Best P&O Cruises holidays 2025/26: Top destinations, ships and 2025 deals
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The best ships and sailings to experience P&O Cruises in 2025 and beyond. P&O Cruises flies the flag for Great Britain when it comes to affordable family-friendly and adult-only cruises. The seven cruise ships across the P&O Cruises fleet feature images of the union flag across the bow and many of the sailings are targeted at the British market as they provide the convenience of departing from Southampton and have plenty of home-themed food, bars and entertainment on board.
![[Arvia was launched in 2022 and offers sunny sailings to the Caribbean]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/03/15/Arvia-render.jpg)
Two of the ships – Arcadia and Aurora – focus on adult-only sailings while the rest cater for all ages. Now part of the Carnival Corporation, P&O Cruises actually dates back to the 19th century. It combines tradition onboard with formal nights and quality entertainment as well as modern attractions such as rope courses, escape rooms and a SkyDome that hosts pools and hot tubs by day and live shows at night.
![[Azura has space for relaxation as you visit top destinations in the Med]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/03/15/ISON_150418_Azura-7309.jpg.1691147160826.image.911.600.high.jpg)
The ships visit a range of destinations such as the Norwegian fjords, northern Europe and the Mediterranean. But passengers can also explore further afield on sailings around the Caribbean, South America and Australia. Read more: The best Royal Caribbean cruises.
![[Enjoy scenic views and entertainment curated by Gary Barlow aboard Iona]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/03/16/IONA-IN-LISBON.jpg)
Tips are included on all P&O Cruises ships, which can help save money on a cruise, plus many deals also include flights as part of the fare to more distant locations. There are different types of fare to look out for, with Saver and Early Saver options coming up cheaper but they don’t provide extra perks such as choosing your cabin, port car parking, shuttle buses or onboard spend that you get with ‘Select Price’ fares.
![[Britannia will take to the waves for a 10th anniversary celebration this year]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/03/16/IMG_0143.jpg.1698313519427.image.911.600.high.jpg)
