Shopping 

Two women walking through the onboard shopsSome of the best cruise deals on board! Reward yourself and friends at home with superb gifts and mementos. An exciting part of life on board P&O Cruises is a choice of delightful and luxurious ways to indulge in retail therapy.

Tax and Duty Free

P&O Cruises Tax and Duty Free Shops offer savings of up to 50% off Australian recommended retail prices. Browse and select from some of the world's most exclusive products and brands. Pamper yourself with Chanel, Estee Lauder, Clinique, Clarins and Lancome cosmetics and fragrances. Choose fashion, jewellery and accessories by Guess, Fossil, Citizen, Seiko, Swatch, Tissot, Swarovski and more. To remember your cruise, you'll also find a stylish choice of P&O Cruises fashion and souvenirs.

Tech Store

For the latest digital cameras, mp3 players and iPod accessories.

P&O Cruises Heritage Collection

Vintage P&O Cruises poster artwork and historic images, postcards, puzzles and more.

Please note that the currency used on board is Australian dollars (AUD)

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 the beam
Further aft than the beam: a relative bearing of greater than 90 degrees from the bow: "two points abaft the port beam".
Bear down
Turn away from the wind, often with reference to a transit.
Daggerboard
A type of centerboard that is lifted vertically; often used in pairs.
Fender
An air or foam filled bumper used in boating to keep boats from banging into docks or each other.
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.
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.

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

Passenger using a laptop
Internet access is available on all P&O Cruises ships in our on-board Internet Café.
Internet Access