Canary Islands Cruises Departing in October 2027

Where Can I Cruise to in October 2027?

October 2027 Canary Islands cruises cover far more ground than the islands alone. The majority of sailings are one-way itineraries — worth knowing before you book, because a flight or train home may be needed at the end. Round-trips make up a smaller share of what is on sale, so check the disembarkation port when you compare fares. Durations run from 7 nights up to 40, with a median of 14 nights, giving you everything from a fortnight’s escape to a grand voyage that spans multiple regions.

The Canary Islands and Southern Europe

The Canary Islands themselves account for the largest share of October 2027 sailings — the archipelago is the anchor of the season and the destination most of these routes are built around. Sailings in this group leave predominantly from Southampton and from embarkation ports in southern Europe, making the Canaries accessible whether you prefer a no-fly departure or a fly-cruise that starts in the sun.

The Western Mediterranean adds another strong thread to October 2027. These sailings tend to embark from Valletta, Malta or Rome (Civitavecchia), so a short flight out and a flight home from a different port is the typical shape — and that is exactly the kind of trip where booking everything together as one package makes the biggest difference. Cruise1st Packages pull the flights, hotel nights and transfers into a single booking so nothing is left to chance.

A smaller number of sailings call at ports along Portugal, often as part of a longer Atlantic arc that combines the Portuguese coast with the Canaries. Lisbon appears as both an embarkation and a port of call across this group, making it a natural add-on city break if you want a couple of nights ashore before or after the cruise.

Transatlantic Crossings and the Caribbean

October is one of the prime months for transatlantic sailings, and these crossings make up the second-largest block of October 2027 departures. A transatlantic crossing in October typically heads westward, arriving in the Americas after 14 nights or more at sea — an extended voyage with long, quiet days on the ocean that suits a particular kind of traveller. If that appeals, see the full range of transatlantic cruises in 2027 alongside what is on offer here.

The Caribbean sailings are closely related: many are the continuation of a transatlantic crossing, arriving in the Eastern Caribbean or ending in Barbados or Miami. Miami and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) are about half an hour apart, so if your sailing ends in Florida, either airport is worth checking for the return flight home — and we can book both the transfer and the flight as part of your holiday.

Norway

A small number of October 2027 sailings head to Norway rather than south. These are longer itineraries that use the autumn shoulder window, and they suit travellers who want dramatic coastal scenery alongside the warmer-weather Canaries options. If Norway is your focus, the full selection of Norway 2027 cruises from Southampton gives you the complete picture.

Which Cruise Lines Are Sailing in October 2027?

P&O Cruises leads the field for October 2027 Canary Islands departures, with more sailings than any other line. Most P&O sailings depart from Southampton, which means you can travel by road or rail to the port and board without a flight at either end — a genuine advantage for much of Britain. P&O Cruises 2027 sailings from Southampton cover the full year if you want to compare dates.

MSC Cruises brings the second-largest block of October sailings, with departures from Southampton and from embarkation ports in southern Europe. The MSC fleet covers a wide range of budgets and cabin styles, and their 2027 departures from Southampton are worth a look if a no-fly sailing appeals. If you are open to flying to join the ship, MSC fly-cruise options in 2027 give you more choice of embarkation port and itinerary.

Princess Cruises and Cunard each have sailings in October 2027, with Princess offering a range of fare tiers and Cunard bringing its distinctive White Star Service to longer voyages. Hapag Lloyd Cruises round out the line-up with a smaller but distinctive selection suited to experienced cruisers who prefer a more intimate fleet.

Which Ships Are Sailing?

Several well-known ships sail in October 2027 across the Canary Islands and connecting regions. Here is what each one is actually like aboard.

Iona — P&O Cruises

Iona is P&O’s flagship and the largest ship sailing year-round from Southampton, carrying up to 5,200 guests. The signature feature is the SkyDome: a 970 m² retractable glass dome above a swimming pool that works in any weather. With 18 venues including Anderson’s gin bar, Sindhu for Indian cuisine, The Epicurean and The Chef’s Table, Iona is built around British tastes and British departures. If you want to look at Iona’s cabins and deck plans before you choose a grade, that detail is all there.

Arvia — P&O Cruises

Arvia launched in 2022 as P&O’s newest ship and the largest vessel ever built specifically for the British cruise market, christened by Nicole Scherzinger. Like Iona, she carries the SkyDome — that same 970 m² retractable glass stage and pool — alongside more than 30 dining and bar venues including Sindhu, The Epicurean, The Glass House and the Keel & Cow gastropub. She is a ship that can keep you busy for a fortnight without repeating yourself. Browse Arvia’s cabins and deck plans to see how the grades compare.

Britannia — P&O Cruises

Britannia is a Southampton stalwart with a loyal following, and her October 2027 sailings give you the P&O experience on a slightly more intimate scale than Iona or Arvia. Check the Britannia cabins and deck plans if you want to pin down a specific grade or deck position.

