To celebrate P&O’s 175 years all 7 passenger ships will depart Southampton during the afternoon of Tuesday 3rd July 2012.

Watch these seven P&O cruise ships as they leave Southampton onboard Josephine. P&O are calling this day “THE GRAND EVENT”.

On Tuesday 3rd July 2012 the ADONIA, ARCADIA, AURORA, AZURA, OCEANA, ORIANA and VENTURA will be sailing from Southampton for the first time. Although the sailing time is unknown at present we will depart from HYTHE MARINA (SO45 6DY) at around 1600 (4pm) The cruise will last as long as it takes for the ships to depart and is expected to be about 3 hours.

Please dress appropriately for the British Summer.

Josephine is a stable catamaran ferry with an open passenger deck and has a toilet via steps. We look forward to welcoming you onboard for what will be a truly fantastic and memorable event. Please bring your own picnic.

There will be commentary by a former P&O Staff Captain who sailed on Aurora, Oceana, Oriana and Ventura.

Only 60 seats available, so book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets £30 each.

Remember to bring your camera.

If you require more information or to book please call Paul on 07968 33 44 41.

• Total tonnage of all seven ships 570,897 tonnes
• Total length of all seven ships 2,895metres or 9,496 feet
• Total persons onboard (passengers 14,608 and crew 6,152) Total 20,760 persons