Are P&O Cruises good for familes?
What's offered onboard P&O Cruises' ships for families?
Making sure a holiday suits our little ones is a top priority. Happy children mean happy parents, grandparents or guardians. If you've never cruised before, it may seem a little daunting to think of a cruise as your family holiday, but rest assured, a cruise holiday is ideal for families, with so much for kids to do (and the grown-ups too!), from splashing in the pool to running riot in the kid's clubs. Children can play to their hearts content in The Reef, P&O Cruises exciting complimentary onboard programme; splash around in the family pools; let off steam in the sports arena, tuck into pizza and jelly at the dedicated children’s tea; and join family-friendly shore excursions featuring treasure hunts, water parks, beaches and adventure trips.
Six reasons why families love P&O Cruises:
- Rooms for families. P&O's cabins are well-equipped to meet the needs of the whole family. Many have additional beds. For example, in most twin cabins, beds fold down from the ceiling or from the wall. In other cabins, mini-suites and suites, the extra beds are sofa beds. (Children cannot stay in a cabin without an adult to look after them.)
- Carefree nights. The Night Nursery is free of charge on all family-friendly ships for children between 6 months and 4 years and is open from 6pm to 2 am. Parents are contacted via a pager should their infant wake.
- Laid-back days ashore. P&O has a range of tours designed especially for families, meaning your time ashore will be as stress-free as the rest of your holiday.
- Stress-free meals. Children are welcome to dine in any dining area on board, including the Select Dining Restaurants. The family-friendly ships feature all the food that children typically enjoy: sausages, fish fingers, pizza, etc., but there are also many healthy options, such as salads, soups, fruit, vegetables, and pasta. A child's menu is also available in the main dining rooms.
- Free holiday clubs for 2-17-year-olds. By spending a few hours in one of the age-specific clubs your offspring will find it easy to get to know others and soon they will have some new holiday friends.
- Time out for the adults. You needn’t worry about keeping the little ones entertained while taking time out for yourself. From toddlers to teens, we’ll keep them busy all day and evening long. The Reef offers four children’s clubs with a wide range of age-specific entertainment and is staffed by our enthusiastic crew of DBS checked Reef Rangers.
Free dedicated holiday clubs for 2-17-year-olds
- Splashers (2-4)—Splashers is our club exclusively for guests aged 2 to 4. With slides, toys, books, and activities, your little ones will be spoilt for choice!
- Surfers (5-8)—We have surfers for guests between the ages of 5 and 8. Your little Surfer will be able to play computer games, watch movies, run around our soft play area, and create a puppet show—there is so much to do!
- Scubas (9-12)—Guests aged 9 to 12 can enjoy their dedicated area on the ship with the club Scubas. Scubas on board Britannia has a cool arcade feel. Guests visiting Scubas can play air hockey, computer games, pool, or chill out with their new friends among the vast choices.
- H20 (13-17) - H2O is where teenagers (13- 17-year-olds) can hang out and make friends. Onboard Britannia, H2O has a cool, chilled-out vibe with a pool table, computer consoles and even a retro arcade! There are plenty of beanbags and sofas for guests at H2O to chill out and chat.
Here's what's included with P&O Cruises
- Comfortable, well-appointed accommodation
- Twice-daily cabin serviced by your cabin attendant
- Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner onboard at buffet & main restaurants, plus pool-side snacks and a five-course Gala Dinner by Marco Pierre White
- Tea, coffee & fruit juices also included at selected times
- Dazzling shows, live bands, comedians and more at onboard theatres and lounges
- Age-specific child and teens clubs on family-friendly ships (Britannia, Ventura, Iona, Azura)
- Access to expansive gyms, equipped with Technogym machines and free weights. Selected fitness classes are included
- Access to pools and whirlpool spas. Some pools are adult-only. Selected ships have retractable Skydomes for swimming in all weathers
- Saunas & steam rooms in the Oasis Spa
- Football, basketball and deck tennis in the enclosed sports court, plus access to the golf nets
- Dance classes - pick up some new moves and learn to Salsa, Cha-Cha, Foxtrot or line dance
- Shuttle busses in port - complimentary for all where necessary to exit the port
- In other destinations, shuttle busses are included for Select Price holidays
- If you have booked on Early Saver or Saver price, they will be available at an extra cost
- Flights and transfers (on fly-cruise holidays)
- Tips - tips are neither expected or required
