MV Aurora is a mid-sized P&O Cruises ship, 270 m long, 76,152 GT, and able to carry up to 1,950 guests. Built by Meyer Werft in Papenburg and launched in 2000, she was tailored to the British market.

The Arcadia is an adults-only luxury cruise ship operated by P&O Cruises. Built in 2005 by Fincantieri, it offers an elegant experience with 998 passenger cabins, 86% of which have ocean views and 69% feature balconies.