Multi award-winning performer Nicole Scherzinger is to create spectacular music and dance extravaganzas for P&O Cruises in an exclusive entertainment partnership.   As part of a wider collaboration, the lead singer of one of the world’s biggest girl bands, The Pussycat Dolls, will also name P&O Cruises newest ship Arvia in a world-first beachside ceremony on March 16, 2023 in Barbados.   P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: “It is an extraordinary privilege for us to work with someone of Nicole’s talent and calibre. As a global superstar Nicole is well placed to create contemporary and breath-taking late night shows which will be performed in SkyDome on our two newest ships Iona and Arvia.   “We could not be more thrilled that she has agreed to be Arvia’s “godmother” and will be with us on March 16 when Arvia is officially named in the Caribbean. The ceremony will be broadcast live and will include a performance from Olly Murs as well as Nicole’s striking show finale.   “Through her many appearances on some of the UK’s best loved shows Nicole has won the hearts of the British public. She really is the epitome of zest for life and as a critically-acclaimed talent she joins a line-up of world-famous godmothers and partners for P&O Cruises. Her involvement reflects everything which P&O Cruises stands for – a modern, forward-thinking holiday company which has always excelled in the levels of cutting-edge entertainment we provide.   “As part of the fabric of the iconic British theatrical and live music sector, with hundreds of performers every year, we are always striving to set new standards for the quality of our on board shows and this association with Nicole takes that to another level.”   Nicole Scherzinger said: “This is an extraordinary and special opportunity for me to create a visual and musical feast for people to immerse themselves in, with the sea as their backdrop, giving them something to truly remember. I want to create an experience to remember for the audiences of Iona and Arvia and I am delighted to become part of the P&O Cruises family.   “I have always felt as though I am honorary Brit and to be asked to name Arvia in Barbados really is the icing on the cake and I cannot wait to perform my godmother duties in the most beautiful of Caribbean locations.”   Arvia’s naming ceremony will be broadcast live on YouTube on Thursday March 16, 2023 at 7pm   To watch the event live on YouTube please go to - https://bit.ly/arviasnamingceremony   More details of the shows to be created by Nicole Scherzinger on Arvia and Iona will be revealed later this year.

P&O Cruises is offering an extra 100 Shine points with every Select Price travel agent booking. It is valid until March 6, 2023. Travel agents will also continue to be entered into a weekly competition to win a P&O Cruises holiday. Prizes to be won include a 14-night Med cruise on new ship Arvia and a Caribbean, 14-night fly/cruise on Arvia. P&O Cruises director of sales, Ruth Venn said: “In January we reported our strongest Wave booking day in history and travel agents were a key part of that success.” “We’re determined to keep the momentum going with 100 extra Shine points.”

P&O Cruises has taken ownership of new cruise ship Arvia. Similar to sister ship Iona, it is the largest cruise ship ever built for the UK market. Arvia is P&O Cruises’ second ship to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), the marine industry's most advanced fuel tech to date. . P&O Cruises president, Paul Ludlow said:"Arvia is a very evident symbol of optimism for the future of the cruise industry.” "We are focused on readying her to welcome guests for the maiden cruise before departure to the Caribbean.” P&O Cruises newest cruise will be officially named in Barbados.

  At an official handover ceremony with the Meyer Werft shipyard today, Thursday December 15, 2022, P&O Cruises took ownership of Arvia, the latest addition to its fleet and, similar to its sister ship Iona, the largest cruise ship ever built for the UK market.   At 185,000 tonnes, 345m in length with 16 guest decks and setting new ground for guest experience, Arvia is P&O Cruises second ship to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), the marine industry’s most advanced fuel technology to date. Arvia has an optimised hull design to minimise drag and is installed with the latest energy-efficient technology on board.   P&O Cruises president, Paul Ludlow, who was present at the event in Bremerhaven and signed the Protocol for Delivery and Acceptance said:   “Arvia, as the latest evolution in the P&O Cruises experience, embodies the newest trends in travel, dining and entertainment and is the epitome of a sunshine resort sailing year-round to the warmest climates. It takes its sister ship Iona’s design aesthetic and general arrangement but provides new and exciting outside and inside spaces which make the most of Arvia’s deployment to the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.   “Arvia is a very evident symbol of optimism for the future of the cruise industry as we see a new generation recognising the value for money and individuality of a holiday at sea.   “The ship is now officially part of the P&O Cruises fleet and we are focused on readying her to welcome guests for the maiden cruise on December 23 before departure to the Caribbean on January 6, 2023 for a winter season from Barbados.   “I would like to thank the vast teams of skilled engineers, designers, architects and so many more who worked on Arvia from the concept and design through to the build and finished feat of innovation and technical excellence we see here today.”   New features on Arvia:  

