P&O Cruises has last-minute availability for three press trip cruises in December including; a two-week Caribbean cruise departing 6 or 7 December, a 10-night Baltic and Christmas markets cruise departing 9 December and a 19-night Central Mediterranean cruise over Christmas and New Year's Eve departing 15 December.

Press trips are offered staying in a balcony cabin for two people and include flights (where applicable), full board meals, daily afternoon tea and on board entertainment.

Please contact Jennifer Humm (Jennifer.humm@carnivalukgroup.com) with details of the publication/website/blog and the coverage available in return for the press trip.

Caribbean cruise: 6-20 Dec

Discover the delights of laid-back island life on this 14-night Caribbean cruise on our largest and most contemporary ship Ventura. Visit nine ports in nine countries. Although renowned for its powder soft beaches, sparkling waters, swaying palm trees and endless blue skies, this idyllic region also offers a fascinating variation in architecture, cultures and tastes. Departing from and returning to Barbados, ports of call include St Vincent, Dominica, St Lucia, Antigua, St Kitts, Gran Turk, Tortola and St Maarten.

More details here: http://www.pocruises.com/N330

Baltic and Christmas markets cruise: 9-19 Dec

Join Aurora on this 10-night cruise to enjoy some beautiful cities and some of Europe's best Christmas markets including an extended visit to fairytale Copenhagen, the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen. Visit five ports in five countries. Departing from and returning to Southampton, ports of call include Bruges, Amsterdam, overnight in Copenhagen, Gothenburg and Oslo.

More details here: http://www.pocruises.com/R322

Christmas & NYE cruise, exclusively for adults: 15 Dec - 3 Jan

For a stress-free festive season, sail away to the Central Mediterranean with Oriana and celebrate Christmas and the New Year in style and comfort. This unforgettable 19-night cruise takes in romantic Venice, breathtaking Dubrovnik and calls at lively Lisbon to welcome in 2014. Visit eight ports in five countries. Departing from and returning to Southampton, ports of call include La Coruna, Venice, Dubrovnik, Palma, Valencia, Cartagena, Gibraltar and overnight in Lisbon.

 More details here: http://www.pocruises.com/X328  

Not included:

Travel to/from UK airport

Travel to/from Southampton

Travel insurance (a condition of travel)

Drinks

Gratuities

Spa treatments and facilities

Shore excursions