P&O Cruises unveils summer 2024 sailings

P&O Cruises has launched its summer 2024 programme, which will feature the line’s new ship, Arvia. 

Arvia joins the fleet in December and will offer two 14-night western Mediterranean itineraries, each with six ports of call. One will include Italy, Spain and France with calls to La Spezia (for Florence and Pisa) and Barcelona while the other will be Spain and France with calls to Barcelona and Valencia.

Iona will continue to spend the summer season in the Norwegian fjords for seven night itineraries, with calls to Geiranger, Olden and Alesund.

Britannia’s summer programme will include seven night Norwegian fjords and 14-night western Mediterranean island cruises to the Balearics, with extended calls to Palma and Ibiza and one itinerary including Cagliari in Sardinia. These itineraries will also feature new shore experiences to beach clubs, off the beaten track vineyards, adrenaline-fuelled activities and the countryside of Ibiza.

P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: “This programme of holidays, more than ever before, maximises the time in port to ensure our guests can see and experience the very best of each destination at their own pace.

“Whether a beach and relaxation break, or the opportunity for thrilling activities, exploration and adventures, each itinerary is carefully thought out to discover the heart of the places we visit.”

Malta will be the homeport for Azura’s summer season of seven and 14-night fly/cruise holidays. The western Mediterranean itineraries include a call to Civitavecchia for Rome and to Monte Carlo from Villefranche.

The Eastern route includes selected calls to Ephesus from Kusadasi and the Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini. Central Mediterranean itineraries include calls to Trieste for Venice and a new southern Adriatic itinerary features Taranto, Catania and the Greek Ionian islands of Cephalonia and Corfu.

Short breaks to Amsterdam are part of Ventura’s summer programme, alongside the Canary Islands, Iberia and southern cruise breaks., while mid-sized ships Aurora and Arcadia will offer longer itineraries. 

Pre-registration for summer 2024 holidays is now open and the cruises will be on general sale from March 30, 2022.