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●  Head-to-Head Comparison

P&O Cruises vs Norwegian Cruise Line

A detailed side-by-side comparison of P&O Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line covering ratings, fleet size, food quality, entertainment, value for money, and available sailings from UK ports. Updated for 2026.

Updated 28 March 2026 P&O Cruises edges it on overall score
●  Side By Side

The head-to-head

Ratings are based on aggregated passenger reviews, editorial analysis, and expert scoring. The cobalt outline marks the stronger line for each attribute.

Best value
Premium

P&O Cruises

From£671pp
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Contemporary

Norwegian Cruise Line

From£410pp
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Price from
£671 pp
£410 pp
Overall Rating
4.5/5
4.4/5
Fleet Size
7 ships
19 ships
Family Score
8/10
7/10
Luxury Score
7/10
7/10
Value Score
8/10
7/10
Food Score
8/10
7/10
Entertainment Score
7/10
8/10
Founded
1837
1966
Headquarters
Southampton, UK
Miami, USA
Sailings live
50available now
50available now
●  Choosing Between Them

Who should choose which?

Every cruise line has its strengths and weaknesses. Here is an honest look at who each line is best suited for, based on passenger feedback and our editorial assessment.

Choose P&O Cruises if you want…

  • UK departures (no-fly)
  • Families with children
  • Traditional British cruising
  • Food lovers (Marco Pierre White)

P&O Cruises may not suit you if…

  • Ultra-luxury seekers
  • Mega-ship thrill rides
  • Non-English speakers

Choose Norwegian Cruise Line if you want…

  • Flexible, no-rules cruising
  • Solo travellers (studio cabins)
  • Broadway entertainment
  • Modern ship design

Norwegian Cruise Line may not suit you if…

  • Those wanting traditional cruise formality
  • Budget travellers
  • UK-departure-only preference
●  Fleet Overview

Ships at a glance

A quick comparison of each line's fleet including passenger capacity, tonnage, and year of launch.

P&O Cruises Fleet (7 ships)

Iona

Built 2020 · 5,200 guests

184,700 GT

Arvia

Built 2022 · 5,200 guests

184,700 GT

Britannia

Built 2015 · 3,647 guests

143,730 GT

Azura

Built 2010 · 3,100 guests

115,055 GT

Ventura

Built 2008 · 3,078 guests

116,017 GT

Arcadia

Built 2005 · 2,094 guests

83,781 GT

Aurora

Built 2000 · 1,874 guests

76,152 GT

Norwegian Cruise Line Fleet (19 ships)

Norwegian Prima

Built 2022 · 3,215 guests

142,500 GT

Norwegian Viva

Built 2023 · 3,215 guests

142,500 GT
●  Browse Sailings

Available cruises

Current sailings from both cruise lines. Prices shown are per person based on two sharing the lowest-grade cabin available.

P&O Cruises Sailings

Britannia — Norwegian Fjords cruise from Southampton7 NIGHTS
P&O Cruises

Norwegian Fjords cruise from Southampton

Britannia Southampton 18 Sept 2026

Ports: Southampton · Haugesund · Olden · Stavanger, Norway · Kristiansand, Norway

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Iona — Norwegian Fjords cruise from SouthamptonSave 3%7 NIGHTS
P&O Cruises

Norwegian Fjords cruise from Southampton

Iona Southampton 19 Sept 2026

Ports: Southampton · Haugesund · Olden · Innvikfjorden (Scenic Cruising) · Flam · Aurlandsfjord (Scenic Cruising)

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£708pp
£728 pp
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Britannia — Norwegian Fjords cruise from Southampton7 NIGHTS
P&O Cruises

Norwegian Fjords cruise from Southampton

Britannia Southampton 25 Sept 2026

Ports: Southampton · Haugesund · Olden · Stavanger, Norway · Kristiansand, Norway

From
£756pp
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Iona — Norwegian Fjords cruise from SouthamptonSave 3%7 NIGHTS
P&O Cruises

