Canary Islands Cruises — October 2028

Where Do Canary Islands Cruises Go in October 2028?

October 2028 sailings in this part of the world cover a wide spread of routes — from dedicated Canary Islands itineraries to transatlantic crossings, Norwegian fjords, and Portugal-focused voyages. Sailings run from 11 to 29 nights, with a median of 18 nights, so these are largely longer voyages rather than short breaks. The majority are one-way itineraries, which means planning your return journey is part of the picture — something our team can handle for you alongside the cruise itself.

Which Regions Can I Sail to in October 2028?

The routes on sale in October 2028 fall into four broad directions. Here is what each group offers and who it tends to suit.

Southern Europe and the Atlantic Islands

The Canary Islands themselves account for a strong share of October sailings. These are island-hopping itineraries that move between the archipelago’s volcanic landscapes, black-sand beaches and year-round mild climate. Several include calls at Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Portugal routes round out this group, with sailings that often call at Lisbon — a city that makes an excellent extension before or after your cruise, and one we can arrange hotel nights for as part of your booking.

Transatlantic Crossings

Transatlantic sailings are the single biggest group in October 2028, and they suit a particular kind of traveller: someone who wants the ocean itself to be part of the experience, with long sea days, fine dining, and the quiet drama of arriving somewhere far from home. Several end in Florida — at Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) or Miami — and it is worth knowing that these two ports are about half an hour apart, so either can work as your destination depending on onward plans. Others end in Buenos Aires. Because these are one-way sailings, a flight home is part of the equation; our team can book that, plus any hotels either side, so nothing is left loose. You can explore all transatlantic 2028 sailings with P&O Cruises if that line appeals.

Norwegian Fjords

A handful of October 2028 sailings head north to Norway rather than south. These itineraries depart from UK ports and explore the Norwegian coast, offering a very different experience to the Atlantic island routes — dramatic scenery, longer days even in early autumn, and a cooler, cleaner kind of sailing. If Norway in 2028 is your direction, you can also browse Norway 2028 cruises from Southampton or the broader Norway cruises 2028 listing for additional options.

Further Afield: the Caribbean

A small number of October 2028 sailings continue onward to the Caribbean, including calls at ports such as Barbados and Antigua. These tend to be longer voyages that combine the Atlantic crossing with Caribbean island calls — well suited to anyone who wants to maximise their time away in one trip.

Which Ports Do These Sailings Leave From?

Most October 2028 sailings depart from the UK. Southampton is the dominant embarkation port, with the most departures of any port in this window — you can board, settle in and be at sea the same afternoon, with no airport queue at either end. Dover is also represented, again driveable for much of southern England. If you are thinking about sailings from London, some do leave from Tilbury or Greenwich — but London (Tilbury) has a smaller selection, and Southampton is a short journey away with a far wider choice of October departures.

For sailings beginning on the Continent, Rotterdam has several October departures, and embarkations from Lisbon and Barcelona also feature. If you are joining at a European port, we can arrange flights from your nearest UK airport, accommodation before you board, and transfers to the ship — all on one booking.

Browsing October cruises from Southampton is a good starting point if a no-fly departure matters to you.

Which Cruise Lines Are Sailing in October 2028?

Six cruise lines have October 2028 sailings in this window. Holland America Line and Princess Cruises together account for the largest share of available departures, making them the natural first port of call for most itineraries. P&O Cruises offers UK departures well suited to travellers who want a no-fly start. Regent Seven Seas Cruises brings a luxury all-inclusive option. Celebrity Cruises and Hapag Lloyd Cruises round out the selection with more specialist sailings.

Cruise1st Packages also appear in this window — these are cruise-plus-flights-plus-hotel bundles we have put together ourselves, worth checking if you want everything arranged in one go. You can see the full range of cruises in 2028 if you want to compare across months, or look at P&O 2028 cruises for that line’s full year programme.

What Ships Are Sailing?

