The visits will take place in Southampton between April and October, allowing agents to spend time onboard six P&O Cruises ships – Arvia, Iona, Britannia, Ventura, Aurora and Arcadia.

During the visits, agents will be able to tour the cabins, take in the onboard entertainment, and try out the dining venues by taking in a three-course meal.

Agents will also, for the first time, receive 20 Shine reward points for attending a full-day visit.

“We are delighted so many agents will have the chance to come onboard our ships this year,” said P&O Cruises sales director Ruth Venn.

“This is the perfect opportunity for agents to experience our ships for themselves and to learn exactly why a P&O Cruises holiday is such great value.”

Agents are able to book their visits onboard Britannia (26 April), Ventura (30 April) and Iona (11 May) now, with bookings for future dates from June onwards across all six ships to open in due course.

These start with Arcadia on Thursday 6 June and wind up with Iona on Saturday 19 October. Visits will be bookable through the Shine Rewards Club.