Luggage
On cruises sailing from and returning to Southampton, you can bring as many bags as you like; but do remember that it will all have to fit into your cabin. When you arrive at the Southampton cruise terminal, simply give your luggage to one of the porters and it will be delivered to your cabin onboard.
For any fly-cruises, such as Oceana’s charter fly cruise program, the maximum amount of luggage allowed by the airline is 25kgs per person. The baggage allowance for scheduled airlines varies. Please check the amount shown on your airline ticket or itinerary before travel. Hand luggage must be small enough to fit under the seat in front of you or into an overhead locker and only one piece is allowed per person.
Carry-on Luggage
Don’t pack breakable items, valuables, jewellery or medicines in your suitcases. Though your luggage will be delivered to your cabin as quickly as possible, it’s always wise to carry essentials you may want immediately after boarding (spectacles, toiletries, etc) in a separate bag you can take aboard yourself. As all luggage will be subject to X-ray and possible hand search, it is essential that all electrical items are carried in hand luggage, not in large cases. Please note, sharp items, e.g. nail files and scissors should not be carried in hand luggage.
Security Inspections
There is a security inspection of both heavy and hand luggage using specialist equipment. Heavy items are checked prior to embarkation and you may be asked to return to your luggage if closer examination is required. Hand luggage is similarly inspected as passengers embark.
Please note that, particularly during fly cruises, baggage will be subject to a considerable amount of handling. We would therefore recommend that your suitcases are of sturdy construction.
Labelling your luggage
Luggage labels are included with your cruise tickets. Please complete these clearly and attach one to each suitcase. The smaller blue plastic labels are designed for use on your hand luggage only. Please do not place these on any item that will be loaded or unloaded by dock labour.
Heavy Luggage in Advance
For your convenience, we are happy to accept heavy baggage in advance for passengers joining any part of the world cruise, at the beginning of the cruise in Southampton. If you wish to avail yourself of this service, please contact:
P&O Cruises Operations Dept, Richmond House, Terminus Terrace SOUTHAMPTON SO14 3PN
Ph: 02380 534200
You will be sent our information pack with details of delivery dates and times, official forms and baggage tags to complete. Please note that this service is only available for the world cruises.
We are unfortunately unable to provide a collection service and delivery. Arrangements should be made using a courier of your choice.
Please note that arrangements for the shipment of household effects or items not specifically required on the cruise should be made through normal commercial channels.
Left Luggage
Any passengers disembarking at a foreign port may also leave a limited amount of luggage onboard. There may be a charge for this service and further details will be available onboard. If you require details of luggage handling agents at any overseas port, please contact P&O Cruises Operations department in Southampton or your travel agent.
