P&O Cruises to offer family and multi-generation sailings on adult-only ships

P&O Cruises will offer family and multi-generational bookings on adult-only ships Aurora and Arcadia on selected sailings departing from December 2026.

The line will offer a combined total of 20 cruises for passengers of all ages departing from Southampton.

Bookings will open for the cruises today (October 7), with the winter 2027-28 season to go on sale from October 14.

The sailings will offer children’s menus, baby changing and bottle warming facilities and tailored entertainment and activities for all ages.

Aurora will offer eight family-friendly cruises ranging from four nights to 21 nights between December 11, 2026 and September 13, 2027, with calls in Northern Europe, Scandinavia and the Western Mediterranean.

Arcadia will welcome multi-generational groups on 12 cruises between three nights to 24 nights between December 21, 2026 and September 20, 2027, visiting destinations such as Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Spain, Eastern Mediterranean and Iceland.

P&O Cruises associate vice president, sales & distribution Ruth Venn said: “Recent Clia data showed that multi-generational travel is a rising trend. Over 30% of families are now cruising with at least two generations onboard.

“In response to guest feedback and increasing demand we are excited to invite all ages to join Arcadia and Aurora on selected holidays meaning the whole family can come together to experience these elegant ships.

“These cruises will provide agents with even more opportunity to promote P&O Cruises.” 

She added: “Arcadia and Aurora will continue to offer holidays exclusively for adults for the much of the year ensuring guests can enjoy the choice of both family-friendly and adult only cruises when booking a P&O Cruises holiday.”