Jason Manford’s Comedy Club on P&O Cruises 2026: Stand-up icon hand picking comedians for Iona and Arvia vessels' Limelight Club
Jason Manford’s Comedy Club will be setting sail on P&O Cruises 2026 this year, it has been announced.
Travellers taking a cruise this summer could find themselves enjoying jokes selected by stand-up icon, Jason Manford. Holiday firm P&O Cruises has announced entertainment on sailings between May and October this year will feature Jason Manford’s Comedy Club. Passengers will be able to enjoy a roster of UK-based comedians handpicked by the former One Show star during exclusive performances at the Limelight Club aboard the Iona and Arvia vessels.
While Manford won’t actually be appearing at the adult-only events, guests will be able to watch a double bill of stand-ups from a selection of 70 comedians who will be delivering 140 shows across the season.
"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," the comedy icon said. "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."
Carnival UK & P&O Cruises president, Paul Ludlow, said: "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."
P&O Cruises gave two examples of trips that would feature the Jason Manford Comedy Club leaving from Southampton, which are:
- Norwegian fjords (July 4, 2026) – a seven-night cruise onboard the Iona. Prices start at £849 per person.
- Spain and France (August 16, 2026) – a 14-night cruise onboard the Arvia. Prices start at £1,229 per person.
Prices are based on two persons sharing an inside cabin.
P&O aren’t alone in trying to give their guests a laugh, other cruise providers also feature their own comedy clubs such as MSC World America. Virgin Voyages also hosts comedy sailings, with the most recent compered by Jack Whitehall.