• 05 Nov 24

  Partner News
  Norse Atlantic Airways Announces Successful Completion of Inaugural Charter Flight for P&O Cruises

    Norse Atlantic Airways’ first charter flight with P&O Cruises departed from Manchester Airport, marking ...Read more
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  Norse Atlantic Airways Announces Successful Completion of Inaugural Charter Flight for P&O Cruises - News & announcements

    Norse Atlantic Airways’ first charter flight with P&O Cruises departed from Manchester Airport, marking a new chapter in travel partnership. The flight carried over 300 guests to Barbados, where they joined fellow passengers aboard Britannia for a 14-night Caribbean cruise.   Between November ’24 and March ’25 Norse Atlantic will operate a weekly Friday flight from Manchester to Barbados. It will operate Saturday flights from London Gatwick and Manchester to Antigua/Barbados (alternating weeks). This schedule offers convenient, direct and comfortable access for UK travelers heading to P&O Cruises’ popular Caribbean itineraries.   Onboard, passengers can enjoy Norse Atlantic’s signature experience, including exceptional value in Economy and superior comfort in the Premium cabin, setting a new standard for charter travel to the Caribbean.   "We are excited to start this journey with P&O Cruises, connecting UK travelers to stunning Caribbean destinations," said Bjørn Tore Larsen, CEO and founder of Norse Atlantic Airways. "Our commitment to quality and affordability aligns perfectly with P&O Cruises’ promise of an unforgettable holiday, and we’re delighted to offer passengers comfortable, direct flights that make their travel as enjoyable as their time on the islands.”   Carnival UK & P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said, “Our partnership with Norse Atlantic Airways, alongside TUI Airways and Virgin Atlantic, underpins our commitment to giving our guests a consistently high level of service we see onboard our P&O Cruises ships. We are immensely proud to see this first flight with Norse take off, marking the start of our winter Caribbean season.”   Norse Atlantic Airways’ modern fleet, including the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, brings comfort and relaxation to long-haul travel. Passengers can expect state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment and spacious seating, including the Premium cabin’s industry-leading amenities with a generous 43” seat pitch and 12” recline.

• 16 Apr 24

  NEWS
  P&O Cruises Unveils Exciting Summer 2026 Program with Special Discounts

  P&O Cruises has just released its summer 2026 program, packed with unique offerings and early-bird ...Read more
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  P&O Cruises Unveils Exciting Summer 2026 Program with Special Discounts - News & announcements

  P&O Cruises has just released its summer 2026 program, packed with unique offerings and early-bird discounts. Here’s what you can look forward to:

  • Mediterranean Marvels: Dive into over 20 enchanting seven-night sailings across the Mediterranean, departing from the convenient Southampton. The fleet, including the Arvia and Iona, will introduce you to gorgeous southern Mediterranean gems like Bilbao, La Coruna, Vigo, and Cherbourg with fares starting at an appealing £649.
  • Extended Journeys: For those seeking longer adventures, Arvia will dazzle you with 14-night Western Mediterranean tours touching new ports including a much-anticipated stop in Rome. These comprehensive itineraries are available from £1,149.
  • Exotic Locales and Late Nights: The program features more overnight stays and late departures. Experience vibrant nightlife in Ibiza, explore the historic streets of Cagliari, or enjoy the urban charm of Copenhagen. Also, don't miss the exotic allure of Istanbul, a new addition since 2015.
  • Special Event Cruises: Highlight your summer with special event cruises, including solar eclipse viewings and a Northern Lights adventure. These special itineraries promise unforgettable experiences and start from £1,249.
  • Early Booking Benefits: Book by June 4, 2026, to enjoy a 10% discount on select sailings, along with a reduced deposit offer. This is the perfect opportunity to lock in your summer plans at a fantastic price.

  P&O Cruises is also supporting travel agents with virtual training webinars today to help get your dream vacation booked with ease. Don’t miss out on these amazing adventures and savings!

