A Rum Affair On The High Seas!

P&O Cruises has partnered with a Jersey-based rum brand to launch the world’s first on-board rum distillery.

The Tidal Rum will produce Golden Tide on board the line’s newest ship, Arvia, which takes to the seas in December.

The new rum will be distilled exclusively for P&O Cruises in Arvia’s Anderson Bar whilst she sails in the Caribbean, and the recipe will be recreated on the mainland by The Tidal Rum.

A 50-litre still known as Aurelia will be housed in the distillery and guests will be able watch the full distilling process through the ceiling-to-floor windows. The finished spirit will then be able to be purchased at ship bars.

The Tidal Rum will also recreate the recipe on the mainland with blue-labelled bottles, also available to buy on board Arvia.

In addition guests will be able to take part in on-board rum experiences including rum tasting and rum blending classes.