P&O Cruises will allow children on its adult-only ships Arcadia and Aurora for specific sailings from December 2026. The cruises will remain adult-only for most of the year, but families can join for eight Arcadia sailings and 12 Aurora sailings between December 2026 and September 2027.
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The festive season offers a 14-night Aurora cruise departing 15 December 2026, sailing around Scandinavia, with prices starting at £1,299 per person. Arcadia will also host a five-night Belgium and Netherlands cruise from 27 August 2027, with fares beginning at £599 per person.
Both Arcadia and Aurora are among P&O Cruises’ older vessels, accommodating 2,094 and 1,874 guests respectively. While primarily adult-focused, the ships will provide family-friendly facilities such as cinemas, theatres, pools, restaurants, and cafés, along with children’s menus, baby-changing areas, and entertainment suitable for all ages.
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Paul Ludlow, president of Carnival UK and P&O Cruises, said the itineraries will offer 23 per cent more cruises for families during the school summer holidays in 2027. He added that multi-generational travel is increasingly popular, and these sailings will allow families to enjoy activities together across elegant ships.
