P&O Cruises loyalty programme explained: Benefits, tiers & rewards

Loyalty programmes are a great way to add extra value to your holiday. But they can sometimes feel a little confusing at first. 

If you’re considering a P&O Cruises holiday, or already planning your next one, you may have come across the Peninsular Club. But how does it work, and what do you actually get in return?  

The good news is that it’s all relatively straightforward. The Peninsular Club is designed to reward you each time you cruise, with points earned for every night you spend onboard. These points help to build benefits over time. 

In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about the P&O Cruises loyalty programme, including how it works, how the tiers are structured, what benefits you can expect, and how it can add even more value to your future holidays. 

The Peninsular Club is P&O Cruises’ loyalty programme, designed to reward guests each time they sail. 

Unlike some loyalty schemes that require you to sign up, the Peninsular Club is automatic. Once you’ve completed your first cruise, you’ll begin earning points that count towards future benefits. 

At its heart, the programme is all about recognising returning guests. The more you cruise, the more rewards you unlock!

It’s not something you need to think about when booking your first holiday. But if you do find yourself returning to P&O Cruises, it’s a nice extra that builds naturally with every voyage. 

The Peninsular Club uses a simple points system that accumulates each time you cruise with P&O Cruises. 

For each night you spend onboard, you’ll earn 10 loyalty points, which determine your position within the Peninsular Club tiers and unlock additional benefits as you progress. 

Once you’ve reached a certain number of points, you’ll move up to the next tier, unlocking additional benefits along the way.

You’ll automatically join the programme after your first cruise, and your points will continue to build over time. There’s no need to re-register or keep track of anything yourself.

It’s also worth noting that your points don’t expire. So, whether you cruise regularly or return every few years, everything you’ve earned stays with you. 

While the structure itself is straightforward, the real value comes as you progress, with each tier offering a little more than the last.  

As you continue to cruise with P&O Cruises, your points will move you through the six tiers of the Peninsular Club. 

Each tier is based on the number of nights you’ve spent onboard, with 10 points earned per night. 

What are the P&O loyalty tiers? The six tiers at a glance:

• Pacific Tier: 150 - 500 points
• Atlantic Tier - 501 to 1,000 points
• Mediterranean Tier: 1,001 to 2,000 points
• Caribbean Tier: 2,001 to 2,500 points
• Baltic Tier: 2,501 points, plus 80 to 200 nights onboard in the last 3 years
• Ligurian Tier: 2,501 points, plus 201+ nights onboard in the last 3 years

The benefits of the Peninsular Club vary depending on your tier. But they are designed to reward returning guests with a range of added extras both before and during your cruise. 

Let’s take a look at the benefits rewarded for each tier in more detail: 

(Benefits may vary depending on the ship, sailing and duration of your cruise) 

You have earned 150 to 500 points with P&O Cruises. 

• A copy of Peninsular Magazine delivered to your door twice a year
• A monthly members' newsletter with P&O Cruises’ latest news
• A dedicated telephone hotline for any questions you may have
• Exclusive cruise discount of 5% on specially selected cruises 

• Exclusive onboard spend discount of 5% on all purchases in the bars, shops, spas, salons and shore excursions
• A dedicated loyalty manager for any questions you may have
• Special gifts carefully selected for guests under 17 

You have earned 501 to 1,000 points with P&O Cruises. 

• A copy of Peninsular Magazine delivered to your door twice a year
• A monthly members' newsletter with P&O Cruises’ latest news
• A dedicated telephone hotline for any questions you may have
• Exclusive cruise discount of 5% on specially selected cruises 

• Exclusive onboard spend discount of 7.5% on all purchases in the bars, shops, spas, salons and shore excursions
• A dedicated loyalty manager for any questions you may have
• Special gifts carefully selected for guests under 17 
• A complimentary glass of champagne (or sparkling non-alcoholic elderflower press) to enjoy at a Sail Away Party
• An Atlantic tier lapel pin 

You have earned 1,001 to 2,000 points with P&O Cruises.

