Best Family Cruises


Family time is the best time aboard a P&O Cruise! With Kids Clubs, family dining, shore tours and more, P&O is one of the best family holidays in Australia and New Zealand.

From playing Marco Polo to swimming with turtles in Papua New Guinea, a family cruise with P&O will be a holiday that you and your kids will never forget. Our family-friendly holidays offer something for toddlers, kids, teens, and adults of all ages. Whether it’s a school holiday cruise deal or a long weekend getaway, book the best family cruise with a P&O family cruise from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Fremantle, Cairns and Auckland.

The benefits of booking a family cruise

From Kids Clubs to family dining, to adventure parks and comedy shows, there’s never a dull moment on a P&O family cruise. With cooking, cleaning, planning and entertainment all taken care of, you’ll be able to sit back, relax, and spend some quality time with your favourite people as you cruise to stunning destinations in total bliss. From Kids Clubs to family dining to adventure parks and comedy shows, there’s never a dull moment on a P&O family cruise.

 

Stress-free travel

 

Kids Clubs & family dining

 

Family activities & kid-friendly entertainment

 

All-inclusive deals & no expensive surprises

Family-friendly activities

A P&O cruise offers a wide array of fun, safe, family-friendly activities - from waterslides and Kids Clubs to adventure parks and shore tours. Join the adrenalin lovers at P&O Edge Adventure Park for some action-packed fun in the sun, or explore our incredible interactive waterpark aboard the Pacific Explorer.

As well as an endless collection of fun activities, we offer four age-specific Kids Clubs, all included in your fare. With help from professional childhood academics, we run daily activities specially designed for kids, from arts and crafts to music and sports. It's the perfect combination of learning, entertainment and fun and not to mention, new-found friends. Each Kids Club program features specialised, age-specific activities, with our friendly and experienced staff supervising at all times.

To learn more, check out our Top 5 Fun Cruise Experiences for Kids

Cost effective & easy to plan

Planning a family holiday can be a stressful, time-consuming task that can often take longer than the holiday itself. Fortunately, our all-inclusive family cruises take all that hassle away thanks to a range of flexible group options that are easy to book and great value for money. Spend less time worrying about the details and spend more quality time with your loved ones. Plus, all your travel, accommodation, main meals in designated restaurants and entertainment are included in the price, making a P&O family cruise far more cost-effective and convenient than a holiday on land. Unpack once, and enjoy your family holiday immediately!

To find out more, read the 5 ways to plan the best family cruise holiday ever.

Family dining & accommodation

Whether you’re a family of 4 or cheaper by the dozen, we have dining and accommodation options to suit each family’s needs, including room options for families of five and eight (on Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure only). Cruise comfortably in one of our spacious Suites, or choose our Interconnecting rooms for some extra space. If you’re after something more budget-friendly, our interior rooms are a fantastic choice because who wants to stay in their room all day when there is so much to do on a P&O Cruise.

When you get hungry around mealtimes, you can relax knowing the cooking and cleaning is taken care of for you. Enjoy delicious food and ocean views with your loved ones with our family dining options. Aboard each of our ships, we offer a vast range of nutritious and delicious menu options for the whole family, so even your fussiest eaters will find something they love.

Unforgettable Shore Tours

Most shore tours offer children’s prices for ages 2 to 12 years on select tours. Plus, infants aged less than two years (sitting on a parent’s lap) tour for free! For small group tours, guests can even choose a private rental vehicle for ultimate flexibility. From stunning beaches and snowy mountains to colourful creatures and ancient temples, your family will never forget a P&O shore tour.

For extra room, consider a Suite

If your family enjoys spreading out, book a Suite! You and your family will love the extra space, separate sitting area and spacious balcony overlooking the water. Plus, you’ll even receive special treatment from priority embarkation to a complimentary laundry service.

 

Spacious living area

 

Large bathroom

 

Priority treatment

 

Private balcony*

*Private balcony not available on 5 berth family suites on Pacific Adventure.


Check out our great family group cruise deals below for a fun, convenient and cost-effective holiday option:

Best Family Cruise Deals

Stunning holiday destinations await the whole family aboard a P&O cruise. From Kids Clubs to family dining to adventure parks and comedy shows, spend some quality time with your favourite people as you sail to stunning destinations without a worry in the world. All the cooking, cleaning, planning and entertainment are taken care of so you can sit back and relax.

School Holiday cruise deals

Check out our excellent family group cruise deals below for a fun, convenient and cost-effective holiday option:

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Pacific Explorer  Pacific Explorer®

Pacific Adventure  Pacific Adventure®

Pacific Encounter  Pacific Encounter®

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The Best Family Cruise Deals

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What It Means


Pacific Explorer  Pacific Explorer®

Pacific Adventure  Pacific Adventure®

Pacific Encounter  Pacific Encounter®