Norwegian Fjords cruise from Southampton

Iona Southampton 26 Sept 2026

Ports: Southampton · Haugesund · Olden · Innvikfjorden (Scenic Cruising) · Flam · Aurlandsfjord (Scenic Cruising)

From
£679pp
£699 pp
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Arvia — MediterraneanSave 2%14 NIGHTS
P&O Cruises

Mediterranean

Arvia Southampton, Great Britain 27 Sept 2026
From
£1,029pp
£1,049 pp
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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - etc.15 NIGHTS
P&O Cruises

Departing Valletta - Valletta - etc.

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia · Cartagena · Tangier

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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - ...16 NIGHTS
P&O Cruises

Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - ...

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Cartagena · Tangier

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Azura — Departing Valletta - VallettaSave 4%15 NIGHTS
P&O Cruises

Departing Valletta - Valletta

Azura 1 Oct 2026
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£671pp
£699 pp
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Azura — 7 Night Mediterranean CruiseSave 4%7 NIGHTS
P&O Cruises

7 Night Mediterranean Cruise

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Florence · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Valletta

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£749 pp
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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Lanzarote - TenerifeSave 4%15 NIGHTS
P&O Cruises

Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Lanzarote - Tenerife

Azura 1 Oct 2026
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£1,819 pp
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Azura — 16 Night Mediterranean Cruise16 NIGHTS
P&O Cruises

16 Night Mediterranean Cruise

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Cartagena · Tangier

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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Florence - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Lanzarote - TenerifeSave 4%7 NIGHTS
P&O Cruises

Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Florence - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Lanzarote - Tenerife

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Florence · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Cartagena · Tangier

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£699 pp
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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - ...15 NIGHTS
P&O Cruises

Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - ...

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Cartagena · Tangier

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Azura — 15 Night Mediterranean CruiseSave 4%15 NIGHTS
P&O Cruises

15 Night Mediterranean Cruise

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Valletta · Cartagena

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£1,399 pp
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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - MarseilleSave 4%15 NIGHTS
P&O Cruises

Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Cartagena · Tangier · Lanzarote

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£1,819 pp
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Azura — Departing Valletta - Various portsSave 4%15 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Various ports

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Cartagena · Tangier

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£699 pp
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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia (Rome)Save 4%16 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia (Rome)

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Cartagena · Tangier · Lanzarote

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£1,499 pp
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Azura — Cruise only from VallettaSave 4%15 NIGHTS
P&O Cruises

Cruise only from Valletta

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Cartagena · Tangier

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£1,819 pp
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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Florence - Civitavecchia (Rome)Save 4%7 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Florence - Civitavecchia (Rome)

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Marseille · Florence · Civitavecchia (Rome)

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Azura — AzuraSave 4%15 NIGHTS
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Azura

Azura 1 Oct 2026
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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille ...15 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille ...

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia · Cartagena · Tangier

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Azura — Departing Valletta - Multiple DestinationsSave 4%15 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Multiple Destinations

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Cartagena · Tangier

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Azura — Departing Valletta - Various DestinationsSave 4%15 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Various Destinations

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Cartagena · Tangier

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Azura — Departing Valletta - FlorenceSave 4%7 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Florence

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Florence · Civitavecchia (Rome)

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Azura — 16 Night Azura Cruise16 NIGHTS
P&O Cruises

16 Night Azura Cruise

Azura 1 Oct 2026
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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Florence - Civitavecchia (Rome) - VallettaSave 4%7 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Florence - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Valletta

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Florence · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Valletta

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£699 pp
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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - CivitavecchiaSave 4%15 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Cartagena · Tangier

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£1,499 pp
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Azura — 15 Night Azura Cruise15 NIGHTS
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15 Night Azura Cruise

Azura 1 Oct 2026
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Azura — 7 Night Azura CruiseSave 4%7 NIGHTS
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7 Night Azura Cruise

