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Auroras Sliding Magrodome

Aurora, who entered service for P&O Cruises in 2000, offers both indoor and outdoor pools onboard with her being one of the first British cruise ships to have a sliding magrodome.

The magrodome can be opened and closed as desired meaning that one of her three swimming pools onboard can become an indoor pool any time the weather takes a turn for the worse or the wind picks up.

Over 170 Worldwide Destinations

Did you know that P&O Cruises sail to over 177 different destinations? Well they do; their fleet of 6 ships will sail to an amazing 177 different destinations in 56 countries worldwide.

After 170 years of cruising the seas P&O still manage to find new and exciting destinations to add to their already long list.

Destinations around the British Isles are new for 2009 and Artemis will debut there visiting the likes of Dublin, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Falmouth and Londonderry.

Arcadias Three Tier Theatre

Arcadia is the second largest ship in the P&O Cruises fleet playing host to a three deck atrium and three tier theatre. It is in the theatre that you will watch some of the most amazing productions shown on a cruise ship. Productions include many popular West End and Broadway shows. Other entertainment on offer includes concerts, recitals and musicals.

Onboard Accommodation

The accommodation onboard leaves you spoilt for choice. Those of you that opt for a suite really will be spoilt with it coming well equipped and catering for all your needs. A suite comes with a king-size bed that can be made into two lower beds, a bathroom with its very own whirlpool bath, ample storage space, a dressing table, plenty of comfortable seating area to sit back and relax, a fridge and ironing board plus much much more. You will even be treated to your very own butler service to cater for your every need throughout your stay.

Pacific Sun Revamp Revealed

P&O Cruises Australia’s Pacific Sun has now revealed her new look with a new child-free Oasis spa and ocean-view gym.

The multi-million dollar revamp has also seen the addition of a new coffee bar as well as a new paint job that has seen Pacific Sun develop a new, classic, all-white design.

Pacific Sun’s top deck has seen the addition of an Oasis retreat and whirlpool spa as well as plenty of areas for passengers to sit back and relax.

The library onboard has also been refurbished so that it can be turned into a luxurious steakhouse at night.
All of the additions and changes to Pacific Sun will provide passengers with a better cruise holiday experience.

Pacific Sun Mini Refit

P&O Cruises Australia’s Pacific Sun is to dock in Brisbane on Saturday 30th August 2008 to undergo scheduled maintenance work and a mini refit.

The Pacific Sun project that is estimated to be a multi-million dollar project will include essential engineering works and internal refurbishment. The refurbishment will see the addition of an adult’s only Oasis spa and ocean-view gym as well as a complete paint job to create a classic all-white look.

The Pacific Sun mini refit will cause Pacific Sun to remain in the port for 12 days before going on a South Pacific Cruise from 13th September 2008.

Marco Pierre White

Most commonly known for “Hells Kitchen” Marco Pierre White was the youngest ever 3 star Michelin British chef. Now he works occasionally for P&O Cruises where he has a restaurant onboard Ventura known as The White Room.

As P&O Cruises look to increase their offerings to their cruisers, Marco Pierre White is set to open two more restaurants aboard their cruise ships in September 2008.  One will be on Aurora and the other on Oceania.

Another UK based Chef; Gary Rhodes already has restaurants aboard Arcadia and Oriana

Cruise Holiday Prices Down

P&O Cruises has carried out research on Cruise Holidays. P&O have found that Cruise holidays, once the preserve of the wealthy have become more affordable and accessible. They found that a two week Cruise holiday for summer 2009 in an ocean view cabin costs £1579 per person whereas ten years ago it would have cost £2520. P&O Cruises managing director, Nigel Esdale said: “The cumulative inflation rate between May 1998 and May 2008 is 32%*, so if cruise holidays had increased accordingly, then our prices should be more than double those in this summer’s brochure. In actual fact, this year’s prices are more than £900 cheaper per person, almost £2,000 cheaper for a couple than ten years ago.” “Compare that to a loaf of bread, which cost 48p and is now £1.08, or a pint of draught bitter which cost £1.70 ten years ago and is now around £3 a pint or even the well documented price of a litre of unleaded petrol which cost 67p per litre in 1998 and is now £1.12. Household expenditure on everyday items has practically doubled, whilst cruise holidays have become more affordable than ever.” As a whole Cruise holiday prices have been decreasing over the years, making Cruise holidays more affordable than ever, whereas our everyday essentials have done the complete opposite. For full quotations visit the Cruise News website The Cruise.