• SkyDome will feature a retractable glass roof, creating a relaxed poolside environment with dining and drinking options for guests. In the evening, the space will seamlessly transition into an entertainment venue, showcasing superb production shows, live music, guest act tributes and aerialist performances. Guests will also be able to enjoy blockbuster movies under the stars on the huge SeaScreen.

 

• New restaurants created exclusively for Arvia include Green & Co feat. Mizuhana which offers guests exquisitely crafted fish and plant-based dishes. 6^th Street Diner is an all-American diner serving breakfast, brunch, dinner and sweet treats, accompanied with great music and ice-cold cocktails. There are new menus of Caribbean dishes designed by Local Food Hero Shivi Ramoutar at Taste 360 and The Beach House as well as a Mediterranean-inspired menu from José Pizarro in The Glass House and Cellar Door.

 

• New experiential retail areas on board include an area showcasing the latest in tech at sea, a ‘design your own’ fine jewellery bar; and the first-at-sea Swarovski ‘Wonder Lab’ Concept Store featuring the latest crystal collections from Swarovski’s new creative director, Giovanna Engelbert. There will also be a collection of pre-loved handbags and watches.

 

• New entertainment options include Altitude, Arvia’s outdoor adventure zone which features Altitude Skywalk, P&O Cruises first ever high-ropes experience, Altitude Minigolf and the new aqua zone at Splash Valley. Mission Control is also exclusive to Arvia and is a unique immersive experience combining an escape game with multimedia simulation and a live-action story to create a thrilling underwater challenge. New to Arvia will be the stage musical, Greatest Days - The Official Take That Musical which is an adaptation of the acclaimed West End musical The Band, which features the songs of Take That and is a story by Olivier Award-winning writer Tim Firth. Arvia will also feature WaveLength, a new interactive gameshow, virtually starring presenter and game show host Ben Shephard.

  For more information or to book, call P&O Cruises on 03453 555 111, visit www.pocruises.com or visit a travel agent.

  P&O Cruises has today announced Time Out as its exclusive new exploration partner becoming a prime provider of travel content across all destinations.   The partnership will see Time Out’s expert team of journalists create bespoke content featuring the best things to do, see and eat in destination. The content will be aimed at attracting a new audience of guests who have yet to consider a cruise holiday and will also be developed to enrich the experience of existing guests. In addition, it will connect P&O Cruises with Time Out’s existing audience of avid travellers.   The first campaign as part of this partnership launches today and taps into an emerging travel trend amongst holidaymakers wanting to travel authentically whilst not compromising on comfort. The campaign focuses on how a P&O Cruises holiday allows guests to uncover destinations authentically like a local while travelling in style. Through content created by expert journalists (launched over the next year in a phased campaign), local knowledge and high-impact imagery, it unveils the hidden gems guests can explore on a P&O Cruises holiday and will include:  

• A digital content hub on Time Out with features, quizzes and local guides, providing the insider secrets into P&O Cruises destinations. As part of the content, an interactive ‘Scrap the Tourist Trap’ quiz will allow travellers to build a personalised bucket list of things to do while they are in each destination.
• A ‘Detour’ video series which profiles local people, from shop and restaurant owners to entertainers and reveals their personal recommendations.
• A ‘Detour’ guide in print form for guests on board a P&O Cruises holiday.
• Time Out & P&O Cruises email newsletters.
• Time Out & P&O Cruises collaborative social amplification of the content.

  P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: “We are delighted to launch our new exploration partnership with Time Out, which will tap into their global expertise and heritage in authentic cultural and travel experiences.   “Time Out’s unique and trusted content will resonate with a new audience who may never have considered a cruise holiday before but will also provide existing guests with expert advice on how to make the most of their time in destinations.”   Time Out Media’s director, strategic client partnerships, Gareth Thomas said: “We are very excited about working with P&O Cruises on a partnership that will take a long-term editorial approach. We will create content for new destinations as they come on board to enable P&O Cruises holidaymakers, both existing and new, to access the inside track on places.   “Time Out’s audience is open-minded and experience-hungry but time poor, so they want to take the stress out of planning without missing the best things. Our trusted expert journalists create content that helps P&O Cruises holidaymakers discover and explore their destinations, connecting with places and really getting to know the local people, culture and food. The partnership is a great testament to our inspirational content, valuable audience and trusted brand.”   For more information or to book call P&O Cruises on 0344 338 8003, visit www.pocruises.com or contact a travel agent.

