The final itineraries aboard P&O Cruises ‘Arcadia cruise ship have been revealed.
P&O Cruises’ parent company Carnival announced this week that Arcadia will transfer to sister brand Holland America Line in August 2029.
Cunard’s Queen Anne cruise ship is moving to P&O Cruises as part of the refresh.
The 2,000 capacity Arcadia launched in 2005 and has become known for its quiet adult-only sailings.
P&O Cruises has now unveiled details of its special farewell season.
The cruise ship’s final P&O Cruises routes will start with a 16-night Atlantic islands cruise, departing on 21 December 2028. Guests will spending Christmas and New Year on board, including a New Year's Eve call to Madeira, giving passengers the opportunity to experience the island’s internationally renowned fireworks display.
The ship will then start the new year with a 126-night World Cruise, departing on 6 January 2029. The sailing includes maiden calls to destinations including Nosy Be in Madagascar, Hiroshima, Mahé, Kochi, Osaka and Puerto Princesa. Early Saver fares start from £18,499 per person based on two people sharing a balcony cabin.
On 4 June 2029, Arcadia will embark on a 21-night Mediterranean cruise followed by a 14-night Baltic voyage from 25 June.
P&O Cruises guests can sail on Arcadia around the UK on a 16-night British Isles cruise, departing on 9 July 2029. The ship’s final P&O Cruises journey is a 22-night central Mediterranean cruise on 30 July before it leaves the fleet.
After a period in drydock for renovations and a rebrand at the send of the season, Arcadia will form part of Holland America Line’s Vista-Class ships, which includes Oosterdam, Zuiderdam, Westerdam and Noordam.
The Arcadia cruises are part of P&O Cruises’ new collection of winter 2028/29 holidays, including calls to 130 destinations worldwide.
Other itineraries include fly-cruise Canary Islands sailings aboard Azura, which also visit Agadir, Morocco.
Guests can also tour the USA and the Caribbean aboard Aurora.
Pre-registration is open from 8.30am on 13 October 2026 to 8pm on 19 October 2026. General sale opens on 21October 2026.
Bookings with P&O Cruises by 16 December currently get a 10 per cent discount on select winter 2028 sailings.
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.”