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P&O review

See how cruise line P&O measures up against its rivals
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Who is P&O

P&O is the UK’s oldest and biggest cruise line, with year-round departures from Southampton. It’s owned by Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise company, which is separate from P&O Ferries. 

P&O customer rating 


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Customer score
P&ONo72%

Customer score Based on a combination of overall satisfaction and how likely people are to recommend the company.

What’s P&O like?

P&O cruise ships have more than doubled in size in the past two decades, and some passengers complained about understaffing and slipping standards. 

Passengers told us that the cabins and on-board facilities are up to the mark, but customer service, passenger-to-space ratio and food were merely average. 

Should I book with P&O?

It remains readers’ most sailed-with cruise line, but it probably shouldn’t be. You’ll have a better time on many of its competitors.