| P&O Cruises have a reputation for quality, | | | | it's not just fine dining that makes P&O so |
| reliability, safety and service. This sets this | | | | popular, at the other end of the scale there are |
| old-established company way above some of its | | | | children's tea parties on those cruise ships that are |
| more recent rivals. The company has a passenger | | | | marketed as being family-friendly. |
| to staff ratio of 2 -1, which ensures that when | | | | The atmosphere aboard a P&O cruise liner is very |
| passengers book P&O Cruises they can be sure | | | | relaxed and not as crowded as some of the |
| of a professional and unobtrusive service. This | | | | newer ships; this appeals to P&O's loyal followers. |
| service is found on all of P&O's ships - seven to | | | | The company has always known how to do |
| date and a new one, the Ardonia, due in service in | | | | things in style, and its modern fleet of liners are |
| 2011. | | | | both stylish and elegant. |
| This attention to customer satisfaction is | | | | The departure of a P&O super liner from it's |
| demonstrated by the company's attitude to | | | | berth in Southampton is a memorable occasion |
| children and single travellers, often a cause for | | | | with a band playing on the quayside in the age-old |
| complaint amongst holidaymakers. The Arcadia, | | | | tradition that passengers have now come to |
| for example offers adult only cruises, and P&O is | | | | expect. |
| one of the few companies offering special deals | | | | This musical send-off sets the tone for the rest |
| on solo cruise holidays. | | | | of the cruise, with top class entertainment in the |
| P&O's world cruises are renowned, and in the | | | | theatres on board, with some of the most |
| 2011/2012 programme five ships will be visiting | | | | spectacular shows now available at sea. Onboard |
| 115 ports in 55 countries, the company's most | | | | cinemas show the most recent releases, and |
| expansive world programme to date. | | | | after a film passengers can dance to live music or |
| Weddings at sea are increasingly popular and at | | | | that provided by DJs playing everything from 60's |
| this P&O really excel. They provide the services | | | | music up to the present day. The venues are |
| of a dedicated wedding coordinator to organise | | | | state-of the art, with the latest sound and lighting |
| everything from the champagne and flowers in | | | | systems. This again puts P&O well ahead of some |
| the bride and groom's stateroom, to the private | | | | of its rivals. |
| ceremony conducted by the Captain. The very | | | | If the onboard entertainment isn't enough P&O do |
| experienced staff members arrange all the | | | | have overnight stays in some ports. This gives |
| catering for the wedding reception, complete with | | | | passengers more time to sample the culture, and |
| wedding cake. | | | | local colour, of the city being visited. |
| Recently P&O have commissioned celebrity chefs | | | | It may be thought that P&O cruises are more |
| to be consultants for their fine dining restaurants. | | | | expensive than other cruises on offer, but late |
| Gary Rhodes and Marco Pierre White have both | | | | cruise deals can be found that offer great savings |
| designed menus and they take a keen interest in | | | | on the brochure prices. |
| the quality of food served to the passengers. But | | | | |