a photographic history of p&o cruises

One of the world’s most loved cruise lines, P&O Cruises can trace its history back over 180 years.

Through an impressive collection of imagery, this book details the history of P&O Cruises and explores the impact P&O had in shaping the British Empire.

With a vast fleet of ocean liners that undertook voyages to all parts of the globe, P&O was instrumental in immigration to Australia and New Zealand, while acting as a gateway to the Far East and India. After the advent of jet aircraft, the venerable company reorganized to offer pleasure cruises. In Australia, P&O held a near monopoly during the 1980s and ’90s, with their ships Oriana and Fairstar.

Today, part of the giant Carnival Corporation, P&O Cruises remains an iconic brand, offering British-based cruises, world voyages and a specialist Australian subsidiary that sails into the South pacific.

Maritime historians Chris Frame and Rachelle Cross have long shared a passion for ocean liners and cruise ships. Together they have written many books, articles and feature stories for magazines and newspapers, and appeared on television and radio, including for the BBC, Sky News and ABC. Rob Henderson and Doug Cremer are responsible for a significant maritime history archive and a large collection of unpublished images. Together, these authors have also written A Photographic History of the Orient Line, and The P&O Cruises Colouring Book.