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Essential informationormation is now online
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For the latest essential information,
visit pocruises.com/essential-information
What is essential information?
Our ’Essential information’ page explains everything
you need to know before booking your P&O Cruises Cruising language explained
holiday, as well as useful information to refer to once
your holiday is booked. This covers everything from If you’re new to cruising, you might see the odd word or phrase that looks a little unfamiliar.
luggage and what to pack to vaccinations and visas. Here’s a guide to some of the lingo you’ll encounter on a cruise holiday:
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve moved this
information online to ensure we’re providing you
with the most up-to-date details and developments. Cruising term Meaning Cruising term Meaning
Please visit our website to read the following
essential information: Aft The rear area of the ship Sea view cabin Accommodation with a
window looking out to sea
For your peace of mind Atrium The large, airy social hub
of the ship where you can Part obstructed The view from the window
Financial protection On-board medical centres relax, enjoy a drink and view will be partially obstructed,
Data protection people watch for example by a pillar or
a lifeboat
Planning for your holiday Cabin grades Each cabin grade has a
Pricing information Items not included two letter code, such as PF Port The left side of the ship,
in your holiday price or NC, identifying the type when facing forwards
of accommodation, varying
Travel information by size, features and location Pull-down beds Extra beds overhead, similar
to bunk beds, that are folded
Vaccinations Destination safety on the ship away during the day by your
Passports On-board safety Club Dining A style of dining on board. cabin steward
Visas You’ll share a table in the
restaurant with the same Saver Last-minute deals with some
Family cruising guests at a set time arrangements confirmed
What’s included Family cabins and prices each evening on board
What to bring Family fun ashore Deck plans Detailed plans showing Speciality An optional way to add
Dining and dress codes restaurants variety to your dining
the ship’s layout
experiences on board. For a
Information required at the time of booking Disembarkation Leaving the ship small cover charge, speciality
Introduction Medical conditions restaurants offer alternative
Ceremonies at Sea Mobility and disabilities Early Saver Great value prices on menus, some even created
selected cruises at selected
Special diets Cabin information times, without the benefits by our Food Heroes.
Insurance of Select Price (see page These can be booked on
my.pocruises.com before
11 for more information)
After you’ve booked you sail (see pages 24-27 for
Manage your What to pack Embarkation Boarding the ship more information)
booking online Cancellation and changes Forward The front area of the ship Select Price The leading choice for its
range of premium benefits;
Enhancing your holiday Freedom Dining A style of dining on board Select Price bookings include
Customise your Southampton and suited to those who prefer a number of perks (see page
cruise online airport hotel stays to keep arrangements a 11 for more information)
Oasis Spa, salon Shore experiences little more flexible
and fitness centre Drinks packages Inside cabin Cabins without a window Shore We offer tours, activities
and adventures on land,
experiences
Joining and leaving your ship Mid Aft The area between the rear all of which have been
tried and tested by us.
Embarkation Luggage and the centre of the ship These can be booked up to
Flights Sailing from Southampton Mid Forward The area between the front 365 days before your holiday
Delays on my.pocruises.com
and the centre of the ship
(see page 30 for more
Life on board Midship The middle area of the ship information)
Money matters Single travellers Obstructed The window lets in light
Dining Smoking policy view but the view will be mostly Starboard The right side of the ship,
Going ashore Internet services on board obstructed, for example when facing forwards
On-board booking benefits (Stay Connected) by a lifeboat Tender Sometimes the ship will
My Holiday Tips anchor at sea and small
Ships exclusively for adults Laundry On-board Money that is credited to boats known as tenders
spending your on-board account. will take you ashore
Loyalty and reward money It can be used to purchase
drinks, spa treatments, dining
P&O Cruises Peninsular Club benefits
experiences and much
Code of conduct more and is one of the perks
available with our Select Price
Guest safety Dress code
and muster drills Alcohol policy
Large groups
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