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• 18 Mar 24

  NEWS
  P&O Cruises offering agents tickets to BAFTA Television Awards

  P&O Cruises is offering travel agents the chance to win tickets to attend the BAFTA ...Read more
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  P&O Cruises offering agents tickets to BAFTA Television Awards - News & announcements

  P&O Cruises is offering travel agents the chance to win tickets to attend the BAFTA Awards ceremony on 12 May, 2024.  The cruise line is the headline sponsor for the BAFTA Television Awards this year. P&O Cruises will give away 25 pairs of tickets to Shine Rewards Club members. This gives access to the ceremony as well as pre- and post-event drinks parties. For a chance to a pair of tickets, travel agents simply need to like one of P&O Cruises prize-draw social media posts and add a comment. The comment should explain how they and a colleague have shone so brightly that they deserve to attend the BAFTAs with P&O Cruises. Agents can also nominate each other to boost the chance of winning. Travel agents must be Shine Rewards Club members with a valid UK ABTA-accredited travel agent to win. Agents not yet members can register

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• 29 Feb 24

  NEWS
  P&O Cruises announces bumper 2024 ship visits programme

  P&O Cruises just announced details of one its largest ship visit programmes to date. There ...Read more
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  P&O Cruises announces bumper 2024 ship visits programme - News & announcements

  P&O Cruises just announced details of one its largest ship visit programmes to date. There will be over 1,000 places for travel agents along with new initiatives to elevate the experience. The 2024 ship visits programme take place in Southampton between April and October with travel agents spending time on board P&O Cruises newest ships, Arvia and Iona, as well as Britannia, Ventura, Aurora and Arcadia. There will also be a selection of regional visits and details will be announced in due course. During the visits agents will take a tour of the cabins, entertainment venues and dining, as well as a three- course meal in one of the restaurants. In addition, for the first time ever, travel agents will receive 20 Shine points for attending the full day, a soft drinks voucher, complimentary Wi-Fi and free time onboard after lunch. Ship visit dates available to book now: Britannia – Friday 26 April – Book here Ventura – Tuesday 30 April - Book here Iona – Saturday 11 May - Book here   Future dates which will be available to book via the Shine Rewards Club soon: Arcadia – Thursday 6 June Ventura – Tuesday 11 June Britannia – Friday 28 June Aurora – Thursday 4 July Arvia – Sunday 7 July Aurora – Friday 2 August Arcadia – Thursday 15 August Iona – Saturday 7 September Ventura – Tuesday 10 September Arvia – Sunday 29^th September Britannia – Friday 4 October Aurora – Thursday 17 October Iona – Saturday 19^th October   P&O Cruises director of sales, Ruth Venn, said: "We are delighted that so many travel agents will have the chance to come onboard our ships this year.” “This is the perfect opportunity for agents to experience our ships for themselves."  

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• 20 Feb 24

  NEWS
  P&O Cruises reports record sales for January

  P&O Cruises reported its strongest January ever, with record-breaking sales volume during the month.  Most ...Read more
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  P&O Cruises reports record sales for January - News & announcements

  P&O Cruises reported its strongest January ever, with record-breaking sales volume during the month.  Most popular destinations booked were the Caribbean, the Norwegian fjords and the Atlantic Islands, while P&O Cruises Iona, garnered the most interest. In addition, P&O Cruises has witnessed a longer average booking lead time during this period. P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: "The beginning of this year's Wave has once again surpassed all expectations.” “We entered 2024 better booked so we have less reliance on the lates market which is better for agents in terms of earnings potential." The Wave season is running through early March Anyone booking an applicable Select Price or Early Saver P&O Cruises holiday with a 10% deposit by 4 March 2024 enjoy 20% off a Classic drinks package. In addition, more kids' places are available on summer 2024 holidays on Arvia and Iona.  

