Other Facilities on Board the Ship
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Each ship has a medical centre staffed by registered doctors and nurses, available during scheduled clinic times to provide medical care for everyone on board. They are also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for medical emergencies.
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Celebrate your best ever holiday and relax in our many bars and lounges catering to all tastes and moods.
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Lots of ways to indulge in retail therapy, from tax and duty-free to souvenirs and gifts.
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Our on-board photographers can create special memories of your cruising holiday.
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Pamper yourself or simply feel more trim at our professional grooming centre.
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All your snorkelling gear is here at the Aqua Hut, ready to take on your Shore Tour.
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For a little time out, an invigorating workout, or a full day of pampering, we're here to renew mind, body and spirit.
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Our new adrenalin rush! An endorphin releasing way to kickstart your day.
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Available on all P&O Cruises ships in our Internet Café.
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With our advanced wireless networks, you can make and receive calls.
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Retreat into our library with hundreds of contemporary and classic titles.
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Hand bomber
A ship using coal-fired boilers shoveled in by hand.
- Starboard
The right hand side of the ship when looking forward
- Beating to windward
Making progress against the direction of the wind, by steering alternately close-hauled on the starboard and larboard tacks.
- Shallow, not deep.
- Under the lee of the shore
Close to the shore, which lies to windward of the ship.
- Fresh away
When your ship increases its velocity.
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Need Help?
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