Azura 1 Oct 2026
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£749 pp
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Azura — Azura from VallettaSave 4%7 NIGHTS
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Azura from Valletta

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Florence · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Valletta

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£699 pp
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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia - TenerifeSave 4%16 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia - Tenerife

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Tangier · Lanzarote

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£1,819 pp
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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Valletta - Cartagena - Tangier - Lanzarote - TenerifeSave 4%15 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Valletta - Cartagena - Tangier - Lanzarote - Tenerife

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Valletta · Cartagena

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Azura — Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Cartagena - Tangier - Lanzarote - TenerifeSave 4%15 NIGHTS
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Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Cartagena - Tangier - Lanzarote - Tenerife

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Cartagena · Tangier

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£1,399 pp
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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Florence - CivitavecchiaSave 4%7 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Florence - Civitavecchia

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Florence · Civitavecchia (Rome)

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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia (Rome) - VallettaSave 4%15 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Valletta

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia · Cartagena · Tangier · Lanzarote

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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Valletta - Cartagena - Tangier - Lanzarote - Tenerife - TenerifeSave 4%16 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Valletta - Cartagena - Tangier - Lanzarote - Tenerife - Tenerife

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Valletta · Cartagena

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£1,819 pp
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Azura — Departing Valletta - Various Locations15 NIGHTS
P&O Cruises

Departing Valletta - Various Locations

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Cartagena · Tangier

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Azura — Departing Valletta - Various Locations with Added Stops16 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Various Locations with Added Stops

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Cartagena · Tangier

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Azura — Departing Valletta - Multiple Locations15 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Multiple Locations

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Cartagena · Tangier

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Azura — Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Valletta - Cartagena - Tangier - Lanzarote - TenerifeSave 4%15 NIGHTS
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Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Valletta - Cartagena - Tangier - Lanzarote - Tenerife

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Cartagena · Tangier

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£1,399 pp
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Azura — Departing Valletta - Florence - Civitavecchia (Rome) - VallettaSave 4%7 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Florence - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Valletta

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Florence · Civitavecchia (Rome)

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£719pp
£749 pp
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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia (Rome) - TenerifeSave 4%16 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Tenerife

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Cartagena · Tangier

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£1,819 pp
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Azura — Departing Valletta - TenerifeSave 4%16 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Tenerife

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Cartagena · Tangier

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£1,819 pp
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Azura — London fly cruiseSave 4%7 NIGHTS
P&O Cruises

London fly cruise

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Florence · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Valletta

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£1,295pp
£1,349 pp
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Azura — Bristol fly cruiseSave 4%15 NIGHTS
P&O Cruises

Bristol fly cruise

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Cartagena · Tangier

From
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£1,399 pp
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Azura — Valletta - Marseille - Florence - Civitavecchia (Rome) - VallettaSave 4%7 NIGHTS
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Valletta - Marseille - Florence - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Valletta

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Florence · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Valletta

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£767pp
£799 pp
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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Cartagena - Tangier - Lanzarote - TenerifeSave 4%15 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Cartagena - Tangier - Lanzarote - Tenerife

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Valletta · Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Cartagena · Tangier

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£1,399 pp
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Azura — Departing Valletta - Multiple Ports - VallettaSave 4%15 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Multiple Ports - Valletta

Azura 1 Oct 2026
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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - Various15 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Valletta - Various

Azura 1 Oct 2026

Ports: Marseille · Livorno · Civitavecchia (Rome) · Cartagena · Tangier · Lanzarote

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Azura — Bristol fly cruise fromSave 4%15 NIGHTS
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Bristol fly cruise from

Azura 1 Oct 2026
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Norwegian Cruise Line Sailings

Norwegian Encore — 2-night Seattle & 7-night Encore Alaska & Glacier BaySave 2%7 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

