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P&O Cruises are at the forefront of British cruising not least because their five ships depart from Southampton to the sounds of a traditional brass band! Of course this makes them a great choice for guests who don't want to fly but this doesn't mean dull destinations as the P&O fleet is designed to travel from the Amazon jungles to the Arctic, in fact they travel to over 200 destinations in nine countries, that's more than any other British Cruise line.

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This really is modern cruising with the ships neatly designed to cater to particular British customers. Oceana is a family-friendly contemporary oasis with a soaring atrium and glass lifts while the Aurora and Oriana offer history and refinement with their classic lines and broad decks. And P& O are clever, while the kid's facilities are excellent on these ships, the opulent Arcadia is childfree, ensuring you can enjoy the 3,000 works of art and Gary Rhodes restaurant in peace.

The choices don't end here. P&O offer every length of holiday from 2 night party cruises to 38 night leisurely voyages. Flexibility continues with their dining and drinking options, which can be as formal or relaxed as you like so if you fancy a pint in the pub or cocktails with the Captain, it's all possible with P&O.  

There are things that all the ships have in common, like the quality of the evening entertainment, with a heavy emphasis on live music and the fridge and tea-making facilities in every stateroom.

Naturally, there is always the feeling that you are aboard a British ship with traditional values and a sense of history, but this is very much cruising for the modern generation so mix this with pampering spas, cyber cafés and top world cuisine and you get a feel for a P&O cruise.  

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    15 nights from £1049
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    Ventura

    Transatlantic Cruise

    Visits: Southampton, Tenerife, Tortola, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Barbados
    • Departs:

      • Fri Oct 22 2010
      • Port Of Southampton
    • Returns:

      • Sat Nov 6 2010
      • Port Of Southampton
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    26 nights from £1929
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    Artemis

    Europe Cruise

    Visits: Southampton, Palma, Piraeus, Istanbul, Kusadasi, Rhodes, Limassol, Port Said, Katakolon, Messina, Civitavecchia, Valencia, Cadiz, Lisbon
    • Departs:

      • Thu Nov 18 2010
      • Port Of Southampton
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      • Tue Dec 14 2010
      • Port Of Southampton
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    14 nights from £1109
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    Artemis

    Caribbean Cruise

    Visits: Barbados, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Barts, Antigua, Madeira, Southampton
    • Departs:

      • Sat Mar 20 2010
      • Various Airports
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      • Sat Apr 3 2010
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    14 nights from £1079
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    Ventura

    Europe Cruise

    Visits: Southampton, Lisbon, Palma, Barcelona, Cannes, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Gibraltar
    • Departs:

      • Sat Apr 10 2010
      • Port Of Southampton
    • Returns:

      • Sat Apr 24 2010
      • Port Of Southampton
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    17 nights from £1324
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    Artemis

    Europe Cruise

    Visits: Southampton, Barcelona, Marseille, Calvi, Livorno, Portofino, Civitavecchia, Palau, Valencia
    • Departs:

      • Thu Oct 21 2010
      • Port Of Southampton
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      • Sun Nov 7 2010
      • Port Of Southampton
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    13 nights from £999
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    Arcadia

    Europe Cruise

    Visits: Southampton, Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Alicante, Gibraltar
    • Departs:

      • Tue Nov 2 2010
      • Port Of Southampton
    • Returns:

      • Mon Nov 15 2010
      • Port Of Southampton
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    36 nights from £2975
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    Oriana

    Central America Cruise

    Visits: Southampton, Ponta Delgada, Antigua, St. Lucia, Barbados, Aruba, Colon, Panama Canal, Limon, Roatan Island, Santo Tomas De Castilla, Cozumel, Montego Bay, Catalina Island, Tortola, Madeira
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      • Fri Jan 8 2010
      • Port Of Southampton
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      • Sat Feb 13 2010
      • Port Of Southampton
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    35 nights from £2889
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    Oriana

    Caribbean Cruise

    Visits: Southampton, Vigo, Madeira, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Tortola, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, New Orleans, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Princess Cays, Ponta Delgada
    • Departs:

      • Sat Feb 13 2010
      • Port Of Southampton
    • Returns:

      • Sat Mar 20 2010
      • Port Of Southampton
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    14 nights from £1165
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    Oceana

    Caribbean Cruise

    Visits: Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, Tortola, Antigua, Madeira, Southampton
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      • Fri Mar 19 2010
      • Various Airports
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      • Fri Apr 2 2010
      • Various Airports
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    Ventura

    Europe Cruise

    Visits: Southampton, Barcelona, Cannes, Livorno, Elba, Civitavecchia, Valencia, Gibraltar
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      • Sat Apr 24 2010
      • Port Of Southampton
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      • Sat May 8 2010
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