P & O Cruises

Classification: Contemporary to Premium

Passenger/Space Ratio: 39

Website: www.pocruises.com

This cruise line, which began operations in 1837, was originally called the Peninsular Steam Navigation Company when running mail to Spain and Portugal (the “Peninsular”). P&O remains one of Britain’s favourite cruise lines, both for its affordability and its distinctly British atmosphere. The company offers cruises to the Med (round-trip from Southampton, England), the British Isles and several other European destinations as well as the Caribbean.

Officers are British, and crew are international.