Arvia will be based in Southampton, and will sail inaugural winter cruises before heading to the Caribbean. Arvia arrives in Southampton ‘in a couple of weeks "P&O Cruises said. Following the naming ceremony, the ship operates a season of Caribbean cruises. "It is the first P&O Cruises ship in recent years not to be named in Southampton," the line said. Arvia is powered by liquefied natural gas.

  P&O Cruises has today announced how a cruise holiday could save guests more than £1,600 on the cost of day-to-day holiday spending as supported by consumer expert, Alice Beer.   Based on typical holiday ‘extras’ including meals, travel and entertainment such as a headline show, cinema tickets or entrance to outdoor activities, the costs could amount to more than £1,000 based on two adults. For a family of four that figure rises to an eye-watering £1,600.   Compare this with a typical P&O Cruises holiday where everything from accommodation, travel to numerous must-see destinations, full board meals, afternoon tea, world-class entertainment and children’s clubs are all included in the price. For example, a seven-night fly/cruise to the Canary Islands costs £499 per person. The cruise includes return flights to Tenerife and stops at ports of call such as Madeira, Gran Canaria and Arrecife de Lanzarote.   Shore experiences and drinks packages can be purchased on board in sterling to avoid currency-exchange fluctuations. Guests can also spread the cost of their holiday with monthly payments, at no extra cost, when booking directly with P&O Cruises.   Alice Beer, who is This Morning’s consumer editor said: “When planning next year’s holiday, it’s more important than ever to do the maths. Often a seemingly bargain trip can end up costing much more than expected when you take into account food, activities and entertainment. A cruise, where nearly everything is included, offers incredible value for money and also gives you a unique opportunity to visit multiple destinations in just one holiday.”   P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said, “With many of us paring back on luxuries and looking to get more holiday for our money, there has never been a better time to try a cruise holiday. So much is included on a P&O Cruises holiday which means that guests can still enjoy all the additional extras that make a holiday memorable without having to worry about the costs mounting up.   “Many of our holidays start from Southampton avoiding expensive airport parking and costs which could save hundreds of pounds on the cost of a typical family holiday.”   Included in the cost of a P&O Cruises holiday:  

• Travel - Fly-cruise holidays include flights from/to UK airports where P&O Cruises representatives will be on hand to help guests through the terminal. Coach transfers between the airport and the ship are included in the cost of the holiday. Where a shuttle bus is needed to exit the port, that is included in the holiday price.
• Food - Breakfast, lunch, dinner and daily afternoon tea is all included in the cost of a P&O Cruises holiday. Every holiday also includes a five-course Celebration Night Dinner designed by Food Hero Marco Pierre White.
• Accommodation – Comfortable, contemporary cabins are included, such as the new conservatory mini suites on Iona and Arvia which include an additional lounging area with floor-to-ceiling glass (and an external door) between the main cabin area and balcony so that guests can sit back and relax inside or out in comfort with incredible sea views.
• Children’s clubs - Run by a team of passionate and dedicated professionals, complimentary children’s clubs are available across the fleet and offer a perfect environment for younger travellers to enjoy every activity from soft play, imaginative spaces and high-energy activities plus gaming, DJ equipment and arts and crafts. Night nurseries are also available at no extra charge.
• Entertainment
• World class entertainment is available across the fleet. P&O Cruises new ship Arvia brings exclusive new stage show, Greatest Days – The Official Take That Musical to life by an amazing cast from the Headliners Theatre Company.
• Ocean Studios - a multiplex cinema offering the latest blockbuster releases and family favourites in a plush setting.
• The 710 Club on Iona and Arvia - a sophisticated bar crafted to Music Director Gary Barlow’s creative vision. Atmospheric and low-lit, The 710 Club offers live music and stylish cocktails.
• International entertainment company, Creativiva offers fantastic shows in the SkyDome and Grand Atrium on Arvia and Iona. From acrobatics, aerial acts, physical theatre, dance, music, flamboyant costumes and impressive sets, the Grand Atrium and SkyDome provide a spectacular backdrop to these stunning shows.
• P&O Cruises has partnered with Aardman to offer children a range of Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep themed activities on board - including a themed dance class, craft workshop or Wallace & Gromit’s brand-new show, All Hands on Deck!
• The Club House - hosts guest speakers and live music and offers family entertainment and game shows. Night owls can party on with DJ nights, comedians and great music from resident band, Pulse.
• Quizzes, talks, demonstrations, and classes by all fields of experts run throughout the day from family game shows, dance classes or cookery demonstrations.

