Enjoy a P&O Cruise for just £3k per family | Mumsnet (2024)

If you’ve been thinking about booking a cruise but haven’t got round to doing it yet, it’s well worth looking at P&O Cruises.

From an affordable £2,898 for a family of four*, you can book a 14-night Med cruise on board P&O Cruises ship Arvia and enjoy stylish accommodation, awesome entertainment and access to children’s clubs. You’ll even get to stay in a Balcony cabin. Plus, the cruise departs from and returns to Southampton, so you don’t have to worry about luggage restrictions and having to usher the little ones through airport security.

You’ll be able to tick off Spain, Italy and France in one holiday so it’s incredible value. Hurry though because this limited-time deal is only available to book until 2 September 2024.

-Mumsnet user, Icandothis1970

The cruise departs on Sunday 11 May 2025 from Southampton and the Early Saver price of £2,898* applies to two adults and two infants (aged six to 24 months) sharing a Balcony cabin. It’s perfect if you’ve got babies and toddlers and can travel outside of school holidays.

What’s included in the price*?

What’s the cruise itinerary?

You’ll depart from Southampton and over the course of the two-week-long cruise, will visit the following destinations:

  • La Coruña, Spain

  • Mallorca, Spain

  • La Spezia, Italy (tours to Florence/Pisa)

  • Toulon, France

  • Barcelona, Spain

  • Cádiz, Spain

This Med cruise also includes seven ‘sea days’, so you’ll have plenty of time to make use of Arvia’s excellent family-friendly facilities and soak up the Mediterranean sunshine.

What shore excursions are on offer?

P&O Cruises offers a wide variety of shore experiences in every port for a little extra.

Highlights you can book include La Coruña by Tuk Tuk, a family fun day at Aqualand Waterpark in Mallorca, a Medieval Pontremoli little train and taste tour, see the scenic Sanary-sur-Mer and free time to explore in Sitges as well as a Seville on your own experience.

About P&O Cruises ship Arvia

Arvia is P&O Cruises newest ship and is fully geared up for family cruise holidays. There are no fewer than four swimming pools, eight entertainment venues and a choice of more than 30 bars and restaurants including an American diner, a sushi bar and a gastropub serving classic dishes and craft beers. Take advantage of the Children's Tea for an early dinner setting and enjoy dishes from the children’s menu created by best selling cookery author and globally renowned food expert Annabel Karmel MBE.

The ship's fantastic SkyDome is home to dining venues, bars, a pool and loungers, all under a giant retractable glass roof - perfect for sunny (and not-so-sunny) days. At night, this entertainment venue transforms with live music, production shows, silent discos and DJs.

The children’s clubs cater to children aged from six months right up to 17 years, and there's a night nursery where staff will keep little ones (up to the age of four) safe as they sleep so you can enjoy a kid-free dinner and a show.

Children will love the cinema, Wallace and Gromit activities and the Altitude activity zone with its high-ropes challenge, minigolf course and splash zone.

There's also a fitness centre and a wellness area. And, for a little extra, you can pamper yourself with rejuvenating treatments in the spa and salon.

*Early Saver price of £2,898 per cabin is based on two adults and two infants sharing the lowest grade of Balcony cabin available on cruise K510 and is subject to availability. Excluding school holidays.

Prefer to travel during the school holidays?

There’s no need to worry about how you’ll keep your children entertained - with P&O Cruises, you can find a cruise holiday for the summer break or some winter sun thanks to their range of school holiday and half-term cruises.

Explore school holiday cruises here

About P&O Cruises

P&O Cruises is Britain’s favourite cruise line, welcoming guests to experience holidays with a blend of discovery, choice, relaxation and exceptional service catered towards British tastes. Each of the seven ships has its own appeal, from family friendly to exclusively for adults. With over 200 destinations visited worldwide, P&O Cruises holidays are carefully curated to inspire discovery whilst being great value for money.

For 2024 and beyond, P&O Cruises is pleased to announce the availability of even more family holiday places on Arvia and Iona – so why not join the fun? It’ll be an award-winning choice thanks to P&O Cruises most recent accolade of 'Best Cruise Line for Family Holidays' at the 2023 British Travel Awards.

