Two adult-only cruise ships belonging to P&O Cruises are set to welcome families next year.
Arcadia and Aurora are set to welcome families on select holidays from December 2026.
Selected cruises on the two smaller ships in the P&O Cruises fleet will be open to families on specific dates, during peak holiday periods, and in time for Christmas next year.
The change provides an even wider range of cruise options for those families looking to cruise with young children, with more holidays available from the ships' home port of Southampton.
This will add 23 per cent more cruises for families to choose from in school summer holidays in 2027.
Bookings open on October 7, 2025, with cruises available on Aurora from December 11, 2026, and on Arcadia from December 21, 2026.
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Carnival UK & P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: "A recent study showed that multi-generational travel is a rising trend.
"Over 30 percent of families are now cruising with at least two generations onboard, and nearly a third travel with three to five generations.
"So following guest feedback, we are inviting all ages to join Arcadia and Aurora on selected holidays so the whole family can come together to experience these elegant ships.
"There will be a variety of activities suitable for all ages during these selected holidays - something for the whole family to enjoy.
"Arcadia and Aurora will continue to offer holidays exclusively for adults for the majority of the year, but this selection of holidays for all ages will enable families to holiday together during specific times of the year."
A total of 12 sailings on Aurora and eight on Arcadia will be available to families through to September 2027, and more holidays are set to go on sale on October 14, 2025, for winter 2027-28 voyages.
Menus for children will be available, together with baby changing and bottle warming facilities, and both ships will offer entertainment and activities for all ages to enjoy.
There will be a wide range of spaces available for everyone on board – from quiet to more lively spaces, and special events.
