Artemis joined the P&O Cruises fleet in June 2005. She was previously named Royal Princess and sailed with P&O Cruises sister company, Princess Cruises. Her arrival was heralded with a naming ceremony with a difference. For she was the very first ship in British history to be named at sea. The much-loved British actress Prunella Scales (CBE) accepted the title of ‘Godmother of Artemis’. Whilst Osborne House, the country retreat of Queen Victoria, provided the perfect setting for the ensuing garden party and classical concert.

The smallest member of the P&O Cruises fleet, Artemis is friendly, intimate and child-free. You will find every facility you would expect on board a P&O Cruises ship from a spa to a library and even a cyb@study. And with outside and balcony cabins only (the first ship ever to be built in this way), you need never be far from an ocean view.

As well as bringing you new shores and cultures, Artemis can help you discover your own potential. Take part in Artemis’ New Horizons programme and you can further your interests or start a new hobby. And join Artemis for one of her Theme cruises or Music Festivals at Sea in 2006 to enjoy a range of talks and activities based on a range of interesting subjects plus opera, operetta, music quizzes and recitals.