LARGEST EVER CRUISE SHIP BUILT FOR BRITAIN WILL BE A “MODERN CLASSIC” P&O Cruises today announced that it will expand its fleet with a 141,000-tonne cruise ship, built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, scheduled to enter service in March 2015. The as-yet-unnamed 3,611-passenger vessel will be the largest in the P&O Cruises fleet, as well as [...]

I am loving the new extended video of highlights from P&O Adonia Naming Ceremony. It was a magical day!

The journey to Southampton was a little touch and go at one stage. Time wasn’t on our side, and circumstances meant we had to cut our timing quite fine. My heart sank when the traffic ground to halt on the M40. Oh no, how long would we be sat here. We could miss the whole [...]

The latest ship in the P&O Cruises fleet, Adonia, arrived into its homeport, Southampton, this morning. Adonia is berthed at the Mayflower Cruise Terminal where it will be named in a glittering ceremony by Dame Shirley Bassey DBE tomorrow, Saturday 21 May. Dame Shirley will be joined on the stage by actor Hugh Bonneville, most [...]

Russell Watson and Derren Brown to perform on P&O Cruises this winter as four new short breaks go on saleTwo of Britain’s most popular stars will be on P&O Cruises ships this winter as four new cruise breaks go on sale in May. The cruises, of two, three and five nights, are ideal pre-Christmas breaks [...]

P&O Cruises has taken delivery of the latest addition to its fleet, Adonia, today May 3 at 3pm. Adonia is currently in the Bahamas undertaking a refit before coming to Southampton for her inaugural celebrations and maiden season. At 30,000 tonnes and carrying just 710 passengers, Adonia is able to reach many lesser visited, off [...]

Cunard plan to celebrate the wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William in style with 6,600 guests onboard. In view of Cunard’s long association with the British Royal family, it is fitting that the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton should be celebrated with enthusiasm and aplomb on all three of the company’s ships. Flagship Queen [...]

Hugh Bonneville, celebrated star of ITV’s ‘Downton Abbey’ will act as master of ceremonies at the naming ceremony for P&O Cruises newest ship Adonia, on May 21, 2011. Hugh will share the spotlight with Adonia’s godmother, Dame Shirley Bassey, DBE, as he welcomes her to the stage to name the ship with the official bottle [...]

Princess cruises shares a behind the scenes look at the dramatic 24 day makeover of Grand Princess. A daily dry dock videao will be hosted by Cruise Director Martyn Ross. Experience the the ships remarkable transformation, piece by peice. This is the first in a series of video’s that highlight the progress of Grand Princess [...]

April 10 marked the first full year in service for P&O Cruises Azura. To celebrate, Godmother Darcey Bussell sent a specially signed birthday card to the ship, Captain and crew. The card, signed: “Happy 1st Birthday Azura! I wish I could be with you all. Have a wonderful celebration. Love Darcey” will be displayed on [...]