https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/p&o cruises/ P&o Cruises News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:49:30+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viral-social-media-post-drives-three-figure-increase-in-world-cruise-sales/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viral-social-media-post-drives-three-figure-increase-in-world-cruise-sales/ Following a cruise expert conference and training collaboration between P&O Cruises and TUI, along with viral social media posts, TUI stores have seen a 400% increase in bookings on P&O Cruises world cruise sailings. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 07:32:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-reports-record-breaking-january/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-reports-record-breaking-january/ P&O Cruises has reported its strongest ever January, with record-breaking sales volume across the board during the month. The cruise line also reported more newcomers have booked in January than ever before. The two most popular destinations were Norwegian fjords and Caribbean with both destinations booking record volumes, as well as the highest number of premium cabins booked, with more suites and balconies booked throughout January than ever before. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 07:02:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caribbean-cruise-port-reaches-significant-passenger-milestone/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/caribbean-cruise-port-reaches-significant-passenger-milestone/ Antigua and Barbuda have reached a significant milestone in their tourism industry, welcoming the 500,000th cruise passenger of the year at St. John’s Harbour on May 9, 2024. Tue, 14 May 2024 07:08:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-flagship-britannia-emerges-from-a-multi-million-pound-refit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-flagship-britannia-emerges-from-a-multi-million-pound-refit/ Guest favourite, P&O Cruises Britannia, has set sail from Southampton following a multi-million-pound makeover, with the first guests experiencing the newly designed spaces and experiences this past weekend. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:41:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carnival-corporation-appoints-paul-ludlow-as-president-carnival-uk-and-po-c/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carnival-corporation-appoints-paul-ludlow-as-president-carnival-uk-and-po-c/ Carnival Corporation & plc has announced the appointment of Paul Ludlow as Carnival UK president in addition to his leadership role for P&O Cruises. Wed, 31 May 2023 07:02:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-reports-record-booking-wave-period/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-reports-record-booking-wave-period/ P&O Cruises has reported its strongest Wave ever, with a record-breaking number of bookings made during the period. The most popular destination was the Norwegian fjords, with guests also choosing holidays in the Caribbean and the Western Mediterranean. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 07:44:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-australias-pacific-encounter-set-to-make-a-splash-with-new-twin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-australias-pacific-encounter-set-to-make-a-splash-with-new-twin/ P&O Cruises Australia’s Brisbane-ported ship, Pacific Encounter, has today become the first in the brand’s fleet to call into Darwin since the resumption of cruising Tue, 31 Jan 2023 08:50:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-australias-flagship-pacific-explorer-is-set-to-become-the-first/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-australias-flagship-pacific-explorer-is-set-to-become-the-first/ Guests sailing from Sydney on 1 October on a nine-night itinerary have been advised that they will now make history as New Caledonia reopens its maritime borders to cruise tourism. Mon, 22 Aug 2022 07:44:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-brings-official-take-that-musical-to-arvia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-brings-official-take-that-musical-to-arvia/ P&O Cruises has today announced that the stage musical, Greatest Days - The Official Take That Musical, is the latest addition to Arvia’s line-up of show-stopping entertainment. Sat, 06 Aug 2022 19:45:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-australia-ship-arrives-in-sydney-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-australia-ship-arrives-in-sydney-for-first-time/ Pacific Encounter, the latest addition to the P&O Cruises Australia fleet to continue the revival of Australia’s $5 billion a year cruise industry, today sailed into Sydney Harbour offering a salute to ‘hero tugs’ and other maritime champions that help keep our waters safe. Wed, 03 Aug 2022 20:45:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-to-launch-first-ever-escape-room-at-sea/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-to-launch-first-ever-escape-room-at-sea/ P&O Cruises has released a brand new behind-the-scenes video showcasing Mission Control, the first ever escape room experience at sea. Available exclusively on P&O Cruises newest ship Arvia which launches in December 2022, Mission Control is a unique immersive experience, combining an escape game with multimedia simulation and a live-action story. