P&O Cruises

Now bear in mind when you read this review that I am a quite hard to please being a hard-core Cunard and some of you may have read my Cunard review. I am not so experienced with P&O but have been on the Oriana three times and the Oceana once so I feel I can give a reasonable opinion on the cruise line. I went on a Mediterranean cruise on the Oceana and then a northern Europe, Mediterranean and British Isles and France cruise on the Oriana. I cruise with my grandparents generally and two of these cruises were with them and then the other two were on a group trip with our travel agent who invited the regular cruisers to join them for their yearly trip. So ...  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

I have now been on the Aurora twice. Both times sailing around the Canaries. The ship is very consistent and the standard of service was excellent both times. Sailing out of Southampton makes it much easier than carting baggage to airports where you have restrictions on luggage. We chose to park at Southampton. We drove to the port where porters unloaded our luggage from the car. The next time we saw our luggage was in our room. Cabins are of a reasonable size and have tea and coffee making in the room. Ideal if you are like me and want a cup of tea first thing in the morning before braving the elements. Food on board is superb. Two choices of ...  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