 

• On board activities
• Swimming pools – each ship has a range of pools including luxury whirlpool spas, splash zones, infinity pools, swim up bars and pools covered by retractable roofs.
• The new Altitude activity zone on Arvia will feature activities for guests of all ages, from minigolf, an aqua zone at Splash Valley and P&O Cruises first ever high-ropes experience.
• Altitude Minigolf on Arvia will be the new, tropical island-themed minigolf open all day and illuminated at night.
• Saunas and steam rooms – on some ships, the sauna and steam rooms are included in the cost of the holiday.
• Gym – state of the art gyms are included with technogym machines, bikes, treadmills, cross trainers, steppers, as well as weights and a number of free fitness classes.
• On the sports deck guests can choose from football, basketball, archery, short tennis, table tennis and golf nets.

 

Typical holiday extras	P&O Cruises holiday	Two adults	Family of four
Travel to your destination (by sea, by air, transfers, shuttle bus)	Included in the cost of your holiday	£75	£100
Lunch		£30	£60
Swimming		£8	£15
Gym		£16	Adults only on P&O Cruises holidays
Cinema		£25	£40
Afternoon Tea		£50	£100
Silent disco		£60	£120
Dinner		£160	£300
West End Show		£212	£420
Live bands, aerial acts, performers, children’s shows, club		£40	£80
Cookery demonstration		£290	£290 (Based on two adults attending)
Minigolf		£20	£30
High ropes		£40	£80
TOTAL		£1,026	£1,635
TOTAL PER PERSON		£513	£408

  P&O Cruises holiday based on a 7-night fly cruise on Azura (A230) for an inside cabin. Departing Tenerife on December 16, 2022, ports of call are Tenerife, Madeira, Gran Canaria and Arrecife De Lanzarote. More here.

P&O Cruises has delayed the scheduled December 9 debut of new ship Arvia. It has-been pushed back a fortnight to December 23. Only the first sailing is cancelled. It blames ‘reasons beyond our control.’ “We have made this decision as we will not compromise on the high standards of build, interior design, and service for which P&O Cruises is known, “the line says. Guests booked on the cancelled maiden voyage have been offered a full refund plus a 10% future cruise credit.

  P&O Cruises winter 2024 / 2025 collection has been announced today and includes more than 200 new holidays with great introductory offers, including up to a 10% saving on applicable Select Price holidays, as well as a 5% low deposit.   Holidays booked by December 1, 2022 and departing between September 2024 and April 2025 will include:  

• 5% low deposit. Available on applicable Select Price or Early Saver holidays.
• Up to 10% guest saving. Guests who have previously sailed with P&O Cruises can save 10% and newcomers can save 5% on applicable Select Price holidays.
• Extra guests sail free of charge. When guests book an applicable holiday departing between September 2024 and April 2025, third and fourth guests in the cabin can sail free of charge. This offer is available on selected off-peak cruises sailing from and to Southampton for six nights or more when sharing an applicable cabin with two adults paying full fare.

