| P&O positivity

THE United Kingdom’s P&O Cruises President Paul Ludlow has hailed an “exceptional” response to the line’s Caribbean voyages, which sold out in six hours.

All cabins put on sale last week on P&O’s new 40-night winter sun Caribbean cruise aboard Aurora sold out on the first day, demonstrating the pent-up demand for cruising.

Aurora’s 12-night Portugal & the Canary Islands itinerary, also on sale last week, saw an equally strong response, with 80% sold on the first day of booking.