Do I need to book anything in advance?
- Join our Shore Tours
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Exploring the ports of call is one of the highlights of your cruise, and one of the best ways to do this is on an organised shore tour through our Shore Tours program. You can opt for local sightseeing and shopping, or you may want to experience more of what your destination has to offer, such as nature walks, snorkelling, visiting historic sites and many other adventures that may be available at each port.
Many shore tours have limited spaces, so pre-reservations will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis. We encourage you to reserve tours as early as possible. When tours are fully booked, additional requests will be placed on a waitlist or an alternate available departure.
You can view prices and pre-book tours for your cruise as early as 75 days before sailing via 'Cruise Personaliser'. You can book between 75 days - 10 days prior to departure, or you can book at the Shore Tours desk onboard.
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You can still participate in some shore tours if you have limited mobility, however, access to tender ports may be restricted. Our shore tours staff onboard will suggest suitable tour itineraries to accommodate your mobilty needs. Any additional costs incurred are the responsibility of the passenger. Your shore tour tickets will be delivered on embarkation day to your cabin and will be charged to your onboard account.
- Independent Sightseeing
- Local tours outside of our shore tours are not recommended, as P&O Cruises has not assessed their standards or safety. If you book separate tours, you do so at your own risk. Please check that the tour operator is able to guarantee your return to the ship before it sails, as the ship is not able to wait for passengers who are touring independently.
Cruise Personaliser
Our free Cruise Personaliser lets you update your pre-cruise information and see a summary of your booking at a glance.
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Nautical Glossary
- Abandon ship!
An imperative to leave the vessel immediately, usually in the face of some imminent danger.
- Fast
Fastened or held firmly (fast aground: stuck on the seabed; made fast: tied securely).
- 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.
- Astern
Any distance behind a ship, as opposed to A-Head.
- Beating to windward
Making progress against the direction of the wind, by steering alternately close-hauled on the starboard and larboard tacks.
- 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.
- Shallow, not deep.
- Water line
The line made by the water's edge when a ship has her full proportion of stores on board.
- Fresh away
When your ship increases its velocity.
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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
Internet access is available on all P&O Cruises ships in our on-board Internet Café.
Internet Access