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 07:35:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gary-barlow-to-join-po-cruises-guests-for-exclusive-charity-performances/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gary-barlow-to-join-po-cruises-guests-for-exclusive-charity-performances/ P&O Cruises has announced dates for new performances by Gary Barlow on board Iona. The Take That star will appear on the Spain and Portugal cruise departing Southampton on 29 October and the Spain, Portugal and Canary Islands cruise departing Southampton on 12 November. Mon, 23 May 2022 14:00:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-unveils-new-ship-arvias-grand-atrium/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-unveils-new-ship-arvias-grand-atrium/ P&O Cruises has unveiled details of new ship Arvia’s impressive centrepiece – a stunning Grand Atrium with widescreen ocean views which will become the focus of entertainment. Thu, 19 May 2022 12:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-food-heroes-to-welcome-culinary-inspired-holidays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-food-heroes-to-welcome-culinary-inspired-holidays/ P&O Cruises Food Heroes will be travelling this year for a series of food and drink inspired holidays. Sun, 24 Apr 2022 14:32:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-celebrates-full-return-to-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-celebrates-full-return-to-service/ When Arcadia sails to the Canary Islands on Sunday, it will mark P&O Cruises’ first full return to service since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic two years ago. Fri, 25 Mar 2022 09:59:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-cancels-new-zealand-cruise-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-cancels-new-zealand-cruise-season/ P&O Cruises Australia has announced the cancellation of its 2022 Auckland cruise season. The move comes in “the absence of an agreed restart plan for cruising in New Zealand,” the line said in a statement. Wed, 23 Feb 2022 04:03:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-celebrates-arvia-keel-laying-in-germany/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-celebrates-arvia-keel-laying-in-germany/ A key stage in the construction of P&O Cruises’ next ship has been marked by Meyer Werft. The team building the 184,000-tonne Arvia celebrated the keel laying with a traditional coin-laying. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:47:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/camby-to-take-command-of-arvia-for-po-cruises-next-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/camby-to-take-command-of-arvia-for-po-cruises-next-year/ P&O Cruises has announced that captain Robert Camby will lead the team on board its newest LNG-powered ship, Arvia, which will enter service in December next year. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:03:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-to-welcome-ventura-back-this-weekend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-to-welcome-ventura-back-this-weekend/ P&O Cruises Ventura is resuming operations on Sunday as it sets sail for the Canary Islands as the demand for international cruise holidays grows. Fri, 01 Oct 2021 09:26:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-releases-first-glimpse-of-the-arvia-skydome/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-releases-first-glimpse-of-the-arvia-skydome/ The first look at P&O Cruises retractable roof SkyDome, on board new ship Arvia, has been unveiled in a new video. The ship is due to be delivered in December next year. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 05:58:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/further-cancellations-for-australia-cruise-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/further-cancellations-for-australia-cruise-season/ P&O Cruises Australia has extended its pause in operations for cruises departing from Sydney and Brisbane by a further month until mid-January next year. Wed, 22 Sep 2021 05:42:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/po-cruises-debuts-new-ad-as-international-return-looms/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/po-cruises-debuts-new-ad-as-international-return-looms/ A new television advert – entitled ‘What a night’ – has premiered across national broadcasting channels as P&O Cruises celebrates international holidays resuming September 25th. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:25:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-to-return-to-the-caribbean/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-to-return-to-the-caribbean/ Following its transatlantic crossing, Britannia will begin its series of 14-night Caribbean fly/cruise holidays from home port Barbados on November 5th. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:46:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iona-welcomed-to-scotland-to-inaugural-voyage/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iona-welcomed-to-scotland-to-inaugural-voyage/ P&O Cruises latest vessel, Iona, has embarked on her maiden voyage. The ship is visiting her Scottish namesake island, with a fireworks display as the highlight of celebrations. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 09:42:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-begins-work-on-arvia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-begins-work-on-arvia/ Construction work on P&O Cruises second Excel class ship, Arvia, has started at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Warnemunde, Germany. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in December next year. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:59:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carnival-brands-postpone-australia-return/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carnival-brands-postpone-australia-return/ P&O Cruises and Princess Cruises have both delayed their return to the Australia market as discussions continue with authorities over regulations for the resumption of departures. