P&O Cruises to homeport Britannia year-round in Southampton for first time

P&O Cruises has opened pre-registration for its winter 2027 and spring 2028 itineraries, before the programme goes on general sale from October 22.

Flagship Britannia will be based in Southampton year-round for the first time since its launch in 2015, with itineraries ranging from the Atlantic islands to the Caribbean and Mediterranean.

Iona will join sister ship Arvia in the Caribbean to offer 14-night fly-cruise holidays with departures from Barbados, Antigua, and new for the season, St Kitts, between October 2027 and April 2028.

Azura will operate Canary Islands fly-cruises throughout the season, with calls in Madeira and Morocco, while Ventura will sail new seven-night Scandinavia cruises, including a New Year’s Eve celebration in Southampton.

Arcadia and Aurora will offer a mix of itineraries to North Cape, the Baltic region and western Europe, with selected voyages available for all ages, while many will continue to be exclusively for adults.

Arcadia will sail the line’s longest world cruise to date with a 124-night voyage, taking in destinations in East Asia such as Nagasaki and Tokyo.

Aurora will also sail a 75-night Grand Tour in 2028, with ports of call in Brazil and Chile.

A 14-night fly-cruise to the Caribbean on Iona starts at £1,499 for an inside cabin, departing on December 10, 2027.

A 12-night cruise to the North Cape on Aurora leads in at £899 for an inside cabin on a departure on November 17, 2027.

Early booking offers are available before December 17 and include a 10% discount and low deposit on Select and Early Saver fares, third and fourth passengers sharing the same cabin sailing free on selected ex-Southampton off-peak cruises of six nights or more, a 20% discount on Classic drinks packages and an additional 5% discount for Peninsular Club loyalty members on selected cruises.

P&O Cruises associate vice-president of sales and distribution, Ruth Venn, said: “We are excited to unveil P&O Cruises holidays for the winter 2027-28 season.

“With highlights including family-friendly holidays on Arcadia and Aurora, the return to ports from Japan to Hawaii, and Iona’s first Caribbean winter season. 

“Collectively the new programme gives agents lots of great talking points and many new sales and marketing opportunities.”