Azura — P&O Cruises

Azura had a comprehensive refit in 2025 — new restaurants, bars, cabin décor and corridor carpets throughout — so she sails in October 2027 in genuinely refreshed condition. Specialty dining includes Sindhu for modern Indian cuisine and the Glass House, curated by TV wine expert Olly Smith. The 800-seat Playhouse theatre delivers West End-quality aerial acrobatics and live shows, and the SeaScreen open-air cinema brings films on deck after dark.

Azura’s cabin grades run from a practical interior through to the spacious Penthouse Suite:

• Larger Inside Cabin OB — 15 m², located exclusively on Riviera Deck, giving you a clear sense of where everything is on board
• Sea View Cabin LB — 15 m², with natural light and an unobstructed sea view, everything the inside cabin offers plus an outlook onto the water
• Superior Deluxe Balcony Cabin DA — 29 m², with a private balcony for sea air and open views at any time of day
• Penthouse Suite A1 — 69 m², the largest suite on board, with a full separate lounge area that gives you genuine room to live in

See the full breakdown on the Azura cabins and deck plans page.

MSC Divina — MSC Cruises

MSC Divina carries a glamour that is hard to miss: christened by Sophia Loren, she has a Swarovski crystal staircase and a De Jorio-designed Piazza at her heart. The Infinity Pool at the stern dissolves into the ocean horizon — one of the most dramatic pool settings afloat. The Pantheon Theatre delivers Broadway-scale productions, and for something different there is Casino Veneziano, a 4D cinema and an F1 simulator. Cabin choices on MSC Divina span:

• Deluxe Inside Cabin Fantastica — 16 m², 3 m² larger than the standard inside grade, giving noticeably more room for luggage over a two-week sailing
• Premium Ocean View Fantastica — 20 m², with an unobstructed window looking directly out to sea
• Balcony Aurea — 18 m² with a private balcony, your own space for morning coffee or an evening sundowner
• Premium Suite Aurea — 33 m² balcony suite, with room for up to 4 guests and a separate seating area
• MSC Yacht Club Executive & Family Suite — 40 m², with a separate lounge, dining room and walk-in wardrobe for fully distinct living spaces

The full cabin breakdown is on the MSC Divina cabins and deck plans page.

MSC Euribia — MSC Cruises

MSC Euribia launched in 2023 and brings a striking interior to the MSC fleet: the Galleria Euribia promenade runs the full length of the ship under an LED sky, and the 1,100 m² Carousel Lounge hosts nightly live music with rotating guest artists every sailing. The Helios Wine Bar offers an interactive touchscreen journey through wine regions and grape varieties. The Kaito Robatayaki Japanese grill is unique to this ship in the class — if Japanese cuisine on board matters to you, this is the MSC ship that has it. Cabin grades on MSC Euribia include:

• Deluxe Inside Cabin Fantastica — 17 m², 5 m² larger than the standard inside grade, with meaningfully more storage and freedom of movement
• Premium Ocean View Fantastica — 25 m², twice the size of standard ocean-view grades, with noticeably more comfort over a longer voyage
• Balcony Aurea — 17 m², private balcony giving direct access to sea air and views without using the public decks
• Premium Suite Aurea — 25 m², with a separate seating area and sofa, sleeping up to 6
• MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite — 29 m², nearly twice the space of a standard balcony, with a separate seating area

Explore the options on the MSC Euribia cabins and deck plans page.

Majestic Princess — Princess Cruises

Majestic Princess was refurbished in 2025 and sails from Southampton, so you can board without a flight. She carries the SeaWalk — a glass-floor walkway cantilevered over the ocean — as her most distinctive feature, and the Hollywood Pool Club’s glass-domed pool means the pool deck is usable in any weather. Dining spans 16 venues including Crown Grill, Sabatini’s, O’Malley’s Irish Pub and Chef’s Table Lumiere. The MedallionClass wearable device lets you order food and drinks anywhere on the ship, and The Sanctuary gives adults a quiet top-deck retreat away from the main pool areas.

Princess Cruises fares on these sailings come in 2 main tiers. The Princess Plus package covers 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to $15 each (with a daily limit of 15 drinks), MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs with 3 prints included, and reserved theatre seating. Princess Standard is the base fare — the cruise itself, with Plus and Premier packages available to add. See the full Majestic Princess cabins and deck plans to compare grades.

Queen Elizabeth — Cunard

Queen Elizabeth brings Cunard’s White Star Service to October 2027 sailings — a notably different experience from the mainstream lines, with formal dining traditions, a ballroom and a culture of dressing for dinner. Cunard fares come in a range of tiers that reflect different levels of flexibility and inclusions. The Cunard Fare offers stateroom choice, priority for upgrades, a 15% deposit with flexible balance payment, the ability to amend your booking up to the balance due date and complimentary shuttle buses at ports. A Saver tier is also available for guests who pay in full on booking and take a pre-allocated stateroom in exchange for a lower price. The full cabin breakdown is on the Queen Elizabeth cabins and deck plans page.

