Here's the TRUTH About P&O and Carnival Cruise Line

There’s been a lot of chatter about the end of P&O Cruises Australia, with some people dismissing it as “just another American cruise brand.” But that couldn’t be further from the truth. In this video, I’m setting the record straight. P&O Cruises Australia wasn’t just another cruise line—it was a continuation of a legacy dating back nearly two centuries! From its roots in the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company to pioneering Australia’s first-ever leisure cruise in 1932, P&O played a massive role in shaping the cruise industry we know today. With the P&O Cruises Australia brand now fully absorbed into Carnival Cruise Line, what does this mean for Aussie cruisers? Was this just a rebranding exercise, or have we lost something truly unique? ➡️ Watch my Sitmar video here: https://youtu.be/qK_jFU795LY?si=B5eBlzAhftkdinNK - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛳️ My website hosts one of the world's most powerful cruise search engines where you can research and even book your next cruise or land holiday. Take a look here: www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ☕️ I don't charge for any of my content or hide things behind a paywall. If you'd like to help support my work, you can buy me a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/thecruiseandtravelguy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📲 eSIM Provider (Affiliate Link - no extra charge for you, but I earn a small commission on each purchase which helps support my channel - thank you!): https://simsdirect.com.au/?ref=jqszpmdn&utm_campaign=affiliate_network&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=GoAffPro - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛒 Shop my Amazon Cruise Essentials here: https://www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au/cruise-essentials - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ♣️ Join my private Facebook group for cruise deals, tips and advice - the more members we have, the better we’ll get! www.facebook.com/groups/CTGdeals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🤳🏼 Follow me on Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/thecruiseandtravelguy www.instragram.com/thecruiseandtravelguy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👕 Support the channel by purchasing merchandise here: https://thecruiseandtravelguy.myshopify.com Music by Master Planned Music 0:00 Introduction 0:50 Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company 2:09 Australia’s First Cruise 3:05 The Evolution Into P&O Australia 5:52 What Comes Next 7:25 Bloopers