P&O Cruises is introducing a new code of conduct on its short-break holidays, including a ban on fancy dress, novelty and ‘offensive’ clothing.
The two-to-five night cruises – which were previously advertised as ‘party’ or ‘celebration’ cruises – will be subject to the new stricter rules, which also see the company restricting the amount of alcohol holidaymakers are able to bring onboard to one bottle.
In a change from the policy wording printed in the back of its January 2018 – October 2019 brochure, P&O has said that the move will ‘standardise the P&O experience for all passengers’.
Announcing the changes on its website, the company said: “We don’t want to dampen anyone’s fun but coming into effect on 1 January 2018, fancy dress and/or novelty clothing will not be permitted on board.”
“The only exception to this is on official theme nights, when guests are invited to dress to reflect the theme.”
The new policy does not apply to children aged 16 and under.
As part of the celebration cruise rebrand, P&O Cruises is reserving the right to deny guests who are inappropriately dressed to embark the ship.
Other party items which have been banned from the boats include: inflatables, practical jokes, personalised clothing and apparel which features ‘offensive’ slogans or personal photos.