2-night Seattle & 7-night Encore Alaska & Glacier Bay

Norwegian Encore Seattle 18 Sept 2026
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£1,329pp
£1,359 pp
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Norwegian Gem — 2-night Rome & 7-night Italy, Corfu & Adriatic Gems7 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

2-night Rome & 7-night Italy, Corfu & Adriatic Gems

Norwegian Gem Civitavecchia 18 Sept 2026
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£829pp
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Norwegian Epic — 2-night Barcelona & 7-night Nice, Florence & Amalfi Coast7 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

2-night Barcelona & 7-night Nice, Florence & Amalfi Coast

Norwegian Epic Barcelona 18 Sept 2026
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From
£809pp
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Norwegian Joy — 2-night Seattle & 9-night Joy of Alaska9 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

2-night Seattle & 9-night Joy of Alaska

Norwegian Joy Seattle 19 Sept 2026
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£1,429pp
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Norwegian Gem — Italy, Greece & Croatia Fly Cruise from Rome7 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

Italy, Greece & Croatia Fly Cruise from Rome

Norwegian Gem Civitavecchia 20 Sept 2026

Ports: Rome · Salerno · Catania · Corfu · Kotor · Zadar

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£1,299pp
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Norwegian Bliss — 2-night Seattle & 7-night Alaska & Glacier Bay7 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

2-night Seattle & 7-night Alaska & Glacier Bay

Norwegian Bliss Seattle 24 Sept 2026
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£1,439pp
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Norwegian Dawn — 2-night Barcelona & 7-night Spain & PortugalSave 14%7 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

2-night Barcelona & 7-night Spain & Portugal

Norwegian Dawn Barcelona 25 Sept 2026
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£859pp
£999 pp
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Norwegian Epic — 2-night Rome & 7-night Italy, France & Spain7 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

2-night Rome & 7-night Italy, France & Spain

Norwegian Epic Civitavecchia 25 Sept 2026
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From
£809pp
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Norwegian Encore — 2-night Seattle & 7-night Encore Alaska & Glacier Bay7 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

2-night Seattle & 7-night Encore Alaska & Glacier Bay

Norwegian Encore Seattle 25 Sept 2026
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£1,369pp
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Norwegian Epic — MediterraneanSave 3%7 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

Mediterranean

Norwegian Epic Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy 27 Sept 2026

Ports: Barcelona · Spain

From
£410pp
£422 pp
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Norwegian Dawn — Spain & Portugal from Barcelona7 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

Spain & Portugal from Barcelona

Norwegian Dawn Barcelona 27 Sept 2026

Ports: Barcelona · Palma De Mallorca · Valencia · Motril · Gibraltar · Cadiz

Flights
From
£639pp
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Norwegian Joy — 2-night Vancouver & 6-night Seattle, Astoria, San Francisco & 2-night Los Angeles6 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

2-night Vancouver & 6-night Seattle, Astoria, San Francisco & 2-night Los Angeles

Norwegian Joy Vancouver 29 Sept 2026
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From
£1,329pp
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Norwegian Bliss — 2-night Seattle & 7-night Alaska & Glacier Bay7 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

2-night Seattle & 7-night Alaska & Glacier Bay

Norwegian Bliss Seattle 1 Oct 2026
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£1,429pp
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Norwegian Dawn — 3-night Salou & 7-night Spanish Cities & Islands10 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

3-night Salou & 7-night Spanish Cities & Islands

Norwegian Dawn Tarragona 1 Oct 2026
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£799pp
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Norwegian Gem — 2-night Rome & 7-night Italy, Greece & Croatia7 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

2-night Rome & 7-night Italy, Greece & Croatia

Norwegian Gem Civitavecchia 2 Oct 2026
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£759pp
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Norwegian Epic — 2-night Barcelona & 7-night Spain, France & Italy7 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

2-night Barcelona & 7-night Spain, France & Italy

Norwegian Epic Barcelona 2 Oct 2026
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£819pp
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Norwegian Dawn — 2-night Barcelona & 7-night Spain & Portugal7 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