• A copy of Peninsular Magazine delivered to your door twice a year
• A monthly members' newsletter with P&O Cruises’ latest news
• A dedicated telephone hotline for any questions you may have
• Exclusive cruise discount of 5% on specially selected cruises 

• Exclusive onboard spend discount of 8.5% on all purchases in the bars, shops, spas, salons and shore excursions
• A dedicated loyalty manager for any questions you may have
• Special gifts carefully selected for guests under 17 
• A complimentary glass of champagne (or sparkling non-alcoholic elderflower press) to enjoy at a Sail Away Party
• An exclusive cocktail party on cruises of 8 nights or more
• A pair of P&O Cruises-branded slippers
• A Mediterranean tier lapel pin 

You have earned 2,001 to 2,500 points with P&O Cruises.

• A copy of Peninsular Magazine delivered to your door twice a year
• A monthly members' newsletter with P&O Cruises’ latest news
• A dedicated telephone hotline for any questions you may have
• Exclusive cruise discount of 5% on specially selected cruises 
• Exclusive discount of 10% on bespoke P&O Cruises travel insurance 
• Priority booking on new programmes prior to general release
• An annual gift 

• Exclusive onboard spend discount of 10% on all purchases in the bars, shops, spas, salons and shore excursions
• A dedicated loyalty manager for any questions you may have
• Special gifts carefully selected for guests under 17 
• A complimentary glass of champagne (or sparkling non-alcoholic elderflower press) to enjoy at a Sail Away Party
• An exclusive cocktail party on cruises of 8 nights or more
• A complimentary half-bottle of champagne for your first formal night
• An Officer-hosted fine dining event with fellow Caribbean tier members
• A pair of P&O Cruises-branded slippers
• A Caribbean tier lapel pin

• A priority arrival time of 1 pm
• Access to priority check-in
• A welcome onboard reception serving complimentary drinks and a complimentary buffet 

You have earned 2,501+ points with P&O Cruises, plus 80 to 200 nights onboard in the last 3 years.

• A copy of Peninsular Magazine delivered to your door twice a year
• A monthly members' newsletter with P&O Cruises’ latest news
• A dedicated telephone hotline for any questions you may have
• Exclusive cruise discount of 5% on specially selected cruises 
• Exclusive discount of 10% on bespoke P&O Cruises travel insurance 
• Priority booking on new programmes prior to general release
• Priority booking on preferred seats on flights to and from Caribbean fly cruises
• An annual gift

• Exclusive onboard spend discount of 10% on all purchases in the bars, shops, spas, salons and shore excursions
• A dedicated loyalty manager for any questions you may have
• Special gifts carefully selected for guests under 17 
• A complimentary glass of champagne (or sparkling non-alcoholic elderflower press) to enjoy at a Sail Away Party
• An exclusive cocktail party on cruises of 8 nights or more
• A complimentary half-bottle of champagne for your first formal night
• An Officer-hosted fine dining event with fellow Caribbean tier members
• A pair of P&O Cruises-branded slippers
• A Baltic tier lapel pin 

• A priority arrival time of 1 pm
• Access to priority check-in
• A welcome onboard reception serving complimentary drinks and a complimentary buffet 

You have earned 2,501+ points with P&O Cruises, plus 201+ nights onboard in the last 3 years. 

