P&O Cruises unveils winter 2028/29 collection to 130 destinations worldwide

P&O Cruises has launched its new collection of winter 2028/29 holidays, including calls to 130 destinations worldwide – offering extended stays in ports such as Rio de Janeiro, Madeira and Antigua.

The new programme offers holidays from November 2028 to March 2029 across the fleet, with a mix of Southampton departures and fly-cruise sailings spanning popular winter sun destinations such as the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean and long-haul ‘grand tour’ holidays to North and South America.

Holidays booked by December 16, 2026, and departing on or after October 12, 2028, will be applicable for introductory offers:

• 10% launch discount* – guests can save 10% on applicable Select Price winter 2028 holidays

• 5% Peninsular Club discount – members of the Peninsular Club can enjoy a further 5% exclusive discount on selected Select Price holidays, available until departure

• Free uppers offer – available on selected Select Price and Early Saver cruises

• 10% low deposit – available on Select Price and Early Saver bookings

Winter 2028 overview:

• Azura introduces dual turnaround options on its Canary Islands fly-cruise programme, adding Gran Canaria departures alongside the existing Tenerife programme.

• Arcadia’s special farewell season includes an enhanced World Cruise with greater year-on-year itinerary variation, including maiden calls and the return of ports not visited for many years.

• Aurora expands its USA and Caribbean Grand Tour, including overnight stays in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, combining North and South America in one extended holiday.

• Azura will make additional calls in Morocco, including more visits to Agadir on Canary Islands fly-cruise itineraries.

• Europe fly-cruise is extended by two weeks into October, adding Central and Western Mediterranean itineraries including Dubrovnik and Split, as well as Rome from Civitavecchia and Livorno for Florence and Pisa.

• Arcadia will also call at Madeira on New Year’s Eve, giving guests the opportunity to experience the island’s internationally recognised fireworks display.

Carnival UK and P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: “Our winter 2028 programme combines much-loved destinations with new opportunities to explore further afield. From expanded Canary Islands and Caribbean cruises to an enhanced world cruise with overnight stays in some of the world’s most exciting cities, there is more choice for an unforgettable cruise experience than ever before. Whether guests are looking for winter sun, cultural discovery or a once-in-a-lifetime journey, this collection gives them more ways to explore the world with P&O Cruises.”

Key itinerary highlights:

Arcadia’s farewell season enhanced World Cruise features a number of maiden calls and the return of ports not visited for many years. These include Nosy Be in Madagascar, Hiroshima, Maputo, Mahé, Kochi, Osaka and Puerto Princesa, alongside Puerto Vallarta and Huatulco in Mexico. 

The itinerary also includes ports that have not featured on P&O Cruises itineraries for more than 20 years, including Maputo in Mozambique, which last featured 29 years ago, and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico, which last featured 26 years ago.

Aurora’s 75-night USA and Caribbean Grand Tour combines North and South America, with overnight stays in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo alongside destinations including Brazil, Uruguay, the Falkland Islands and Chile.

Other highlights include Britannia’s 18-night Atlantic Islands itinerary with Morocco and Cape Verde, a 14-night Atlantic Islands itinerary featuring an overnight stay in Madeira and Morocco, Aurora’s 24-night UK-to-UK Caribbean itinerary and Ventura’s 21-night Mediterranean cruise in February.

Pre-registration for the full range of new itineraries is open from 8.30am on October 13, 2026 to 8pm on October 19, 2026. General sale opens from October 21, 2026.

For more information, call P&O Cruises on 0344 338 8003, visit www.pocruises.com or visit a travel agent. 

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About P&O Cruises
P&O Cruises is part of Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise company with a portfolio of cruise lines operating in over 800 ports & destinations worldwide. (NYSE: CCL). P&O Cruises is Britain’s favourite cruise line, welcoming guests onboard its seven ships to experience holidays with a blend of discovery, choice, relaxation and exceptional service catered towards British tastes. With a proud history spanning more than 187 years, each ship has its own appeal from family friendly or exclusively for adults with every sailing delivering each guest a holiday like never before.

With over 180 destinations worldwide, P&O Cruises itineraries are carefully curated to inspire discovery and are varied to suit newcomers and experienced guests alike. P&O Cruises prides itself on working with top culinary talent; Food Heroes include chefs Marco Pierre White and José Pizarro as well as award-winning drinks expert Olly Smith.

Recent awards for P&O Cruises include:

1. Wave Awards 2025 – Best Advertising & Marketing Campaign

2. British Travel Awards 2025 – Best Cruise Line for Family Holidays

3. The Travel Industry Awards 2025 by TTG – Industry Marketing Campaign of the Year

4. Sailawaze Excellence Awards 2025 – Best in Entertainment 

5. Best in Cruise Awards by Cruise Critic Awards 2025 – No-Fly Cruise Line (Ocean Category)