Ocean Village Transfer to P&O Cruises Australia
October 30, 2008 by David ·
Ocean Village Cruises is to be closed with the ships being transfered to P&O Cruises Australia, as the Carnival Corporation rearrange their UK based operation.
Even though Island Cruises has been sold by Royal Caribbean, this was not enough to save Ocean Village Cruises.
According to Carnival Corporation, the UK market will be better served with the current P&O Cruises fleet which is set to expand when Azure joins them in March 2010.
Cunard, one of the other Carnival Corporation owned cruise lines are also set to get a new ship, the Queen Elizabeth in 2010.
Ocean Village Cruises Closed
October 30, 2008 by admin ·
Ocean Village Cruises is to be closed as the Carnival Corporation rearrange their UK based operation.
Even though Island Cruises has been sold by Royal Caribbean, this was not enough to save Ocean Village Cruises and they will be run down with both ships switching to P&O Cruises Australia.
According to Carnival Corporation, the UK market will be better served with the current P&O Cruises fleet which is set to expand when Azure joins them in March 2010.
Cunard, one of the other Carnival Corporation owned cruise lines are also set to get a new ship, the Queen Elizabeth in 2010.
P&Os Newest Addition Azura
October 28, 2008 by admin ·
P&O Cruises have announced that a ceremony will be held to mark the keel-laying of the newest superliner which is to be named Azura. She will be one of the largest ships ever built for P&O Cruises and the British cruising market.
Azura will cater for 3,100 passengers on fifteen passenger decks. The decks will play host to 11 restaurants, 5 boutiques, 4 swimming pools, 2 lounges and more than 900 private balconies.
Her float out is scheduled for summer 2009 with her maiden voyage scheduled for late spring in 2010 after being delivered to the cruise line.
For the full press release see The Cruise News.
P&O Cruises Australia
October 26, 2008 by David ·
P&O Cruises also operate in Australia with P&O Australia, who currently have a fleet of two unique ships.
The two ships in the fleet are Pacific Sun and Pacific Dawn.
P&O Australia offer a range of cruises that depart from Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland; lasting between 2 and 28 nights. Pacific Sun and Pacific Dawn both cruise to many fascinating destinations including; New Zealand and Queensland.
P&O Cruises Party Time
October 25, 2008 by David ·
Looking for a long party over a couple of days? In 2009, P&O Cruises offer a 2 day party cruise which departs Southampton in late August and travels to Belgium before returning to Southampton.
A 2 day non-stop party, you will be able to drink, dance and generally just have a great time on this mini-cruise. It could also be a perfect way to celebrate a special occasion.
P&O Add Australian Cuisine
October 24, 2008 by admin ·
P&O Cruises Australia have launched a new range of cuisine onboard both Pacific Sun and Pacific Dawn.
P&O are to launch a new range of fresher, locally-grown ingredients on a range of new menus, international wine brands will be replaced with a selection of Australian and New Zealand wines as well as adding specialist onboard coffee ambassadors to coincide with the Australians love of coffee.
For the full press release see The Cruise News.
Mediterranean Christmas Cruise
October 24, 2008 by David ·
Spending Christmas on the Mediterranean is some people’s idea of a great getaway. P&O Cruises offer you the opportunity to do just that on board Arcadia. The cruise departs Southampton on 20th December 2008 and spends the Christmas period cruising the Western Med.
You will take in the sights and culture of Lisbon, Gibraltar, Palma, Malta, Barcelona and Vigo before you then travel back to Southampton. This is a very popular cruise so early booking is advisable.
Easier To Stay Connected
October 23, 2008 by admin ·
P&O Cruises Australia has now launched a new and advanced wireless network which allows passengers to make and receive calls from their own personal mobiles.
The launch of this network means that passengers onboard will find it a lot easier to stay in touch with their loved ones back home.
Access will be made available throughout the staterooms and in many public areas onboard both Pacific Sun and Pacific Dawn.
For the full press release see The Cruise News.
P&O Oriana Med Cruise
October 23, 2008 by David ·
Jump on board Oriana for an 18 day, Mediterranean cruise. Setting out from Southampton, ports of call include Malaga in Spain before sailing to Cairo, Limassol, Rhodes, Ephesus, Athens, Cagliari and then Cadiz before coming back to Southampton.
Spending 10 days at sea you will get plenty of opportunities to sample everything that there is on board Oriana, so what are you waiting for, get on board for this Mediterranean medley today.
P&O Canaries Cruises
October 22, 2008 by David ·
P&O cruises offer you the opportunity to sample the beautiful Canary Islands on many of their different cruises. The Canary Islands sit off the south west coast of Spain and the ports that P & O use are Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, Tenerife, and Madeira.
P&O use ports of call that will show you the countries culture, sample local cuisine and do everything the locals do and the Canary Islands are beautiful and worth a look.