  New holiday highlights  

• New ship Arvia (arriving in December 2022) will sail on its first ever four-night, short cruise break to Northern Europe on October 21, 2024. Departing from and returning to Southampton, ports of call include Zeebrugge and Cherbourg. Prices start from £379 per person (K422).
• Also new to Arvia will be a nine-night Southern Cruise break to Spain and Portugal on October 12, 2024. Departing from and returning to Southampton, ports of call include Le Havre, Vigo, Lisbon and La Coruna. Prices start from £649 per person (K421).
• Iona will set sail for a new 35-night holiday to the Caribbean on January 11, 2025. It will be Iona’s first time to the Caribbean and will include two full days in Tenerife and Barbados with visits to many maiden ports. Departing from and returning to Southampton, ports of call include Tenerife, Tortola, Barbados, St Lucia, Grenada, Antigua, St Kitts, St Maarten and La Coruna. Prices start from £2,579 per person (G501).
• Aurora will feature a new 65-night Amazon and Caribbean exploration holiday departing Southampton on January 6, 2025. It will include a visit to Parintins in the Amazon River, a partial transit of the Panama Canal and two full days in Manaus. Departing from and returning to Southampton, ports of call include Gran Canaria, Antigua, Tortola, St Lucia, Barbados, Manaus (Brazil), Parintins (Brazil), Santarem (Brazil), sail by Devil's Island, Tobago, Cartagena (Colombia), Colon (Panama), partial transit of the Panama Canal, Puerto Limon (Costa Rica), Roatan (Honduras), Belize, Cozumel (Mexico), Georgetown (Cayman Islands), Montego Bay (Jamaica), Grand Turk, Freeport (Bahamas), Bermuda and Praia da Vitoria (Azores). Prices start from £5,529 per person (R501).

  Further highlights of the winter 2024/2025 programme which runs from September 2024 to April 2025 include:  

• For guests looking to join Arvia’s winter season in the Caribbean, 14-night fly cruise itineraries to the region start from £1,749 per person. Ports of call include Antigua, St Lucia, Grenada, Barbados, Martinique, St Kitts, Tortola and St Maarten.
• In addition to a maiden cruise to the Caribbean, Iona’s winter season will be spent in Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands with prices for 14-night itineraries starting from £729 per person. Departing from and returning to Southampton, ports of call include Madeira, Tenerife (evening in port), Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Seville (from Cadiz) and Lisbon (two full days).
• During the winter, Britannia heads to the Caribbean with a mix of 14-night fly cruise itineraries with prices starting from £1,179 per person. Ports of call include Bridgetown (Barbados), Curacao, Bonaire (Saint Eustatius and Saba), Castries (Saint Lucia), Grenada, Kingstown (St Vincent), Basseterre (Saint Kitts and Nevis), Antigua and Saint Maarten.
• Azura’s winter programme of Canary Islands fly-cruises from Tenerife start from £879 per person for 14-nights. Ports of call include Madeira, La Palma, Fuerteventura, Madeira, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote with three full days in Tenerife and two full days in Madeira.
• For guests looking to pack even more into their next holiday, P&O Cruises world cruise for 99 nights on Arcadia includes two full days in San Francisco, Sydney, Hong Kong and Singapore from £9,629 per person. Departing from and returning to Southampton, ports of call include Madeira, Barbados, Curacao, Transit of the Panama Canal, Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), San Francisco, Hilo (Hawaii, Hawaiian Islands), Honolulu (Oahu, Hawaiian Islands), cross international date line, Apia (Samoa Islands), Nuku 'Alofa (Tonga), Tauranga (New Zealand), Auckland (New Zealand), Bay of Islands (New Zealand), Sydney (Australia), Brisbane (Australia), Whitsunday Island (from Airlie Beach, Australia), Cairns (Australia),  Bitung (Indonesia), Manila (Philippines), Hong Kong, Nha Trang (Vietnam), Singapore, Kuala Lumpar (from Port Kelang, Malaysia), Penang (Malaysia), Colombo (Sri Lanka), Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Muscat (Oman), Sharm el Sheikh (Egypt), transit Suez Canal, Valetta (Malta), Seville (from Cadiz) and Spain.
• In search of the Northern Lights, Aurora will head to Norway on a 12-night itinerary with prices starting from £1,079. Departing from and returning to Southampton, ports of call include Andalsnes, cruise in Romsdalsfjord, Tromso (evening in port), Alta (overnight) and Stavanger.
• Ventura’s winter itinerary will include short European breaks from Southampton with ports of call to include Amsterdam and Bruges (from Zeebrugge). Prices start from £399 per person for 5 nights.

  The new P&O Cruises winter 2024/2025 collection will be on general sale for holidays departing September to December 2024 from November 2, 2022 and on general sale for holidays departing January to April 2025 from November 3, 2022.   Included in the cost of a P&O Cruises holiday   P&O Cruises offers unbeatable value with so much included, including accommodation, full board meals, pools and entertainment (theatre shows, headline performers, live bands, comedy and first run films), as well as supervised round-the-clock complimentary children’s clubs on our family-friendly ships. Shore experiences and drinks can also be pre-purchased in pounds avoiding any currency exchange fluctuations.   All prices quoted are for the Early Saver fare type and based on an inside cabin.

