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P&O Cruises can trace its colourful history all the way back to 1837. On 1st September that year, Arthur Anderson and Brodie McGhie Wilcox, founders of the Peninsular Steam Navigation Company, were awarded a contract from the British Government to carry mail from London to the Iberian Peninsula. At that time passengers were also carried on these routes, but initially it was more a case of business than pleasure.


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It is commonly believed that Arthur Anderson first imagined deep-sea cruising two years before establishing the company. Arthur placed a dummy advertisement selling a mythical cruise to fill space in the first edition of his ‘Shetland Journal’ newspaper.


As the company picked up more contracts with more varied destinations, they also put Anderson’s idea for leisure cruise travel into action. They offered round trip tickets to some of the more exotic destinations along their routes like Malta, Athens and Egypt. Needless to say this new holiday phenomenon well and truly took off.


P&O Cruises set the standards for quality, service, reliability, comfort, safety and innovation. And this forward-looking approach ensures that we remain at the forefront of cruise holidays.


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P&O Cruises new summer 2027 holiday collection is here!


Are you dreaming of a perfect holiday but just need a little inspiration? Well, here it

is .... P&O Cruises exciting new 2027 summer holiday collection, packed with

dazzling new destinations, experiences and itineraries, and crammed with

exhilarating on-board entertainment, fun activities, blissful relaxation and fab

foodie delights. Not forgetting forays ashore that'll take your breath away. Feeling

inspired now? Then book by 30 June 2025 and pay just a 10% deposit on

applicable 2027 Early Saver and Select Price holidays, and enjoy a 10% early bird

discount on applicable Select Price holidays.


Plus Extra guests stay FREE on selected summer 2027 off-peak cruises sailing

from/to Southampton for 6 nights or more .*


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