2-night Barcelona & 7-night Spain & Portugal

Norwegian Dawn Barcelona 2 Oct 2026
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£839pp
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Norwegian Encore — 2-night Seattle & 7-night Encore Alaska & Glacier Bay7 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

2-night Seattle & 7-night Encore Alaska & Glacier Bay

Norwegian Encore Seattle 2 Oct 2026
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£1,389pp
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Norwegian Viva — 2-night Venice & 9-night Croatia, Italy, France & SpainSave 1%11 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

2-night Venice & 9-night Croatia, Italy, France & Spain

Norwegian Viva Ravenna 3 Oct 2026

Ports: Venice (Ravenna) · Dubrovnik · Bar · Salerno · Rome (Civitavecchia) · La Spezia

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£1,219pp
£1,229 pp
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Norwegian Joy — Panama Canal from Los Angeles with StaySave 14%19 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

Panama Canal from Los Angeles with Stay

Norwegian Joy Los Angeles 5 Oct 2026

Ports: Los Angeles · Cabo San Lucas · Acapulco · Puerto Quetzal · Puerto Caldera · Panama City

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£2,579pp
£2,999 pp
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Norwegian Pearl — 2-night Athens & 7-night Greek Isles & Croatia7 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

2-night Athens & 7-night Greek Isles & Croatia

Norwegian Pearl Piraeus 9 Oct 2026
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£819pp
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Norwegian Epic — 2-night Rome & 7-night Nice, Florence & MarseilleSave 1%7 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

2-night Rome & 7-night Nice, Florence & Marseille

Norwegian Epic Civitavecchia 9 Oct 2026
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£789pp
£799 pp
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Norwegian Encore — 2-night Vancouver & 6-night Pacific Coast & 2-night Los Angeles6 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

2-night Vancouver & 6-night Pacific Coast & 2-night Los Angeles

Norwegian Encore Vancouver 10 Oct 2026
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£1,319pp
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Norwegian Encore — 1-night Vancouver & 6-night Pacific Wine Country & 4-night Las Vegas6 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

1-night Vancouver & 6-night Pacific Wine Country & 4-night Las Vegas

Norwegian Encore Vancouver 11 Oct 2026
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£1,409pp
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Norwegian Jade — Seoul, Hakodate & Osaka to Tokyo with Stays17 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

Seoul, Hakodate & Osaka to Tokyo with Stays

Norwegian Jade Seoul 15 Oct 2026
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£3,749pp
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Norwegian Epic — 2-night Barcelona & 7-night Nice, Florence & Salerno7 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

2-night Barcelona & 7-night Nice, Florence & Salerno

Norwegian Epic Barcelona 16 Oct 2026
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£839pp
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Norwegian Getaway — 4-night Orlando & 5-night Caribbean & Great Stirrup Cay9 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

4-night Orlando & 5-night Caribbean & Great Stirrup Cay

Norwegian Getaway Orlando 24 Oct 2026

Ports: Caribbean · Great Stirrup Cay

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£1,099pp
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Norwegian Epic — 1-night Barcelona & 14-night Transatlantic inc Drinks & Wi-Fi & 7-night Orlando14 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

1-night Barcelona & 14-night Transatlantic inc Drinks & Wi-Fi & 7-night Orlando

Norwegian Epic Barcelona 31 Oct 2026
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£1,699pp
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Norwegian Getaway — 4-night Orlando & 5-night Caribbean & Great Stirrup Cay9 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

4-night Orlando & 5-night Caribbean & Great Stirrup Cay

Norwegian Getaway Orlando 2 Nov 2026

Ports: Caribbean · Great Stirrup Cay

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£1,059pp
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Norwegian Star — 2-night Lisbon & 11-night Canaries, Madeira, Oporto voyage to SouthamptonSave 3%13 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