Several named ships carry the bulk of October 2028 departures. Here is what is distinct about each one.

Nieuw Statendam — Holland America Line

Nieuw Statendam is Holland America’s Pinnacle-class ship and carries the most October 2028 sailings of any vessel in this window. The ship’s social hub is its dramatic two-storey Wine Tower, which anchors the main dining room and gives it an atmosphere unlike a standard cruise ship restaurant. For pan-Asian dining, Tamarind has a seven-seat integrated sushi bar — Holland America’s signature Asian restaurant concept, running since 2008. Live music is built into the experience through Music Walk, which hosts Lincoln Center Stage, B.B. King’s Blues Club and Billboard Onboard as three separate live venues, all included in your fare.

When it comes to choosing your cabin on Nieuw Statendam, the range runs from practical to genuinely spacious:

• Inside cabin (I) — from around 13 m², sleeping up to 3; a solid, well-appointed base at the most affordable grade. See the full deck plan
• Family outside cabin (FA) — around 20.6 m², sleeping up to 5, with 2 separate bathrooms including a bath — practical for families
• Spa Balcony cabin (VQ) — around 21.2 m², sleeping up to 3; private balcony with unobstructed sea views away from public decks
• Signature Suite (SS) — 36 m², sleeping up to 3; central deck 7 position with good lift access
• Pinnacle Suite with hot tub — 120 m², sleeping up to 4; the only Pinnacle Suite on board, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a private whirlpool on deck 7

Majestic Princess — Princess Cruises

Majestic Princess was refurbished in 2025 and sails from Southampton — which means you can board with no flight at all. The ship’s SeaWalk is a glass-floor walkway cantilevered over the ocean, giving you views straight down to the sea while you walk. The Hollywood Pool Club has a glass dome that keeps it usable whatever the weather, and the ship spans 16 dining and drinking venues including Crown Grill, Sabatini’s, O’Malley’s Irish Pub and Chef’s Table Lumiere. MedallionClass technology means food and drinks can be ordered and delivered anywhere on the ship.

Cabin options on Majestic Princess range as follows:

• Inside cabin (IA) — 15.4 m², sleeping up to 4; 24-hour room service included at any time
• Sea-view cabin (O6) — 20 m², sleeping up to 3; natural daylight and sea views through exterior windows
• Deluxe Balcony cabin (DA) — 23.4 m², sleeping up to 4; more spacious than standard balcony grades, with a sofa bed option
• Owner’s Suite (S2) — 81.7 m², sleeping up to 4; the largest suite on board, with nearly twice the living space of the Penthouse grade

Sky Princess — Princess Cruises

Sky Princess stands out for having 81% of its cabins with a private balcony — one of the highest ratios in the Princess fleet, which means the ship genuinely feels airy and outward-facing at almost every grade. The Sanctuary adults-only retreat offers private cabanas, spa treatments and light meals on a dedicated sun deck, giving you a quiet alternative to the main pool areas. Crown Grill, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Chef’s Table Lumiere with galley tour, and Movies Under the Stars are among the dining and entertainment options.

Sky Princess cabin grades in brief:

• Inside cabin (IA) — 15.4 m², sleeping up to 4; mid-to-upper deck positions for reduced motion
• Premium Ocean-view cabin (O5) — 16 m², sleeping up to 2; floor-to-ceiling panoramic window with constant sea views
• Deluxe Balcony cabin (DA) — 23.4 m², sleeping up to 4; larger outdoor area and wider views than standard balcony grades
• Sky Suite (S0) — 160.4 m², sleeping up to 5; 2 completely separate bedrooms each with an ensuite bathroom

For those considering Princess Cruises more broadly in 2028, the Princess Cruises 2028 page covers the full year’s programme, and Princess Japan and Southeast Asia 2027–2028 is worth a look if you are weighing up alternative destinations.

