How does Americans book a P&O cruise?

[JPEvans]

From the states, how does on book a P&O cruise. I would love to

Sail the Britannia. But from the web site it looks like it's just bookable

From the UK. Would Americans feel out of place?

[Cruise Junky]

You could contact them directly. Just be aware, deposits in the UK are non refundable, so be very, very sure

[Josy1953]

From the states, how does on book a P&O cruise. I would love to

Sail the Britannia. But from the web site it looks like it's just bookable

From the UK. Would Americans feel out of place?

We have seen a few Americans on P&O cruises but the majority of passengers are British and everything is geared toward the British market. My brother-in-law who lives in the States had to book directly with P&O UK they would not even let us book for him from the UK.

[kevinyork]

From the states, how does on book a P&O cruise. I would love to

 

Sail the Britannia. But from the web site it looks like it's just bookable

 

From the UK. Would Americans feel out of place?

 

This page has a pull down bottom right. Select North America to find an agent:

 

http://www.pocruises.com/ContactUs/

 

Have you thought about going on Princess Royal instead. Same size and bookable from US. P&O are thoroughly British in terms of clientelle, entertainment and food so be sure this would suit your needs. You would certainly be in the minority and possibly the only Americans onboard.

Edited February 15, 2014 by kevinyork

[terrierjohn]

One other point you need to consider is that as Brits on US based ships we are always made to feel very welcome, especially when in a small minority, however I am not certain your typical P&O cruiser would offer Americans the same welcome, you may find it a very lonely experience.

As cruise junky says be very certain before you book, especially as I expect that, decor apart, Britannia will be very similar to Royal Princess.

Edited February 15, 2014 by terrierjohn

[Host Sharon]

One other point you need to consider is that as Brits on US based ships we are always made to feel very welcome, especially when in a small minority, however I am not certain your typical P&O cruiser would offer Americans the same welcome, you may find it a very lonely experience.

As cruise junky says be very certain before you book, especially as I expect that, decor apart, Britannia will be very similar to Royal Princess.

 

 

I totally disagree with this comment. Admittedly, other nationalities are few on board, but as long as you accept that the on-board experience will be very British, you should be fine. I guess the biggest different will be the food, which is not so heavy on the meat and has many more vegetables than I have ever had on US lines.

 

Ironically - the year P&O Cruises decide to go all out British, they are seeing more and more "foreign" nationalities booking their cruises!

[daiB]

One other point you need to consider is that as Brits on US based ships we are always made to feel very welcome, especially when in a small minority, however I am not certain your typical P&O cruiser would offer Americans the same welcome, you may find it a very lonely experience.

As cruise junky says be very certain before you book, especially as I expect that, decor apart, Britannia will be very similar to Royal Princess.

 

 

The few Americans I have seen have had a great time, you will certainly be well received and somewhat of a talking point. If you have been to the UK like millions of Americans then you will know what to expect from the food. It will at least give you a talking point when you go home.

 

 

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[macren]

We traveled on Ociana a couple of years ago and met a few Americans a lovely couple from Brazil and all we spoke to enjoyed the cruise very much and we Brits make anyone welcome ,we too want to book Britiania so book and enjoy.:)

[CCFC]

One thing that came out of the Christopher Edgington "conversation" was the answer to this very question:

 

http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1964257

 

"Vacations to go" is the travel agent, he didn't give further details.

Edited February 15, 2014 by CCFC

[so,ton saint]

HI JHON PAUL please dont get put of by any negative response,we went on carnival ecstacy out of port canaveral last year and we were the only brit,s on the ship, we were made most welcome. as for food could not fault it something for every one. try booking a week vacation IE southampton then a weeks cruise

[david,Mississauga]

Canadians must also book through the US-based agent which has a Canadian office. A local travel agent (preferably a cruise specialist) can handle the booking for you even though they must also deal with the designated agency.

 

As Canadians we have always been welcome on P&O. Admittedly it's been quite a while: our last three cruises were on the Canberra. In the late 1980s there was a deal to encourage Canadians: free boat train travel and a night in a London hotel before and after the cruise. Although we were a small minority, we were by no means the only Canadians on board. Perhaps it's our Commonwealth connections - and sharing the same head of state - but we felt like we belonged and we met many very pleasant people. The late Nicky Ward, children's entertainer, made quite a fuss over our young son. No offence to our US friends, but we are not interested in any further US-style cruising. A "hybrid-ship" like Queen Mary 2 is very good - and the only way to cross (the pond). Some day we would like to cruise in the Oriana which, from reviews, appears to be closer to the Canberra in ambience than the more recent ships.

 

Until the mid-1970s there was a P&O office in Vancouver and Toronto. P&O liver voyages and cruises were operated from Vancouver until that time.

[kevinyork]

HI JHON PAUL please dont get put of by any negative response,we went on carnival ecstacy out of port canaveral last year and we were the only brit,s on the ship, we were made most welcome. as for food could not fault it something for every one. try booking a week vacation IE southampton then a weeks cruise

 

 

I dont believe the comments in this thread are negative. The are trying to ensure the OP is fully informed before spending their cash on a P&O cruise.

 

Im not sure Brits travelling on a US line is the same as Americans travelling on a British line.

 

After 5 P&O cruises Ive never heard a non British accent apart from a few Aussies on a Baltic cruise.

 

 

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[Cruise Junky]

I am a Brit, but my Husband is Canadian. One of the best dining tables we ever had was 7 Brits and him. Tons of fun. I wouldn't hesitate to book P&O. What's the point if travelling if you need to be surrounded with your own nationality? I also wouldn't pick Royal Princess over Britannia because of her itineraries, Britannia's look much better.

[daiB]

I dont believe the comments in this thread are negative. The are trying to ensure the OP is fully informed before spending their cash on a P&O cruise.

 

Im not sure Brits travelling on a US line is the same as Americans travelling on a British line.

 

After 5 P&O cruises Ive never heard a non British accent apart from a few Aussies on a Baltic cruise.

 

 

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Come off it Kevin what part of "I do not think P&O cruisers would offer the same welcome" is not negative. The poster of that comment never says anything which is not negative about the company.

 

 

 

 

 

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[JPEvans]

Thanks everyone for all the recommendations. I have been to the Uk many times. And will be in London in May after a Transatlantic on the Independence of the Seas. I've also sailed the Queen Mary 2 twice. A friend wants to cruise Norway and the Britannia has such a sailing. I thought the Britannia would be nice since we just sailed the Royal Princess In December. Which we loved. I will have to do some more research before making a decision. I will call Va Ca to Go since they list P&O.

 

 

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[BritishCruiser101]

I mean, to be honest, P&O in a sense are not really geared to British tastes. I've been on 6 with them and wouldn't really fault them if I were from the US. On our most recent cruise on Ventura, there were actually quite a few Americans. Food - not very British. Indian, Chinese, room service, restaurant, buffet; food won't be an issue.

 

 

Go on - book Britannia - I've registered my interest and should :D:D:D be on a 7 nighter from Southampton :):):)

[silver service]

Just as a post script. I met two American gentlemen on a p&o cruse bound for Norway. They felt right at home. They also told me they paid HALF of the

Fare the rest of us Brits paid!!

[chateausmith]

go to P&O Americas which I believe is part of Vacations To Go......as of yesterday nothing listed for Britannia Cheers Chateau