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●  Head-to-Head Comparison

P&O Cruises vs Royal Caribbean

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

Updated 28 March 2026 Royal Caribbean 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.

Premium

P&O Cruises

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Contemporary

Royal Caribbean

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Price from
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£339 pp
Overall Rating
4.5/5
4.6/5
Fleet Size
7 ships
28 ships
Family Score
8/10
10/10
Luxury Score
7/10
6/10
Value Score
8/10
7/10
Food Score
8/10
7/10
Entertainment Score
7/10
10/10
Founded
1837
1968
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 Royal Caribbean if you want…

  • Families with kids
  • Thrill seekers and adventurers
  • Mega-ship experience
  • Entertainment and activities

Royal Caribbean may not suit you if…

  • Quiet/intimate cruise seekers
  • Ultra-luxury preference
  • Those avoiding large crowds
●  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

Royal Caribbean Fleet (28 ships)

Anthem of the Seas

Built 2015 · 4,905 guests

168,666 GT

Icon of the Seas

Built 2024 · 7,600 guests

250,800 GT

Utopia of the Seas

Built 2024 · 5,668 guests

236,860 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
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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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Britannia — Norwegian Fjords cruise from Southampton7 NIGHTS
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Norwegian Fjords cruise from Southampton

Britannia Southampton 25 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 26 Sept 2026

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

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Arvia — MediterraneanSave 2%14 NIGHTS
P&O Cruises

Mediterranean

Arvia Southampton, Great Britain 27 Sept 2026
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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
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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
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Departing Valletta - Valletta

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

Azura 1 Oct 2026

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

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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 - Livorno - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Lanzarote - Tenerife15 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Lanzarote - Tenerife

Azura 1 Oct 2026
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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - ...15 NIGHTS
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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
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15 Night Mediterranean Cruise

Azura 1 Oct 2026

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

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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille15 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille

Azura 1 Oct 2026

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

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

Azura 1 Oct 2026
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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 — 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 - 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 — 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 — 16 Night Azura Cruise16 NIGHTS
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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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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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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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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 — 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 — 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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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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Azura — Departing Valletta - Various Locations15 NIGHTS
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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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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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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Tenerife16 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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Azura — London fly cruiseSave 4%7 NIGHTS
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London fly cruise

Azura 1 Oct 2026

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

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Azura — Bristol fly cruiseSave 4%15 NIGHTS
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Bristol fly cruise

Azura 1 Oct 2026

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

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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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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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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 — Departing Valletta - Multiple Ports - Tenerife16 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Multiple Ports - Tenerife

Azura 1 Oct 2026
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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno15 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Livorno

Azura 1 Oct 2026

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

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Azura — MediterraneanSave 1%7 NIGHTS
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Mediterranean

Azura Valletta 1 Oct 2026
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Azura — Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - FlorenceSave 4%7 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Florence

Azura 1 Oct 2026

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

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Azura — Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Florence - Civitavecchia (Rome) - VallettaSave 4%7 NIGHTS
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Valletta - Valletta - Marseille - Florence - Civitavecchia (Rome) - Valletta

Azura 1 Oct 2026

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

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

Azura 1 Oct 2026

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

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Azura — Departing VallettaSave 4%7 NIGHTS
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Departing Valletta

Azura 1 Oct 2026

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

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Royal Caribbean Sailings

Voyager of the Seas — 2-night Seattle & 7-night Alaska Experience7 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

2-night Seattle & 7-night Alaska Experience

Voyager of the Seas Seattle 16 Sept 2026
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Liberty of the Seas — 7-night Spain & France7 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

7-night Spain & France

Liberty of the Seas Southampton 18 Sept 2026
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Legend of the Seas — Western Mediterranean cruise from BarcelonaSave 6%7 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

Western Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona

Legend of the Seas Barcelona 20 Sept 2026

Ports: Barcelona · Palma De Mallorca · Marseille (Provence) · La Spezia (tours to Florence/Pisa) · Rome (Civitavecchia) · Naples

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£1,665 pp
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Explorer of the Seas — 2-night Venice & 7-night Greek TreasuresSave 6%7 NIGHTS
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2-night Venice & 7-night Greek Treasures

