P&O Transatlantic Cruises 2028

P&O Cruises Transatlantic Sailings in 2028: What's on Offer?

P&O Cruises' 2028 sailings on this route are longer voyages in the grand tradition — the shortest runs 30 nights, the longest stretches to 124 nights, with a median of 75 nights. These are not quick getaways. They suit travellers who want to settle properly into a ship, watch the ocean change around them, and arrive somewhere very different from where they departed. All sailings depart from Southampton, which means no flight at the start of your holiday. You can drive, take the train, or let us arrange a transfer.

Where Do These Sailings Go?

The 2028 P&O Cruises programme divides across two distinct types of long voyage: transatlantic crossings and a world cruise itinerary.

Transatlantic

Transatlantic sailings make up the majority of what's on offer here. There is something pleasingly purposeful about a transatlantic crossing — days at sea with nothing to do but read, dine, and watch the horizon. P&O Cruises has long excelled at this kind of voyage, and the ships assigned to these departures are well suited to longer passages. If you've been considering a transatlantic cruise in 2027 or are planning ahead for 2028, these sailings are worth comparing side by side with our cruise experts.

World Cruise

One sailing falls under the world cruise category — a voyage of real scale, calling at ports across multiple continents. World cruises from Southampton are among the most sought-after bookings in British cruising, and P&O Cruises is one of the few lines that still operates them in the classic tradition: departing from home waters and returning to the same port months later. If you're thinking about a world cruise from Southampton, this is a rare 2028 opportunity with P&O Cruises specifically. You might also want to look at world cruise sailings in 2027 from Southampton if you'd prefer an earlier departure.

Which Ships Are Sailing These Itineraries?

Two P&O Cruises ships operate these 2028 departures: Arcadia and Aurora. Both are well-established in the fleet and well-matched to longer voyages.

Arcadia

Arcadia carries 2 of the 3 departures. She's a ship that rewards longer stays: the 3-tier Palladium theatre dominates the entertainment offer, Marco Pierre White's Ocean Grill gives you a genuinely special dining option on sea days, and the hydro-therapy pool is exactly the kind of facility that earns its place on a multi-week voyage. For a ship this size, she feels purposeful rather than busy.

Cabin grades on Arcadia run as follows:

• Inside Cabin OA — 19 m², sleeping 2. At 19 m², this is 2 m² roomier than standard inside grades, which makes a real difference on a voyage of this length.
• Sea View Cabin LB — 17 m², sleeping 2. Natural daylight and an unobstructed sea view through a window — the essential step up if an inside cabin feels too enclosed for a long crossing.
• Deluxe Balcony Cabin EA — 24 m², sleeping 2. Your own outdoor space for sea air and breakfast, without sharing public deck areas.
• Suite B1 — 56 m², sleeping 2. Dedicated butler service throughout your voyage — personalised attention that no other cabin category on Arcadia receives.

Aurora

Aurora is a mid-sized, classic ship with a distinctly British character. Sailing from Southampton, she lets you step aboard in home waters and head straight out to sea — no airports, no transit, no fuss. For a world cruise or an extended transatlantic voyage, that matters.

Cabin grades on Aurora are:

• Larger Inside Cabin OA — 16 m², sleeping 2. Approximately 2 m² more floor space than standard inside cabins — noticeably more room to move about on a long voyage.
• Larger Sea View Cabin KB — 16 m², sleeping 2. Roomier than standard sea-view grades at the same price point, with natural light throughout the day.
• Deluxe Balcony Cabin EA — 23 m², sleeping 2. Noticeably more floor space than entry-level balcony cabins, with a private outdoor space for those long days at sea.
• Suite B1 — 48 m², sleeping up to 3. Dedicated butler service not available in balcony or sea-view cabins — the full P&O suite experience for a voyage of this length.

Are There Any Discounts on These Sailings?

Reduced fares are available across these 2028 P&O Cruises departures. Savings reach up to 16% on one departure, measured against the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing — though most reductions are closer to 3%. It's worth asking one of our experts which departure currently offers the strongest value; that changes as availability moves. Fares start from £4,036 pp*.

Do I Need a Flight for These Sailings?

No — every sailing departs from Southampton. Most of Britain can reach Southampton by road or rail without much difficulty, so for many travellers these are genuinely no-fly holidays from start to finish. If you'd like a hotel the night before, a transfer to the terminal, or any other pre-cruise arrangement, we can add it all to your booking. On round-trip itineraries, you return to Southampton at the end, so there's no return flight to arrange either.

How to Make the Most of a Long Voyage

Extended sailings reward a little planning. Choosing the right cabin grade matters more on a 75-night voyage than on a week-long Mediterranean break — the difference between an inside cabin and a balcony becomes very tangible after several weeks at sea. Our cruise experts can walk you through the options for both Arcadia and Aurora, including which grades offer the most space for the price and which fare types, such as early-saver and last-minute offers, suit your flexibility. We put the whole booking — cruise, any pre-cruise hotel, transfers and insurance — on one holiday package if that's what you prefer.

If you're planning around 2028 more broadly, our full P&O Cruises 2028 programme covers every region the fleet sails that year, and our 2028 sailings from Southampton page covers all lines departing from the same port. For the widest view of what's sailing in 2028, the 2028 cruises hub is a good place to start.

Thinking about 2027 instead? Southampton sailings in 2027 have strong availability across several lines, and transatlantic cruises in 2027 offer a useful comparison for the routes P&O Cruises covers here. Princess Cruises also sails from Southampton in 2028 — another strong option if you want to weigh up lines before deciding.

*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.

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.