P&O Cruises passengers will have free of charge shuttle buses provided in ports of call where it is not possible to walk into town from Monday November 1, 2010.

P&O Cruises managing director, Carol Marlow, said: “Where possible our ships will dock at the heart of the destination so passengers can explore on foot but when this is not possible we want to make it as easy as we can for our passengers to make the most of their time ashore.

“Cruising is all about choice so as well as offering a wide range of interesting and exciting shore excursions we also want to ensure passengers can explore ports independently. When it proves necessary for us to lay on a shuttle bus our passengers will not incur a charge.”