Looking for an inspiring holiday at sea? Ocean Village has now sailed into the sunset for the last time and is no longer operating, but sister brand P&O Cruises, Britain's favourite cruise line, offers a great alternative - particularly with family-friendly Ventura and Oceana - where you'll find high quality, flexible options on board and a whole spectrum of exciting destinations ashore, from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean and beyond.

Alternatively, escape completely with Princess Cruises and enjoy endless posibilities at its best. Or for a more classic experience, choose Cunard, with its legendary liners and White Star service.

A short history of Ocean Village

Ocean Village, 'the cruise for people who don’t do cruises' launched in May 2003 as a fresh new take on holidays at sea where formal dress codes, set dining times and fixed seating plans would not apply.

The original ship, named by Ulrika Jonsson, was joined in 2007 by sister ship Ocean Village Two, with Jodie and Jemma Kidd doing the honours. The cruises went from strength to strength with the friendliness and helpfulness of the ships’ crew consistently ranking highest on the passenger comment forms.

A cabinet-full of national awards have been presented to Ocean Village over the years, with the British Travel Awards recognising Ocean Village as the Best Mainstream or Best Niche cruise line no fewer than five times since 2004.

But it is the passengers of Ocean Village who helped brand to make such an impact on UK cruising. Their support and enthusiasm for the Ocean Village's informal and free-spirited approach to holidays at sea kept the brand in the spotlight all the way through to the farewell sailing.

All good things have to come to an end, however, and we’d like to thank everyone who came on the journey with us, and we hope you enjoy many more happy holidays in the years ahead.

2003 May
• Ocean Village ship launch
  Ship sails from Palma on a choice of two 7 night western Med fly-cruise itineraries in the summer and from Barbados on a choice of two 7 night central Caribbean fly-cruise itineraries in the winter. A one week hotel stay in Palma or Barbados can be added pre-cruise.

2004
• British Travel Awards winner - Best Mainstream Cruise Line

2005
• Direct Marketing Association award - People's Choice Award, Holiday and Travel
  British Travel Awards winner - Best Niche Cruise Line
  British Travel Awards winner - Best Mainstream Cruise Line
  Globe Awards - Best Specialist Cruise Line

2006
• Observer and Guardian Travel Award - Best Cruise Line
  British Travel Awards winner - Best Niche Cruise Line
  Globe Awards - Best Specialist Cruise Line

2007 May
• Ocean Village Two launch
  Ocean Village sails from Heraklion, Crete on a choice of two new 7 night eastern Med fly-cruise itineraries in the summer and from Jamaica on a choice of two 7 night Western Caribbean fly-cruise itineraries in the winter. A one week hotel stay in Crete can be added pre-cruise.
  
  Ocean Village Two sails from Palma and Barbados on a choice of two 7 night western Med fly-cruise itineraries in the summer and from Barbados on a choice of two 7 night central Caribbean fly-cruise itineraries in the winter. A one week hotel stay in Palma or Barbados can be added pre-cruise.
• Travelmole Awards - Best Cruise Website
  Globe Awards - Best Cruise Company (3 star plus)

2008
• British Travel Awards winner - Best Mainstream Cruise Line
  Globe Awards - Best Cruise Company (3 star plus)
• Ocean Village Two sails from Heraklion, Crete on a choice of three new 7 night eastern Med fly-cruise itineraries in the summer, featuring new signature destinations - Venice, Istanbul and Cairo (from Port Said). A one week hotel stay in Crete can be added pre-cruise.

2009 Nov
• Ocean Village Two transfers to P&O Cruises Australia fleet

2010
• Ocean Village sails from Crete with key destinations Venice, Istanbul and Cairo in Summer shoulder seasons. Ship moves to Palma for peak Summer season in western Med (returning to Crete for late shoulder season)

2010 Nov
• Ocean Village transfers to P&O Cruises Australia fleet