P&O Cruises has revealed its summer 2024 programme which includes extended times in popular island destinations including Ibiza and Mykonos, as well as the scenic Norwegian fjords.
New ship Arvia will offer two different 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 of scenic cruising with calls to the world heritage port of Geiranger, as well as 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 also include many new shore experiences including beach clubs and off the beaten track vineyards, said the cruise line in a statement.
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 picturesque 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 as well as The Canary Islands, Iberia and southern cruise breaks.
These holidays include longer time in the ports of Lisbon and Amsterdam.
Aurora and Arcadia, both mid-sized ships, will offer longer “discovery” itineraries for experienced cruisers.
Arcadia will sail a 16-night Iceland cruise in June ’24 with an overnight call in Reykjavik and a 30 night Canada & USA cruise in September ’04 with overnight calls in Boston and New York to see the sights in these vibrant cities.
Tangier and Casablanca will be part of Aurora’s 18-night western Mediterranean cruise in April ’24 while the ship’s Arctic Circle cruise in October ’24 includes Iceland and the North Cape and the chance to see the Northern Lights.
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.
“With Ibiza, Palma, Mykonos and Casablanca, as well as many other iconic skylines, the Instagram moments will be endless as well as the opportunity for making memories with friends and family and rekindling our passion for travel.”
Pre-registration for the summer ’24 holidays is available from March 23, 2022, and on general sale from March 30, 2022.
For more information, please visit pocruises.com.
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