P&O Repositioning Cruises in 2027

What Are P&O Repositioning Cruises in 2027?

A repositioning cruise moves a ship from one part of the world to another, and the journey itself is the destination. Rather than a port-intensive itinerary with a new city every morning, these are extended ocean voyages — the kind where you settle into a ship’s rhythm, watch the horizon change and arrive somewhere far from where you started. P&O’s 2027 repositioning sailings from Southampton run from 24 nights up to 106 nights, with a median length of 75 nights. These are serious voyages, and they suit a particular kind of traveller: one who wants the space to travel slowly and the comfort of a British ship to do it in.

All 3 sailings depart from Southampton, so no flight is needed to get to the ship. Most of Britain can reach Southampton by road or rail, making these some of the most genuinely accessible long-haul voyages on sale anywhere.

Where Do These Sailings Go?

The 2027 P&O repositioning programme concentrates on 2 regions: World Cruises and Transatlantic crossings. Here is what each one looks like in practice.

World Cruises

World cruise sailings make up the largest share of what is on sale here, and they are the headline event in P&O’s 2027 calendar. These are the longest voyages P&O offers — itineraries that call at ports across multiple continents over the course of weeks and months. You board in Southampton, the ship calls at destinations across the globe, and you disembark back in Southampton, meaning no flights are required at either end of the voyage.

If you are considering a full world cruise, or are looking for a segment option to join partway through, the World Cruises 2027 from Southampton page has the wider picture. P&O’s specific world cruise programme for 2027 is covered in detail on our P&O World Cruises in 2027 page, and if you are open to other ships and lines, the broader World Cruises in 2027 listing shows what else is sailing.

Transatlantic Crossings

The single transatlantic sailing makes the ocean crossing itself the focus, rather than a means of getting somewhere. Transatlantic cruises are beloved by passengers who enjoy sea days — long stretches without a port, time to read, to eat well, to use the ship properly. This sailing also departs from Southampton, so you drive or take the train to the ship and sail west across the Atlantic.

If the transatlantic is what draws you, our transatlantic cruises in 2027 page shows more options across all lines, and our P&O transatlantic cruises in 2027 page narrows it to this line specifically. For those who prefer to fly out and cruise back — or vice versa — we can arrange flights, hotels and transfers as part of a Cruise1st Package.

Which Ships Sail These Routes?

Two ships cover the 2027 P&O repositioning programme: Aurora and Arcadia. Both are mid-sized, classic P&O ships with a distinctly British character — the kind of vessels where the dress code still matters on formal nights and the crew knows your name by day three. Neither ship is a floating theme park, and that is precisely the point for a long voyage.

Aurora

Aurora carries 2 of the 3 sailings, making her the main ship for the 2027 P&O repositioning programme. She is a mid-sized, classic ship with a distinctly British personality — well suited to the long sea days that define a world cruise or a transatlantic crossing. Southampton is her home port, so you board without a flight and are at sea the same afternoon.

Choosing a cabin for a voyage of 75 or more nights is a different decision from picking one for a week in the Mediterranean. The Aurora cabins and deck plans page shows exactly what is available on each deck. The main grades are:

• Larger Inside Cabin OA — 16 m², sleeps 2. Noticeably roomier than the standard inside cabins, with approximately 2 m² more floor space. A practical choice for a long voyage at the lower end of the price range.
• Larger Sea View Cabin KB — 16 m², sleeps 2. The same additional floor space as the OA, but with natural light from a sea-facing window. Worth considering on a voyage this long.
• Deluxe Balcony Cabin EA — 23 m², sleeps 2. A private balcony gives you your own outdoor space — for sea air, morning coffee or simply watching the water pass.
• Suite B1 — 48 m², sleeps 3. The largest grade on Aurora, with dedicated butler service included throughout the voyage. Personalised in-suite attention that no balcony or sea-view cabin receives.

Arcadia

Arcadia is an adults-only ship — a significant draw for passengers planning a voyage of this length, where the tone and pace of life on board matters as much as the itinerary. She carries 1 sailing in the 2027 repositioning programme.

Three features set Arcadia apart on a long voyage. The Palladium is an impressive 3-tier theatre — the venue for evening entertainment across the weeks at sea. Marco Pierre White’s Ocean Grill restaurant gives you a fine-dining option that would stand up on land. And the onboard hydro-therapy pool offers a place to properly unwind after long sea days. For a voyage of 24 nights or more, having these on hand rather than having to seek them out makes a real difference to the rhythm of the trip.