Explorer of the Seas Ravenna, Italy 24 Sept 2026
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Liberty of the Seas — 8-night Spain & France Cruise8 NIGHTS
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8-night Spain & France Cruise

Liberty of the Seas Southampton 25 Sept 2026
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Anthem of the Seas — Hawaiian Explorer & Transpacific with Vancouver and Sydney Stays35 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

Hawaiian Explorer & Transpacific with Vancouver and Sydney Stays

Anthem of the Seas Vancouver 27 Sept 2026

Ports: Vancouver · Seattle · Kailua Kona, Hawaii · Napali Coast · Honolulu, Oahu · Papeete, Tahiti

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Legend of the Seas — 5-night Salou & 7-night Legend of the Med7 NIGHTS
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5-night Salou & 7-night Legend of the Med

Legend of the Seas Barcelona 29 Sept 2026
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Explorer of the Seas — 2-night Venice & 7-night Greek Icons & Split7 NIGHTS
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2-night Venice & 7-night Greek Icons & Split

Explorer of the Seas Ravenna, Italy 1 Oct 2026
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Freedom of the Seas — 2-night Miami & 5-night Freedom of Bahamas & Perfect DaySave 4%7 NIGHTS
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2-night Miami & 5-night Freedom of Bahamas & Perfect Day

Freedom of the Seas Miami 1 Oct 2026
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Jewel of the Seas — 3-night Miami & 4-night Key West & Bahamas7 NIGHTS
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3-night Miami & 4-night Key West & Bahamas

Jewel of the Seas Fort Lauderdale 2 Oct 2026
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Liberty of the Seas — PRICE DROP! 7 Night Spain & France Cruise7 NIGHTS
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PRICE DROP! 7 Night Spain & France Cruise

Liberty of the Seas Southampton 3 Oct 2026

Ports: Southampton · Cherbourg · La Coruña · Bilbao · Le Havre · Southampton

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Freedom of the Seas — Southern Caribbean with Miami Beach Stay12 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

Southern Caribbean with Miami Beach Stay

Freedom of the Seas Miami 6 Oct 2026

Ports: Miami · Oranjestad, Aruba · Willemstad, Curacao · Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic · Perfect Day at Cococay

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Spectrum of the Seas — 3-night Shanghai & 5-night Japan & 1-night ShanghaiSave 3%10 NIGHTS
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3-night Shanghai & 5-night Japan & 1-night Shanghai

Spectrum of the Seas Baoshan (Shanghai) 7 Oct 2026
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Explorer of the Seas — 2-night Venice & 7-night Adriatic & Greek Explorer7 NIGHTS
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2-night Venice & 7-night Adriatic & Greek Explorer

Explorer of the Seas Ravenna, Italy 8 Oct 2026
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Anthem of the Seas — Hawaiian Tropics, South Pacific Islands & Sydney25 NIGHTS
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Hawaiian Tropics, South Pacific Islands & Sydney

Anthem of the Seas Sydney 8 Oct 2026
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Liberty of the Seas — 6-night Norwegian Adventure6 NIGHTS
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6-night Norwegian Adventure

Liberty of the Seas Southampton 10 Oct 2026
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Spectrum of the Seas — Great Wall, Terracotta Army, Pandas, Avatar Mountains & Best of Japan21 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

Great Wall, Terracotta Army, Pandas, Avatar Mountains & Best of Japan

Spectrum of the Seas Shanghai (Wusongkou/Baoshan) 12 Oct 2026

Ports: Shanghai (Wusongkou/Baoshan) · Sakaiminato · Kyoto (Maizuru) · Niigata · Hakodate

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Icon of the Seas — Western Caribbean & Perfect Day with Miami Beach StaySave 3%10 NIGHTS
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Western Caribbean & Perfect Day with Miami Beach Stay

Icon of the Seas Miami 15 Oct 2026

Ports: Miami · Puerto Costa Maya · Roatan Island · Cozumel · Perfect Day at Cococay

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Liberty of the Seas — 15 Night Spain & Portugal Transatlantic15 NIGHTS
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15 Night Spain & Portugal Transatlantic