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• 02 Feb 24

  NEWS
  P&O Cruises announces double Shine points offer

  P&O Cruises has rolled out a new 'Holiday With Shine' travel agent offer which doubles ...Read more
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  P&O Cruises announces double Shine points offer - News & announcements

  P&O Cruises has rolled out a new 'Holiday With Shine' travel agent offer which doubles the value of Shine points on their own P&O Cruises holiday through Shine Rewards Club. The offer is available on all new bookings made by March 4, 2024 up to a value of £3,000. Points can be redeemed against any P&O Cruises holiday. Travel agents booking their own P&O Cruises holiday with double Shine points can also take advantage of 20% off the Class drinks package standard on-board price. The booking must be made through Holiday With Shine and the discount is valid on Select Price or Early Saver holidays booked by 4 March 2024. P&O Cruises director of sales, Ruth Venn, said: "We're delighted to be bringing back our popular Holiday with Shine incentive.” “It provides agents with a fantastic opportunity to experience for themselves everything that a holiday on of our ships has to offer.” The Shine Points cruise calculator can be accessed at Shine Rewards Club

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• 11 Oct 23

  NEWS
  P&O Cruises unveils winter 2025-26 collection

  P&O Cruises has rolled our a new collection of cruise holidays for winter 2025/26 with ...Read more
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  P&O Cruises unveils winter 2025-26 collection - News & announcements

  P&O Cruises has rolled our a new collection of cruise holidays for winter 2025/26 with a dozen new ports of call. They go on general sale from October 18, 2023. As well as new destinations to look forward to, there are introductory offers, such as a 10% saving and 10% deposit offer. In winter 2025/2026, P&O Cruises will return to 12 ports for the first time in five or more years. These include Los Angeles, Melbourne, Bali, as well as Bodø in Norway and Dunedin in New Zealand. These P&O Cruises holidays will also include more extended stays in port to delve deeper into the destination. Cruises booked by December 4, 2023 will include a 10% introductory saving on applicable winter 2025/26 Select Price holidays. There is also a 10% deposit offer on applicable Select Price or Early Saver holidays departing between October 2025 and March 2026. In addition, there is a 5% Peninsular Club saving for members of P&O Cruises loyalty programme. Highlights of the programme include new Caribbean fly-cruise holidays on Britannia with two new itineraries with calls in Jamaica, Dominican Republic and Grand Turk. In December 2025, Aurora will go on an extended 14-night northern lights cruise from Southampton, with calls at Åndalsnes, Bodø, Narvik, Tromsø and Haugesund. In January 2026, Aurora will embark on a 75-night Grand Tour around South America.

• 12 Sep 23

  NEWS
  P&O Cruises launches double onboard spending offer

  P&O Cruises offers double onboard spending money, no matter the destination P&O Cruises is offering ...Read more
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  P&O Cruises launches double onboard spending offer - News & announcements

  P&O Cruises offers double onboard spending money, no matter the destination P&O Cruises is offering double onboard spending money on applicable new Select Price cruise holidays. The offer is valid for cruise holidays departing before December 31, 2024 when booked by October 2, 2023. Double onboard spending money can be used on dining in specialty restaurants, spa treatments, shore experiences and in retail outlets. Example itineraries valid for the double on board spending offer include: Caribbean Transatlantic, 15-nights with up to £580 on board spending 15-nights on Arvia (K406A) from £1,699 per person based on a sea view cabin. Departing Bridgetown, Barbados on March 16, 2024 the price includes outbound flights, full board meals, entertainment and children’s clubs. Returning to Southampton, ports of call are Castries (Saint Lucia), Basseterre (Saint Kitts), St Maarten (Saint Maarten), Tenerife (Spain) and La Coruna (Spain). Norwegian Fjords, 12-nights with up to £500 on board spending 12-nights on Arcadia (J402) from £1,229 per person based on a sea view cabin. Departing Southampton on April 15, 2024 the price includes full board meals and entertainment. Returning to Southampton, ports of call are Stavanger, Nordfjordeid, Trondheim, Åndalsnes, Ålesund, Bergen and Kristiansand. Mediterranean, 14-nights with up to £600 on board spending   14-nights on Arvia (K408) from £1,299 per person based on a sea view cabin. Departing Southampton on April 14, 2024 the price includes full board meals, entertainment and children’s clubs. Returning to Southampton, ports of call are La Coruna (Spain), Mallorca (Spain), Florence/Pisa (from La Spezia, Italy), Marseille (France), Barcelona (Spain) and Seville (from Cádiz, Spain). On-board spending amounts are on a per cabin based for two people sharing. The double onboard spending offer is not applicable to inside cabins on cruises under seven nights.

