When you’re onboard a cruise ship, it makes for a much more restful trip to know that your kids have plenty to entertain them. However, it is also important that any family vacation is budget-friendly, which is why one of the best cruise lines for kids is P&O Cruises. Not only do they have great family deals, but they have loads of fun kids clubs and activities on offer.
According to Cruise Mummy, a specialist blog run by cruise-industry worker Jenni Fielding, a 7-day P&O cruise for a family of four cost her around $1,500. She described it as an “exceptional value for money” for family-friendly cruises. This sentiment is backed up by the British Travel Awards, which gave the company the accolade of “best cruise line for family holidays” in 2023. The Cruise Critic website recommends that out of all of P&O’s liners, Iona, Britannia, and Arvia are the best equipped for children.
Why P&O cruises are better for your budget
P&O Cruises periodically posts family-friendly offers where children sail for free or at a discounted price. Some of its cabins also have extra beds that kids can use, which will save you from paying for an additional room. This is why it’s always useful to sign up for newsletters and check websites so you know as soon as possible about any too-good-to-miss deals. Holiday times can be booked up quickly, so look for deals as soon as you have the dates.
Gratuities are included in the price of P&O cruises, which means that it is not mandatory to spend this additional cash while on board. Cruise Mummy estimated that this saves a family of four an average of $58 per day when compared with a similar company. Kids clubs, shows, and the night nursery are also included in the price. When it comes to entertainment like this, there are so many options that you and your kids will be spoiled for choice.
Things for kids to do on a P&O cruise
For kids who don’t stop eating, P&O cruises are ideal because they offer a children’s afternoon tea of sandwiches and cakes, as well as plenty of pizza and ice cream to be had. On-board activities include meet-and-greets with characters like Wallace and Gromit, cinemas, pools with water slides, and a theater for family-friendly entertainment. For all children aged 6 months all the way to 17 years, there are kids clubs dedicated to different ages. Nursery is for kids ages 6 months to 2 years, Splashers is for 2 to 4 year olds, Surfers for 5 to 8 years old, Scubas for 9 to 12 years, and H2O Children’s Club/The Scene for is suited for teenagers.
These clubs offer different rooms and activities suitable to that age group. A night nursery is also an option for children ages 6 months to 4 years, so that parents can have a meal or enjoy the evening’s entertainment alone. The staff in the nursery will notify parents if their children wake up. As P&O have your kids’ entertainment covered, all you need to do is perfectly pack for your cruise vacation.