Liberty of the Seas Southampton 16 Oct 2026
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Legend of the Seas — 2-night Rome & 3-night Legend Med TasterSave 1%3 NIGHTS
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2-night Rome & 3-night Legend Med Taster

Legend of the Seas Civitavecchia 20 Oct 2026

Ports: Rome (Civitavecchia) · Naples · Barcelona

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Explorer of the Seas — 2-night Venice & 7-night Med Explorer7 NIGHTS
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2-night Venice & 7-night Med Explorer

Explorer of the Seas Ravenna, Italy 22 Oct 2026
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Spectrum of the Seas — 3-night Shanghai & 5-night Jeju, Busan & 2-night Hong Kong11 NIGHTS
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3-night Shanghai & 5-night Jeju, Busan & 2-night Hong Kong

Spectrum of the Seas Baoshan 28 Oct 2026
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Spectrum of the Seas — 3-night Hong Kong & 5-night Okinawa OvernightSave 2%9 NIGHTS
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3-night Hong Kong & 5-night Okinawa Overnight

Spectrum of the Seas Hong Kong 2 Nov 2026
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Spectrum of the Seas — 3-night Hong Kong & 5-night Okinawa & Ishigaki9 NIGHTS
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3-night Hong Kong & 5-night Okinawa & Ishigaki

Spectrum of the Seas Hong Kong 7 Nov 2026
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Star of the Seas — Orlando Adventure & Star of the Seas Caribbean Escape with Royal Caribbean13 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

Orlando Adventure & Star of the Seas Caribbean Escape with Royal Caribbean

Star of the Seas 10 Nov 2026
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Spectrum of the Seas — 3-night Hong Kong & 5-night Okinawa & Ishigaki9 NIGHTS
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3-night Hong Kong & 5-night Okinawa & Ishigaki

Spectrum of the Seas Hong Kong 27 Nov 2026
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Spectrum of the Seas — 3-night Hong Kong & 5-night Okinawa & Taipei9 NIGHTS
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3-night Hong Kong & 5-night Okinawa & Taipei

Spectrum of the Seas Hong Kong 2 Dec 2026
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Spectrum of the Seas — Hong Kong's Symphony of Lights and Christmas Best of Japan Voyage14 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

Hong Kong's Symphony of Lights and Christmas Best of Japan Voyage

Spectrum of the Seas Hong Kong 16 Dec 2026

Ports: Hong Kong · Fukuoka · Nagasaki · Kagoshima · Kumamoto

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Rhapsody of the Seas — 7 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise7 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

7 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise

Rhapsody of the Seas San Juan 2 Jan 2027

Ports: San Juan · Charlotte Amalie · St Croix · Philipsburg · St John's · Roseau

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Jewel of the Seas — 5 Night Western Caribbean Cruise5 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

5 Night Western Caribbean Cruise

Jewel of the Seas Tampa 2 Jan 2027

Ports: Tampa · Puerto Costa Maya · Cozumel

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Radiance of the Seas — 7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise7 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise

Radiance of the Seas Tampa 2 Jan 2027

Ports: Tampa · Cozumel · Puerto Costa Maya · George Town

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Navigator of the Seas — 4-night Singapore & 5-night Penang, Langkawi & Phuket10 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

4-night Singapore & 5-night Penang, Langkawi & Phuket

Navigator of the Seas Singapore 18 Jan 2027
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Quantum of the Seas — 7 Night South Pacific Cruise7 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

7 Night South Pacific Cruise

Quantum of the Seas Brisbane 12 Feb 2027

Ports: Brisbane · Mystery Island · Noumea

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Ovation of the Seas — 7-night Cabo Overnight Catalina & Ensenada7 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

7-night Cabo Overnight Catalina & Ensenada

Ovation of the Seas Los Angeles 12 Feb 2027

Ports: Los Angeles · Catalina Island · Cabo San Lucas · Ensenada

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Anthem of the Seas — 9 Night New Zealand Cruise9 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