2-night Lisbon & 11-night Canaries, Madeira, Oporto voyage to Southampton

Norwegian Star Lisbon 7 Nov 2026

Ports: Lisbon · Las Palmas · Santa Cruz De Tenerife · Santa Cruz de la Palma · Funchal · Oporto (Leixoes)

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£699pp
£719 pp
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Norwegian Star — 1-night Lisbon & 11-night Canaries, Madeira, Oporto Voyage to Southampton11 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

1-night Lisbon & 11-night Canaries, Madeira, Oporto Voyage to Southampton

Norwegian Star Lisbon 8 Nov 2026
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£639pp
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Norwegian Jade — Asia Voyage with Tokyo & Seoul Stay Hot deal15 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

Asia Voyage with Tokyo & Seoul Stay

Norwegian Jade Yokohama 9 Nov 2026

Ports: Yokohama · Shimizu · Nagoya · Kobe · Kochi · Hiroshima

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£3,015pp
£6,030 pp
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Norwegian Getaway — 7-night Universal Orlando & 4-night Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau11 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

7-night Universal Orlando & 4-night Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau

Norwegian Getaway Orlando 23 Nov 2026
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£1,469pp
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Norwegian Getaway — 7-night Universal Studios & 5-night Caribbean & Great Stirrup Cay12 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

7-night Universal Studios & 5-night Caribbean & Great Stirrup Cay

Norwegian Getaway Orlando 27 Nov 2026
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£1,419pp
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Norwegian Encore — 2-night Los Angeles & 7-night Mexican Riviera9 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

2-night Los Angeles & 7-night Mexican Riviera

Norwegian Encore Los Angeles 4 Dec 2026
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£1,129pp
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Norwegian Escape — 7-night Universal Studios & 5-night Caribbean & Great Stirrup Cay12 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

7-night Universal Studios & 5-night Caribbean & Great Stirrup Cay

Norwegian Escape Orlando 11 Dec 2026
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£1,499pp
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Norwegian Jade — New Year Thailand & Philippines fr. Hong Kong to Singapore with Stay19 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

New Year Thailand & Philippines fr. Hong Kong to Singapore with Stay

Norwegian Jade Hong Kong 30 Dec 2026
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£3,099pp
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Norwegian Jade — Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam to Hong Kong with Stays17 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam to Hong Kong with Stays

Norwegian Jade Singapore 14 Jan 2027
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£2,849pp
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Norwegian Getaway — 7-night Universal Studios & 4-night Bahamas Getaway11 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

7-night Universal Studios & 4-night Bahamas Getaway

Norwegian Getaway Orlando 18 Jan 2027
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£1,439pp
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Norwegian Sun — Panama Canal with Miami Beach Stay15 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

Panama Canal with Miami Beach Stay

Norwegian Sun Miami 23 Jan 2027

Ports: Miami Beach · Miami · Great Stirrup Cay · Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic · Willemstad, Curacao · Oranjestad, Aruba

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£2,699pp
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Pride of America — 7-night Waikiki Beach Honolulu Stay with Tours & 7-night Inter-Island Cruise of HawaiiSave 10%15 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

7-night Waikiki Beach Honolulu Stay with Tours & 7-night Inter-Island Cruise of Hawaii

Pride of America Honolulu 30 Jan 2027

Ports: Honolulu, Oahu · Kahului, Maui · Hilo, Hawaii · Kona, Hawaii · Nawiliwili, Kauai

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£3,699pp
£4,099 pp
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Norwegian Bliss — Caribbean Round-Trip from New York with Stay15 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

Caribbean Round-Trip from New York with Stay

Norwegian Bliss New York 30 Jan 2027

Ports: New York · Puerto Plata · San Juan · Charlotte Amalie · Road Town · Basseterre

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£2,499pp
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Norwegian Pearl — 8-Day Bahamas Round-Trip Philadelphia: Nassau & Jacksonville8 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

