P&o Cruises News
Camby to take command of Arvia for P&O Cruises
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.
P&O 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.
P&O 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.
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.
P&O 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.
P&O 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.
Iona welcomed to Scotland on 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.
P&O 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.
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.
Britannia departs from Southampton as P&O 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.
P&O 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.
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.