9 Night New Zealand Cruise

Anthem of the Seas Sydney 12 Feb 2027

Ports: Sydney · Wellington · Napier · Tauranga · Bay Of Islands

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Anthem of the Seas — 4-night Sydney & 9-night South Pacific Paradise14 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

4-night Sydney & 9-night South Pacific Paradise

Anthem of the Seas Sydney, Australia 28 Feb 2027
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Oasis of the Seas — 4 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day Cruise Hot deal4 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

4 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day Cruise

Oasis of the Seas Fort Lauderdale 1 Mar 2027

Ports: Nassau · Coco Cay

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Utopia of the Seas — 4 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day Cruise Hot deal4 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

4 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day Cruise

Utopia of the Seas Port Canaveral 1 Mar 2027

Ports: Nassau · Coco Cay

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Brilliance of the Seas — 4 Night Bahamas Getaway Cruise Hot deal4 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

4 Night Bahamas Getaway Cruise

Brilliance of the Seas Fort Lauderdale 1 Mar 2027

Ports: Nassau · Freeport · Bimini Island

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Wonder of the Seas — 4 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day Cruise Hot deal4 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

4 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day Cruise

Wonder of the Seas Miami 1 Mar 2027

Ports: Nassau · Coco Cay

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Anthem of the Seas — 4 Night Hobart Getaway Hot deal4 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

4 Night Hobart Getaway

Anthem of the Seas Sydney 1 Mar 2027

Ports: Hobart

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Spectrum of the Seas — 4 Night Busan Cruise4 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

4 Night Busan Cruise

Spectrum of the Seas Baoshan Pt 3 Mar 2027

Ports: Baoshan Pt · Busan

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Harmony of the Seas — 7 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day7 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

7 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day

Harmony of the Seas Port Canaveral 6 Mar 2027

Ports: Port Canaveral · Charlotte Amalie · Puerto Plata · Coco Cay · Port Canaveral

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Liberty of the Seas — 5 Night Western Caribbean Cruise5 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

5 Night Western Caribbean Cruise

Liberty of the Seas Galveston 6 Mar 2027

Ports: Galveston · Costa Maya · Cozumel · Galveston

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Adventure of the Seas — 6 Night Western Caribbean Cruise6 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

6 Night Western Caribbean Cruise

Adventure of the Seas Fort Lauderdale 7 Mar 2027

Ports: Fort Lauderdale · Cozumel · Costa Maya · Nassau

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Enchantment of the Seas — 7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise7 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise

Enchantment of the Seas Tampa 7 Mar 2027

Ports: Tampa · Costa Maya · Belize City · Roatán Island · Cozumel

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Serenade of the Seas — 4 Night Catalina & Ensenada Cruise4 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

4 Night Catalina & Ensenada Cruise

Serenade of the Seas San Diego 7 Mar 2027

Ports: San Diego · Santa Catalina Island · Ensenada

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Independence of the Seas — 7 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day7 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

7 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day

Independence of the Seas Miami 7 Mar 2027

Ports: Miami · Coco Cay · San Juan (Puerto Rico) · Charlotte Amalie

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Spectrum of the Seas — 5 Night Jeju & Fukuoka Cruise5 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

5 Night Jeju & Fukuoka Cruise

Spectrum of the Seas Baoshan Pt 7 Mar 2027

Ports: Baoshan Pt · Seogwipo · Fukuoka

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Independence of the Seas — 7 Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day7 NIGHTS
Royal Caribbean

7 Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day

Independence of the Seas Miami 28 Mar 2027

Ports: Coco Cay · Bimini Island · Georgetown · Cozumel · Miami

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●  Our Verdict

P&O Cruises vs Royal Caribbean: the bottom line

Choosing between P&O Cruises and Royal Caribbean 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.

Royal Caribbean, established in 1968 from Miami, USA, has a fleet of 28 ships. As a contemporary line rated 4.6/5 from 24,500 reviews, it excels at families with kids and thrill seekers and adventurers. If those are your priorities, Royal Caribbean deserves serious consideration.

On food, P&O Cruises scores 8/10 compared to Royal Caribbean's 7/10. For entertainment, P&O Cruises comes in at 7/10 versus Royal Caribbean's 10/10. 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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