P&O Cruises has revealed its biggest-ever summer season programme for 2028, placing 215 new cruises on sale throughout its seven‑ship fleet and considerably increasing choices for UK cruisers trying to sail from Southampton or be a part of fly‑cruises from Malta. Running from March to October 2028, the brand new season will go to 121 locations in 29 nations, with 64 in a single day calls and 69 late‑night departures, giving friends extra time ashore in headline cities throughout Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the USA & Canada and past.
The assortment underlines P&O Cruises’ vacation spot management in Northern Europe, with a significant enlargement of Norwegian fjords itineraries, plus quick breaks, Mediterranean fly‑cruises, British Isles, Canary Islands and lengthy 30‑night time transatlantic voyages.
Full particulars of the Summer 2028 assortment can be found at https://www.pocruises.com.
More fjords, extra weekends and extra time ashore
At the guts of the Summer 2028 programme is an expanded Norwegian fjords schedule, that includes 36 handy weekend departures (together with Fridays) between May and September 2028. These shorter sailings make it simpler than ever for friends to expertise one of many world’s most sought‑after scenic areas, with dramatic cliffs, waterfalls and fishing villages showcased over lengthy weekends from Southampton.
Across your complete programme, P&O Cruises will name at 121 ports in 29 nations, with a powerful deal with overnights and late stays to permit deeper exploration of iconic cities and UNESCO‑listed landmarks. Highlights embody:
- 64 in a single day calls, opening up night eating, tradition and nightlife ashore
- 69 late‑night departures, giving friends further hours to discover past a typical day name
- Access to UNESCO World Heritage Sites such because the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens (from Piraeus) and Gaudí’s masterpieces in Barcelona
This construction helps friends take pleasure in extra genuine metropolis time with out sacrificing the comfort of a cruise vacation.
Headline highlights by ship
P&O Cruises’ seven ships every play a definite function within the Summer 2028 line‑up, with itineraries tailor-made to completely different tastes and journey kinds.
Arvia – three‑nation fjords, France and Spain
- New 14‑night time itineraries from Southampton combining Spain, France and the Norwegian fjords into one vacation
- Ideal for households and {couples} wanting heat‑climate ports plus traditional fjords surroundings in a single cruise
Arcadia & Aurora – smaller ships, grownup‑solely and multi‑generational choices
- As smaller, completely‑for‑adults ships, Arcadia and Aurora will proceed to supply grownup‑solely cruises to Norway, Iceland, Northern Europe and Scandinavia
- Both ships may also sail multi‑generational holidays from 3 to 21 nights on chosen dates, offering extra selection for friends who love their intimate type however wish to journey with household
- A standout itinerary is Aurora’s 21‑night time Arctic escape to Iceland and the North Cape in August 2028, that includes an in a single day keep in Reykjavik
Azura – new in a single day in Livorno for Florence and Pisa
- Azura will introduce a new in a single day name in Livorno, inserting friends nearer to Florence and Pisa and permitting extra time to discover Tuscany’s artwork, structure and delicacies
Britannia & Ventura – traditional Med with Rome highlights
- Select Britannia and Ventura cruises will go to Civitavecchia, providing quick access to the Colosseum and different iconic sights of Rome as a part of broader Western Mediterranean itineraries
The wider programme additionally consists of quick breaks, Mediterranean fly‑cruises, British Isles, Canary Islands, Northern Europe & Scandinavia and 30‑night time voyages to the USA and Canada, making 2028 one of many line’s most various summer season seasons but.
Explore 2028 itineraries at https://www.pocruises.com/2028-cruise-collection.
Early reserving advantages and loyalty financial savings
Guests reserving Summer 2028 holidays by 30 June 2026 can make the most of a collection of launch presents on relevant Select Price and Early Saver fares:
- 10% early hen low cost on eligible cruises
- 10% deposit for all friends on new bookings within the Summer 2028 assortment
- An further 5% low cost for Peninsular Club loyalty members on chosen holidays
In addition, third and fourth friends sharing the identical cabin on chosen off‑peak Summer 2028 cruises of seven nights or extra from/to Southampton can sail from £49 per individual, making household and group journey much more reasonably priced.
These incentives encourage friends to lock in most popular ships, dates and cabins early, particularly for the most well-liked fjords, Med and longer‑length itineraries.
Value, all the time‑on all‑inclusive packages and what’s included
P&O Cruises positions its holidays as robust worth, with the fare together with:
- Accommodation in a variety of cabin grades
- Full‑board eating, from buffets to principal eating rooms
- Pools and leisure services
- Entertainment, together with theatre exhibits, stay bands and actions
- Complimentary kids’s golf equipment, offering structured enjoyable for youthful friends
For Summer 2028 and past, friends also can improve with all the time‑on all‑inclusive packages, which bundle drinks, speciality eating credit score and Wi‑Fi right into a each day worth.
The Classic Package is priced from £49 per individual per day, representing a saving of as much as 32% in contrast with shopping for the weather individually on board. This makes it simpler for friends to price range up entrance and luxuriate in a extra friction‑free, all‑inclusive type expertise as soon as on board.
Explore P&O Cruises’ Summer 2028 assortment
Guests can discover and ebook P&O Cruises’ Summer 2028 holidays through: https://www.pocruises.com or by contacting their most popular journey advisor.
With 215 cruises, 121 locations, 36 weekend fjords departures and a broad mixture of quick breaks, Med fly‑cruises, British Isles, Canaries, Northern Europe and lengthy‑haul itineraries, the 2028 programme presents a P&O Cruises summer season vacation for nearly each kind of traveller.
