| PO or P&O Cruises has been dubbed as the | | | | passengers), Pacific Dawn (can accommodate 2,050 |
| company which invented and gave birth to cruising. It | | | | passengers) and the Pacific Jewel which can also |
| was in 1837 when P&O Cruises was and founded and | | | | carry 2,050 passengers, consist PO's local fleet of |
| since then, PO Cruise ships have been providing | | | | ships. Personal cruising preferences are allowed and |
| memorable worldwide cruising experience to | | | | offered to passengers of Pacific Dawn which has |
| voyagers. The first voyages offered by PO cruises | | | | balcony cabins, exceptional entertainment activities |
| were called excursions. In this sea voyage, | | | | and 5 evening dining venues. The Pacific Jewel has |
| passengers from England have sailed the sea | | | | the largest floating spa and Pand O's very own |
| together with royal mails aboard ships which docked | | | | evening entertainment called Pacific Cirque, which is a |
| on Mediterranean and Iberian Peninsula ports. On their | | | | circus show on sea. |
| way home, the said passengers traveled on-board | | | | Aside from holding a big name in the cruising industry, |
| the other PO mail trips. | | | | another exceptional fact about PO cruises is its |
| PO cruises is no different from all other cruising | | | | outstanding involvement in the community. Some |
| companies which have their own struggles and | | | | passengers may be enjoying the excellent services |
| difficulties during their formative years. However, PO | | | | on-board the P&O cruise ships yet they probably do |
| cruises is one of those companies in the industry | | | | not know that PO cruises also perform noble |
| which are fortunate to survive the test of time and | | | | contributions for the members of society. P&O |
| make a great name and reputation in the cruising | | | | cruises partners with three charity institutions and |
| business. Back in 1835, there was a man named | | | | support projects which will enhance the lives of less |
| Arthur Anderson, a native of Shetland, who founded | | | | endowed people. |
| and launched his very own newspaper. In order to fill | | | | These three charitable institutions supported by P |
| the empty space in the periodical's first issue, Arthur | | | | and O cruises are: |
| placed a newspaper advertisement about a | | | | - Make- a-wish foundation - As a gold supporter of |
| make-believe voyage to the islands of Scotland.. His | | | | Make- a-wish, PO cruises contributes in making the |
| idea was described as revolutionary yet it foretold of | | | | wishes of special children and their family come true. |
| today's still growing holiday industry worldwide. | | | | PO holds yearly events and donation gathering for |
| Years later, P&O cruises placed the so-called pioneer | | | | Make- a-wish projects. |
| advertisement on the Times newspaper in London | | | | - Catherine Freeman Foundation - Passengers and |
| about a sea voyage aboard Tagus, a paddle steamer | | | | crew member help in collecting donations for this |
| weighing 782 tons. From then on, PO cruises has | | | | foundation's projects which are intended to assist in |
| been developing it long-established classical voyages. | | | | providing education for the indigenous Australians. |
| Nowadays, P&O Cruises is the leader of all cruise lines | | | | - Lifeline Australia - PO cruises donates surplus |
| in New Zealand and Australia which provides journeys | | | | supplies from its offices and ships like appliances, |
| to popular destinations in Asia, South Pacific, New | | | | computers and blankets to the foundations whose |
| Zealand and Australia. PO cruise ships depart from | | | | projects are intended for helping people with mental |
| ports in Auckland, Newcastle, Fremantle, Brisbane and | | | | health problems. |
| Sydney. Pacific Sun (capable of carrying 1,900 | | | | |