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 08:52:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britannia-departs-from-southampton-as-po-cruises-returns/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britannia-departs-from-southampton-as-po-cruises-returns/ The first guests in 15 months were welcomed by P&O Cruises earlier, as Britannia departed Southampton for a four-night summer sailing around the UK coast. Mon, 28 Jun 2021 08:32:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-outlines-international-comeback-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-outlines-international-comeback-plans/ P&O Cruises has announced its expected deployment and phased re-start plan for the remainder of 2021 and into early 2022. These cruises will follow the series of UK coastal cruises beginning in June. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 05:08:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iona-makes-official-debut-in-southampton/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iona-makes-official-debut-in-southampton/ The vessel was named by Irene Hays, chair of Hays Travel, the largest independent travel agency in the UK, in a glittering quayside ceremony by the bow of the ship. Mon, 17 May 2021 11:27:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/no-return-for-po-cruises-australia-before-september/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/no-return-for-po-cruises-australia-before-september/ P&O Cruises Australia has announced a six-week extension to its suspension of operations. The line will not now return to sailing until September 17th at the earliest. Wed, 05 May 2021 08:24:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-australia-scraps-select-departures-until-2022/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-australia-scraps-select-departures-until-2022/ P&O Cruises is cancelling voyages to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands for the remainder of the year given the uncertainty around borders. Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:23:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-reveals-arvia-will-sail-from-caribbean/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-reveals-arvia-will-sail-from-caribbean/ P&O’s new ship, Arvia, will offer a Caribbean maiden season of fly/cruise holidays from home port Barbados and Antigua. The vessel is expected to debut in December next year. Thu, 25 Mar 2021 07:38:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-sees-strong-demand-for-uk-cruises/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-sees-strong-demand-for-uk-cruises/ The three-, four- and seven-night cruises, on flagship Britannia and new ship Iona, will set sail from Southampton between June and September. Tue, 23 Mar 2021 04:42:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-to-offer-uk-sailings-this-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-to-offer-uk-sailings-this-summer/ After cancelling much of its summer season, P&O Cruises has confirmed the details of a series of short breaks on flagship Britannia and week-long cruises on new ship Iona. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:15:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-cancels-international-summer-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-cancels-international-summer-season/ P&O Cruises has cancelled all international cruises on Arcadia, Aurora, Azura and Ventura until the end of August. The line will instead offer a series of trips around the UK. Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:06:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-welcomes-arvia-construction-launch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-welcomes-arvia-construction-launch/ In a speech at the virtual ceremony P&O Cruises president, Paul Ludlow, said: “The steel cutting marks an extraordinary milestone for the future of P&O Cruises.” Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:02:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-names-new-ship-arvia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-names-new-ship-arvia/ The name of the 184,700 tonnes ship was unveiled through a video reveal made up of outlining the letters in the name in various different locations, all relating to the beach and the seashore. Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:42:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-delays-return-until-mid-june/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-delays-return-until-mid-june/ Guests with bookings affected by the pause extension are being given “as much notice as possible” to provide them with greater certainty around their holiday plans, the line said. Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:06:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-delays-new-zealand-return-until-april/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-delays-new-zealand-return-until-april/ The decision comes as the cruise line and the wider industry continue to work with government and public health authorities on the appropriate time to restart sailing. Wed, 06 Jan 2021 04:22:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-suspension-extended-beyond-one-year-mark/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-suspension-extended-beyond-one-year-mark/ P&O Cruises has extended its pause in operations into April. The line said the move was in response to the current uncertainty around European ports of call. Tue, 24 Nov 2020 10:13:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/see-how-po-cruises-iona-was-built/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/see-how-po-cruises-iona-was-built/ Iona recently joined the P&O Cruises fleet, and was welcomed at an official handover ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:21:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/princess-hands-over-two-ships-to-po-cruises-australia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/princess-hands-over-two-ships-to-po-cruises-australia/ Princess Cruises has completed the official transfer of Golden Princess and Star Princess to P&O Cruises Australia. Both ships played an instrumental role in the evolution of Princess. Thu, 22 Oct 2020 09:53:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-welcomes-iona-to-the-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-welcomes-iona-to-the-fleet/ P&O Cruises has taken ownership of Iona, the latest addition to its fleet and the largest cruise ship ever built for the UK market, at an official handover ceremony with the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. Mon, 12 Oct 2020 11:01:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-cancels-all-cruises-into-2021/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-cancels-all-cruises-into-2021/ All Caribbean cruises are cancelled until the end of January next year, while all cruises from and to Southampton are cancelled through February. Thu, 17 Sep 2020 05:59:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carnival-corporation-delays-return-of-two-lines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carnival-corporation-delays-return-of-two-lines/ P&O Cruises and Seabourn have both extended the suspension of operations into 2021 for a number of vessels. Costa Cruises will, however, return in September. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 09:16:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-delays-arrival-of-new-ship-iona/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-delays-arrival-of-new-ship-iona/ The British cruise line had earlier anticipated taking delivery of the ship in July, with the date pushed back due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Tue, 04 Aug 2020 08:09:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-extends-australasia-cruise-suspension/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-extends-australasia-cruise-suspension/ P&O Cruises has announced it is extending its pause in operations across Australia and New Zealand to at least October 29th response to the current impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:42:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/palethorpe-appointed-president-of-carnival-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/palethorpe-appointed-president-of-carnival-uk/ Carnival Corporation has confirmed that Simon Palethorpe has been named as president, Carnival UK, expanding his current role as president of Cunard. Mon, 22 Jun 2020 10:05:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-delays-return-to-october-in-latest-blow-to-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-delays-return-to-october-in-latest-blow-to-sector/ P&O Cruises has announced an extension to the pause in its operations until October 15th. The line said the latest delay would allow it to focus on working with all relevant public health bodies to approve further enhancement of health and safety protocols. Tue, 02 Jun 2020 09:30:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-and-cunard-extend-sailing-suspension-until-end-of-july/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-and-cunard-extend-sailing-suspension-until-end-of-july/ P&O Cruises and Cunard are extending a pause in operations up to the end of July as a result of the continued impact of Covid-19. Cunard will also cancel the entire Alaska sailing season for its ship Queen Elizabeth. Thu, 23 Apr 2020 07:47:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cunard-and-po-cruises-extended-sailing-suspension-until-may/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cunard-and-po-cruises-extended-sailing-suspension-until-may/ Cunard and P&O Cruises have extended the suspension of all voyages as the coronavirus pandemic continues to grow around the world. Both Carnival Corporation-owned lines will not set sail again until at least May 15th. Mon, 30 Mar 2020 11:51:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cunard-and-po-cruises-suspend-sailings-until-april/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cunard-and-po-cruises-suspend-sailings-until-april/ As a result of the continued impact of Covid-19, Carnival Corporation-owned Cunard and P&O Cruises will be suspending new cruises on its ships until April 11th. Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:00:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carnival-corporation-to-debut-four-ships-in-2020/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carnival-corporation-to-debut-four-ships-in-2020/ Carnival Corporation will launch four new cruise ships in 2020 across four of its global cruise line brands. On the slipway are Iona for P&O Cruises UK; Enchanted Princess for Princess Cruises; Mardi Gras for Carnival Cruise Line; and Costa Firenze for Italian brand Costa Cruises. Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:16:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-pulls-out-of-dubai-and-the-arabian-gulf/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-pulls-out-of-dubai-and-the-arabian-gulf/ Following close monitoring of the situation within the Straits of Hormuz and taking advice from external authorities P&O Cruises has cancelled its planned Dubai and Arabian Gulf programme from October until at least March next year. Wed, 07 Aug 2019 14:37:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-celebrates-latest-iona-construction-milestone/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-celebrates-latest-iona-construction-milestone/ A key stage in the construction of Britain’s newest and most contemporary cruise ship has been marked at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg. The team building P&O Cruises 180,000-ton ship, Iona, which will be powered by liquefied natural gas, celebrated the milestone with the traditional coin-laying ceremony. Mon, 17 Jun 2019 06:31:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-reveals-spa-offering-for-new-iona-vessel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-reveals-spa-offering-for-new-iona-vessel/ P&O Cruises will take relaxation and restoration to a new level when Iona launches in May next year, as it unveils details of the most luxurious wellness facility in its fleet. Mon, 04 Mar 2019 06:34:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-unveils-plans-for-debut-iona-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-unveils-plans-for-debut-iona-season/ Late departures and overnight stays in iconic destinations are among the key features of P&O Cruises new ship Iona’s inaugural winter season. Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:01:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/executive-shake-up-at-carnival-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/executive-shake-up-at-carnival-uk/ P&O Cruises has confirmed vice president of marketing, Christopher Edgington, will be leaving the Carnival-owned company. At the same time, Cunard vice president of UK sales and international development, David Rousham, will also depart. Wed, 28 Nov 2018 05:11:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southampton-begins-expansion-at-ocean-cruise-terminal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southampton-begins-expansion-at-ocean-cruise-terminal/ Construction work has begun to upgrade Ocean Cruise Terminal at the Port of Southampton, to support continued growth in the cruise sector. Representatives from ABP, Carnival UK and contractors, Graham, came together to mark the start of main construction work for this major investment at Ocean Terminal. Fri, 09 Nov 2018 09:39:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marco-pierre-white-takes-helm-at-po-cruises-cookery-club/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marco-pierre-white-takes-helm-at-po-cruises-cookery-club/ Renowned British chef Marco Pierre White has been named as the new patron of The Cookery Club on P&O Cruises flagship Britannia. Fri, 21 Sep 2018 15:09:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-to-remove-daily-service-charge-from-may/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-to-remove-daily-service-charge-from-may/ P&O Cruises has announced it will remove its daily on-board discretionary service charge from May next year. The move will apply across the P&O Cruises fleet.  Tue, 21 Aug 2018 08:17:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-reveals-skydome-plans-for-iona/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-reveals-skydome-plans-for-iona/ A stunning glass SkyDome will be the crowning glory on top of P&O Cruises ship Iona, providing a new home for on board entertainment, along with a “hidden” night club and boutique cinema. Tue, 10 Jul 2018 07:53:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-aurora-to-go-adults-only-from-next-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-aurora-to-go-adults-only-from-next-year/ Following extensive research and guest feedback, P&O Cruises has announced that Aurora will return from its March 2019 refit as an adult-only ship. Thu, 22 Feb 2018 08:34:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-confirms-new-next-generation-lng-powered-ship/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-confirms-new-next-generation-lng-powered-ship/ A second next-generation cruise ship has been confirmed for P&O Cruises. A shipbuilding contract signed by P&O Cruises parent, Carnival Corporation, with leading German and Finnish shipbuilders Meyer Werft will see the vessel delivered in 2022. Fri, 26 Jan 2018 10:31:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-to-offer-same-sex-weddings-in-caribbean/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-to-offer-same-sex-weddings-in-caribbean/ P&O Cruises has become the first British cruise line to be able to conduct same sex weddings at sea, with the first ceremony to be held in the Caribbean in January 2018. This follows a recent Supreme Court ruling enabling same sex marriages in Bermuda, where all the ships in fleet (except Britannia) are registered. Tue, 01 Aug 2017 04:11:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-celebrates-anniversary-with-new-exclusive-gin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-celebrates-anniversary-with-new-exclusive-gin/ To commemorate 180 years of P&O history – and to celebrate World Gin Day on June 10th - P&O Cruises is launching its first-ever exclusive blended gin, which combines global botanicals with a distinctive British flair. Thu, 11 May 2017 11:49:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-partners-with-virgin-atlantic-for-caribbean-cruise-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-partners-with-virgin-atlantic-for-caribbean-cruise-season/ P&O Cruises is to charter flights with Virgin Atlantic for Adonia’s winter 2017/18 Caribbean fly-cruise programme. Flights will be available from Manchester and London Heathrow with Economy, Premium Economy and Upper Class seats