P&O World Cruises 2028

A Round-the-World Voyage from Southampton in 2028

P&O Cruises offers one 2028 world cruise sailing, and it leaves from Southampton — meaning that for most people in Britain, the journey to the ship is a train ride or a drive, with no airport at either end. The voyage runs for 124 nights and returns to Southampton, so there is no one-way itinerary to worry about and no flight home to arrange. For a trip of this scale, that simplicity matters. If you are comparing world cruises in 2028 across cruise lines, P&O’s Southampton departure is one of the most straightforward ways to go round the world without ever setting foot in an airport.

The sailing is a genuine circumnavigation — the itinerary calls at ports across multiple continents over the course of four months at sea. If you have been thinking about a world cruise for years and want a sailing that begins and ends at home, this is the one to look at carefully.

Which Ship Sails P&O’s 2028 World Cruise?

Arcadia is P&O Cruises’ dedicated world cruise ship, and it is the vessel for the 2028 sailing. Arcadia has been doing this voyage for years, and the ship is well suited to long voyages — the facilities are designed around guests who will be aboard for weeks rather than days. Three things in particular set it apart from P&O’s broader fleet.

The first is The Palladium, a 3-tier theatre that anchors the evening entertainment programme. Over a 124-night voyage you will see a wide variety of productions and performances in there, and the scale of the venue means it never feels cramped. The second is the Ocean Grill, Marco Pierre White’s signature restaurant aboard Arcadia — a proper sit-down experience for nights when you want something beyond the main dining rooms. The third is the onboard hydro-therapy pool, which on a long voyage becomes less of a treat and more of a weekly ritual. After a day in port, it earns its place.

Arcadia is an adults-only ship, which is worth knowing before you book if you are travelling with grandchildren. The adults-only environment means a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere throughout the ship — no children’s clubs, no family pools, and evenings that stay calm.

What Cabin Grades Are Available on Arcadia?

Arcadia offers 4 main cabin categories for the 2028 world cruise sailing. Listed from the most affordable inward-facing option to the most premium, they are:

• Inside Cabin OA — 19 m² — The entry-level grade, and worth noting that at 19 m² it carries 2 m² more floor space than Arcadia’s standard inside grades. On a 124-night voyage that extra room is noticeable. A practical choice if you plan to spend most of your time in public areas and ashore.
• Sea View Cabin LB — 17 m² — A window looking out to sea gives you natural daylight and a connection to the ocean that an inside cabin simply cannot provide. If waking up to a view of the sea matters to you, this is the essential step up.
• Deluxe Balcony Cabin EA — 24 m² — A private balcony means your own outdoor space for fresh air, morning coffee or simply watching the world go by without sharing a public deck. At 24 m² the cabin itself is comfortable for two people over a long voyage.
• Suite B1 — 56 m² — At 56 m², the suite is one of the most spacious options on the ship, and it comes with dedicated butler service — personalised attention throughout the voyage that no other cabin category receives. If you want the full world cruise experience with someone looking after the details, this is where you start.

For a closer look at the layout of each grade and the location of cabins on each deck, the Arcadia cabins and deck plans page gives you everything you need to compare positions before you call.

Does This Sailing Start and Finish in Southampton?

Yes. The P&O 2028 world cruise departs from Southampton and returns to Southampton at the end of the 124 nights — it is a full round trip. That means you leave your car at home, take the train or drive down to the port, and walk off the ship four months later in the same place. There is no flight involved at any point in the itinerary. Most of Britain can reach Southampton comfortably by road or rail, which makes this one of the most accessible long-haul sailing options available to UK passengers.

If you want to make a proper start of it — a hotel in Southampton the night before, or parking arranged near the terminal — our team can add that when you book. World cruises from Southampton across all lines are also worth browsing if you want to compare what else is sailing in the same year.

How Much Does the P&O 2028 World Cruise Cost?

The 2028 world cruise is priced from £23,244 pp* — that is the lowest available price across all cabin grades on the sailing, based on 2 people sharing. For a 124-night voyage calling at ports across multiple continents, the per-night cost works out at a figure that compares well with shorter cruises once you factor in everything that is included in the fare.

Current pricing shows a reduction of up to 2% from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on this sailing — the discount applies to the sailing on sale and covers the entry-level grade. It is a modest saving rather than a headline sale, but worth checking when you call.

