Entertainment for Kids 

Your children's P&O Cruises holiday will be as much awesome fun as they can handle!

Qualified staff run a great choice of exciting activities and programmes for kids of all ages, every day. You can simply relax, knowing they're in safe hands. For littlies 3-6, there's Turtle Cove, Shark Shack for 7-10 year olds and HQ for your totally mature 11-17s. Plus our unique Ocean Friends activity in conjunction with Sydney Aquarium lets kids enjoy a safe, educational interactive experience with our marine friends.

You’ll find more information about activities for kids in the Travelling with Children guide.

Cruise Personaliser

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Our free Cruise Personaliser lets you update your pre-cruise information and see a summary of your booking at a glance. 
personalise your cruise

Nautical Glossary

Above board
On or above the deck, in plain view, not hiding anything.
Above-water hull
The hull section of a vessel above waterline, the visible part of a ship. Also, topsides.
Abaft
Toward the stern, relative to some object ("abaft the fore hatch").
Abandon ship!
An imperative to leave the vessel immediately, usually in the face of some imminent danger.
Beam ends
The sides of a ship. "On her beam ends" may mean the vessel is literally on her side and possibly about to capsize; more often, the phrase means the vessel is listing 45 degrees or more.
Fast
Fastened or held firmly (fast aground: stuck on the seabed; made fast: tied securely).
Hand bomber
A ship using coal-fired boilers shoveled in by hand.
Starboard
The right hand side of the ship when looking forward
Lee-side
The half of a ship, lengthwise, which lies between a line drawn through the middle of her length and the side, which is farthest from the point of wind.
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 methods include; cash, cheque, direct bank deposit and selected credit cards (1% 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