P&O Cruises has unveiled its itineraries for the winter 2026/27 season, introducing several novel destinations and extended voyages.
- The programme marks the inclusion of new destinations such as Galveston, Texas, and Port Vila, Vanuatu, with additional fresh ports marked for this season.
- Extended voyages include Aurora’s 75-night Grand Tour and Arcadia’s 106-night world cruise, each featuring maiden calls to distinct global locations.
- Iona and Azura offer compelling festive journeys, with the former celebrated for its extended New Year’s Eve stay in Lisbon.
- As pre-registration is now open, plans are set for a general release on 23 October 2024.
P&O Cruises has announced an exciting array of itineraries for the winter of 2026/27, featuring new and returning destinations that promise to captivate cruise enthusiasts. With voyages that touch several continents, P&O Cruises continues to expand its horizons, bringing fresh travel experiences to its patrons.
The upcoming season introduces new destinations, notably Galveston, Texas, and Port Vila, Vanuatu, alongside new port calls at Agadir; Alotau; Kona; Newcastle, Australia; Port of Spain, Trinidad; and Progreso. These additions reflect P&O Cruises’ commitment to diversifying its itineraries and offering novel experiences.
Among the extended voyages, the Aurora will embark on a 75-night Grand Tour departing from Southampton in January 2027. A highlight of this cruise is the overnight maiden call in Galveston, which allows passengers to explore the area over two days. The itinerary also includes visits to Port of Spain, Trinidad, and a return to Progreso, Mexico. Prices for this journey begin at £5,999 per person.
Similarly, Arcadia’s 106-night world cruise expands P&O Cruises’ reach by featuring a maiden call to Port Vila, Vanuatu. The vessel also revisits Alotau, Papua New Guinea, Kona, Hawaii, and Newcastle, Australia, for the first time in over five years. This itinerary includes a total of 28 ports of call, with overnight or late-evening departures at nine of these locations. The journey is priced starting at £9,999 per person.
For those seeking shorter journeys, Iona is scheduled to depart on a 16-night Atlantic Islands cruise from Southampton in December 2026, involving stops in eight European locales. This cruise is particularly noted for its late stay in Lisbon, ideal for New Year’s Eve celebrations, with prices starting at £1,399 per person.
P&O Cruises has also planned enticing festive itineraries on the Aurora, featuring a 14-night Baltic cruise with a highlight overnight stay in Tallinn, and on the Azura, with two new voyages across the 2026 festive season from Tenerife and Malaga. These itineraries focus on capturing the seasonal spirit through visits to Christmas markets and festive locales.
General sales for these new itineraries are anticipated to commence on 23 October 2024. P&O Cruises has already opened pre-registration, suggesting considerable interest from travellers eager to partake in these unique voyages.
P&O Cruises’ Winter 2026/27 programme offers a captivating array of new destinations and festive experiences, setting an exciting tone for future voyages.