For a booking of this size, getting the cabin grade right makes a material difference to how comfortable the voyage is. Cruise1st’s expert advisers can walk you through the trade-offs between grades — size, position, balcony versus window — and help you find the option that suits your budget and your style of travel. There is no charge for the advice, and you are not committed until you are ready.

What Is Included in the Fare?

P&O world cruise fares are full-voyage packages — accommodation, main dining and entertainment are all covered in the base price. Arcadia being adults-only, there are no children’s programme costs to factor in or avoid. The Ocean Grill and other speciality dining venues carry an additional charge, as do spa treatments and some shore excursions.

Fare types vary, and some include extras such as drinks packages or onboard credit — the details change as the sailing date approaches and promotional offers come and go. When you call Cruise1st, ask specifically what the current fare includes for the grade you are looking at, as the inclusions can make a significant difference to the overall cost of the trip. We can also look at fare types such as early-booking offers and last-minute promotions to see whether there is a combination that works for you.

What Are the Shore Excursion and Port Day Options?

On a 124-night voyage, the port days are as much a part of the experience as life aboard. The itinerary calls at ports across multiple continents, giving you a wide spread of destinations to plan around. P&O Cruises offers organised shore excursions bookable through the line, ranging from half-day guided tours to full-day trips. These can be booked in advance or, in many cases, once you are aboard.

Independent exploration is equally possible at most ports of call — a world cruise ship ties up long enough in most destinations to give you a full day ashore under your own steam. For guests who want a combination of organised excursions and independent time, the mix across 124 nights is considerable. Our team can give you a sense of what to expect at the destination types on this itinerary when you book.

Getting to Southampton: What You Need to Know

Southampton is one of Britain’s best-connected cruise ports. Direct rail services run from London Waterloo, and the city is reachable by road from most parts of England and Wales in a day. For guests travelling from Scotland or the north of England, an overnight stay in Southampton the night before embarkation is worth considering — it takes the pressure off the travel day and means you arrive rested.

Parking is available at the port and at off-site car parks nearby with shuttle services. If you would rather not leave your car for four months, the train is a straightforward alternative. Cruise1st can arrange transfers, pre-cruise hotel stays and parking as part of your booking — the details are easiest to sort at the same time as the cabin, so nothing is left as an afterthought. You can also explore the full range of cruises from Southampton if you want to see what else departs from the same port in 2028.

Thinking About 2027 Instead?

If 2028 feels too far ahead, P&O Arcadia also sails a world cruise in 2027. The P&O Arcadia world cruises 2027 page shows what is available for the earlier year. You can also browse world cruises in 2027 from Southampton across all lines if you want to compare options before deciding which year to book.

For guests who are open to other lines for a 2028 world voyage, Cunard’s 2028 world cruise is worth a look — a different style of sailing on a different ship, but the same ambition. The broader world cruises 2028 from Southampton page brings together everything leaving from the same port in the same year.

Why Book With Cruise1st?

Cruise1st is one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists — not a general travel agent with a cruise tab, but a team that works exclusively on cruise bookings. For a 124-night voyage, that specialism matters. The difference between an inside cabin and a deluxe balcony, the difference between a standard fare and one that includes drinks or onboard credit, the question of whether a suite with butler service is worth the step up for a voyage of this length — these are exactly the kinds of decisions our expert advisers help you work through before you commit.

The whole holiday can be put on a single booking. If you want to add a hotel in Southampton the night before, transfers to the port, or travel insurance that covers a trip of this duration, we handle all of it as a Cruise1st Package. Rated 4.5 out of 5 on Trustpilot from more than 7,000 reviews, and ABTA and ATOL protected, Cruise1st is a straightforward choice for a booking this significant.

For a broader look at everything P&O Cruises has on sale, or to compare across the full P&O 2028 programme, both pages are worth a visit. If you are browsing all 2028 sailings from Southampton before narrowing down, that starting point covers every line and every destination from the port.

Considering other lines for 2028 from Southampton? Princess Cruises 2028 from Southampton and Celebrity 2028 sailings from Southampton are both active. For a no-fly world cruise in a different year, Cunard Queen Victoria world cruises in 2027 and Cunard Queen Mary 2 world cruises in 2027 are also available to compare. And if you are considering a Pacific circumnavigation, the Australia circumnavigation page covers that specific route in detail.

For a broader look at all world cruise itineraries across every line we sell, or to see the complete 2028 cruise programme, both pages are a good next step.

*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.