55 new destination, these personal touches create memorable moments that leave lasting impressions after the cruise ends. Collaboration between port authorities, local stakeholders and the Carnival UK team ensures that each port call delivers the best possible experience for guests.” As for current itineraries, Cochrane highlights some of the most popular routes: “P&O Cruises’ Iona has been extremely popular visiting the beautiful Norwegian Fjords such as Olden, Hellesylt and Flam throughout the summer. Arvia, on the other hand, operates out of Barbados in the winter and this destination is always a favourite of P&O Cruises guests.” “For Cunard, Queen Mary 2’s famous transatlantic voyages are still as popular as ever, and we were very excited to launch Queen Anne which has been extremely popular with Cunard guests. Queen Anne operates a variety of itineraries from Southampton to the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands, Baltics and Iceland.” Cochrane also shares his personal favourite: the P&O Cruises Azura’s fly-cruise programme from Valletta, Malta. “The itineraries visit some wonderful destinations in the Eastern Mediterranean such as Dubrovnik and Kotor,” he explains. Looking ahead to 2025 and 2026, Cochrane is excited about new and returning destinations. “Our longer discovery itineraries return to ports in Morocco such as Tangier and Casablanca, which is a beautiful corner of the world,” he says. “We have also increased the number of visits to Kusadasi, Turkey, during P&O Cruises’ Azura itineraries, giving our guests the opportunity to visit two of the most popular travel destinations at the moment.” Plus, in June 2025, P&O Cruises’ Britannia will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a classic British Isles cruise, including an overnight in Liverpool. “Arvia will also be calling in Toulon for the first time, offering shore experiences to Saint-Tropez, France,” adds Cochrane. And for Cunard fans, Queen Elizabeth will debut a new programme of nine and 12-night voyages from Miami to the Caribbean, while Queen Mary 2 is set to transit the Panama Canal for the first time in 2026. As Cochrane and his team plan future itineraries for Carnival UK, one thing remains certain: each itinerary is crafted with care, precision and a deep understanding of what makes a cruise truly unforgettable. “ Personal touches create memorable moments that leave lasting impressions” Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 recreates the historic seven-night transatlantic voyages from London to New York
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