Cabin options on Arcadia for this voyage — full details are on the Arcadia cabins and deck plans page:

• Inside Cabin OA — 19 m², sleeps 2. At 2 m² more than the standard inside grades, this is a noticeably roomier choice at the same price point.
• Sea View Cabin LB — 17 m², sleeps 2. Natural daylight and an unobstructed sea view through a window — a meaningful step up from an inside cabin on a multi-week voyage.
• Deluxe Balcony Cabin EA — 24 m², sleeps 2. A private balcony for fresh air and breakfast without sharing public deck areas — a real advantage on a long crossing.
• Suite B1 — 56 m², sleeps 2. The largest grade on Arcadia, with dedicated butler service providing personalised attention throughout the voyage that no other cabin category receives.

If Arcadia’s world cruise programme is your focus, the P&O Arcadia World Cruises 2027 page covers her 2027 programme in full.

Which Cabin Grade Suits You on a Long Voyage?

On a week’s sailing, cabin choice is largely about budget. On a voyage of 75 nights or more, it becomes about how you want to live. The distinction between an inside cabin and one with a window or a balcony is far sharper when you are at sea for weeks at a time.

As a starting point: if you are price-conscious, the Larger Inside Cabin OA on Aurora and the Inside Cabin OA on Arcadia both offer more space than the standard inside grades — useful when a cabin is somewhere you spend real time, not just sleep. If natural light matters to you, the sea-view grades on both ships give you that without the premium of a private balcony. And if this is a once-in-a-long-while voyage, the suite grades on both ships — with butler service included — give you a level of personal attention that you cannot replicate elsewhere on board.

Our cruise experts can talk through which grade makes sense for your circumstances before you book. That is exactly the kind of decision where speaking to a specialist, rather than making your way through a booking engine alone, tends to produce a better outcome.

Are There Discounts on These Sailings?

All 3 sailings currently carry a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade. The maximum saving is up to 19% on 1 departure; most reduced sailings are around 6% off. Prices start from £3,410 pp* — a figure that reflects the length of the voyages on offer here rather than a short break.

The lowest fares are typically available on inside cabins and are priced per person based on 2 people sharing. If you are travelling solo, speak to our team — solo cabin availability on long voyages varies and is worth checking early.

Can I Sail Part of a World Cruise?

P&O sometimes makes segments of a world cruise available as standalone bookings, so you join and leave the ship at different ports rather than completing the full voyage from Southampton. This is worth asking about if the full duration does not suit your plans. Our team can confirm which segments, if any, are available on the specific sailings and help you build the flights and hotels around a partial voyage if that is the shape of trip you are looking for.

Sailing from Southampton in 2027

Every sailing departs from Southampton, which means no flight is needed to reach your ship. The port is well connected by road and rail from across Britain — you can take the train from most major cities, or drive and use the port’s own parking facilities. For passengers in the north or Scotland, we can look at overnight hotel options near the port the night before departure, or help arrange travel as part of a joined-up booking.

The broader range of 2027 cruises from Southampton includes lines and itineraries beyond P&O’s repositioning programme if you want to compare. P&O’s full Southampton programme for 2027 — shorter cruises included — is on our P&O Cruises 2027 from Southampton page.

Other 2027 Sailings Worth Considering

If the voyages are not quite the right fit, there is a wide range of 2027 sailings worth exploring. P&O Cruises in 2027 covers the full programme across all itinerary types. For other lines sailing from Southampton in 2027, Princess Cruises 2027 from Southampton and Royal Caribbean 2027 Cruises from Southampton are both strong options. Repositioning cruises with other lines are available through our Royal Caribbean repositioning cruises and MSC repositioning cruises pages. The full 2027 cruises listing covers everything we have on sale for the year across all lines and regions.

If you are weighing up a transatlantic fly-cruise — flying one way and sailing the other — our team can put together the flights, hotel and transfer alongside the cruise fare as one booking, so there are no loose ends to arrange separately.

Make It a Holiday

We are cruise specialists — every booking we make is a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package. If you need a hotel near Southampton the night before departure, a flight to join a segment abroad, transfers to the port, or insurance for a voyage of this length, we can arrange it all as part of a single booking. Nothing is left for you to chase separately.

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*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.