P&O Cruises new TV ad to feature Sam Fender track, his first to feature on a major UK brand advertisement The fourth and final episode in the P&O Cruises ‘memories’ advertising campaign has aired, entitled ‘Family and the Fjords’. The ad features ‘Getting Started’ by Sam Fender and is the first time one of his tracks has been used in a major UK advertising campaign. ‘Family and the Fjords’ features a mother recounting her experiences of a multi-generational holiday with her husband, two sons and her parents. Production took place in August 2022 with filming taking place on board P&O Cruises newest ship, Iona and on location in Stavanger and Olden, Norway. This will be the final TV ad in the ‘Holidays As Varied As You’ series, with previous ads including ‘A Night at Sea’, ‘The Big Kid’ and ‘Old Friends, New Places’. All four ads cast real life relationships including a married couple, parent and child, and two friends. P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: “We’re delighted that through Sam’s music we can tell the story of how a P&O Cruises holiday offers guests exceptional experiences to share with their loved ones.” The ad was created by agency Snap, alongside production company Some Such. The new TV ad can be viewed here

  P&O Cruises has put on sale a new collection of 2024 holidays, including a selection of Scandinavia and Baltic Sea itineraries where guests will have the opportunity to explore fairy-tale castles, kayak through capital cities or discover the Viking way of life.   Itineraries also include overnight stays in Helsinki, Copenhagen and Stockholm, giving guests more time to experience these cosmopolitan cities from dawn to dusk.   P&O Cruises offers unbeatable value with so much included, including accommodation, full board meals, pools and entertainment (theatre shows, headline performers, live bands, comedy and first run films), as well as supervised round-the-clock complimentary children’s clubs. Shore experiences and drinks can all be pre-purchased in pounds to give reassurance.   Guests can also make sure their money goes even further with offers including a 10% deposit and extra on-board spending money when booked by November 30, 2022.   New itineraries   Scandinavia and Baltic Sea, 16 nights from £1,699pp   16-night cruise on Arcadia (J409) for £1,699 per person for an inside cabin. Departing June 25, 2024, the price includes full board meals and entertainment. Departing from and returning to Southampton ports of call are Kiel (Germany), Helsinki (Finland), Tallinn (Estonia), Stockholm (Sweden), Klaipeda (Lithuania), Warnemunde (Germany), Aarhus (Denmark) and Skagen (Denmark).   Scandinavia and Baltic Sea, 16 nights from £1,349pp   16-night cruise on Aurora (R409) for £1,349 per person for an inside cabin. Departing May 18, 2024, the price includes full board meals and entertainment. Departing from and returning to Southampton ports of call are Kiel (Germany), Helsinki (Finland), Tallinn (Estonia), Visby (Sweden), Klaipeda (Lithuania), Warnemunde (Germany), Aarhus (Denmark) and Skagen (Denmark).   Scandinavia and Baltic Sea, 16 nights from £1,449pp   16-night cruise on Aurora (R417) for £1,449 per person for an inside cabin. Departing August 26, 2024, the price includes full board meals and entertainment. Departing from and returning to Southampton ports of call are Kiel (Germany), Helsinki (Finland), Tallinn (Estonia), Visby (Sweden), Klaipeda (Lithuania), Bornholm (Denmark), Aarhus (Denmark) and Skagen (Denmark).   Scandinavia and Baltic Sea, 14 nights from £1,149   14-night cruise on Britannia (B411) for £1,149 per person for an inside cabin. Departing May 10, 2024, the price includes kids clubs, full board meals and entertainment. Departing from and returning to Southampton ports of call are Kiel (Germany), Stockholm (Sweden), Helsinki (Finland), Tallinn (Estonia) and Copenhagen (Denmark).   Scandinavia and Baltic Sea, 14 nights from £1,299pp     14-night cruise on Britannia (B421) for £1,299 per person for an inside cabin. Departing August 30, 2024, the price includes kids clubs, full board meals and entertainment. Departing from and returning to Southampton ports of call are Kiel (Germany), Helsinki (Finland), Tallinn (Estonia), Visby (Sweden) and Copenhagen (Denmark).   Scandinavia and Baltic Sea, 14 nights from £1,299pp   14-night cruise on Britannia (B423) for £1,299 per person for an inside cabin. Departing September 20, 2024, the price includes kids clubs, full board meals and entertainment. Departing from and returning to Southampton ports of call are Kiel (Germany), Helsinki (Finland), Tallinn (Estonia), Visby (Sweden) and Copenhagen (Denmark).   Iceland, 16 nights from £1,649pp   16-night cruise on Arcadia (J412N) for £1,649 per person for an inside cabin. Departing July 30, 2024, the price includes full board meals and entertainment. Departing from and returning to Southampton, ports of call are Belfast, Stornoway, Reykjavik, Isafjordur (Iceland), Akureyri (Iceland), Alesund (Norway) and Skjolden (Norway).   British Isles, 14 nights from £1,299pp   14-night cruise on Britannia (B414N) for £1,299 per person for an inside cabin. Departing June 7, 2024, the price includes kids clubs, full board meals and entertainment. Departing from and returning to Southampton, ports of call are New Haven, Invergordon, Kirkwall, Greenock, Liverpool and Cobh.   Canary Islands, 14 nights from £1,249pp   14-night cruise on Britannia (B417N) for £1,249 per person for an inside cabin. Departing July 5, 2024, the price includes kids clubs, full board meals and entertainment. Departing from and returning to Southampton, ports of call are Madeira, La Palma, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Cadiz and Lisbon.   Example destinations and shore experiences   Stockholm, Sweden  

