P&O Canary Islands Cruises

P&O Cruises to the Canary Islands: Where Do These Sailings Go?

P&O Canary Islands cruises make up the majority of what is on sale here, with the Canary Islands by far the most popular destination across the range. Beyond the islands, you will also find sailings into the Western Mediterranean, the broader Mediterranean, Portugal, the Caribbean and even a handful of world cruises — so there is genuinely a P&O itinerary here for most tastes and trip lengths.

Where Do P&O Canary Islands Cruises Depart From?

The majority of these sailings embark at Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, making it the most common starting point across the range. Southampton is the second busiest departure port — roughly a third of all sailings leave from there, which means you can drive or take the train straight to the ship with no flight required at either end. For those sailing from Málaga, Spain, Valletta, Malta, Barbados or Antigua, you will need to fly out to join the ship — and we can arrange those flights, your hotel the night before, and your transfers as part of a Cruise1st Package, so nothing is left for you to sort separately.

Round-Trip or One-Way — Which P&O Canary Islands Cruise Is Right for You?

Just over half the sailings here are round-trip voyages, so you return to the same port you left from. The rest are one-way itineraries — if you sail from Southampton and disembark in Tenerife, you will need to arrange a flight home, and we can include that in your booking. Our experts will tell you upfront which itinerary shape you are looking at before you commit, so there are no surprises at the end of the cruise.

Durations run from 7 nights up to 124 nights, with a median of 14 nights — a fortnight is the most common trip length across the range, giving you enough time to settle into the rhythm of the ship and explore several islands or ports along the way.

Which P&O Ships Sail to the Canary Islands?

Six P&O Cruises ships are represented across these itineraries. Here is what each one is actually like aboard.

Azura

Azura carries the most sailings, and it is a ship that has had a thorough refresh — new restaurants, bars, cabin décor and corridor carpets throughout, all completed in 2025. The 800-seat Playhouse theatre delivers West End-quality aerial acrobatics and live shows, and the SeaScreen open-air cinema brings films to the pool deck on warm evenings. For dining, Sindhu serves modern Indian cuisine and The Glass House — curated by TV wine expert Olly Smith — is a favourite for a relaxed afternoon glass. See cabin grades and deck plans for Azura’s full layout.

Iona

Iona is P&O’s flagship — the largest ship sailing year-round from Southampton, with room for up to 5,200 guests. The SkyDome, a 970 m² retractable glass dome above a swimming pool, is the defining feature aboard and like nothing else at sea. Eighteen venues include Anderson’s gin bar, Sindhu, The Epicurean and The Chef’s Table, all built around British tastes. Browse Iona’s cabins and deck plans before you choose your grade.

Ventura

Christened by Dame Helen Mirren, Ventura has sailed from Southampton since 2008 and remains a favourite for its generous balcony count — more than 60% of cabins have one. The Glass House by Olly Smith, Sindhu’s British-Indian fusion cooking, and The Epicurean all feature, alongside the Arena Theatre’s nightly West End-style shows and the Havana late-night club. Explore Ventura’s cabins and deck plans in detail.

Arvia

Launched in 2022, Arvia is P&O’s newest ship and the largest ever built specifically for the British market. Like Iona, it has the signature SkyDome — a retractable performance stage and swimming pool under 970 m² of glass. With more than 30 dining and bar venues including Sindhu, The Epicurean, The Glass House and the Keel & Cow gastropub, there is no shortage of choice. Check Arvia’s cabins and deck plans for the full picture.

Arcadia

Arcadia suits those who prefer a quieter, more traditional P&O experience. The Palladium is a 3-tier theatre, Marco Pierre White’s Ocean Grill restaurant brings a well-known name to the dining room, and the onboard hydrotherapy pool is a draw for sea days. See Arcadia’s cabins and deck plans to compare grades.

Britannia

Named by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015, Britannia sails year-round from Southampton and carries menus from Marco Pierre White, Atul Kochhar and James Martin across 13 restaurants and cafés. The Headliners Theatre features LED immersive technology, and the Limelight Club offers cabaret for those who like their evenings with a little more spectacle. Browse Britannia’s cabins and deck plans when you are ready to pick your cabin.

What Cabin Grades Are Available on P&O Canary Islands Cruises?

