World Cruises 2028 from Southampton

Southampton is the natural starting point for a world voyage in 2028, with sailings from Cunard and P&O Cruises ranging from 46 to 124 nights. Three of the sailings are one-way, ending in Sydney, Australia or Hong Kong, so a return flight home will be needed on those — our team can arrange that, along with any hotels or transfers at the far end. Two sailings return to Southampton, meaning you board and disembark at the same port without touching an airport at either end.

Why Sail a World Cruise from Southampton in 2028?

A world voyage is a different kind of cruise. The itinerary calls at ports across multiple continents, and the duration — anywhere from 46 to 124 nights, with a median of 63 nights — means you have time to settle into a rhythm aboard rather than racing between ports. Southampton makes the start straightforward: most of Britain can reach it by road or rail, so there is no pre-departure flight to organise, no airport to negotiate the night before, and no risk of a missed connection. You simply arrive, board, and the ship does the rest.

If your sailing is one-way, ending in Sydney or Hong Kong, we can book a return flight, a stay either side and any transfers as part of the same booking — nothing left for you to piece together separately. That is what being a cruise specialist for world voyages from Southampton actually means in practice.

Which Cruise Lines Sail World Cruises from Southampton in 2028?

Cunard leads the programme with 4 sailings, all aboard Queen Anne. P&O Cruises sails 1 world voyage aboard Arcadia. A further sailing is available as a Cruise1st Package, combining cruise, flights, hotels and transfers into a single booking. Between them, these lines cover the full range of world-cruise travel — from the formal tradition of Cunard’s White Star Service to the more relaxed style aboard Arcadia.

You can also browse the full Cunard world cruise 2028 programme or the P&O Cruises world cruise 2028 sailings if you want to compare by line first, or see the broader world cruises 2028 collection for sailings from other ports.

Queen Anne — Cunard’s Newest Ship

Queen Anne launched in 2024 and completed the four-Queens fleet with Art Deco interiors and Cunard’s signature British White Star Service throughout. For a voyage of two months or more, what is on the ship matters as much as where it goes — and Queen Anne gives you genuine variety across a long itinerary.

The Mareel Wellness Spa occupies an entire upper deck and includes a Himalayan Salt Sauna, cold therapy room, hydrotherapy pool, and the glass-domed Pavilion pool venue. When you want something more active, the spa deck provides a genuine retreat that earns its place on a long voyage. Dining spans 15 restaurants, from Sir Samuel’s steakhouse to Aji Wa Japanese dining and The Golden Lion pub, which is led by Michelin-starred chef Michael Roux. After six or eight weeks at sea, having that many distinct dining environments means the ship never feels repetitive.

Queen Anne Cabin Grades

Choosing the right cabin for a world voyage matters more than on a short break — you will be living in it for weeks. Here is how Queen Anne’s grades break down, from the most affordable to the most spacious. For full deck plans and a cabin-by-cabin view, see the Queen Anne cabins and deck plans.

• Britannia Inside cabin IA — 13.7 m². A dedicated cabin steward is available around the clock with daily turndown service and personalised attention, so even at the entry grade you are looked after properly on a long voyage.
• Britannia Deluxe Ocean-view cabin EA — 21.9 m². Around 3 m² more living space than the standard ocean-view, plus a separate seating area — a meaningful difference when you are spending two months aboard.
• Britannia Club Balcony cabin A1 — 21.9 m². Exclusive access to the Britannia Club Restaurant with a reserved table, giving you a more intimate dining room than the main Britannia Restaurant for the duration of the voyage.
• Queens Grill Grand Suite Q1 — 133.8 m². The largest suite category on the ship — more than twice the size of the Master Suite — for those who want a genuinely private, apartment-style space at sea.

What Does the Cunard Fare Include?

Cunard offers several fare tiers on these world voyages, each suited to a different kind of traveller. The main Cunard Fare gives you choice of stateroom number and priority for upgrades, a low 15% deposit with flexible balance payment, the ability to amend your booking up to the balance due date, and complimentary shuttle buses at ports. You can choose to have that combined with an on-board spending allowance and drinks, with a coach transfer to Southampton, or with car parking at the port — useful options when you are packing for a voyage of 60-plus nights. A Saver fare is also available for those who want the lowest possible price, pay in full at booking, and are happy to accept a pre-allocated stateroom. Our team can walk you through exactly which tier suits how you travel.

Arcadia — P&O Cruises’ Dedicated World Ship

Arcadia has a long history on world voyages and remains P&O Cruises’ ship of choice for a circumnavigation. The style is classic and adult-focused, with The Palladium — a 3-tier theatre — at the centre of the evening’s entertainment and Marco Pierre White’s Ocean Grill as the signature dining venue. An onboard hydrotherapy pool provides a place to unwind between port days.

