P&O Cruises Vaccine Policy for new Summer 2021 UK Breaks

Given the advanced progress of the UK vaccination programme, and strong expressed preference on the part of our guests for this limited series of UK coastal cruises, these sailings on Britannia and Iona will be for UK resident COVID-19 vaccinated guests only.

For these cruises the definition of “vaccinated” is a minimum of seven days following the second dose of the currently approved COVID-19 vaccines being administered. Proof of vaccination and the dates given will be required (approved forms of evidence will be confirmed closer to time of departure) and this will be required to be shown at the terminal prior to boarding. Failure to provide this evidence will result in denial of boarding. There is no age restriction on this series of UK coastal cruises but all guests of all ages must meet the requirements of the COVID-19 vaccination policy.

All other P&O Cruises holidays on sale do not currently require guests to be vaccinated.

As the vaccine roll out progresses and the government has announced its intended roadmap for the future, the guidance is continually evolving. Pre-embarkation COVID-19 tests may be required as part of our framework of protocols and will be complimentary in the price of your holiday.

Are your UK coastal cruises only?

Yes - Given the advanced progress of the UK vaccination programme, and strong expressed preference on the part of our guests for this limited series of UK coastal cruises, these sailings on Britannia and Iona will be for UK resident Covid-19 vaccinated* guests only.

For these cruises the definition of “vaccinated” is a minimum of seven days following the second dose of the currently approved Covid-19 vaccines being administered. Proof of vaccination and the dates given will be required (approved forms of evidence will be confirmed closer to time of departure) and this will be required to be shown at the terminal prior to boarding. Failure to provide this evidence will result in denial of boarding. There is no age restriction on this series of UK coastal cruises but all guests of all ages must meet the requirements of the Covid-19 vaccination policy.

What does this mean if I have already booked a holiday but haven't yet had the vaccine?

Any bookings for our new UK coastal cruises - sailings on Britannia and Iona will be for UK resident Covid-19 vaccinated guests only.

All other P&O Cruises holidays currently on sale do not require guests to be vaccinated.

If you are unlikely to meet the vaccine policy at time of departure, please refer to our flexible booking options.

Why are these cruises only for guests who have been vaccinated?

Given the advanced progress of the UK vaccination programme and strong expressed preference on the part of our guests for this limited series of UK coastal cruises, these sailings on Britannia and Iona will be for UK resident, Covid-19 vaccinated guests only.

For these cruises the definition of “vaccinated” is a minimum of seven days following the second dose of the currently approved Covid-19 vaccines being administered. Proof of vaccination and the dates given will be required (approved forms of evidence will be confirmed closer to time of departure) and this will be required to be shown at the terminal prior to boarding. Failure to provide this evidence will result in denial of boarding. There is no age restriction on this series of UK coastal cruises but all guests of all ages must meet the requirements of the Covid-19 vaccination policy.#

Will I need to have both doses of the vaccine before I can travel, or can I travel having received the first one?

For these cruises the definition of “vaccinated” is a minimum of seven days following the second dose of the currently approved Covid-19 vaccines being administered. Proof of vaccination and the dates given will be required (approved forms of evidence will be confirmed closer to time of departure) and this will be required to be shown at the terminal prior to boarding.

If you are unlikely to meet the vaccine policy at time of departure, please refer to our flexible booking options.

How will you check that U have received the vaccine at the time of booking?

It is our guests responsibility to ensure they comply with our current vaccination policy, proof of vaccination and the dates given will be required (approved forms of evidence will be confirmed closer to time of departure) and this will be required to be shown at the terminal prior to boarding.

Failure to provide this evidence will result in denial of boarding.

If I am denied boarding at the terminal, as I have failed to produce my proof of vaccine - will you reimburse my out of pocket expenses to that point and the cost of my travel home?

There will be a P&O cruises representative on hand at the terminal to support any guests who are denied boarding, however for any costs incurred you will need to contact your travel insurance provider as these will be at your own expense.

What if I am exempt from receiving the vaccine?

The sailings on Britannia and Iona will be for UK resident, Covid-19 vaccinated guests only.

Do children under 18 need to be vaccinated in order to travel?

Guests of all ages must meet the requirements of the Covid-19 vaccination policy.

Will crew be vaccinated?

Crew will undergo a strict testing and quarantine regime as well as regular testing during their time on board. Our protocols are subject to change, as we will continue to work with our experts and with government bodies to ensure all of our practices evolve in line with latest advice, with our primary focus always being to protect the health and wellbeing of our crew and guests and the communities we visit.

Are these cruises going anywhere?

P&O Cruises is offering a series of short breaks on flagship Britannia this summer and week-long cruises on new ship Iona. These cruises will depart from Southampton between June and September, sailing around the UK coast, “where the sun shines brightest.”

There are no ports of call, these are coastal cruises, except for the last six night cruise on Britannia, where a scheduled call at Liverpool will be made.

As these cruises are in UK waters, would I need a passport to travel?

Yes you will need a valid passport to travel on these new cruises.

I am not a resident of the UK can I book one of these cruises?

UK getaway cruises are only open to UK residents.

Can I book two UK getaway cruises back to back?

Back to back bookings will not be available on these new cruises.

I see the Briannia six night cruise has a call at Liverpool, can guests get off the ship?

Yes guests can get off the ship on organised shore experiences only. There will be a wide variety of these on sale which will include experiences such as in the footsteps of the Beatles, Liverpool at a Glance and inside Anfield – Home of Liverpool FC. Shore experiences will go on sale March 22, 2021.

* For these cruises the definition of “vaccinated” is a minimum of seven days following the second dose of the currently approved COVID-19 vaccines being administered. Proof of vaccination and the dates given will be required (approved forms of evidence will be confirmed closer to time of departure) and this will be required to be shown at the terminal prior to boarding. Failure to provide this evidence will result in denial of boarding. There is no age restriction on this series of UK coastal cruises but all guests of all ages must meet the requirements of the COVID-19 vaccination policy. All other P&O Cruises holidays currently on sale do not require guests to be vaccinated.

^†Early Saver prices shown are per person based on two adults sharing the lowest grade of cabin available within the applicable cabin type. Prices are subject to availability and may go up or down. Bookings are made at the relevant cabin grade and a cabin number is allocated by P&O Cruises prior to departure. Dining preferences are not guaranteed on ships offering both Freedom and Club Dining. Early Saver prices apply to new bookings only. UK residents only. Travel insurance mandatory. Back to back cruises not permitted. These sailings on Britannia and Iona will be for COVID-19 vaccinated guests only. Visit www.pocruises.com/cruise-with-confidence for full details. These terms and conditions vary, where relevant, the applicable booking conditions which are otherwise unchanged.

^This policy modifies the transfer policy in our Booking Conditions. This policy may be changed or withdrawn at any time without notice.

UK residents only. Travel insurance mandatory. Back to back cruises not permitted. These sailings on Britannia and Iona will be for COVID-19 vaccinated guests only. Visit www.pocruises.com/cruise-with-confidence for full details. These terms and conditions vary, where relevant, the applicable booking conditions which are otherwise unchanged.