Leap Year Launch for New Caribbean Cruises

LONDON, ENGLAND, March 14, 2012 (Press-News.org) These new itineraries provide a range of four transatlantic cruises, seven fly-cruises and one short city break. Cruises range from three to 22 nights in duration and highlight destinations include Barbados, Curacao, Aruba, St. Lucia, Antigua and Guadeloupe.

Example itineraries are:
- 15 night transatlantic cruise, set sail from Southampton on January 10, 2013, and call in Ponta Delgada, St. Maarten, St. Kitts, Antigua, St. Lucia and Barbados for return flight, arrive UK January 25, 2013. Prices from GBP999 pp including return flight, equivalent to just GBP67 per person per night.

- 22 night transatlantic cruise, set sail from Southampton on January 10, 2013, and call in Ponta Delgada, St. Maarten, St. Kitts, Antigua, St. Lucia, Barbados, Curacao, Aruba, St. Vincent, Grenada and Barbados for return flight, arrive UK February 1, 2013. Prices from GBP1,599 pp including return flight, equivalent to just GBP73 per person per night.

- 15 night Caribbean fly cruise, fly UK to Barbados on January 24, 2013, and call in Curacao, Aruba, St. Vincent, Grenada and Barbados for return flight, arrive UK February 1, 2013. Prices from GBP1,499 pp including return charter flights from London Gatwick or Manchester, equivalent to GBP100 per person per night.

- Three night city break cruise (before Caribbean cruises commence), departing Southampton January 7, 2013 and call in Amsterdam. Prices from GBP249 pp, equivalent to GBP83 per person per night.

P&O Cruises managing director, Carol Marlow, said: "This is a collection of flexible itineraries for those who want an exotic winter holiday on one of our newest ships. The transatlantic cruises are fantastic for those who prefer a lazy start or end to their holiday and the ease of departure from or arrival into Southampton. And the fly-cruises are great for those who want immediate sunshine.

"Since joining the fleet in April 2010, Azura has established herself as a firm favorite with highlights including fine dining by Michelin starred chef Atul Kochhar and gourmet wine bar and restaurant by Olly Smith.

"Azura's wide range of bars, restaurants and outdoor deck and relaxation areas lends itself particularly well for Caribbean cruising. Whether that be cocktails by the pool on balmy evenings, dinner on the terrace of Seventeen as you sail into the Caribbean sunset, or a massage in an open air cabana in The Retreat after a hard day at the beach.

"Prices start from just GBP67 per person per night and considering this includes flights, all main meals, entertainment, facilities and child care for families, this is outstanding value for money."

For more information or to book call P&O Cruises on 0845 3 554 444 or visit www.pocruises.co.uk

About P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises can trace its roots back to 1837 when the Peninsular Steam Navigation Company was awarded the lucrative Admiralty contract to carry mail to the Iberian Peninsula and beyond. Not long afterwards the concept of cruising was born and since then has evolved into a popular holiday choice and now P&O Cruises carries more British cruisers than any other line. Today, as trusted cruise experts, P&O Cruises has a fleet of seven cruise liners offering holidays tailored to British tastes combining genuine service, a sense of occasion and attention to detail, ensuring passengers have the holiday of a lifetime, every time. Azura was launched in April 2010 - officially named by Godmother Darcey Bussell CBE. Small ship Adonia was added to the fleet in May 2011, named by Dame Shirley Bassey, DBE, and a new 141,000 ton as yet unnamed ship will be added to the fleet in spring 2015. P&O Cruises offer passengers the most stylish and contemporary holidays afloat including cruises to the Caribbean, cruises to the Mediterranean, & luxury short cruises. P&O Cruises offer direct Southampton cruises or fly-cruise holidays from many regional airports. Don't miss your chance to book a cruise with P&O Cruises today, with plenty of cruise offers online.

For further press information please contact:
Michele Andjel, michele.andjel@carnivalukgroup.com 023 8065 6653/07730 732 072
Kate Rist, kate.rist@pocruises.com 023 8065 6652/07730 732 065
Jess Reid, jessica.reid@pocruises.com 023 8065 6650 / 07795 052 973