P&O Cruises replaces Oriana's 2010 world voyage with two month-long Caribbean itineraries

In a break with tradition, P&O Cruises is offering two new Caribbean Connoisseur sailings in early 2010, each of five weeks, instead of the traditional world voyage, on the 69,000 gross ton Oriana.

"The itineraries both depart from and return to Southampton, meaning British holidaymakers can sail to, from and around the Caribbean without having to fly – or endure any of the stresses associated with airports and flying," P&O Cruises said.

Departing on 8 January 2010, the first new itinerary spends 36 nights visiting popular Caribbean islands and Central American ports of call such as St. Lucia, Barbados, Limon, Santo Tomas de Castilla and Montego Bay. It includes a partial transit through the Panama Canal and costs from £2,499 per person.

The second newly added voyage sails on 13 February 2010 and visits 13 ports in the Caribbean and USA in 35 nights, with prices starting from £2,399 per person. Destinations on the itinerary include St. Maarten, Grand Cayman, New Orleans, Tampa and Princess Cays.

P&O Cruises managing director, Nigel Esdale, said: “These new holidays will offer UK holidaymakers a more leisurely and relaxing way to escape the British winter and visit warmer climes. They will appeal to people who want a comprehensive exploration of the Caribbean, without having to set foot on an aeroplane, and to those who can’t be away for such a long period of time as a world voyage.”

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