News Release

Cosmopolitan capitals and enchanting islands on new P&O Cruises Scandinavia and Baltic Sea holidays

P&O Cruises has put on sale a new collection of 2024 holidays, including a selection of Scandinavia and Baltic Sea itineraries where guests will have the opportunity to explore fairy-tale castles, kayak through capital cities or discover the Viking way of life.

Itineraries also include overnight stays in Helsinki, Copenhagen and Stockholm, giving guests more time to experience these cosmopolitan cities from dawn to dusk.

P&O Cruises offers unbeatable value with so much included, including accommodation, full board meals, pools and entertainment (theatre shows, headline performers, live bands, comedy and first run films), as well as supervised round-the-clock complimentary children’s clubs. Shore experiences and drinks can all be pre-purchased in pounds to give reassurance.

Guests can also make sure their money goes even further with offers including a 10% deposit and extra on-board spending money when booked by November 30, 2022.

New itineraries

Scandinavia and Baltic Sea, 16 nights from £1,699pp

16-night cruise on Arcadia (J409) for £1,699 per person for an inside cabin. Departing June 25, 2024, the price includes full board meals and entertainment. Departing from and returning to Southampton ports of call are Kiel (Germany), Helsinki (Finland), Tallinn (Estonia), Stockholm (Sweden), Klaipeda (Lithuania), Warnemunde (Germany), Aarhus (Denmark) and Skagen (Denmark).

Scandinavia and Baltic Sea, 16 nights from £1,349pp

16-night cruise on Aurora (R409) for £1,349 per person for an inside cabin. Departing May 18, 2024, the price includes full board meals and entertainment. Departing from and returning to Southampton ports of call are Kiel (Germany), Helsinki (Finland), Tallinn (Estonia), Visby (Sweden), Klaipeda (Lithuania), Warnemunde (Germany), Aarhus (Denmark) and Skagen (Denmark).

Scandinavia and Baltic Sea, 16 nights from £1,449pp

16-night cruise on Aurora (R417) for £1,449 per person for an inside cabin. Departing August 26, 2024, the price includes full board meals and entertainment. Departing from and returning to Southampton ports of call are Kiel (Germany), Helsinki (Finland), Tallinn (Estonia), Visby (Sweden), Klaipeda (Lithuania), Bornholm (Denmark), Aarhus (Denmark) and Skagen (Denmark).

Scandinavia and Baltic Sea, 14 nights from £1,149

14-night cruise on Britannia (B411) for £1,149 per person for an inside cabin. Departing May 10, 2024, the price includes kids clubs, full board meals and entertainment. Departing from and returning to Southampton ports of call are Kiel (Germany), Stockholm (Sweden), Helsinki (Finland), Tallinn (Estonia) and Copenhagen (Denmark).

Scandinavia and Baltic Sea, 14 nights from £1,299pp

14-night cruise on Britannia (B421) for £1,299 per person for an inside cabin. Departing August 30, 2024, the price includes kids clubs, full board meals and entertainment. Departing from and returning to Southampton ports of call are Kiel (Germany), Helsinki (Finland), Tallinn (Estonia), Visby (Sweden) and Copenhagen (Denmark).

Scandinavia and Baltic Sea, 14 nights from £1,299pp

14-night cruise on Britannia (B423) for £1,299 per person for an inside cabin. Departing September 20, 2024, the price includes kids clubs, full board meals and entertainment. Departing from and returning to Southampton ports of call are Kiel (Germany), Helsinki (Finland), Tallinn (Estonia), Visby (Sweden) and Copenhagen (Denmark).

Iceland, 16 nights from £1,649pp

16-night cruise on Arcadia (J412N) for £1,649 per person for an inside cabin. Departing July 30, 2024, the price includes full board meals and entertainment. Departing from and returning to Southampton, ports of call are Belfast, Stornoway, Reykjavik, Isafjordur (Iceland), Akureyri (Iceland), Alesund (Norway) and Skjolden (Norway).

