MIAMI, March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- P&O
Cruises will offer a series of short break and week-long UK cruises
as "the ultimate escape" staycation this summer. The cruises will
go on sale later in March.
P&O Cruises president Paul
Ludlow said: "Following recent Government
announcements and as the vaccine programme is rolled out across the
globe we can all begin to feel a sense of reassurance and hope that
this current lockdown period in the UK will come to an end. Life
can, we hope, slowly return to some semblance of our previous
normality as hospitality opens up and summer holidays can be booked
with confidence.
"Whilst holidays here in the UK will be the first to become a
reality we will, of course, gradually see the return of
international travel but first we want guests to be able to enjoy a
proper summer holiday at sea with the best in relaxation,
entertainment and dining choice.
"These sailings will leave from our home port in Southampton and
sail around UK coastal waters enjoying the summer sunshine. More
details of dates, prices and the experience on board will be
announced later this month, but they will, of course, all have
flexibility so guests can book with confidence.
"We hope that the UK "ultimate escape" staycation option will
have wide appeal and we will do our utmost to make it a very
special time. There really will be something for everyone and the
opportunity to spend precious and much-longed for time with family
and friends.
"In order to offer these UK breaks it does mean that
unfortunately we need to cancel some of our current published
programme of holidays this summer. Cruises on Arcadia, Aurora, Azura and Ventura have been
cancelled until the end of August and on Britannia and Iona until
the end of September.
"We remain in very close contact with the UK Government and
associated bodies as we monitor the latest situation and guidance
on travel. From the moment we see travel restrictions lifting we
will begin the significant logistical task to re-start our
operations. It will take some time for the first ship to return to
service, followed by the phased return of the remaining fleet. We
cannot wait to welcome everyone back on board with the protection
of effective protocols to safeguard the health and wellbeing of all
crew and guests.
"I really am so sorry for the disappointment these cancellations
will cause but hope that the new UK cruises will enable everyone to
enjoy a wonderful holiday this summer."
All guests whose cruises have been cancelled will automatically
receive a Future Cruise Credit worth 125% of what they paid.
This 125% Future Cruise Credit can be redeemed against any new
booking made by the end of December
2021, on any cruise on sale at the time of booking.
Alternatively, 100% refund is available through the form on
www.pocruises.com and may be requested until December 2021.
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. P&O Cruises fleet of premium ships combine
genuine service, a sense of occasion and attention to detail.
In 2021, P&O Cruises will launch Iona its first Excel class
ship. The new LNG-powered ship, with 5,200-guest capacity, will be
the largest ship built to serve the UK market. Iona will feature
enhancements to already successful brand signature venues from the
existing fleet, as well as features newly developed for Iona.
P&O Cruises second LNG-powered Excel class ship and sister
ship to Iona is named Arvia, meaning from the seashore, and will
join the fleet in December 2022.
Arvia is an innovative and future-focused ship and will offer
outstanding, varied and contemporary holidays. Arvia has been
designed to travel to the sun all year-round and to maximise views
of the ocean and the seashore from everywhere on board.
With over 200 destinations worldwide, P&O Cruises
Itineraries are carefully curated to inspire discovery, and are
varied to suit newcomers and experienced guests alike. With a wide
choice of holidays from two days to three months there is something
for everyone. P&O Cruises sails to Australia & New
Zealand, Baltic, the British Isles, Canada, the Spain, Portugal & the Canary Islands, the
Caribbean, Central America, the Far East &
Asia, the Indian Ocean, the
Mediterranean, Scandinavia, South
America, the South Pacific, the
United States and Western
Europe.
