P&O Cruises has confirmed its 2026 ship visit programme will offer more regional opportunities than ever before

The cruise line will offer more than 1,400 places across a total of 16 Southampton-based and regional visits throughout the year.

The programme will run from March to November 2026 and includes visits on board Iona, Arvia, Aurora, Britannia and Ventura, alongside a series of regional calls to give agents across the UK the opportunity to experience the P&O Cruises fleet first-hand.

The Southampton programme begins on 14 March with Iona, and continues throughout the year, featuring a total of nine standard ship visits and dedicated family-focused experiences. Each visit can accommodate up to 45 agents, with two family days on Iona in Southampton, each able to cater for 400 guests.

Spaces for the first visit on Iona opened on Shine Rewards Club on 1 February, while opportunities to register for the rest of the programme will be announced throughout the year.

Regional ship visits will be available in Greenock, Belfast and Liverpool during Arcadia’s 16-night British Isles cruise, with the same destinations – plus Newcastle – hosting ship visits during Aurora’s 16-night British Isles holiday.

During each visit, agents will enjoy a guided tour of the ship, including cabins, dining venues and entertainment spaces, as well as lunch on board.

P&O Cruises associate vice president of sales & distribution, Ruth Venn, said: “Our 2026 ship visit programme is our biggest ever from a regional perspective, which reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting the trade through meaningful, hands-on training opportunities.

“Whether it’s a Southampton visit or a regional call, these experiences allow agents to truly understand what makes P&O Cruises distinctive and to sell with confidence. We know how powerful first-hand experience is, which is why we’ve built a programme that’s both extensive and accessible.”