• A copy of Peninsular Magazine delivered to your door twice a year
• A monthly members' newsletter with P&O Cruises’ latest news
• A dedicated telephone hotline for any questions you may have
• Exclusive cruise discount of 5% on specially selected cruises 
• Exclusive discount of 10% on bespoke P&O Cruises travel insurance 
• Priority booking on new programmes prior to general release
• Priority booking on preferred seats on flights to and from Caribbean fly cruises
• Exclusive invitations to inaugural events 
• An annual gift

• Exclusive onboard spend discount of 10% on all purchases in the bars, shops, spas, salons and shore excursions
• A dedicated loyalty manager for any questions you may have
• Special gifts carefully selected for guests under 17 
• A complimentary glass of champagne (or sparkling non-alcoholic elderflower press) to enjoy at a Sail Away Party
• An exclusive cocktail party on cruises of 8 nights or more
• A complimentary half-bottle of champagne for your first formal night
• An Officer-hosted fine dining event with fellow Caribbean tier members
• Complimentary formal attire pressing service 
• A pair of P&O Cruises-branded slippers
• A Ligurian tier lapel pin 

• A priority arrival time of 1 pm
• Access to priority check-in
• A welcome onboard reception serving complimentary drinks and a complimentary buffet 
• Priority disembarkation 

As you move through the tiers, the benefits increase gradually, with the most noticeable perks introduced at the higher levels. 

For many guests, the Peninsular Club is a welcome bonus rather than a deciding factor when choosing a cruise.

You don’t need to be part of the programme to enjoy everything P&O Cruises has to offer. But if you do find yourself returning, the benefits build naturally over time. From small onboard perks to priority services, it’s a simple way to be rewarded for cruising again. 

That said, the real value comes when you look at it alongside the wider picture. 

When you book with us at ROL Cruise, you’re not just earning points with P&O Cruises; you’re also earning Cruise Miles® at the same time. That means:

• Peninsular Club points reward your loyalty to P&O Cruises
• Cruise Miles reward you for booking with ROL Cruise

Over time, this allows you to build up savings on future holidays, alongside the added benefits you’ll receive onboard. 

If you’re planning to cruise with P&O Cruises more than once, the Peninsular Club is certainly worth having. Even if you don’t think about it too much at the start. 

And when combined with the added value of Cruise Miles, it becomes an even more rewarding way to travel.

Ultimately, it’s not about chasing points or reaching the highest tier quickly. It’s about enjoying your holiday, knowing that each cruise brings a little something extra next time around. 

You can check your current membership tier by logging into the My Account section on the P&O Cruises website. Here, your membership level and points balance will be displayed.

Points are awarded once you’ve completed your cruise. This means you won’t move up a tier mid-cruise. Instead, you’ll enjoy any new benefits on your next P&O Cruises holiday.

Once you’ve completed 15 nights onboard (150 points), you’ll automatically become a member of the Peninsular Club and enter the Pacific Tier.

You’ll earn 10 points for every night onboard, and as your points increase, you’ll move through the tiers. Each new level unlocks additional benefits for future cruises. 

For the highest tiers, there’s an additional requirement alongside your points balance. 

• Baltic Tier: Requires at least 2,501 points, plus between 80 and 200 nights onboard within the three years before your next cruise.
• Ligurian Tier: Requires at least 2,501 points, plus 201 or more nights onboard within the same three-year period. 

This three-year timeframe is measured from the embarkation date of your next cruise.

Yes, younger guests can also benefit from the programme.

Guests aged 16 to 18 receive the same benefits as adults, with alcohol replaced by non-alcoholic alternatives. Children aged 17 and under will receive an age-appropriate gift, along with any onboard discounts linked to their tier. 

No, onboard discounts are linked to each individual guest and can’t be transferred to another account.

No, Peninsular Club points are only earned when sailing on P&O Cruises ships. 

Yes, if you book shore excursions before departure, any applicable onboard discount will be based on the tier you’re expected to be in at the time of embarkation, not when you make the booking.

For world cruises, the discount is based on your predicted tier at the start of the specific cruise segment when the excursion takes place.

Yes, when you book your P&O Cruises holiday with ROL Cruise, you’ll earn Peninsular Club points with P&O Cruises, while also collecting Cruise Miles with us. It’s a simple way to add even more value to your booking. 

No, P&O Cruises and Cunard have separate loyalty programmes.