P&O Cruises With a Baby
P&O sails mostly from Southampton, so you can reach the ship without flying. Here's what P&O says about babies on board.
From P&O Cruises' own help pages and booking terms, checked October 2026.
Minimum age
- Babies must be at least 6 months old when the holiday starts. P&O's booking terms say under-6-months will be refused boarding.
- On some sailings the minimum is 12 months: P&O says this applies to itineraries with three or more consecutive sea days or remote destinations (booking terms, family cabin FAQ).
Cots
- Cots can be added on P&O's family-friendly ships: Arvia, Azura, Britannia, Iona and Ventura, and on Arcadia and Aurora during their family-friendly holidays.
- Request one before you travel. Not all cabins can take a cot when the upper berth is in use.
- Cots come with a fitted sheet and one small blanket. You can bring your own bedding, pushchair and travel cot (P&O: facilities for babies).
Night Nursery and kids' clubs
- P&O's kids' clubs cover 6 months to 17 years. Every child must be registered, and sessions must be booked in advance.
- A Night Nursery runs from 6pm to midnight. Infants in nappies can attend Splashers if you consent to staff changing them (P&O: kids' clubs).
Baby food
P&O says you can request Hipp Organic jars (6+ and 7+ months, subject to availability) at least 12 weeks before sailing, or bring your own. Anything you bring must be sealed, with original labels and expiry dates after your holiday (P&O: facilities for babies).
Getting there with less driving
Southampton has a mainline station. Children under 5 travel free on most National Rail journeys (National Rail). See pushchairs on trains and ferries.
Compare P&O with other lines in our cruise line baby rules table.