O Cruises has launched a new television advert ‘What a night’, premiering today across national broadcasting channels. …
An update from Paul Ludlow
Last weekend I went to a very busy and very popular restaurant. I had been waiting for a few weeks to secure a booking and…
An update from Paul Ludlow
I was recently reminded of the TV advert Carnival Corporation created a few years ago, which featured John F. Kennedy’s speech which he made at…
An update on Arvia’s build
Construction of Arvia is well underway at Meyer Werft shipyard in Warnemunde, Germany, and we’re delighted to bring you an update on her build. Like…
Aurora to return in early 2022 with new itineraries – on sale now!
P&O Cruises is thrilled to announce that Aurora will be returning to service early next year, setting sail for paradise and once again creating unforgettable…
An update from Paul Ludlow
What do Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln and Napoleon Bonaparte all have in common? Well, apart from all being renowned leaders they all made incredible comebacks…
P&O Cruises announces 2021 deployment and is “planning for the future with vigour”
P&O Cruises has announced its expected deployment and phased re-start plan for the remainder of 2021 and into early 2022. To find out more about…
Arvia Signatures
With the launch of Arvia, we want to generate excitement about the P&O Cruises Signature venues that star on the fleet’s latest ship. Arvia’s new…
P&O Cruises launches new winter 2022/23 holiday collection
We’re pleased to announce that earlier this week we launched our P&O Cruises winter 22/23 holidays for our Guests to choose from. By sharing our…
An update from Paul Ludlow
As we return from a long weekend I hope you all found the time to relax and get your breath back after a particularly relentless…
Breaking news: New seven night UK holidays announced for Britannia
Following Guest feedback and demand for week long UK holidays, we’re replacing six of Britannia’s three and four night breaks (from August 29 to September…
Arvia: the best way to explore the Caribbean
For her winter 2022 season, Arvia heads to the Caribbean for an adventure like no other. With her retractable SkyDome and bright, light spaces, she’s…
P&O Cruises Ultimate Escape UK holidays
We’re delighted to announce P&O Cruises is offering a series of short breaks on flagship Britannia this summer and week-long cruises on new ship Iona.…
Meet Arvia: a ray of holiday sunshine
Our new ship Arvia will join the fleet in December 2022. With more freedom, greater choice, sunny vibes and spectacular views, it’s time for our…
An update from Paul Ludlow
I’m sure you have all heard the phrase “It takes a village… to raise a child” which essentially means that parenting is very much a…
P&O Cruises to offer “the ultimate escape” staycation this summer
Following the recent Government announcement Simon mentioned in his update last week, and as the vaccine programme is rolled out across the globe, we can…
Another milestone for our new ship, Arvia
A major construction milestone in the future of British cruising has been marked as P&O Cruises cuts the first piece of steel for our new…
An update from Paul Ludlow – revealing the name of our new ship…
In my blog earlier this month I talked about green shoots of hope for the future. From a cruise business perspective there’s nothing which is a more…
An update from Paul Ludlow
My February blog – in which I take on Ant and Bear with tips for survival… This weekend I looked out at the shoots of…
P&O Cruises new campaign ‘Holidays as varied as you’
Usually in late December and January we’d be launching a new P&O Cruises Wave campaign full of optimism, buoyed by our phone lines and website…
An update from Paul Ludlow
New Year’s Eve… Normally I’d have been at a party, optimistically toasting the year ahead. Normally I’d be looking ahead to many busy months of…
An update from Paul Ludlow
The impossible is possible As I look around our zoom calls at the moment, I see so many of you with trees, lights and a…
A sprinkling of festive cheer from P&O Cruises Food Heroes
Join P&O Cruises Food Heroes as they share some top festive tips to get everyone in the mood for Christmas. As family and friends come…
P&O Cruises extends pause in operations into April 2021
P&O Cruises has extended its pause in operations into April 2021 in response to the current uncertainty around European ports of call – you can…
P&O Cruises summer 2022 sales surpass all expectations
Last week we launched our P&O Cruises summer 2022 holidays offering more than 150 holiday choices from Southampton as well as Mediterranean fly/cruises. One week…
An update from Paul Ludlow
These days, conversations with my friends mostly revolve around three questions … “What’s worth watching on Netflix?” “When and where can we go on holiday?”…
An update from Paul Ludlow