• 04 Sep 23

  NEWS
  Louisa Bell of P&O Ferries talks about their modern fleet, the return of popularity and how they value the British Travel Awards

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  Louisa Bell of P&O Ferries talks about their modern fleet, the return of popularity and how they value the British Travel Awards - News & announcements

   

• 31 Jul 23

  NEWS
  P&O Ferries offers discounted ‘rescue’ fares

  P&O Ferries hopes to save the summer holidays for those impacted by flight and holiday ...Read more
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  P&O Ferries offers discounted ‘rescue’ fares - News & announcements

  P&O Ferries hopes to save the summer holidays for those impacted by flight and holiday cancellations. It is offering a 20% discount on the Dover to Calais ferry route for those seeking a last minute alterabtive holiday. This year flight cancellations from the UK have increased significantly. One in every 69 flights departing from the UK have been cancelled this year. Impacted travellers need only enter their flight number on P&O Ferries’ website to get a 20% discount on the iDover to Calais ferry service. Jo Harvey, Customer and Marketing Director said: “We didn’t want people to lose out on their holidays.” “We wanted to provide people with an opportunity to try a new way of holidaying to keep their summer breaks.” The Dover-Calais ferry operates up to 15 sailings a day at peak times with a crossing time of 90 minutes.

• 21 Jul 23

  NEWS
  P&O Cruises’ Shine points offer a hit with agents

  More than 100 travel agents booked a personal P&O Cruises holiday as part of a ...Read more
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  P&O Cruises’ Shine points offer a hit with agents - News & announcements

  More than 100 travel agents booked a personal P&O Cruises holiday as part of a recent Shine Rewards Club offer. The deal gave agents double the value of Shine points when booking their own holiday. Points have been redeemed against a wide range of cruises, including seven-night holidays to the Norwegian fjords on Iona, as well as cruises to the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Around 45% of those booked were going on their first ever P&O Cruises holiday. Director of sales, Ruth Venn said, “There’s no better way for agents to sell P&O Cruises holidays than by experiencing it themselves.” “We’re so excited to have seen a surge of agent partners taking advantage of our recent offer.”

• 31 May 23

  NEWS
  Paul Ludlow appointed Carnival UK president

  Carnival Corporation announced the appointment of Paul Ludlow as Carnival UK president in addition to ...Read more
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  Paul Ludlow appointed Carnival UK president - News & announcements

  Carnival Corporation announced the appointment of Paul Ludlow as Carnival UK president in addition to his leadership role for P&O Cruises. In this new consolidated position, Ludlow will assume all commercial and operational responsibility for Carnival UK including P&O Cruises and Cunard globally. New Cunard president Katie McAlister, who joins in August, will report to Ludlow. The leadership change sees Sture Myrmell leave the business. Carnival CEO Josh Weinstein said: “Paul’s deep expertise, coupled with proven leadership make him the clear choice.” Weinstein added: “I would also like to thank Sture for 30 years of dedicated service. We wish him well.” Ludlow’s expanded role is effective from June 1, 2023. “Next year will be a momentous one for Cunard with the arrival of our new ship and our fourth Queen,” Ludlow said.

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