8-Day Bahamas Round-Trip Philadelphia: Nassau & Jacksonville

Norwegian Pearl Philadelphia 12 Feb 2027

Ports: Philadelphia · Nassau · Bahama Islands · Orlando · Jacksonville

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Norwegian Escape — 7-Day Caribbean Round-Trip Orlando: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic7 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

7-Day Caribbean Round-Trip Orlando: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic

Norwegian Escape Orlando 12 Feb 2027

Ports: Orlando · Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic · St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands) · Tortola · Great Stirrup Cay

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Norwegian Getaway — 5-Day Caribbean Round-Trip Orlando: Cozumel5 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

5-Day Caribbean Round-Trip Orlando: Cozumel

Norwegian Getaway Orlando 12 Feb 2027

Ports: Orlando · Cozumel · Puerto Costa Maya

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Norwegian Gem — 9-Day Caribbean Round-Trip Tampa: Dominican Republic & Key West9 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

9-Day Caribbean Round-Trip Tampa: Dominican Republic & Key West

Norwegian Gem Tampa 12 Feb 2027

Ports: Tampa · Key West · Great Stirrup Cay · Falmouth · George Town

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Norwegian Getaway — NASCAR Daytona 500 and Bahamas from Port Canaveral8 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

NASCAR Daytona 500 and Bahamas from Port Canaveral

Norwegian Getaway Port Canaveral 19 Feb 2027

Ports: Port Canaveral · Nassau · Great Stirrup Cay

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£1,979pp
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Norwegian Jade — Hong Kong, Nagasaki, Hiroshima & Osaka to Tokyo with StaysSave 1%17 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

Hong Kong, Nagasaki, Hiroshima & Osaka to Tokyo with Stays

Norwegian Jade Hong Kong 19 Feb 2027

Ports: Hong Kong · Kaohsiung · Taipei · Ishigaki · Nagasaki · Kagoshima

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£3,349pp
£3,379 pp
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Norwegian Jade — Tokyo Stay, Mt. Fuji, Osaka, Hiroshima & Nagasaki to Seoul14 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

Tokyo Stay, Mt. Fuji, Osaka, Hiroshima & Nagasaki to Seoul

Norwegian Jade Tokyo 1 Mar 2027
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£3,649pp
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Norwegian Jade — Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima & Nagasaki to Seoul with StaysSave 2%15 NIGHTS
Norwegian Cruise Line

Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima & Nagasaki to Seoul with Stays

Norwegian Jade Tokyo 2 Mar 2027

Ports: Tokyo · Shimizu · Nagoya · Osaka · Kochi · Hiroshima

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£3,249pp
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●  Our Verdict

P&O Cruises vs Norwegian Cruise Line: the bottom line

Choosing between P&O Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line ultimately comes down to what kind of holiday you are looking for. Both are well-established cruise lines with loyal followings, but they cater to different preferences and budgets.

P&O Cruises, founded in 1837 and headquartered in Southampton, UK, operates a fleet of 7 ships. It is categorised as a premium cruise line and scores 4.5/5 overall based on 12,400 reviews. The line is particularly strong for uk departures (no-fly) and families with children, making it a natural choice for cruisers who value those attributes.

Norwegian Cruise Line, established in 1966 from Miami, USA, has a fleet of 19 ships. As a contemporary line rated 4.4/5 from 13,800 reviews, it excels at flexible, no-rules cruising and solo travellers (studio cabins). If those are your priorities, Norwegian Cruise Line deserves serious consideration.

On food, P&O Cruises scores 8/10 compared to Norwegian Cruise Line's 7/10. For entertainment, P&O Cruises comes in at 7/10 versus Norwegian Cruise Line's 8/10. Value for money favours P&O Cruises with a score of 8/10.

Our recommendation: browse the available sailings above and compare itineraries, dates, and total cost including what is bundled in the fare. The best cruise line is the one that matches your specific needs, budget, and travel dates. Use the scores as a guide, but remember that individual ship and itinerary matter just as much as the cruise line brand.

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