Selected P&O Cruises sailings between May and October 2026 will feature Jason Manford’s Comedy Club as part of the onboard entertainment offering. 

UK comedians handpicked by Manford will perform exclusively for adults at the Limelight Club onboard the Iona and Arvia. 

The program will see 70 comedians delivering 140 shows across the season, the cruise line said in a press release. 

“We are delighted to be partnering with Jason Manford to bring Manford’s Comedy Club on board Iona and Arvia. Working with one of the UK’s best‑loved comedians allows us to offer our guests something truly special, which further strengthens the entertainment we offer on board,” said Carnival UK & P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow. 

Two example cruises sailing roundtrip from Southampton featuring comedy shows are: 

• Norwegian fjords (July 4, 2026) – This is a seven-night cruise onboard the Iona. Prices start at £849 per person. 
• Spain and France (August 16, 2026) – This is a 14-night cruise onboard the Arvia. Prices start at £1,229 per person. 

Prices are based on two persons sharing an inside cabin. 

“I’m thrilled to be teaming up with P&O Cruises in 2026 to take Manford’s Comedy Club on the road – or rather, to sea! Across 35 cruises to France, Spain, Italy and the Norwegian fjords, 70 comedians handpicked by me will perform 140 shows, giving guests the chance to experience top-tier live comedy as part of their holiday,” added Manford.