Already Booked 

A couple walking through shallow sea on a beach with a cruise ship in the backgroundCongratulations on booking your great value holiday with P&O Cruises.

We look forward to welcoming you on board. Whether you've travelled with us before or you're new to cruising, we're sure you'll love your on-board experiences, exciting adventures and stunning destinations. You'll soon see how your one low holiday fare includes world-class spectacular entertainment, the finest gourmet cuisine, delightful accommodation, 24-hour service, fun and activities for everyone. Even the smallest cruisers.

Your Cruise Handbook 

Couple leaning over deck railHow do you prepare for your cruise? What should you take with you and what should you leave behind? Will kids have fun? How can you get the most from life on board? At P&O Cruises, we have a long history of creating once in a lifetime experiences for every individual passenger. Our Cruise Handbook is a comprehensive handbook with advice and helpful hints to make your holiday safer, more exciting and enjoyable, before, during and after your cruise. There's essential information and lots of things that are just good to know. Read on and enjoy.

View The Cruise Guide

Shore Tours 

Rafting downstreamDiscover more on shore. One of your holiday highlights is exploring ports of call. We've already searched out the most fascinating sights, unexpected wonders, exciting adventures, best shopping and entertainment to give you the real character of every destination. All with expert low down from experienced local guides. What sort of shore tour are you? Choose now, or book once you're on board.

Cruise Personaliser

Crewmember tugging hat
Our free Cruise Personaliser lets you update your pre-cruise information and see a summary of your booking at a glance. 
personalise your cruise

Travel Insurance

For complete peace of mind, we encourage you to take out comprehensive international travel insurance before you cruise.

travel insurance

Need Help?

Find answers to all your questions.

What payment options do I have to pay for my cruise?
Accepted payment with selected credit cards (1.5% surcharge applies). More info here.
Once onboard, how do I pay for extra items?
Multiple ways of purchasing goods onboard are available to you - from Credit Cards to cash. More info here.
I have kids. What facilities do you have for children?
Qualified staff run a great choice of awesome activities for kids of all ages, giving you the option to spend the day child-free. Here's how it works.
What's actually included in the cruise price?
Accommodation, all main meals, entertainment and use of facilities such as swimming pools, gym, spas, table tennis, children's centres (excluding late night group child-minding) and library are all included in your cruise package.
What are the different types of cabins available? What's the difference between them?
Choose from outstanding balcony cabins with ocean views, great-value internal cabins, 4-berth options to share with family or friends or outside cabins with windows. Click here for more information.

For the answers to many other questions check out our Frequently Asked Questions

Arrivals & Departures Information

Two couples looking out to sea from a ship's rail

Where do you sail from? Is your ship leaving on time? For the latest arrival and departure information, check here for all our home ports.

Arrivals and departures

Internet Access

Passenger using a laptop
Internet access is available on all P&O Cruises ships in our on-board Internet Café.
Internet Access