British Isles, 14 nights from £1,299pp

14-night cruise on Britannia (B414N) for £1,299 per person for an inside cabin. Departing June 7, 2024, the price includes kids clubs, full board meals and entertainment. Departing from and returning to Southampton, ports of call are New Haven, Invergordon, Kirkwall, Greenock, Liverpool and Cobh.

Canary Islands, 14 nights from £1,249pp

14-night cruise on Britannia (B417N) for £1,249 per person for an inside cabin. Departing July 5, 2024, the price includes kids clubs, full board meals and entertainment. Departing from and returning to Southampton, ports of call are Madeira, La Palma, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Cadiz and Lisbon.

Example destinations and shore experiences

Stockholm, Sweden

  • Stockholm - where the Baltic meets Lake Malaren - is approached through 14 spectacular islands and small islets. The heart of this famous city is its medieval quarter which dates from the 13th Century. Here you can stroll through narrow cobbled streets lined with quirky shops and atmospheric cafes.
  • Example shore experience: Explore the city’s many waterways in a glass-topped sightseeing boat, which will give you the best views of Stockholm’s architecture and some of the 40 elaborate bridges which link its islands.


Tallinn, Estonia

  • A UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Tallinn’s Old Town is a mix of Gothic spires, cobbled alleyways and pastel-painted merchants’ houses. Visit the workshops in Catherine's Passage to watch artisans creating leatherwork, jewellery and ceramics, or sit at a pavement cafe while enjoying alfresco performances from brass bands, string quartets and strolling players.
  • Example shore experience: Take time to visit some of the city’s most spectacular architecture with a trip to Baroque Toompea Castle (home of the Estonian Parliament) and the elaborate Gothic façade of the 13th century Raekoda, Europe's oldest town hall.

Copenhagen, Denmark

  • Copenhagen was the adopted home of Hans Christian Andersen - commemorated in the waterfront sculpture of his Little Mermaid. 
  • Example shore experience: Visit Tivoli Gardens, where you can soar above the city in a hot air balloon suspended from a Ferris Wheel. Since it opened in 1843, the park has served as inspiration for the likes of Hans Christian Andersen and Walt Disney and has been a haven for locals and visitors alike.

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For more information or to book call P&O Cruises on 0344 338 8003, visit www.pocruises.com or contact a travel agent.

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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. The fleet of seven ships each have their own appeal from family friendly or exclusively for adults.

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.

 

Iona joined the P&O Cruises fleet in May 2021 as the next generation of ship. Iona, the first British cruise ship to be powered by liquefied natural gas, sets a new standard for cruise travel featuring enhancements to already successful brand signature venues from across P&O Cruises existing fleet, as well as many new “firsts” such as the first gin distillery at sea and The 710 Club, with music director Gary Barlow.

Sister ship to Iona, Arvia will join the P&O Cruises fleet in December 2022 as its second LNG-powered, Excel-class ship offering a Caribbean maiden season of fly-cruise holidays from homeport Barbados.

Arvia, meaning “from the seashore,” is an innovative and future-focused ship and the latest evolution in the P&O Cruises experience, embodying the newest trends in travel, dining and entertainment to offer varied and contemporary holidays. The ship boasts a unique SkyDome with a retractable glass roof and 16 guest decks, and will feature the first Altitude Skywalk high ropes experience, the tropical-themed Altitude Minigolf, the Altitude Splash Valley aquazone, an outdoor Sports Arena, swim-up bar and infinity pool. It will also offer guests several new dining options such as Green & Co feat. Mizuhana, Ocean Studios cinema, extensive shopping, and the Oasis Spa and Health Club.

The company is part of Carnival Corporation & PLC (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).  

For further press information please contact:
Michele Andjel,
michele.andjel@carnivalukgroup.com 07730 732 072
Jenny Michalczuk,
jenny.michalczuk@pocruises.com  07881 315 402