The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:
CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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*Holidays which will be cancelled due to current guidance are
detailed below
Ship
|
Cruise
|
Departure
date
|
Destination
|
Nts
|
Arcadia
|
J105
|
20-May-21
|
Western
Mediterranean
|
18
|
J106
|
07-Jun-21
|
Cruise
Break
|
4
|
J107
|
11-Jun-21
|
Iceland
|
14
|
J108
|
25-Jun-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
12
|
J109
|
07-Jul-21
|
Cruise
Break
|
4
|
J110
|
11-Jul-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
12
|
J111
|
23-Jul-21
|
British
Isles
|
12
|
J112
|
04-Aug-21
|
Arctic
Circle
|
23
|
J113
|
27-Aug-21
|
Central
Mediterranean
|
19
|
Ship
|
Cruise
|
Departure
date
|
Destination
|
Nts
|
Aurora
|
R105
|
24-Apr-21
|
Southern Cruise
Break
|
7
|
R106
|
01-May-21
|
Central
Mediterranean
|
19
|
R107
|
20-May-21
|
Baltic
|
16
|
R108
|
05-Jun-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
12
|
R109
|
17-Jun-21
|
Central
Mediterranean
|
19
|
R110
|
06-Jul-21
|
Iceland
|
14
|
R111
|
20-Jul-21
|
Baltic
|
16
|
R112
|
05-Aug-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
12
|
R113
|
17-Aug-21
|
Baltic
|
16
|
Ship
|
Cruise
|
Departure
date
|
Destination
|
Nts
|
Azura
|
A109
|
29-Apr-21
|
Western Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
14
|
A109A
|
29-Apr-21
|
Western Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
7
|
A109B
|
06-May-21
|
Eastern Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
7
|
A109C
|
06-May-21
|
Eastern Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
14
|
A110
|
13-May-21
|
Central Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
14
|
A110A
|
13-May-21
|
Central Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
7
|
A110B
|
20-May-21
|
Eastern Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
7
|
A110C
|
20-May-21
|
Eastern Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
14
|
A111
|
27-May-21
|
Central Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
14
|
A111A
|
27-May-21
|
Central Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
7
|
A111B
|
03-Jun-21
|
Western Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
7
|
A111C
|
03-Jun-21
|
Western Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
14
|
A112
|
10-Jun-21
|
Eastern Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
14
|
A112A
|
10-Jun-21
|
Eastern Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
7
|
A112B
|
17-Jun-21
|
Central Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
7
|
A112C
|
17-Jun-21
|
Central Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
14
|
A113
|
24-Jun-21
|
Western Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
14
|
A113A
|
24-Jun-21
|
Western Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
7
|
A113B
|
01-Jul-21
|
Eastern Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
7
|
A113C
|
01-Jul-21
|
Eastern Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
14
|
A114
|
08-Jul-21
|
Central Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
14
|
A114A
|
08-Jul-21
|
Central Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
7
|
A114B
|
15-Jul-21
|
Western Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
7
|
A114C
|
15-Jul-21
|
Western Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
14
|
A115
|
22-Jul-21
|
Eastern Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
14
|
A115A
|
22-Jul-21
|
Eastern Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
7
|
A115B
|
29-Jul-21
|
Central Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
7
|
A115C
|
29-Jul-21
|
Central Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
14
|
A116
|
05-Aug-21
|
Western Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
14
|
A116A
|
05-Aug-21
|
Western Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
7
|
A116B
|
12-Aug-21
|
Eastern Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
7
|
A116C
|
12-Aug-21
|
Eastern Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
14
|
A117
|
19-Aug-21
|
Central Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
14
|
A117A
|
19-Aug-21
|
Central Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
7
|
A117B
|
26-Aug-21
|
Western Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
7
|
A117C
|
26-Aug-21
|
Western Mediterranean
(Med Fly)
|
14
|
Ship
|
Cruise
|
Departure
date
|
Destination
|
Nts
|
Britannia
|
B111
|
25-Apr-21
|
Atlantic
Coast
|
13
|
B112
|
08-May-21
|
Western
Mediterranean
|
14
|
B113
|
22-May-21
|
Western
Mediterranean
|
14
|
B114
|
05-Jun-21
|
Western
Mediterranean
|
14
|
B115
|
19-Jun-21
|
Western
Mediterranean
|
14
|
B116
|
03-Jul-21
|
Western
Mediterranean
|
14
|
B117
|
17-Jul-21
|
Western
Mediterranean
|
14
|
B118
|
31-Jul-21
|
Western
Mediterranean
|
14
|
B119
|
14-Aug-21
|
Western
Mediterranean
|
14
|
B120
|
28-Aug-21
|
Western
Mediterranean
|
14
|
B121
|
11-Sep-21
|
Western
Mediterranean
|
14
|
Ship
|
Cruise
|
Departure
date
|
Destination
|
Nts
|
Iona
|
G111
|
24-Apr-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
7
|
G112
|
01-May-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
7
|
G113
|
08-May-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
7
|
G114
|
15-May-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
7
|
G115
|
22-May-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
7
|
G116
|
29-May-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
7
|
G117
|
05-Jun-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
7
|
G118
|
12-Jun-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
7
|
G119
|
19-Jun-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
7
|
G120
|
26-Jun-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
7
|
G121
|
03-Jul-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
7
|
G122
|
10-Jul-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
7
|
G123
|
17-Jul-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
7
|
G124
|
24-Jul-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
7
|
G125
|
31-Jul-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
7
|
G126
|
07-Aug-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
7
|
G127
|
14-Aug-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
7
|
G128
|
21-Aug-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
7
|
G129
|
28-Aug-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
7
|
G130
|
04-Sep-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
7
|
G131
|
11-Sep-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
7
|
G132
|
18-Sep-21
|
Norway
Fjord
|
7
|
Ship
|
Cruise
|
Departure
date
|
Destination
|
Nts
|
Ventura
|
N108
|
30-Apr-21
|
Short Break (Round
Trip)
|
2
|
N109
|
02-May-21
|
Western
Mediterranean
|
14
|
N110
|
16-May-21
|
Baltic
|
14
|
N111
|
30-May-21
|
Western
Mediterranean
|
14
|
N112
|
13-Jun-21
|
Baltic
|
14
|
N113
|
27-Jun-21
|
Western
Mediterranean
|
14
|
N114
|
11-Jul-21
|
Baltic
|
14
|
N115
|
25-Jul-21
|
Western
Mediterranean
|
14
|
N116
|
08-Aug-21
|
Baltic
|
14
|
N117
|
22-Aug-21
|
Western
Mediterranean
|
14
|
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