available for the 14 and 28-night itineraries. Tue, 17 Jan 2017 05:01:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-reveals-plans-for-orianan-overhaul/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-reveals-plans-for-orianan-overhaul/ Following the news that Oriana is to undergo a three-week refurbishment, P&O Cruises has released a new graphic clearly illustrating the upgrades to be carried out in Hamburg at the end of November 2016. Comprising a cross section of the ship, the graphic provides clear, detailed information about Oriana’s refit which will improve the overall cruise experience while staying true to its elegant and traditional design. Tue, 25 Oct 2016 09:16:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cunard-and-po-cruises-partnership-sees-academy-online-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cunard-and-po-cruises-partnership-sees-academy-online-growth/ The Cunard and P&O Cruises partnership team has seen a surge in activity on its newly launched Academy Online, a new and improved e-learning portal for agents. Since its launch last week, the number of new modules completed by agents has risen by 96 per cent compared to the week prior. Mon, 15 Aug 2016 09:04:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-to-return-to-singapore-for-first-time-in-a-decade/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-to-return-to-singapore-for-first-time-in-a-decade/ Singapore Cruise Centre will welcome the return of Australian cruise operator P&O Cruises to Singapore this weekend after a ten-year absence. P&O’s Pacific Eden is scheduled to arrive in Singapore on Saturday, with the 55,820-tonne, 1,500-guest ship to be based at SCC’s HarbourFront Cruise and Ferry Terminal. Fri, 29 Jul 2016 09:18:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-launches-dedicated-agent-website-flagship/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-launches-dedicated-agent-website-flagship/ P&O Cruises has launched its first dedicated travel agent site – Flagship – designed to make it even easier to sell a P&O holiday. Developed specifically for Australian and New Zealand agents, Flagship provides a central hub for information on P&O Cruises’ product, as well as a range of agent marketing tools and an image and video gallery. Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:52:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-rings-in-2016-with-record-bookings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-rings-in-2016-with-record-bookings/ Australians’ ever-growing love of cruising has pushed bookings for P&O Cruises’ holidays to an all-time high. The cruise line is celebrating an overwhelmingly strong start to the year with the first week of January proving to be its biggest booking week ever – up 84 per cent on the first week of January last year. Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:55:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-president-for-po-cruises-australia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-president-for-po-cruises-australia/ P&O Cruises Australia has announced the appointment of a full-time president, reflecting its growth in 2015. Sture Myrmell, who is currently senior vice president P&O Cruises, will take responsibility for managing the brand’s operations, effective January 1st, 2016. Mon, 21 Dec 2015 12:37:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruiseco-signs-exclusive-partnership-with-po-australia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruiseco-signs-exclusive-partnership-with-po-australia/ Cruiseco, the operators of cruising.co.uk, has signed an exclusive partnership with P&O Cruises Australia. The new agreement offers UK travellers access to a wide range of unique itineraries throughout Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia, with P&O Cruises’ five spectacular ships. Thu, 03 Dec 2015 00:43:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-australia-welcomes-to-new-ships-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-australia-welcomes-to-new-ships-to-fleet/ P&O Cruises Australia has introduced its two latest ships, Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden, expanding Australia’s largest year-round fleet to five cruise ships. With the addition of Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden, P&O Cruises Australia now has five ships cruising year-round from eight homeports in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Thu, 26 Nov 2015 11:13:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/anton-du-beke-arlene-phillips-complete-strictly-line-up-for-2015-cruises/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/anton-du-beke-arlene-phillips-complete-strictly-line-up-for-2015-cruises/ As the first Strictly Come Dancing themed cruise in 2015 shimmies around the Med, P&O Cruises has confirmed the guest judges joining later this year will be none other than Strictly pro dancer and household favourite Anton Du Beke and former judge Arlene Phillips. Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:00:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-royal-mint-present-new-2-britannia-coin-to-po-cruises-captain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-royal-mint-present-new-2-britannia-coin-to-po-cruises-captain/ The Royal Mint and P&O Cruises have commemorated the launch of two iconic ‘Britannias’ in 2015 – a new United Kingdom £2 coin and the cruise ship Britannia. Mon, 13 Apr 2015 18:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-to-offer-five-ship-program-in-australia-for-2016-cruise-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-to-offer-five-ship-program-in-australia-for-2016-cruise-season/ A tribal Christmas in Papua New Guinea and rocking music-themed short breaks are among the highlights of P&O Cruises’ new five-ship program which offers Australian holidaymakers the largest range of cruise itineraries and destinations in the region. With 191 departures and 38 unique itineraries being offered across the cruise line’s five-ship fleet between October 2016 and July 2017, the program continues P&O Cruises’ evolution of modern Australian cruising. Thu, 09 Apr 2015 09:55:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/her-majesty-the-queen-to-launch-po-britannia-in-southampton/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/her-majesty-the-queen-to-launch-po-britannia-in-southampton/ P&O Cruises will welcome Her Majesty the Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, to Southampton today to launch the new vessel, Britannia. The naming will be a milestone in British maritime history and will be an event of great national interest. Tue, 10 Mar 2015 10:11:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britannia-arrives-in-southampton-ahead-of-naming-ceremony/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britannia-arrives-in-southampton-ahead-of-naming-ceremony/ P&O Cruises’ new ship Britannia has arrived at its home port in Southampton ahead of its official naming ceremony on Tuesday, when Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, will name the new vessel. Sun, 08 Mar 2015 09:42:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/her-majesty-the-queen-to-officially-launch-po-cruises-britannia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/her-majesty-the-queen-to-officially-launch-po-cruises-britannia/ P&O Cruises has announced Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, will official launch the new P&O Cruises vessel Britannia. The naming ceremony will take place at Ocean Terminal, Southampton on Tuesday March 10th. Fri, 27 Feb 2015 12:09:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britannia-officially-handed-over-to-po-cruises/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britannia-officially-handed-over-to-po-cruises/ P&O Cruises has officially taken delivery of Britannia – the largest cruise ship ever designed specifically for the British holiday market. The handover ceremony took place in Trieste, Italy, and was attended by Carnival UK executive chairman, David Dingle, senior executives from P&O Cruises, as well as senior teams from the shipyard Fincantieri, where Britannia was built. Mon, 23 Feb 2015 16:13:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-signs-with-stackla-for-social-wall-technology/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-signs-with-stackla-for-social-wall-technology/ P&O Cruises has announced it has partnered with Stackla - the social content aggregation, curation and publishing platform - as part of a move designed to showcase cruise holidays through the eyes of real travellers. P&O Cruises has worked with Stackla to launch a ‘Social Wall’ - a new addition to the website which brings together images of cruise holidays as enjoyed by recent P&O Cruises customers. Wed, 11 Feb 2015 08:43:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mary-berry-joins-po-cruises-for-2015-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mary-berry-joins-po-cruises-for-2015-season/ Baking queen Mary Berry will head a line up of the UK’s best loved chefs hosting cookery lessons onboard P&O Cruises new ship Britannia this year. Ten celebrity chefs will be on a number of Britannia’s sailings throughout the year during which they will run cookery classes, host exclusive chef’s table dinners, participate in Q&A sessions and book signings. Tue, 10 Feb 2015 11:58:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-announces-strictly-stars-for-2015-cruise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-announces-strictly-stars-for-2015-cruise/ As another Fab-u-lous series of Strictly Come Dancing draws to a close, P&O Cruises has announced the line-up for its hugely popular Strictly themed cruises in 2015 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 18:00:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-celebrates-600k-raised-for-macmillan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-celebrates-600k-raised-for-macmillan/ P&O Cruises is celebrating raising over £600,000 for charity partner Macmillan Cancer Support. The business has worked in partnership with Macmillan for the last two years, and the money raised by employees and customers will fund local Macmillan projects to help ensure that no one has to face cancer alone. Wed, 21 Jan 2015 18:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-sails-from-hamburg-following-refit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-sails-from-hamburg-following-refit/ P&O Cruises ship Aurora has returned to the seas following a £32 million refit in Hamburg. Aurora is the first ship in the P&O Cruises fleet to receive the bold new livery design. She left Hamburg this morning and will arrive in Southampton on Thursday evening having spent the last 20 days with 1,200 contractors working to make ready for her Christmas and New Year cruise. Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:46:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-adds-strictly-come-dancing-contests/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-adds-strictly-come-dancing-contests/ In addition to P&O Cruises popular Strictly Come Dancing themed cruises, passengers can now slip on their dancing shoes as P&O Cruises ups the tempo with its first “official” Strictly Come Dancing contests on all ships. Sun, 05 Oct 2014 07:48:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britains-biggest-cruise-ship-revs-up-her-engines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britains-biggest-cruise-ship-revs-up-her-engines/ There was great excitement at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard near Trieste in Italy today as the engines of Britain’s biggest cruise ship, Britannia, were started up for the first time by Formula One racing presenter Suzi Perry. Wed, 10 Sep 2014 02:30:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-new-ship-to-host-first-british-cookery-school-at-sea/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-new-ship-to-host-first-british-cookery-school-at-sea/ When the doors of the country’s newest cookery school, The Cookery Club, open next March on Britannia, Britain’s largest cruise ship, it will offer the most comprehensive schedule of classes for all ages and abilities as it travels the world. Tue, 15 Jul 2014 02:30:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-caribbean-tours-for-2014-2015-from-po-cruises/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-caribbean-tours-for-2014-2015-from-po-cruises/ P&O Cruises has introduced new activity tours in the Caribbean for cruises departing in 2014 and 2015. From coral restoration projects for certified divers in Bonaire to Segway tours for all the family in St Lucia, there’s something for everyone. Wed, 11 Jun 2014 02:30:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carnival-grows-po-cruises-brand-in-australia-with-new-ships/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/carnival-grows-po-cruises-brand-in-australia-with-new-ships/ Carnival Corporation has announced plans to significantly expand its market leadership in Australia, one of the fastest growing markets in the cruise industry. With Australian cruise passenger numbers having increased 130 per cent in the past five years and projections of 800,000 cruise passengers in 2013 growing to one million by 2016, P&O Cruises (Australia) will add two ships to its fleet in 2015. Tue, 20 May 2014 09:28:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-announces-new-look-summer-celebrity-strictly-line-up/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-announces-new-look-summer-celebrity-strictly-line-up/ P&O Cruises popular Strictly Come Dancing themed cruises, in partnership with BBC Worldwide Ltd, have just got bigger and better. This summer the Strictly cruises will be packed with more stars and more sparkle than ever before. Mon, 07 Apr 2014 02:30:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-covers-globe-as-britannia-heralds-new-era-in-uk-holidays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-covers-globe-as-britannia-heralds-new-era-in-uk-holidays/ P&O Cruises will operate its largest ever programme next year featuring eight ships, 211 cruises, 81 different ports in 61 countries, covering 662,000 nautical miles and sailing 25 seas. Sun, 23 Mar 2014 02:30:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britannia-waives-the-rules-by-bringing-together-the-brightest-stars-in-brit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britannia-waives-the-rules-by-bringing-together-the-brightest-stars-in-brit/ P&O Cruises is assembling the cream of culinary talent as the new ship’s Food Heroes - an unprecedented line up of the country’s celebrity chefs. Thu, 20 Feb 2014 02:30:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britannia-float-out-ceremony-goes-off-with-a-smash/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britannia-float-out-ceremony-goes-off-with-a-smash/ A ceremony has been held at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard near Trieste to mark the float out of P&O Cruises’ newest ship, Britannia. The first ceremony involved the welding of significant coins on the open deck of Britannia for good luck. Tue, 18 Feb 2014 02:30:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-announces-new-look-strictly-themed-cruises-in-2014/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-announces-new-look-strictly-themed-cruises-in-2014/ P&O Cruises popular Strictly Come Dancing themed cruises, in partnership with BBC Worldwide Ltd, have just got bigger and better. New for 2014, the Strictly cruises will be packed with more stars and more sparkle than ever before. Thu, 06 Feb 2014 18:00:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-launches-new-regional-flights-for-ventura-fly-med-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-launches-new-regional-flights-for-ventura-fly-med-programme/ P&O Cruises has added departures from seven regional airports on selected Fly-Med cruises on Ventura for this summer. Sat, 25 Jan 2014 02:30:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-flies-into-cardiff-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-flies-into-cardiff-airport/ Holidaymakers can now add Genoa to the list of destinations they will be able to fly to direct from Cardiff Airport this summer. Four chartered flights have been added to the schedule to allow customers across Wales and the South West to join P&O’s Mediterranean cruises direct from the Welsh capital. Fri, 24 Jan 2014 08:23:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-to-unveil-union-jack-livery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/po-cruises-to-unveil-union-jack-livery/ P&O Cruises has confirmed it will change the livery of its ships with a bold new look which celebrates its heritage and its place as Britain’s favourite cruise company and the longest version of the Union Jack will adorn its new flagship, appropriately named Britannia. For nearly two centuries P&O has exemplified Britain across the world, becoming the country’s greatest shipping company and part of its fabric. Fri, 17 Jan 2014 11:29:29 +0000