Sky Princess and Nieuw Statendam

Sky Princess from Princess Cruises and Nieuw Statendam from Holland America Line both have sailings in October 2027. Sky Princess cabin grades and deck plans are available on the Sky Princess cabins page, and Nieuw Statendam’s layout is covered on the Nieuw Statendam cabins and deck plans page.

How Much Do Canary Islands Cruises Cost in October 2027?

Prices start from £467 pp* for October 2027 Canary Islands departures. Many sailings carry reduced fares — most discounts run around 10% off the cabin’s previously listed price, though a small number of individual departures are reduced by up to 34%. That headline figure applies to 1 sailing in the measured set; the typical saving across reduced sailings is closer to 10%. A good number of sailings are all-inclusive, covering drinks and dining as part of the fare — worth comparing directly against standard fares if you tend to spend freely on board.

If you are looking at the broader range of 2027 cruises or want to compare what is available in the month before, September cruises from Southampton give you the neighbouring window. For October cruise deals across all destinations, or specifically October cruises from Southampton, those pages cover the wider selection.

Where Do I Sail From?

Southampton is the dominant UK departure port for October 2027, accounting for the largest share of embarkations. For most of Britain, Southampton is reachable by road or rail without a flight — you board the ship the same afternoon, and at the end of a round-trip you are straight back to the car park or the train. If your sailing is one-way, you will need to arrange a return leg from wherever you disembark; we can book that flight, any hotels and transfers as part of the same package.

Beyond Southampton, embarkations include Barcelona in Spain, Valletta in Malta, Santa Cruz de Tenerife itself, Kiel in Germany and Lisbon in Portugal. For fly-cruise departures from any of these ports, the team at Cruise1st can put the flights, pre-cruise hotel and transfers together alongside the cruise fare. The full range of 2027 cruises from Southampton is worth bookmarking if Southampton is your preferred port.

One-way itineraries end in a spread of ports: Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Southampton, Miami, Barcelona, Barbados and Buenos Aires are all represented as disembarkation ports on these sailings. Miami and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) are about half an hour apart — worth checking both if your sailing ends in Florida, as either can serve as the return-flight airport.

Is October 2027 a Good Time to Cruise to the Canary Islands?

October is one of the most popular months for Canary Islands cruises from the UK, and the sailing programme reflects that: more departures, more cruise lines and a wider range of itinerary lengths than you would find in, say, February. The mix of round-trip and one-way sailings means October also functions as the start of major transatlantic crossings and the opening of Caribbean season — so a Canary Islands departure in October can be the first chapter of a much longer journey rather than just a destination in itself.

If you are thinking about the wider 2027 cruise calendar, P&O Cruises 2027 covers the full year from one of the lines most active, and Mediterranean cruises in 2027 lets you compare the Canaries with the broader southern European season. For all-inclusive options specifically, all-inclusive Mediterranean cruises 2027 narrows it down further.

Why Book with Cruise1st?

Cruise1st is one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists — that means the team knows these ships, these routes and these fare tiers in detail, not just the headline price. When you call, you speak to a cruise expert who can walk you through the difference between a Princess Standard fare and a Princess Plus package, explain which cabin grade suits a 14-night sailing versus a 7-night, and flag up which sailings are one-way so you are not caught out by the return leg.

For one-way itineraries and fly-cruise departures — which make up the majority of October 2027 sailings — we can build the flights, hotels, transfers and insurance around the cruise on one booking. There is no need to piece together the holiday yourself. The Cruise1st Package option does exactly that: cruise plus everything around it, packaged together. We are ABTA and ATOL protected, and rated 4.5/5 on Trustpilot from more than 7,000 reviews.

Whatever sailing you are drawn to, the next step is straightforward: tell us the ship, the grade and the dates, and we will match the fare inclusions to your priorities — then put the rest of the holiday on one booking. Browse the full range of cruises on the site, or start with the Canary Islands 2027 sailing calendar if you want to compare October against other months in the same year.

Other Months and Destinations to Consider

If October does not quite work, the neighbouring months offer much of the same. October cruises across all destinations give you the full picture of what is available in the month. For Canary Islands sailings specifically with a fly-cruise format, Canary Islands fly cruises in 2027 covers the whole year’s fly-cruise options. If you want to explore the wider 2027 season, all 2027 cruises is the place to start.

Cunard fans looking beyond the Canaries may want to compare the Cunard Queen Victoria world cruise in 2027. Princess Cruises enthusiasts have further afield options too — Princess Japan and Southeast Asia 2027–2028 and Princess Cruises 2027 from Southampton cover the line’s full year. For Norwegian fjords in the same year, all-inclusive Norwegian fjords cruises in 2027 is worth a look alongside what is on sale here.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.