• Stockholm - where the Baltic meets Lake Malaren - is approached through 14 spectacular islands and small islets. The heart of this famous city is its medieval quarter which dates from the 13th Century. Here you can stroll through narrow cobbled streets lined with quirky shops and atmospheric cafes.
• Example shore experience: Explore the city’s many waterways in a glass-topped sightseeing boat, which will give you the best views of Stockholm’s architecture and some of the 40 elaborate bridges which link its islands.

Tallinn, Estonia  

• A UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Tallinn’s Old Town is a mix of Gothic spires, cobbled alleyways and pastel-painted merchants’ houses. Visit the workshops in Catherine's Passage to watch artisans creating leatherwork, jewellery and ceramics, or sit at a pavement cafe while enjoying alfresco performances from brass bands, string quartets and strolling players.
• Example shore experience: Take time to visit some of the city’s most spectacular architecture with a trip to Baroque Toompea Castle (home of the Estonian Parliament) and the elaborate Gothic façade of the 13th century Raekoda, Europe's oldest town hall.

  Copenhagen, Denmark  

• Copenhagen was the adopted home of Hans Christian Andersen - commemorated in the waterfront sculpture of his Little Mermaid.
• Example shore experience: Visit Tivoli Gardens, where you can soar above the city in a hot air balloon suspended from a Ferris Wheel. Since it opened in 1843, the park has served as inspiration for the likes of Hans Christian Andersen and Walt Disney and has been a haven for locals and visitors alike.

  P&O Cruises newest ship Arvia, arriving in December 2022 will feature more than 30 places to eat and drink and new menus by Local Food Heroes, Shivi Ramoutar and José Pizarro. Arvia is also set to be home to new restaurants created exclusively for the ship including Green & Co feat. Mizuhana and 6^th Street Diner.   P&O Cruises is collaborating with queen of contemporary Caribbean cooking, Shivi Ramoutar and acclaimed Spanish chef, José Pizarro, to bring local food experiences to Arvia's holidays in the Caribbean and Mediterranean respectively.   At The Beach House Shivi will celebrate her passion for Caribbean cuisine with a range of dishes including her vibrant Jerk Chicken Supreme with rice and peas, coleslaw, shallow-fried plantain and a Jamaican cornmeal speciality known as festivals.   In The Glass House and Cellar Door guests will be able to try tapas created by José Pizarro, paired with wines selected by Food Hero Olly Smith. Dishes will include José Pizarro Tapas with grilled whole tiger prawns, mango, chilli and garlic salsa; lamb cutlets, crushed potatoes, olives, dried cherry tomatoes and romesco sauce; and tuna tartare with avocado, tomato and chilli dressing.   Green & Co feat. Mizuhana will be a new restaurant exclusive to Arvia and will offer guests exquisitely crafted fish and plant-based dishes. Guests will be able to dine at the sushi bar and watch the expert chefs at work or be seated at tables to enjoy the views out to sea. Dishes will include –  

