Our Fare Structure


Choose your cruise, choose your fare

At P&O Cruises we understand that everyone holidays in different ways. That’s why we have three different fares, each with its own benefits so you can choose the fare and holiday that best suits you.

Whether you want an all-inclusive experience, need some flexibility in your travel plans or know exactly when you want to travel, we have an option for you. See the table below for more information on each fare type.

For those who know their travel plans won’t change

Recommended for first-time cruisers

Perfect for cruisers who want ALL the extras

GO

The fare that offers great value for an outstanding experience
Our lowest fare for guests who know
exactly when they want to travel.

VALUE

For the ideal balance of superb value and flexibility

The perfect choice for those who want
value and flexibility to explore options if plans change.

VALUE PLUS

Travel for those who prefer extra indulgence and flexibility

Travel in style with an included beverage package^ and Premium Wi-Fi package# on your cruise!

NON-REFUNDABLE STANDARD DEPOSIT
Required at Time of Booking
Standard deposit amount:
1-4 nights  $100pp
5-11 nights $250pp
12-27 nights $400pp
28+ nights $600pp

FLEXIBLE PAYMENT POLICY
Secure your booking with the standard deposit required
Full payment due 90 days prior to cruise departure

FLEXIBLE PAYMENT POLICY
Secure your booking with the standard deposit required
Full payment due 90 days prior to cruise departure

RESTRICTIVE CANCELLATION CONDITIONS
Please refer to your confirmation document at time of booking

FLEXIBLE REFUND POLICY
Cancel your booking up to 6 months prior to cruise departure and receive a full refund

FLEXIBLE REFUND POLICY
Cancel your booking up to 6 months prior to cruise departure and receive a full refund

NAME CHANGE
$50 (AUD) fee per name change

NAME CHANGE
Free* 

NAME CHANGE
Free* 

SPECIAL OFFERS
Does not include special offers or value adds as part of the retail campaign offer. 

CHOOSE YOUR ROOM+
(in Cruise Control)

CHOOSE YOUR ROOM+
(in Cruise Control)

 

SPECIAL OFFERS
Includes special offers or value adds that vary with each retail campaign offer.

SPECIAL OFFERS
Includes special offers or value adds that vary with each retail campaign offer.

 

 

PLUS
INCLUDES P&O DRINKS PACKAGE^
For the first two guests in room

 

 

INCLUDES PREMIUM WI-FI PACKAGE#
For the first two guests in room

>Guests booked on the Value Fare or Value Plus Fare can cancel their booking up to 6 months prior to the cruise departure and receive a full refund. 
+Choose a specific room at time of booking, subject to availability. 
*To be eligible, one original guest must always remain in the room to retain the features of that particular booking. 
^Drinks packages are applicable to the first two guests staying in each room. On cruises 7 nights or more, excluding Melbourne Cup and Australian Open cruises, the first two guests on the booking will receive the P&O Drinks Package. To receive the P&O Drinks Package, guests must be aged 18 years or over on the date of cruise departure. Guests under 18 years of age, when they are the first two guests in the booking, will receive the Soft Drinks Package. Guests are not able to upgrade from the P&O Drinks Package that is included under the Value Plus fare type in this offer. Beverages purchased outside the inclusions of the P&O Drinks Package will be charged at the menu value at the time of sale. On cruises 6 nights or less, and on Melbourne Cup and Australian Open cruises, the first two guests on the booking will receive the Soft Drinks Package. The P&O Drinks Package includes selected 425ml draft, bottled and canned beer and cider, wine by the glass up to the value of $13, spirits up to the value of $14, and cocktails up to the value of $17, unlimited mocktails, juice blends, glasses of Pepsi Max*, Pepsi Regular*, Solo Lemon*, Sunkist*, Schweppes Lemonade*, tonic water, soda water, ginger ale and up to six 600ml bottles of water per day. Items exceeding these values are not included and full charges will apply to these items. Alcoholic beverages are limited to 15 beverages per 24-hour period (6am to 6am) and service is always subject to P&O’s Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Policy. Alcoholic beverages requested above this limit are charged at regular menu prices and are subject to RSA. Drinks can only be purchased one at a time by the guest who has received the package. If multiple drinks are purchased at one time, the most expensive drink(s) (that is $16 or under) will count towards the drink package and the other drink(s) will be charged to the guest’s onboard account. Service is subject to P&O Cruises’ RSA Policy, which includes an ability to restrict service. No refunds will be provided where alcohol service is restricted. The Soft Drinks Package includes glasses of Pepsi Max, Pepsi Regular, Solo Lemon, Sunkist, Schweppes Lemonade, tonic water, soda water and ginger ale. Packages are subject to availability, and are non-transferable and non-refundable. Beverages are subject to change at P&O’s discretion. A drinks package is applied to the individual, will be served to that eligible guest only, one drink per order. If the eligible guest orders more than one drink at a time, the most expensive drink that is eligible under the package will be accounted for. All drinks outside or over and above the drinks package inclusions will be charged to your onboard account. Items ordered through room service are not covered by any of P&O’s drinks packages. Drinks package inclusions are subject to change and onboard offerings are not guaranteed. Offerings vary by venue and are subject to availability. Package inclusions may be substituted with a similar product of equal or higher value. 
# A Premium Wi-Fi package applies to the first two guests staying in each room. The package is to be used onboard during the cruise. Internet service is supplied by satellite and may vary based on weather conditions and location. Due to the time it takes to reach the satellite, internet speeds are not consistent with home broadband.