Coming to a summer near you
Epic sunrises, beautiful beaches, stunning cities and authentic experiences – all in the P&O Cruises holiday summer 2020 collection
You’ll get right to the heart of destinations, effortlessly
WHETHER you opt for the magnificent sun-drenched Mediterranean, the captivating Canary Islands or the beguiling Baltic coast, leave the everyday behind and enjoy ‘this is the life’ moments in every port of call as P&O Cruises transports you to cultural hotspots, historic landmarks and the opportunity to immerse yourself in spectacular scenery.
Awake somewhere new, rested and ready to explore each day, with a wealth of authentic excursions and experiences available in each destination – and, of course, the freedom to head off and discover places under your own steam.
For summer 2020, P&O Cruises offers effortless adventure and relaxing breaks for solo travellers, couples, families and groups of friends – with itineraries to suit all budgets and interests. On a P&O Cruises holiday, you’ll get right to the heart of destinations with a fabulous blend of discovery, indulgence and the chance to immerse yourself in local life.
MAGNETIC MEDITERRANEAN
A MELTING pot of new adventures and old-world charm, the Mediterranean offers a multifaceted personality full of history, culture, mouthwatering cuisine and beautiful beaches. Stroll on the glamorous French Riviera. Visit Italy’s great cities, Rome, Venice and Florence. Discover Croatia with calls at Dubrovnik, Hvar and Split. The choice is yours.
Colourful cities contrast with stretches of sandy beaches, combining the charms of a short break with the benefits of a relaxing escape in sundrenched resorts.
You can choose whether you prefer to set sail from Southampton or to fly from a convenient UK airport and join your ship in Valletta, Malta. If you do this, why not immerse yourself in life on this cosmopolitan island with an overnight stay in the heart of the historic trading port of Valletta, at the Grand Hotel Excelsior, or perhaps at Seashells Resort on the seafront of St Paul’s Bay on the north of the island.
SEAFARING SHORT BREAKS
WHETHER it’s a family celebration, a milestone anniversary or simply a well earned weekend away, P&O Cruises has a collection of short breaks designed to offer a restorative, indulgent escape from everyday life. Watch the world go by on a canal boat in Amsterdam, soak up the atmosphere in the Channel Islands, immerse yourself in Hamburg’s heritage or sample chocolate, waffles and Belgian brews in Bruges.
THE BEGUILING BALTIC COAST
FROM St Petersburg’s grand avenues and distinctive domed churches to Helsinki’s archipelago of more than
330 islands, there’s so much to discover in this fascinating region. Fans of Scandi drama will love to explore the sights of Stockholm, a floating city on a network of islands criss-crossed by more than 40 bridges, where gabled houses and cobbled streets contrast with the kitsch appeal of the Abba museum.
In fact, any of the P&O Cruises itineraries in the region will take in a captivating combination of stunning waterfronts, medieval streets, ruined castles and fairy-tale buildings, sprinkled with a generous dose of museums, galleries, opera, ballet, music and more.
IBERIA AND THE CANARY ISLANDS
IBERIA and the Canary Islands are a colourful cultural cocktail of European and Moorish influences, with a wealth of breathtaking landscapes, historic cities to explore and sundrenched beaches. From the bridges and baroque arhcitecture of Porto to the festivals and flamenco of Seville, the Moorish streets of the Alfama, clanking trams and atmospheric streets of Lisbon, discover the many facets of the Iberian peninsula on a P&O Cruises holiday.
Further south, the Canary Islands deliver an enchanting combination of dramatic volcanic landscapes, stunning beaches, verdant green valleys, and whitewashed villages and towns, where regional cuisine and local wineries offer mouthwatering fare, inspired by Spanish and North African flavours.
Each island has its own distinctive character and charm and claims its own devotees: visit Lanzarote for beaches in red, white and black, while pretty La Palma features volcanic landscapes and Playa del Ingles is the place to party on Gran Canaria.