Carnival UK

Carnival UK is the parent company of leading cruise brands P&O Cruises and Cunard and is part of Carnival Corporation & PLC.

The company employs 1800 people at its head office in Southampton and over 1500 British officers at sea and its’ ships sail year round from their home port in Southampton, with each ship turnaround contributing over £2million to the local economy.
P&O Cruises is Britain’s favourite cruise line, welcoming guests to experience holidays with a blend of discovery, choice, relaxation and exceptional service catered towards British tastes.

In May 2021, P&O Cruises launched Iona, its first Excel class ship. This LNG-powered ship, with 5,200-guest capacity, is the largest ship built to serve the UK market. Arvia, the second LNG-powered Excel class ship, will join the fleet in December 2022. She will be the latest evolution in the P&O Cruises experience, embodying the newest trends in travel, dining and innovative entertainment and will be the epitome of a sunshine resort sailing year-round to the warmest climates.

With over 200 destinations worldwide, P&O Cruises itineraries vary in length from three days to three months, are carefully curated to inspire discovery and are varied to suit newcomers and experienced guests alike.

Cunard is a luxury British cruise line welcoming guests from around the world. Cunard’s rich history of over 180 years and unrivalled seafaring knowledge means that it has grown into a truly iconic brand. Cunard’s experience is built on fine dining, inspiring entertainment, outstanding service and a real sense of occasion.

Cunard’s current three ships will be joined by Queen Anne, in early 2024. She is part of the company’s ambitious plans for the future of Cunard globally and with her arrival comes even more opportunity for guests to sail the world in style. Timeless art deco stylings, unrivalled craftsmanship and contemporary comforts are features of all four Queens, with guests able to do as little or as much as they choose whatever their desire: relaxation, inspiration, or indulgence.

As part of its longer-term sustainability plan and vision, Carnival Corporation has committed to significant investments to achieve its 2030 sustainability goals and 2050 aspirations, which incorporate six critical sustainability focus areas overall. These areas include climate action; circular economy; sustainable tourism; good health and well-being; diversity, equity and inclusion; and biodiversity and conservation.