P&O Cruises retains airline partners for winter 2026-27 Caribbean season

P&O Cruises has confirmed Tui Airways, Norse Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic will be its airline partners for the upcoming winter Caribbean fly-cruise programme.

The three airlines will offer direct flights between October 2026 and March 2027 to take passengers to Arvia and Britannia sailings.

Norse Atlantic will operate Saturday flights from Manchester and Gatwick to Antigua on selected dates, and also flights to Barbados from Gatwick, Manchester, Cardiff, Glasgow and Newcastle on selected dates.

Tui Airways will provide Friday and Saturday flights to Barbados from Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester, plus regional flights from Belfast, Bournemouth, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow and Newcastle on selected dates.

Meanwhile, Virgin Atlantic will run a whole plane charter of an Airbus A330 to Barbados with three classes available to book from Manchester every other Friday for Arvia passengers.

Norse Atlantic and Tui Airways will offer economy and premium economy seats on Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

All passengers on the three airlines will be offered a luggage allowance of 23kg, hand baggage of 10kg, bonded baggage service a main meal and complimentary drink.

A 14-night Eastern Caribbean Islands Fly-Cruise on Arvia leads in from £1,659 for an inside cabin.

Carnival UK & P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: “For our fly-cruise guests, their holiday begins at the airport, so getting the flight experience right really matters to us.

“That’s why we’re delighted to be continuing our long‑standing relationships with TUI, Norse Atlantic, and Virgin Atlantic.

“Together, these partnerships mean our guests can enjoy consistently high‑quality journeys, with the comfort and care they know and love from P&O Cruises, right from take‑off.”