Seven Seas Mariner — Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Seven Seas Mariner is Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ luxury ship in this window. Regent’s proposition is built around generous space and comprehensive inclusions — fares are designed so that the experience on board is fully covered rather than assembled piece by piece. Explore Seven Seas Mariner cabins and deck plans to find the grade that suits you.

Arcadia — P&O Cruises

Arcadia is P&O Cruises’ adults-only ship. On board, the Palladium is a 3-tier theatre, the signature dining option is Marco Pierre White’s Ocean Grill restaurant, and the ship has an on-board hydrotherapy pool. For P&O Canary Islands cruises, Arcadia is a particularly well-suited choice. Arcadia’s cabins and deck plans are available if you want to compare grades before booking.

Celebrity Beyond — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Beyond is Celebrity Cruises’ most spacious Edge Class ship, designed with an emphasis on open, light-filled deck spaces and float pools with open-ocean views. See Celebrity Beyond’s cabins and deck plans for cabin sizes and positions. You can also browse Celebrity Cruises 2028 sailings or Celebrity 2028 cruises from Southampton for the full picture.

What Do Princess Cruises Fares Include?

Princess Cruises offers fare tiers that vary considerably in what they cover, so it is worth understanding what each one gives you before booking.

Princess Standard is the base cruise fare: it covers the sailing itself, with drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities and dining add-ons available to purchase separately. It suits travellers who prefer to choose exactly what they spend on board.

Princess Plus bundles in a meaningful set of daily inclusions: 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 plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. For most travellers who enjoy a drink or two each day and want the Wi-Fi sorted, this tier typically represents good value against buying each item separately.

Our team can walk you through which tier makes sense for your particular sailing and travel style — that kind of advice is genuinely difficult to get from a cruise line’s own booking flow, and it is one of the reasons to use a specialist like Cruise1st.

Are There Any Discounts Available?

A good number of October 2028 sailings carry a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade — so it is worth comparing prices carefully when you browse. Reductions reach up to 14% on a small number of departures, though it is honest to say that most discounted sailings sit closer to around 4% off. The savings are real but they are not page-wide — the value tends to concentrate on specific cabin grades and specific departures, which is exactly where a cruise specialist helps: we know where the reductions are and what they are measured against.

Fare types such as early-booking offers and last-minute deals appear across lines throughout the year, so the picture changes regularly. If you want to know what is available on a specific sailing, calling our experts is the quickest way to get a current answer.

Can I Book Flights and Hotels Alongside My Cruise?

Yes — and for October 2028 sailings, the question matters more than usual. Around two-thirds of the departures in this window leave from UK ports (primarily Southampton and Dover), so for those, most of Britain can reach the port by road or rail with no flight involved at all. We can add parking, a hotel the night before, and transfers to the port if you want everything in one booking.

For the remaining sailings that begin at European ports — Rotterdam, Lisbon, or Barcelona — we can arrange flights from your nearest UK airport, hotels either side and transfers to the ship, so the cruise is the centrepiece of a complete holiday rather than something you have to build around yourself.

On one-way sailings that end in Florida, Argentina or elsewhere, a flight home is part of the planning too — again, something we handle as part of the booking rather than leaving you to sort separately. Our team can bundle flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance around your cruise under one Cruise1st Package.

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Also Sailing in October — Alternative Dates and Years

If October 2028 is your target month but you want to compare with neighbouring years, Canary Islands October 2027 cruises and Canary Islands October 2026 cruises show what is available in the same season a year or two earlier. For October departures more broadly, October cruises and October cruise deals cover the full picture across all destinations. If your dates are flexible, autumn cruises spans the wider season.

If your preferred departure port is Southampton and you want to see what else is going in 2028, 2027 cruises from Southampton shows a comparable window for the year before, and the broader 2028 cruises hub covers all lines and regions for that year. For Mediterranean cruises in 2028, those sailings overlap with many of the southern European routes in this window.

*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.