About the author

Rachel Erdos is an Editor at Mumsnet where she commissions, edits and writes content with a focus on family travel. She has written hotel reviews, features and destination guides for publications including the Guardian, Four Seasons Magazine, Travelzoo, Visit Britain and Visit London, and worked as an Editor at Cruise Critic where she cruised with Viking Cruises and Costa Cruises. She loves nothing more than researching and writing about fun things for families to do in destinations near and far.

Enjoy a P&O Cruise for just £3k per family | Mumsnet (2024)

FAQs

Do P&O have family cabins? ›

At P&O Cruises, we have Family cabins available across our fleet where everyone can unwind in a comfortable amount of space.

Can kids go on P&O Cruise? ›

There are limited infant, child and teen places available on all cruises. It is advisable to book as soon as possible if intending to take advantage of the family prices offer.

What is the average age for P&O cruises? ›

About P&O Cruises

Their ships are immediately recognizable thanks to the Union Jack painted on the hull. It's not an all-inclusive line, but gratuities are included in the fare. Passengers who sail with P&O are generally British, and the lowest average age is around 50 except during school breaks and holidays.

Do you need cash on a P&O cruise? ›

Do I need to bring cash with me on a cruise holiday? Not at all. All your spending on board will be done via your cruise card. Your on-board spending money will be added to this when you embark and you can make additional purchases and settle the balance at Reception on departure.

Are P&O cruises family friendly? ›

Kid Friendly Cruises. Every P&O Cruise is kid friendly! You'll enjoy an all-inclusive, affordable family holiday with plenty of room, delicious food, endless activities, amazing entertainment, travel to amazing destinations and four age-specific kids clubs. A P&O cruise is a great family holiday idea.

Can a family of 4 fit in a cruise cabin? ›

Depending on the size of the room, fitting four people -- and all of their belongings -- in one cabin can be tight. Some cabins are designated as family staterooms and can sleep five or more.

Do you have to pay full price for a child on a cruise? ›

Cruise fares are per person which includes children and infants. When traveling with 2 full fare guests, additional guests in the same stateroom pay a discounted cruise fare. Children less than 2 years of age are not required to extend gratuities.

What cruises are not kid friendly? ›

The intimate ships of high-end lines like Silversea Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Line, SeaDream Yacht Club and Regent Seven Seas Cruises (or ultra-premium lines, such as Oceania Cruises, Windstar Cruises, Azamara and Viking Ocean Cruises) are refined, dignified and geared to adults.

Which P&O ships are child free? ›

There are child-free ships available with two cruise lines – P&O and Cruise & Maritime. P&O have three ships to choose from that are all child free, Adonia, Arcadia and Oriana. Adonia is the smallest ship within the P&O fleet.

Is P&O adults Only? ›

Each ship in the P&O Cruises fleet offers unique qualities. Azura, Britannia, Iona and Ventura provide a family-friendly experience while Aurora and Arcadia are exclusively for adults.

Which is the smallest P and O cruise ship? ›

P&O Cruises. Our smallest ship, Aurora has a slightly more intimate feel. She offers a luxurious spa and salon and a retractable roof over her inviting Crystal pool.

How old is free on a cruise? ›

Kids Cruise Free Offer: Guests ages 18 and under (“children”) are eligible to travel free (Advertised fares include Taxes and Fees) when booked as a 3rd and/or 4th guest on select cruises.

Is bottled water free on P&O cruises? ›

Water, teas and coffees are available on board free of charge. However, for canned, still or sparkling water, or specialist teas and coffees such as Costa Coffee or Teapigs, you'll need to either purchase a Drinks Package or pay as you go.

Is the laundry free on P&O? ›

P&O. A self-service launderette with washing machines, tumble dryers and ironing stations is available for passenger use between the hours of 8 am and 10 pm. There is no charge for the use of these machines, however, you will need to either buy on board or bring your own detergent.

Do you have to pay gratuities on P&O cruises? ›

Tipping isn't needed on our ships, so you can relax knowing good service and good times are all part and parcel of your P&O Cruises holiday.

Can you get family rooms on cruise ships? ›

They're useful for large families who want to stay in the same room, and for families of any size looking for more space. Family cabin pricing varies widely, depending on the size of the room and how many people will be sharing it. (Cruise line fares are per person, not per room like hotels.)

How many people can fit in a P&O cabin? ›

Our Balcony cabins hold up to 4 people.

Do P&O have adjoining rooms? ›

Our interconnected cabins are great options for families looking to travel on our Hull to Rotterdam route. You can combine two cabins with the interconnected doors allowing you to keep close to family members.

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