Themed Cruises

New Horizons Enrichment Programme
Gives you the opportunity to learn new skills and broaden your knowledge, in the comfortable surroundings of the Arcadia and Artemis ships.

Indulge in a number of activities to keep days and nights as varied as possible. Explore the world’s many civilizations. Find out about British heritage. Delve into subjects such as art, architecture, landscape, literature and classical music. You can even take to the floor for a spot of ballroom dancing. Learn about Bridge, gardening or antiques.

New Horizons is your passport to a fascinating new world and is the perfect way to unwind and enrich your time on board. So why not develop new skills, meet your fellow passengers and have some fun in the process?

• Well-being
• Interior and Garden Design
• Psychology & Mind
• Languages
• Wine Tasting
• Photography
• Digital Living
• Dance
• Floristry
• Music Festivals at Sea

Well-being
Discover the new you. Take a look at alternative therapies and practices. From Feng Shui, Tai Chi, Reflexology and Aromatherapy to Pilates, Yoga, Indian Head Massage and Nutrition. You can learn the techniques and meanings behind these alternative stress relief methods. Explore different ways to enrich your lifestyle and improve your sense of well-being.

Interior and Garden Design
Achieve a designer look in your home and garden. If you’ve always wanted to find out more about interior design, this is your chance! Learn how to create the illusion of space or intimacy. Discover the principles behind good design. Consider different styles, eras and influences. And take all of your new ideas home with you. A great opportunity for any home and garden improvement enthusiast!

Psychology and Mind
Develop a deeper understanding. Delve into the workings of the human mind with this look at psychology. From how we act, to our body language and hand-writing, giving out clues to our state of mind every day. Learn how to analyse them and understand others, and yourself, better!

Languages
Feel more at home wherever you go. Think how great it would be to visit your next port of call and be able to converse with the locals. Brush up on your French, Italian or Spanish and you’ll be able to really immerse yourself in the culture and spirit of destinations. A brilliant way to expand your horizons!

Wine Tasting
Put your palate to the test! Many of us like a glass of wine from time to time. So why not learn more about the wine making process, and the characteristics of a variety of wines from around the world? Take your first steps towards becoming a wine connoisseur on Arcadia!

Photography
Picture perfect every time. Photography is the perfect medium to capture your experiences during your travels. So why not take a closer look at ways to improve your technique? Discover how to get the best from your digital camera so you get the picture you want every time.

Digital Living
Making I.T. easy! Demystify computer, photographic and video technology with the Digital Living programme of specially created courses. Discover how easy it is to set up a wireless network in your own home, create stunning photos from your cruise, and learn how to get the best from your digital camera. Turn yourself into a budding filmmaker applying new skills to capture your video and convert footage onto your PC. Learn how to transfer your music to CD or MP3 players. Even if you have never used a computer before, skilled lecturers will show you digital horizons you never dreamed possible.

Dance
Take a twist on the dance floor. Learn about a variety of different dance styles, get fit and have some fun as you go. From modern Jive, Salsa and Cha cha, Rumba and Samba, find out which is the one for you!

Floristry
Out of the Bloom! Why not learn a new skill and try your hand at floristry with on board demonstrations so that you can re-create floral displays at home.

Music Festivals at Sea
P&O’s music festival at sea brings opera, operetta, music quizzes, evening recitals and interviews to the high seas. These themed cruises promise to be the highlight for any classical music lover, including some concerts ashore on certain cruises.

An international team of artists will perform an extensive programme for you onboard Artemis, Aurora and Oriana on selected cruises with hosts including John Suchet, Richard Baker and Henry Kelly amongst others.