P&O Cruises has confirmed it is sticking with TUI Airways, Norse Atlantic Airways and Virgin Atlantic for its fly-cruises to the Caribbean in winter 2026/27.
Between October 2026 and March 2027, Norse will operate Saturday flights from Manchester and Gatwick to Antigua.
Norse will also offer flights to Barbados from Gatwick, Manchester and regional departures from Cardiff, Glasgow and Newcastle.
TUI Airways will serve Barbados from Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester on Fridays and Saturdays. The airline will also offer regional flights from Belfast, Bournemouth, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow and Newcastle.
Both TUI Airways and Norse will operate Boeing 787 Dreamliners with economy and premium economy cabins.
Virgin Atlantic will operate an Airbus A330 whole-plane charter in a three-class configuration from Manchester every 14 days for Arvia’s guests joining the ship in Barbados on a Friday.
Carnival UK and P&O Cruises President Paul Ludlow said: “For our fly-cruise guests, their holiday begins at the airport, so getting the flight experience right really matters to us. That’s why we’re delighted to be continuing our long‑standing relationships with TUI, Norse and Virgin Atlantic.
“Together, these partnerships mean our guests can enjoy consistently high‑quality journeys, with the comfort and care they know and love from P&O Cruises, right from take‑off.”
All guests flying on any of the three airlines will be offered the choice of economy or premium economy, plus Upper Class with Virgin Atlantic, a luggage allowance of 23kg in addition to 10kg of hand luggage, in-flight entertainment and complimentary meals.