Arcadia Cabin Grades

Arcadia’s cabin grades run from a comfortable inside to a full suite with butler service. For deck plans and specific cabin locations, see the Arcadia cabins and deck plans.

• Inside Cabin OA — 19.0 m². Notably more floor space than the standard inside grades — 2 m² more — which adds up over a long voyage.
• Sea View Cabin LB — 17.0 m². Natural daylight and an unobstructed sea view through a window: the straightforward step up from an inside cabin.
• Deluxe Balcony Cabin EA — 24.0 m². A private balcony for fresh sea air and breakfast without sharing a public deck — welcome on a voyage of this length.
• Suite B1 — 56.0 m². Dedicated butler service is included, providing personalised attention throughout the voyage that no other cabin category on Arcadia receives.

Where Do These World Cruises Go?

All 5 sailings are ocean world cruises. The itineraries call at ports across multiple continents — the itinerary shape and duration vary, so the breadth of the voyage depends on which sailing you choose. Two sailings return to Southampton at the end, making them self-contained round trips. Three are one-way: 2 end in Sydney, Australia and 1 ends in Hong Kong. On a one-way voyage, you will need to arrange a return home from the disembarkation port — we can book that flight, along with any hotels and transfers, as part of the same package.

For the full range of world cruises across all departure ports, the world cruises hub is a good place to compare sailings by line, duration and region.

How Much Do 2028 World Cruises from Southampton Cost?

Sailings start from £4,989 pp* for a 2028 world cruise departing Southampton. Given the duration — from 46 nights at the shorter end to 124 nights at the longer — the per-night cost of a world voyage can work out favourably compared with a series of shorter cruises. A small number of sailings carry a reduced price against the fare previously listed for that cabin grade: up to 6% off on one departure, with most reduced sailings sitting around 2% below the previous listed price. Our team can tell you which sailings currently carry a reduction and help you decide whether the saving or the timing matters more to you.

One sailing is all-inclusive. If that is what you are looking for, see the all-inclusive no-fly Southampton 2028 cruises page for the full picture.

Can I Reach Southampton Without Flying?

Yes — and that is one of the genuine advantages of a Southampton departure. Most of Britain can reach the port by road or by rail, so there is no need to fly to an embarkation port. You can drive directly to the cruise terminal, or take a train and arrange a transfer for the last leg. On a one-way sailing, the only flight involved is the return home from whichever port the voyage ends at — Sydney or Hong Kong — and we can book that, along with a hotel stay either side and any transfers, so it is handled as part of the same booking.

Cunard’s fare tiers include the option to add car parking at Southampton or a coach transfer from your area, which removes the last logistical question before a long voyage. Our team can confirm which of those is available on the sailing you are considering.

Planning Your 2028 World Voyage: What Cruise1st Can Add

For a voyage of this length, getting the details right before you leave matters. Cruise1st is one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, and our experts know these ships and these itineraries well — not just the brochure version, but which cabin grade makes sense for 60-plus nights, which fare tier gives you the flexibility to amend if your plans change, and what the one-way sailings involve at the far end.

Beyond the cruise itself, we can add flights home from your disembarkation port, hotel nights before or after the voyage, tours, transfers and insurance — all on one booking, rated 4.5/5 by over 7,000 travellers on Trustpilot. We are also ABTA and ATOL protected, so your money is covered from the moment you book. If you would rather build a fully custom itinerary around your world cruise, our Cruise1st Packages are designed to do exactly that.

Other 2028 Sailings from Southampton Worth Considering

If you are planning your 2028 cruising more broadly, the full 2028 Southampton sailing programme covers everything from short breaks to full world voyages. For something shorter while you decide, June 2028 sailings from Southampton, July 2028 departures and August 2028 options from Southampton are all available to browse. If a specific destination appeals, Mediterranean cruises from Southampton in 2028 and Baltic Sea sailings in 2028 are two popular alternatives for the same year. P&O Arvia has its own 2028 programme from Southampton if you want to compare ships within the port.

Planning around a different year? The 2027 Southampton sailing programme is active and well-stocked, and the world cruises 2027 from Southampton page covers Arcadia and Cunard’s circumnavigation sailings for that year. For topical reading on world cruises, you may also find the world cruises 2027 overview, the 2027 Cunard Queen Victoria world cruise and the 2027 Cunard Queen Mary 2 world cruise useful for comparing how these programmes are put together year on year. The broader cruises search is always available if you want to start without a filter.

For P&O 2028 sailings beyond Southampton, the P&O 2028 programme covers all departures, and the P&O Cruises page is a good starting point for the fleet and itinerary overview. If the Mediterranean appeals for 2028 more broadly, Mediterranean cruises in 2028 covers all departure ports.

*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.