Last week the EuroMillions jackpot was £118,729,000. I bought five tickets. I didn’t win. I may not have won but I certainly felt as though…
P&O Cruises extends pause until early 2021
With the continually evolving restrictions on travel from the UK, unfortunately it is necessary to once again, extend our current P&O Cruises pause until early…
An update from Paul Ludlow
Back when life was ‘normal’ and I commuted to the office every day on the ferry, I used that time to read documents, review budgets,…
P&O Cruises extends pause to mid-November
As you may be aware, the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) currently advises against cruise ship travel. Our highest responsibilities and our top priorities…
P&O Cruises updates on additions to the fleet
Ahead of today’s official press release, we’re sharing the news that P&O Cruises has announced plans to take delivery of Iona “before the autumn” and…
Goodbye to a much-loved member of the fleet
Today Oceana is officially handed over to her new owners. A much-loved ship, she’d been part of the P&O Cruises fleet for almost 18 years. …
My Oceana memories…
Oceana was part of the P&O Cruises fleet for 18 illustrious years, and during that time many of us had the opportunity to make memories…
An update from Paul Ludlow – Time to recharge…
I have just returned from a few days off. Nothing unusual in this normally but I don’t think I realised quite how much I actually…
Oceana to leave P&O Cruises fleet
After 20 years of creating unforgettable holiday happiness, Oceana will be leaving the P&O Cruises fleet in July 2020. Carnival UK is committed to continued…
An update from Paul Ludlow
Believe in yourself…. “Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know and capable of much more than you imagine.”…
An update from Paul Ludlow
Hello everyone, I cannot believe that it is June already and we have been working from home for over two and a half months. So…
P&O Cruises extends pause in operations
As you know, at Carnival UK our highest responsibilities and our top priorities are to operate safely, to protect the environment, and to be in…
An update from Paul Ludlow
During the 18 years that I’ve worked for Carnival UK, there have been countless extraordinary, memorable and happy days at work. However, on Monday, when…
We’ve donated more than 8.5 tonnes
With some of our ships finding themselves with a surplus of fresh food intended for our Guests; we’re delighted that our people have been finding…
Britannia salutes our NHS in style
We’re proud of our flagship Britannia who lit up the skies of Southampton in support of our NHS, honouring everyone who’s working tirelessly to help…
Want to shine in 2020 as a PR Exec?
Are you looking for the next step in your career here at CUK? Well, we thought we’d highlight just one of the great internal job…
Gary Barlow and The 710 Club on Iona
Having announced the exciting news that Gary Barlow has taken on the role of brand ambassador for P&O Cruises we thought we’d explain a bit…
Huge thank you to our December volunteers
Thank you to everyone who volunteered to spread festive joy to P&O Cruise Guests at the Southampton Cruise terminals this December. Your efforts to provide…
P&O Cruises new brand ambassador
P&O Cruises is excited to announce one of the UK’s most successful musicians, Gary Barlow, as its new brand ambassador. As part of P&O Cruises’…
P&O Cruises Brand – The next chapter
Having launched our P&O Cruises new brand vision and strategy ‘Extraordinary travel experiences, designed in a distinctively British way’, we’re taking steps to embed our…
P&O Cruises 2020 Calendar
Each year, P&O Cruises produces a calendar which is sent to our top tier Guests in the Peninsular Club. The calendars not only feature the…
Moments 10: A time to celebrate
We’re pleased to announce the tenth anniversary edition of Moments magazine has now landed with Guests. Moments magazine is sent to approximately 250,000 eligible members…
Iona’s official naming celebration announced today!
What a summer of celebration it is going to be on Iona – so many very special events and so many firsts. Every single holiday…
Britannia’s looking glorious!
On Wednesday 23 October Britannia returned from her 15-day refit in Brest, France. As Britannia prepares to embark for her Winter and Spring cruise seasons…
New pre-cruise emails for P&O Cruises
Our P&O Cruises Guests who are within twelve weeks of their cruise departing are about to embark on a new email journey. They’ll now receive…
Our new pre-cruise websites are rolling out!
We’re pleased to announce that our new pre-cruise websites ‘My P&O Cruises’ and ‘My Cunard’ start the rollout across our fleet from today, giving our…
How to keep children entertained at sea
BBC TV Journalist John Young has become a popular entertainer for both children and adults on our ships recently. Here he gives three tips on…
Our biggest P&O Cruises collection launches today!
