Travelling with Infants & Toddlers 

We welcome children aged 12 months and over to cruise with us. We are unable to accommodate infants less than 12 months of age due to limited neo-natal facilities on board and at ports of call.

Infants aged between 12 months and 3 years must remain with their parent/guardian at all times.

Cots

We strongly recommend that children aged 12 months to 2 years 11 months sleep in a cot. Cots are permitted in all grades of accommodation, providing that the number of passengers in the cabin does not exceed the maximum capacity (ie. 3 people in a 3 berth cabin or 4 people in a 4 berth cabin).

When a cot is being used, a queen bed cannot be accommodated, except in a suite or mini-suite.

Baby Baths

Unfortunately, these are not available on any P&O Cruises ships.

Nappies and Baby Wipes

Parents or guardians need to provide all of their own nappies, wipes and other necessary baby accessories for the length of the cruise. These items are not available on board.

Prams/Strollers

Unfortunately these are not available on board. Please ensure that you bring your own.

High Chairs and Booster Seats

These are available at on-board dining facilities on request.

Food for infants 

Baby food and baby formula are not supplied on board our ships. However, we are able to store any food or formula carried on board. If you need to store any food during your cruise please contact Customer Care. Please ensure you travel with enough food to cover the entire cruise and a little extra for any unforeseen delays.

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Nautical Glossary

Abaft
Toward the stern, relative to some object ("abaft the fore hatch").
Abaft the beam
Further aft than the beam: a relative bearing of greater than 90 degrees from the bow: "two points abaft the port beam".
Abeam
On the beam, a relative bearing at right angles to the centerline of the ship's keel.
Dayboard
The daytime identifier of an aid to navigation presenting one of several standard shapes (square, triangle, rectangle) and colors (red, green, white, orange, yellow, or black).
Handy billy
A loose block and tackle with a hook or tail on each end, which can be used wherever it is needed. Usually made up of one single and one double block.
Dog-watch
The watches from four to six and six to eight in the evening.
Griping
The inclination of a ship to run to windward.
Water line
The line made by the water's edge when a ship has her full proportion of stores on board.
Under the lee of the shore
Close to the shore, which lies to windward of the ship.
Fresh away
When your ship increases its velocity.

Need Help?

Find answers to all your questions.

What payment options do I have to pay for my cruise?
Accepted payment with selected credit cards (1.5% surcharge applies). More info here.
Once onboard, how do I pay for extra items?
Multiple ways of purchasing goods onboard are available to you - from Credit Cards to cash. More info here.
I have kids. What facilities do you have for children?
Qualified staff run a great choice of awesome activities for kids of all ages, giving you the option to spend the day child-free. Here's how it works.
What's actually included in the cruise price?
Accommodation, all main meals, entertainment and use of facilities such as swimming pools, gym, spas, table tennis, children's centres (excluding late night group child-minding) and library are all included in your cruise package.
What are the different types of cabins available? What's the difference between them?
Choose from outstanding balcony cabins with ocean views, great-value internal cabins, 4-berth options to share with family or friends or outside cabins with windows. Click here for more information.

For the answers to many other questions check out our Frequently Asked Questions

Internet Access

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Internet access is available on all P&O Cruises ships in our on-board Internet Café.
Internet Access