Accommodation
Contemporary cabins and suites complement Arcadia and Oceana’s modern outlook. With everything you could possibly need on hand, your room will serve as a welcoming haven. Modern artworks adorn the walls. A sparkling private bathroom is kept spick and span and stocked up with fluffy towels courtesy of your cabin steward. And many cabins come with their own balcony so that you can enjoy a continental breakfast or an intimate nightcap in the privacy of your own space. Even better, the scenery is ever-changing!
Attentive and Discreet Style of Service
The staff aboard our ships are known for their attentive and discreet style of service. British Officers and a long-serving crew assure a friendly and familiar environment. And from cabin stewards to reception staff and waiting staff, you will find P&O Cruises staff are always willing to go that extra mile. Attention to detail and efficiency are of the utmost important to P&O and you will find the staff have been trained to provide the very best standards of service. Both ship and shore-side staff adhere to the ‘CRUISE’ ethics of service. This code of conduct emphasises the importance of P&O Cruises staff being friendly and welcoming and willing to go that extra mile. After all, P&O realise that it can be the little details that make a big difference to your holiday experience.
Broaden your horizons
Live the day your way on these contemporary superliners. After all, choices abound. You can surf the net in the cyb@study, tour Arcadia’s impressive art collection, improve your golf swing on Oceana’s golf simulator and enjoy some retail therapy in the on board shops. Stylish lounges and cafes invite you to relax with a speciality coffee and magazine. Children’s clubs offer a whole host of activities. And Arcadia offers a New Horizons programme to enrich your time on board still further with a range of workshops hosted by experts and guest speakers.
Dining on board Arcadia and Oceana
Dining on Arcadia and Oceana is wonderfully flexible. Stylish restaurants, bistros and cafe's, 24 hour dining and al fresco venues pepper your days with variety. Formal or delightfully casual and spontaneous, the style of dining is up to you. Poolside, buffet-style or in the main dining rooms, breakfast and lunch can be as instant, leisurely or extravagant as you please.
By evening P&O Cruises Dining Choice offers a choice of dining style. And tantalising cuisine will have your taste buds tingling. Opt for Club Dining in the stylish main restaurants. Opt for Freedom Dining to dine when and with whom you wish. And sample Select Dining venues for a change of ambience or even company.
On Arcadia savour a memorable meal in the Arcadian Rhodes restaurant created by Gary Rhodes. Or enjoy a fusion of Asian and Oriental cuisine, combined with stunning ocean views in The Orchid Restaurant. Opt for the romance of Oceana’s Horizon Grill, where you can dine beneath the stars. And enjoy an intimate bistro dinner in The Plaza.
Health and well being
If you value your health and well being, you will be pleased to know we do too! With an ocean-view gymnasium, fitness classes and a luxurious spa and salon on both superliners, keeping ship-shape during your holiday is easy. Relaxing treatments help you unwind. Sparkling pools and jacuzzis soothe the senses. And crisp salads, pasta and fish dishes mean there’s always a healthy option on the menu.
Special Occasions
There is always something to celebrate when you are travelling with P&O Cruises. And whether it’s a birthday, you simply want to let that special someone know how much you care, or to add an extra special touch to a great holiday, you will find our occasion and gift packages offer all you need. Including luxury items such as hand-finished chocolates, spa treatments and champagne, P&O Cruises can offer you the perfect package.
Celebrate your honeymoon or anniversary in pure style with our free Honeymoon and Wedding Anniversary Collections. Including everything from fresh flowers in your cabin to champagne and a formal portrait photograph, there’s no better way to remember your special day. You can even rekindle that spark and renew your vows on board.
The Arcadia & Oceana - Contemporary & Innovative
Stylish and contemporary, Arcadia and Oceana are made for living life to the full. Choose from child-free Arcadia or family-friendly Oceana and you will find the choices certainly do not stop there. Packed with opportunities for relaxation, rejuvenation and socialising, this is the modern face of cruise travel.
These ships have every contemporary facility you could wish for. Excellent spa and gym facilities make them havens for well being. A selection of stylish bars and restaurants offer a venue for every mood and taste. Inviting pools and expansive decks provide the perfect place to unwind. Arcadia’s New Horizons programme offers new ways to enhance your time on board. And evenings come alive to the sound of music, the murmur of conversation and the ring of laughter. Contemporary theatre, comedy, live music, a real pub, cabaret and a lively nightclub present a dazzling array of options.
Life on board these superliners can be especially flexible and spontaneous. New Freedom Dining enables you to dine when and with whom you choose. So, if you like to take each day as it comes, these ships could be exactly what you are looking for. There’s also traditional Club Dining in the main restaurant at the same time and table each evening. A great way to really get to know your dining companions. And Select Dining venues provide a change of scene, cuisine and ambience. Sociable, friendly and upbeat, these superliners are especially suited to newcomers to cruising and anyone that loves having choices in abundance.
The Aurora and Oriana - Original & Authentic
Seeking a charmingly authentic style of cruise holiday? Aurora and Oriana are an expression of P&O Cruises long cruising history. Refined and elegant, their broad teak decks, tiered stern and traditional artworks capture the romance of cruise travel.
Designed for speed, these elegant superliners can take you to many ports in one holiday. Perfect for world voyages, for long and leisurely cruises to the Mediterranean or for exploring the historic sights, natural splendour and rugged coastline of the United States and Canada.
Both ships boast excellent children’s facilities, making them a great choice for families. But whether you are travelling with children or not, there are endless diversions. Savour a coffee and handmade chocolates in the tasteful surroundings of Raffles or Tiffany’s. Try your hand at shuffleboard out on deck. Recline on deck with a book from the on board library. Enjoy a work out in the well-equipped gymnasium. After all, these ships were made for relaxing.
These classic superliners embrace the glamour of evenings. You can enjoy the special setting and camaraderie of Club Dining in the main restaurants or opt for a different time or venue with Select Dining. Later, drink in the ocean views at the Crow’s Nest. Take a jaunt to the theatre. Or kick back and enjoy some cabaret or comedy in the showlounge. Every night will be magical on Aurora and Oriana.