We’re hugely proud to announce the launch of our biggest P&O Cruises collection yet with Summer 21 and Winter 21/22 holidays to choose from. This…
P&O Cruises flies up the Institute of Customer Satisfaction survey list
P&O Cruises have been named among the top UK based organisations for customer satisfaction, according to the latest Institute of Customer Service survey! Having flown…
P&O Cruises launch its new vision
Thank you for joining us on Tuesday 20 August to mark the new chapter in P&O Cruises history. We hope you had as much fun…
The Legend of the Golden Cockerel
When Oriana met with Canberra off the coast of Cannes in 1997, near the end of Canberra’s final cruise, Oriana received one of the most prestigious…
Oriana – defining unforgettable holiday happiness for 24 years
As Oriana retires from the fleet today (9 August 2019) we’ll be looking at milestones which the ship and its excellent crew have achieved over…
Thank you again from Oriana
We asked for volunteers for Oriana’s last two turnarounds on 19 and 22 July, to greet and celebrate with our embarking Guests. We had an…
Our P&O Cruises Employee Experience Champs
Last week our P&O Cruises Employee Experience group met for the first time to start exploring the eNPS survey results for our shoreside colleagues. This…
Oriana’s final cruises – we need volunteers!
UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help out on Oriana’s final cruises – we had such a great response. In fact, we had…
P&O Cruises sponsors local team in Isle of Wight coastal charity swim challenge
P&O Cruises is to support six Hampshire athletes who’ll attempt to swim the coastline of the Isle of Wight this summer in aid of Teenage…
P&O Cruises and Iona feature on Olly Smith’s ‘A Glass With…’
newsThe next series of Olly Smith’s ‘A Glass With…’ podcast is to feature seven personalities who are linked with P&O Cruises and our highly-anticipated new…
One year to go until Iona’s Maiden Voyage
Today marks a special milestone for P&O Cruises. It’s 365 days until Britain’s largest ever cruise ship, Iona, sets sail on her maiden voyage! As…
“If not me, who? If not now, when?”
In November 2018 I was fortunate enough to attend a Carnival Corporation Leadership Conference in Orlando. The conference explored three themes; the necessity for relentless…
Oriana’s ‘Crew Olympics’
One of the biggest events for our Ship’s Company on Oriana ended last month, the ‘Crew Olympics’, and here are their winners! First of all,…
Moments magazine issue 9
Look out for the latest issue of Moments magazine coming to a break out area near you! Moments magazine is sent out to members of…
It’s almost time for service charge removal
In August 2018, P&O Cruises announced that the discretionary daily Service Charge on board will be removed from May 2019 (cruises A911, B912, E911/A, J903,…
P&O Cruises raises over £300,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust
Our P&O Cruises colleagues have been busy taking part in loads of charity activity to raise money for our charity partner, Teenage Cancer Trust, and…
Aurora to donate all jam jars
The Aurora crew have announced they are collecting jam jars on-board to give to the Royal National Lifeboat Institute every time it comes to call…
“Game-changing” Astonishing show to expand across P&O Cruises fleet
Astonishing, the revolutionary magic and illusion show produced by performer Jonathan Wilkes and BAFTA-winning presenter and entertainer Stephen Mulhern has proved such a huge hit…
The art of recycling
Taking recyclable items and using them to create pieces of art is nothing new – Bronze Aged people used leaves to adorn their pottery. Our…
P&O Cruises Winter 2020/21 programme competition
Today is tremendously exciting for P&O Cruises. We have not only launched our winter 2020/21 programme but Guests can also pre-register for Iona. And…our new…
Be the first to see P&O Cruises new TV advert
P&O Cruises new TV advert featuring an array of unforgettable experiences in the Arabian Gulf airs for the first time on prime TV tonight! P&O…
P&O Cruises are making changes to all cruises going to the port of Amsterdam
Starting today, P&O Cruises will no longer call into the port of Amsterdam. Instead, all cruises including the recently launched winter 2020/21 cruises, will dock…
Another WAVE of awards…
On Thursday 7 March our brands triumphed once again in collecting top gongs at the 2019 Wave Awards. Cunard won ‘Favourite Luxury or Premium Cruise…
From Bright Idea to reality: the Recycling Centre
Carnival UK is on a journey to improve our HESS culture from compliance to commitment. Over the past 12 months you will have seen some…
Announcing Iona’s winter season…
Today P&O Cruises is delighted to reveal Iona’s first winter season in… Spain, Portugal, the Canary Islands and… Northern Europe. Chosen not only for their…
Giving guests more reasons to say cheers!
Following a successful trial aboard Azura, P&O Cruises are going to give Guests the choice of four fantastic drinks packages across the fleet. These packages…
Guest chefs in Britannia’s Cookery Club
P&O Cruises is serving up a mezze of new guest chefs on Britannia this year. Host of BBC’s Saturday Kitchen, Matt Tebbutt; chef and author…
The £2m Farewell
We are absolutely delighted to announce that thanks to the hard work of all of you and the support and generosity of our Guests, we…
Thank you festive volunteers!
In November and December we appealed for volunteers to give the gift of time for each P&O Cruises turnaround in Southampton, starting on 23 November…