Europe targets Australian Cruisers

Rapid growth of Europe as a cruise destination has led to P&O Cruises in the UK releasing its first ever Europe brochure for Australians.

P&O Cruises’ five white British liners, Arcadia, Artemis, Oceana [pictured below in Italy], Aurora and Oriana, will offer 82 cruises from seven to 29 nights in Europe between March and November next year.

A diverse range of destinations are featured, including the Norwegian fjords, the Baltic, Atlantic Isles and the Mediterranean and tP&O says that he huge program will offer Australians ample opportunities to see many of Europe’s famous attractions in one hassle-free, value-for-money holiday, with passengers waking to an exciting new port almost every day.

Australians opting for one P&O Cruises’ Scandinavian adventure can also enjoy the rare sensation of 24-hour daylight in the Land of the Midnight Sun.

The growing appeal of seeing Europe by ship has led to P&O Cruises adding capacity in the region to meet the demand.

P&O Cruises’ inaugural Europe brochure for Australia profiles the line’s 24 most popular cruises in the continent – all of them round-trip journeys from Southampton near London. Highlights include:-

A series of spectacular seven-night voyages from Southampton aboard Oceana, Aurora and Artemis to Norway’s awesome fjords, with fares starting at A$1840 per person *

A 14-night ‘Land of Fire and Ice’ voyage aboard Artemis from Southampton on June 25, 2007, to Iceland, Norway, Ireland, Holland and Belgium from A$3470 per person *

A memorable 15-night journey aboard Artemis sailing on July 9, 2007, from Southampton to the Baltic and Lapland including visits to St Petersburg in Russia, Talinn in Estonia, Vaasa in Finland and Lulea in Sweden. Fares are available from A$3200 per person *

A classic 14-night Mediterranean voyage aboard Oceana departing Southampton on September 30, 2007, from A$2620 * per person, with destinations including Italy, Corsica, Monaco, Spain and Gibraltar.

The world’s oldest cruise line, with its European cruises stretching back to 1837, P&O Cruises offers ships tailored to all types of passengers, from seasoned cruisers to younger first-time guests.

Its huge superliners, the new 2000-passenger Arcadia and 1950-passenger Oceana, offer those new to cruising a contemporary, fun and flexible holiday experience while the 1900-passenger Aurora and the 1800-passenger Oriana offer romantic journeys and a classic British ambience, blending the formal and informal. Meanwhile the smallest liner in the fleet, the 1200 passenger Artemis, offers a more traditional and intimate cruise holiday for experienced cruise travellers who look forward to formal evenings onboard.

For details, call P&O Cruises on 132 428 or visit www.pocruises.com.au.

* Fares are cruise only, per person in AUD in a complete twin cabin and include all main meals and entertainment onboard. Subject to availability, conditions apply. To be read in conjunction with the passage and booking conditions in the P&O Cruises Europe 2007 brochure which passengers are bound by.

Report by The Mole