Fleet report card
P&O Cruises
Grade
C+
60
out of 100
Score breakdown
How the fleet scores
Quick facts
- Fleet tier
- Boutique Fleet
- Average ship age
- 14.6 years
- Total capacity
- 24,193
- Ship classes
- 5
- Years operating
- 189
This grade is calculated from five key fleet metrics: fleet age, fleet size, passenger capacity, fleet diversity, and recent innovation. Each scored metric contributes equally to the overall score. Figures use valid recorded observations; missing records can affect comparisons between lines. Coverage across 7 active ships: 7 build years, 7 passenger capacities, 7 tonnages and 7 ship classes. Methodology v1.3, 2026-09-08.
Fleet detail
Age, size and range
Fleet age
14.6
Average age (years)
2022
Newest ship
2000
Oldest ship
Newest ships
Fleet size and capacity
7
Ships
24K
Total capacity
3,456
Average capacity
5,200
Largest ship
Largest ships by tonnage
Fleet diversity
5
Ship classes
3
Size categories
Size categories represented
- Mid-Size
- Large
- Mega
Ship classes
- Vista Class
- Oriana Class
- Grand Class
- Excellence Class
- Britannia Class
Innovation and growth
0
Ships launched (last 3 years)
No
Has mega ships (200K+ GT)
Innovation is measured by recent ship launches and mega-ship operations, which signal investment in modern amenities and passenger experience.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What is P&O Cruises's overall fleet grade?
P&O Cruises received an overall fleet grade of C+ (60/100) based on 5 of 5 fleet metrics.
How old is P&O Cruises's fleet?
P&O Cruises's ships with recorded valid build years have an average age of 14.6 years. Among these ships, the newest was built in 2022 and the oldest was built in 2000.
How many ships does P&O Cruises have?
P&O Cruises operates 7 active cruise ships with a recorded passenger capacity of 24,193 across 7 ships with valid capacity data.
What types of ships does P&O Cruises operate?
Recorded ship sizes: Mid-Size, Large, Mega. 5 ship classes are recorded.
Has P&O Cruises launched new ships recently?
P&O Cruises has 0 recorded new ships built in the current calendar year or previous three calendar years, earning an innovation score of 30/100.
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