Healthy Cruising with P&O Cruises

At P&O Cruises the health, safety and well-being of their valued guests, the communities they visit and their loyal crew, is their top priority.

P&O’s health and safety practices have always been of the highest standard and they are working closely with some of the best minds in medical science, public health and infectious disease control to understand the challenges posed by the virus and how to best mitigate its spread.

P&O will resume cruising when society is ready, with enhanced health measures developed in conjunction with government health authorities, public health experts, local ports and the Cruise Lines International Association. As Australia and the world re-opens, P&O will continue to learn and adjust their health and safety practices accordingly.

All crew and guests will be required to complete a pre-embarkation health screening in accordance with prevailing health best practices. This may include touch-free temperature checks where necessary.

Those identified to be at risk will be asked to undergo an additional health evaluation by medical staff. Ships and terminals will be thoroughly sanitised between cruises. Boarding will be staggered, managed by adjusting the flow, timing, and size of groups to ensure responsible social distancing.

There will be enhanced fresh air distribution into public spaces and staterooms, and fresh air supply and HEPA exhaust filtration may be used in key areas such as onboard medical centres and isolation rooms.

Responsible social distancing will be managed by adjusting the flow, timing, and size of groups. Social distancing is important on board our ships, and we encourage it where necessary.