For the first time in its history, P&O Cruises, a favourite amongst British holidaymakers, is rolling out all-inclusive holiday packages. The new offering, available to book from 18 December 2024, is designed to provide greater value and simplicity for passengers looking to set sail from March 2026 onwards.
What's Included in the New Cruise Packages?
The all-inclusive option applies to all voyages of five nights or more. It bundles three popular extras: a drinks package, onboard wi-fi, and a credit to spend in the line's speciality restaurants like Sindhu or Epicurean. This move allows guests to lock in the cost of these amenities before they board, aiding holiday budgeting.
Passengers can choose between two tiers. The Classic Package is priced at £49 per person, per day for cruises lasting between five and 14 nights. It includes a classic drinks selection, essential wi-fi for browsing, and a dining credit that scales with voyage length: £20 for five to nine nights, £40 for 10-14 nights, or £55 for 15 nights or more.
For a more premium experience, the Deluxe Package costs £59 per person, per day for the same duration. This upgrades guests to a deluxe drinks package with premium spirits and cocktails, ultimate wi-fi suitable for streaming, and a larger dining credit of £30, £60, or £80 depending on the cruise length.
Significant Savings for UK Holidaymakers
P&O Cruises states that these new packages offer substantial savings compared to purchasing each element separately once on the ship. The company claims savings of up to 32% on the Classic Package and up to 34% on the Deluxe Package.
On average, this translates to a daily saving of around £23 per person with the Classic option and approximately £30 per person with the Deluxe. The packages are available across all P&O Cruises ships and can be added to Select Price, Early Saver, and Saver fare types when the cruise is booked.
A New Era of Effortless Cruising
Paul Ludlow, President of Carnival UK and P&O Cruises, emphasised the drive behind the launch. "Incredible value and effortless simplicity are at the heart of our cruise holidays and that's why we are so excited to be launching these new, all-inclusive packages," he said. "Guests can relax knowing that drinks, wi-fi and dining are all included."
This announcement follows other major news from P&O, including the reveal of its longest-ever voyage. The 124-day Epic World Explorer journey aboard Arcadia will sail to over 30 destinations, including Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and Australia.
