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Health & wellbeing

Feel your best, on board and beyond

At P&O Cruises we believe wellbeing is essential to a happy and successful life at sea. Adjusting to living and working on a ship can take time and that’s okay. We’re here to support you every step of the way with a wide range of physical, mental, emotional and social resources designed to help you thrive.

We’re focused on the Five Ways to Wellbeing and our programme of wellbeing events, activities, services and resources help colleagues to:

Five ways to wellbeing

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Connect

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Be Active

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Take notice

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Keep learning

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Give

Onboard wellbeing support

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Staying connected

We’ve invested in improved Wi-Fi and flexible internet packages to help you stay connected. Free WhatsApp messaging is available, and you can send and receive mail or order online deliveries to your ship.

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Mental health

We’re committed to promoting good mental health for everyone on board. Support includes access to the medical centre, online resources, the CAP, our crisis team and trained mental health champions. Help is available 24/7 and is always confidential, always without judgement.

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Fresh air & fitness

Every ship has a crew gym with exercise machines, free weights and fitness classes. You’ll also find crew pools, sports courts, bikes and outdoor decks to enjoy fresh air and social time. Staying active is easy and encouraged.

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Healthy living

All meals are free in the crew mess, with buffet-style dining and drinks stations. Menus include fruit, vegetables and healthy options. Crew shops offer snacks and essentials, with down time and shore leave giving time to recharge.

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Medical support

The ship’s Medical Centre is open every day for advice and treatment. Monthly wellness clinics are available and emergency care is offered out of hours.

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Cultural events

With over 60 nationalities on board, we celebrate cultural diversity and support religious practices. Events are organised by crew and enjoyed by all. Spiritual support is available through our Port Chaplaincy programme.

Crew assistance

Our 24/7 Crew Assistance Programme (CAP) is available to all crew and their families. It offers free, confidential counselling and practical advice in multiple languages, covering emotional wellbeing, legal and financial support, and everyday challenges.

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Your voice matters

We run a Life on Board survey every six months to understand your experience and make improvements. The Seafarers Welfare Committee also gathers feedback from departments to help shape wellbeing across the fleet.

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Respect and protect

Our respect and protect policies cover safety, inclusion, pregnancy, parenting and gender identity. We’re committed to creating a safe, fair and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.