Cabin grades vary by ship, but across Azura, Iona and Ventura — the three ships with the most departures — you will find options running from inside cabins through to penthouse suites. Prices start at £475 pp* for the most affordable grades. Here is a summary for each of the main ships:

Azura Cabin Grades

• Larger Inside Cabin OB — 15 m², exclusively on Riviera Deck, so you always know where you are on the ship
• Sea View Cabin LB — 15 m², natural light and an unobstructed sea view over the water
• Superior Deluxe Balcony Cabin DA — 29 m², your own private outdoor space for sea air and open views
• Penthouse Suite A1 — 69 m², the largest suite on board, with a full separate lounge area

Iona Cabin Grades

• Larger Inside Cabin OA — 17 m², one of the roomier inside options on the ship
• Sea View Cabin LB — 19.5 m², natural light and an unobstructed sea view via window or porthole
• Balcony Cabin GB — 17.7 m², the roomiest of the standard balcony grades on Iona
• Suite B4 — 40.3 m², with dedicated butler service throughout your voyage

Ventura Cabin Grades

• Larger Inside Cabin OB — 16 m², 1 m² more floor space than the standard inside grade
• Sea View Cabin LB — 15 m², natural light and an unobstructed sea view at the same deck level
• Superior Deluxe Balcony Cabin DA — 29 m², a private balcony that inside cabins cannot match
• Penthouse Suite A1 — 69 m², more than twice the floor space of a standard suite

Our cruise experts can walk you through which grade suits 2 guests travelling together on a specific sailing — call us and we will go through the options.

Top Attractions and Activities on P&O Canary Islands Cruises

The appeal of a Canary Islands cruise with P&O is that the ships themselves carry as much entertainment as the ports do. At sea, you have West End-scale theatre productions on Azura and Ventura, the spectacular SkyDome on Iona and Arvia, open-air cinema on deck, and speciality dining across every ship in the fleet. On shore, the Canary Islands offer a range of experiences across the island group — volcanic landscapes, local markets, sandy beaches and coastal towns — meaning no 2 days ashore feel alike.

For those choosing longer itineraries, Western Mediterranean sailings add stops along the Spanish and Portuguese coasts, while Southern Caribbean itineraries extend the trip further afield. P&O also operates a small number of transatlantic crossings and sailings to Southern Africa for those who want something genuinely different.

Benefits of P&O Canary Islands Cruises

P&O Cruises is built for British passengers — the ships sail from Southampton so you can board by train or car, the menus are designed around British tastes, and the onboard currency is pounds sterling. For those joining in Tenerife or another port abroad, the same British-facing experience awaits once you step on board.

Booking through Cruise1st adds a layer of specialist support that booking direct with the cruise line does not always provide. As one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, we hold detailed knowledge of the P&O fleet — which ship suits which kind of traveller, which cabin grade gives best value on a particular itinerary, and which fare inclusions are worth paying for. We are ABTA and ATOL protected, and rated 4.5 out of 5 on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews.

Some sailings here carry reductions of up to 38% from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing — though that maximum applies to a single departure; most reduced sailings are discounted by around 11%. Our team can tell you which departures have moved in price and what the saving looks like on the cabin you actually want.

If you are travelling in 2027 from Southampton, our P&O 2027 sailings from Southampton page has the full range, and you can also browse all cruise lines sailing from Southampton in 2027 to compare options. If you would like to sail over the festive period, our Christmas cruises from Southampton page covers those departures too.

Want to combine your Canary Islands cruise with a few nights in the Caribbean? Our Caribbean 2027 cruises with New York stays page shows how we can extend a sailing into a longer holiday — the same principle applies here, with our team building the flights, hotels and transfers around your P&O cruise as a single booking.

Commonly Visited Harbours on P&O Canary Islands Cruises

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is the most common port across all these itineraries — both as an embarkation point and as a port of call. Southampton is the primary UK departure port, with P&O sailings from Southampton covering the full range of Canary Islands itineraries throughout the year. Málaga and Valletta feature on Western Mediterranean and one-way routes, while Barbados and Antigua serve as embarkation or disembarkation points on Caribbean itineraries.

Sailings disembarking in Valletta, Málaga, Barbados or Antigua will need a flight home — we can arrange that return journey, along with any hotel nights either side, as part of your overall package.

*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.