• Chakalaka Wellington with a South African inspired spiced, smokey tomato sauce, red cabbage gel, corn relish, warm green bean salad, crispy corn kernels and a side of spiced sweet potato pakoras, coconut labneh, pea and mint dip
• Moriawase Platters Nigiri with yellow fin tuna, Highland salmon, yellow tail, sea bass, maki and tuna uramaki
• Chocolate Earth Plate with dark chocolate and beetroot pebbles, chocolate mushrooms, tarragon jelly, chocolate soil and non-dairy vanilla gelato

  6^th Street Diner is new for Arvia and is an all-American diner serving breakfast, brunch, dinner and sweet treats, accompanied with great music and ice-cold cocktails. Dishes will include –  

• Pennsylvania Dutch Waffles with fried chicken and spicy maple syrup
• New York Strip Steak with grilled asparagus, crispy shallows, garlic butter and fries
• Red Velvet Whoopie Pie with cream cheese frosting

  Roast at The Quays is also new for Arvia with traditional lunches served with a modern twist, including a jumbo Yorkshire pudding filled with Sunday roast favourites.   Other highlight on board include:  

• Amber Lounge – situated in the Grand Atrium, guests will be able to enjoy expertly crafted cocktails while watching artists perform aerial vignettes above. New cocktails for Arvia include a Barberousse (with a mixture of 3 different rums, apricot and pomegranate juice) and a Tortuga Cobbler (with Aperol, grapefruit, raspberry juice and rum from The Tidal Rum).
• Anderson’s Bar – boasting a boutique distillery and a menu of craft rums and gins, this intimate bar is a cosy spot for drinks by day and night. During the winter season, the on-board still will create unique rum, created exclusively by The Tidal Rum and in the summer, we make bespoke Marabelle Gin.

 

• Infinity - the new swim-up bar on board Arvia will be the perfect place for guests to enjoy a cocktail or two.

  Fresh and informal  

• Vistas Café Bar - Café serving pâtisserie and sweet treats with Costa coffee, teapigs™ tea and ocean views.

 

• Ripples - Gelateria, in partnership with Snowflake Luxury Gelato, serving gelato cones, cakes, and sundaes, including a rum & raisin gelato and a special Caribbean-inspired sundae.

 

• Taste 360 - Serving burgers, hot dogs, oven-baked pizza, authentic street food and special dishes from Local Food Heroes, Shivi Ramoutar and José Pizarro.

  Contemporary flavours  

• The Olive Grove - Mediterranean restaurant with a menu featuring the region’s iconic dishes, from Greek mezze to Moroccan lamb tagine. On Celebration Nights, the restaurant will offer an exclusive menu from José Pizarro.

 

• The Keel and Cow - Gastropub serving dry-aged steaks, British classics and signature burger, The Prime Minister.

 

• Sindhu - Guests can dine amidst stylish surroundings whilst chefs take them on a journey that celebrates the best of contemporary Indian cuisines.

  Chic and special  

• Epicurean - Classic British ingredients are given a modern twist and are served with fine wines, flawless service, elegant surroundings and stunning ocean vistas.

  Served with entertainment  

• The Limelight Club - a ticketed event exclusively for adults, guests will be able to settle back for entertainment provided by some of Britain’s best-loved performers while eating a three-course dinner.

 

• The 710 Club - a sophisticated live-music bar that’s been crafted to Music Director Gary Barlow’s creative vision, guests will be able to immerse themselves in an array of musical genres while enjoying stylish cocktails and negronis hand-picked by Gary.

  Example itineraries   Arvia maiden, Canary Islands, 14 nights from £1,449pp 14-night cruise on Arvia (K203) for £1,449 per person for an inside cabin. Departing December 9, 2022, the price includes kids' clubs, full board meals and entertainment. Departing from and returning to Southampton ports of call are Madeira, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Cadiz and Lisbon.   Mediterranean, 14 nights from £1,049pp 14-night cruise on Arvia (K307) for £1,049 per person for an inside cabin. Departing April 2, 2023, the price includes kids' clubs, full board meals and entertainment. Departing from and returning to Southampton ports of call are La Coruna, Mallorca, La Spezia, Marseilles, Barcelona and Cadiz.