P O cruises offer luxury to the British market. I like the fact you can drive to Southampton and board a ship that takes you anywhere in the world. On arriving at Southampton, where you have free parking if you book early enough, you pull up at the dock side, a lady/gentleman is stood waiting, they book your car in, take your keys off you and a gentleman with a trolley takes all your luggage out of your boot and the next time you see it , its outside your room. You then make your way to embarkation. They check you in which is fast moving, take your photograph, give you a credit card with your photo on, which is for purchasing drinks and shop items ...  Read the complete review

I travelled abroad the 'Ventura' in August 2008, just a couple of months after it was first launched. The Positives: Staff: The staff onboard this cruise were absolutely incredible. Really couldn't do enough for you. You were always greeted with a smile and a 'good morning', and were polite, friendly and helpful without exception. The Food: Top notch food, offering a wide variety to choose from in all restaraunts and buffets. (I enjoyed it so much I put on 11lbs over the 2 weeks - less said about that the better, ahem). Excellent standard of hygeine and cleanliness throughtout. The Cabins: Really comfortable cabins, surprising ...  Read the complete review

After 3 or 4 years of myself, my fiance and my brother winding our parents up for going on cruises year after year - saying that its for the more mature generation (we know it's for everyone - but the reaction we were getting was hilarious), our parents decided to prove us wrong and take us on a mini cruise to bruge (so that worked out really well)! They wanted to show us just what it was all about, how big these liners were, and how enjoyable and versatile they could be. Now, all the P&O liners, which depart from the UK depart from Southampton, so no matter where you are you need to get there. Most of the cruises depart around tea time, so that ...  Read the complete review