--- title: "Arcadia: 16 nights from Southampton, 21 Dec 2028" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/canary-current-funchal-madeira~POC-ARCADIA-20281221-16 description: "16-night P&O Cruises cruise on Arcadia from Southampton on 21 Dec 2028, visiting Vigo, Cádiz, Arrecife. Compare prices on Cruisello." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/4d3ec3f5f545fe02.jpg --- # Canary Current – Funchal & Madeira ![Route map: 16 nights round trip from Southampton on Arcadia](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/4d3ec3f5f545fe02.jpg) ## About this cruise A 16-night round trip from Southampton, sailing on 21 December. It calls at Vigo, Cádiz, Arrecife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de la Palma, Funchal (until midnight) and Lisbon, with eight days at sea along the way. The stops are in Spain and Portugal. Typical highs for the time of year run from 14°C in Vigo to 22°C in Santa Cruz de la Palma (57 to 72°F). You're back in Southampton on 6 January. Christmas Day is spent at sea. On New Year's Eve the ship is at Funchal. New Year's Day is spent at sea. Arcadia (2005) carries up to 2,094 guests on 11 decks. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Arcadia](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises/arcadia.md) - **Duration:** 16 nights - **Departure:** 2028-12-21 - **Return:** 2029-01-06 - **From:** [Southampton, United Kingdom](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) - **Price:** from €2,374 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | Thu, Dec 21, 2028 | | | Embark | 6–9°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Fri, Dec 22 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | Sea day | | Sat, Dec 23 | | | Sea day | | | 4 | [Vigo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/vigo.md) | ES | Sun, Dec 24 | | | Port day | 9–14°C | | 5 | Sea day | | Mon, Dec 25 | | | Sea day | | | 6 | [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md) | ES | Tue, Dec 26 | | | Port day | 10–17°C | | 7 | Sea day | | Wed, Dec 27 | | | Sea day | | | 8 | [Arrecife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/arrecife.md) | ES | Thu, Dec 28 | | | Port day | 18–20°C | | 9 | [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md) | ES | Fri, Dec 29 | | | Port day | 19–21°C | | 10 | [Santa Cruz de la Palma](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-la-palma.md) | ES | Sat, Dec 30 | | | Port day | 20–22°C | | 11 | [Funchal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/azores-madeira-cape-verde/funchal.md) | PT | Sun, Dec 31 | | 11:59 PM | Port day | 18–20°C | | 12 | Sea day | | Mon, Jan 1, 2029 | | | Sea day | | | 13 | Sea day | | Tue, Jan 2, 2029 | | | Sea day | | | 14 | [Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon.md) | PT | Wed, Jan 3, 2029 | | | Port day | 10–15°C | | 15 | Sea day | | Thu, Jan 4, 2029 | | | Sea day | | | 16 | Sea day | | Fri, Jan 5, 2029 | | | Sea day | | | 17 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | Sat, Jan 6, 2029 | | | Disembark | 6–9°C | ## Cabin Prices Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. All prices include mandatory taxes, fees and non-removable charges. ### 1 Guest | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £3,599 | £3,599 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20281221-16.md?pid=b925cd53-ffe7-4f3d-b303-f4fcaee4d6d2) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £4,498 | £4,498 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20281221-16.md?pid=3e0a38a6-9922-41a2-b0e3-113bad1cb160) | | Balcony | Balcony | £5,998 | £5,998 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20281221-16.md?pid=0f297ba8-cc86-4322-9531-bad6322ac32b) | | Suite | Suite | £9,498 | £9,498 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20281221-16.md?pid=387f1667-5ccf-439c-9707-aaa92d05fda1) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### 2 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £3,958 | £1,979 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20281221-16.md?pid=c3cfcd3d-13c1-4000-9d85-fb351cbb4d0c) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £4,498 | £2,249 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20281221-16.md?pid=ef4de2ef-b93c-41cc-af45-988326946218) | | Balcony | Balcony | £5,998 | £2,999 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20281221-16.md?pid=f34ed6d5-4195-47b6-bd9a-951c3cb68b4c) | | Suite | Suite | £9,498 | £4,749 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20281221-16.md?pid=67c4f5f6-b350-4d6f-b700-b6cfbfcc7df8) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### 3 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £5,247 | £1,749 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20281221-16.md?pid=de5fcc60-d25d-4de3-b3a0-8483e1464a63) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £5,897 | £1,966 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20281221-16.md?pid=d5ec80be-e35a-4d73-9dfd-f7a87dc84ada) | | Balcony | Balcony | £7,147 | £2,382 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20281221-16.md?pid=80109d3c-d6ed-41fb-a188-e074dc45ecb8) | | Suite | Suite | £11,447 | £3,816 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20281221-16.md?pid=ce14ae11-1c5f-478a-a5f8-e4ba6f30b381) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### 4 Guests | Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Inside | Inside | £6,396 | £1,599 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20281221-16.md?pid=aeed5e73-be41-4c02-8a86-bcac6987bcae) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £6,896 | £1,724 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20281221-16.md?pid=2de6d6ac-7552-41c8-a47b-65ff05cc06e6) | | Balcony | Balcony | £8,296 | £2,074 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20281221-16.md?pid=252f4af1-0d4e-4ae6-8f44-beddd7061356) | | Suite | Suite | £14,096 | £3,524 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20281221-16.md?pid=bc647acd-dd71-4f3b-92f2-3fe03b609bc0) | Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Specialty restaurants, Excursions. **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ## View on official site - [pocruises.com](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/POC-ARCADIA-20281221-16.md?via=markdown&site=GBP&guests=2) (GBP) pocruises.com only takes bookings from people who live in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. From anywhere else it shows the GBP fare but stops you at checkout. [Other ways to book](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20281221-16.md?pid=c3cfcd3d-13c1-4000-9d85-fb351cbb4d0c) Tips are already included in this price, and P&O Cruises adds nothing on board. ## What's included in this price ### In this price - **Everything a cruise fare covers:** Your cabin with daily housekeeping, every meal on board, and the shows, pools and gym. - **Tips:** P&O includes tips in the fare and adds nothing to your onboard account. Extra tipping is up to you. - **Tap water:** Free on board, and self-service at the buffet all day. Canned and bottled water costs extra. ### Available on board Alcohol · Soft drinks · Wi-Fi · Specialty restaurants · Excursions ## Price History (2 guests) ### GBP | Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-31 | £3,958 | £4,498 | £5,998 | £9,498 | ## About the ship - **Year Built:** 2005 - **Passengers:** 2,094 - **Crew:** 866 - **Gross Tonnage:** 84,342 GT - **Decks:** 11 - **Length:** 285 m - **Beam:** 32.2m ## Port Details ### [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) *United Kingdom* > England's gateway to the world Avg dock time: 11.8h · Weather: 6–9°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: English - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Vigo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/vigo.md) *Spain* > Galicia's vibrant port of seafood and rias Avg dock time: 8.9h · Weather: 9–14°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md) *Spain* > Europe's oldest city, still dancing flamenco Avg dock time: 9.9h · Weather: 10–17°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Arrecife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/arrecife.md) *Spain* > Lanzarote's lunar landscapes meet the Atlantic Avg dock time: 9.8h · Weather: 18–20°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Atlantic/Canary ### [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md) *Spain* > Where Teide watches over the harbour Avg dock time: 12.8h · Weather: 19–21°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Atlantic/Canary ### [Santa Cruz de la Palma](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-la-palma.md) *Spain* > A Canarian gem cradled by volcanoes Avg dock time: 10.6h · Weather: 20–22°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Atlantic/Canary ### [Funchal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/azores-madeira-cape-verde/funchal.md) *Portugal* > An island garden floating in the Atlantic Avg dock time: 12.8h · Weather: 18–20°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Portuguese - Timezone: Atlantic/Madeira ### [Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon.md) *Portugal* > Seven hills of fado, pastéis, and golden light Avg dock time: 10.1h · Weather: 10–15°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Portuguese - Timezone: Europe/Lisbon ## Adjacent sailings on Arcadia | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Tides of the Atlantic – Iberian & Moroccan Crossings](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tides-of-the-atlantic-iberian-moroccan-crossings~POC-ARCADIA-20281210-11.md) | Dec 10 – 21, 2028 | 11 nights | Southampton | from €994 pp (£829) | | Next sailing | [Circumnavigator’s Odyssey – World’s Longest Voyage](https://cruisello.com/cruises/circumnavigator-s-odyssey-world-s-longest-voyage~POC-ARCADIA-20290106-127.md) | Jan 6 – May 13, 2029 | 127 nights | Southampton | from €15,808 pp (£13,179) | ## Explore more - [More Arcadia cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises/arcadia.md) - [Visit P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.md) - [Cruises from Southampton](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?departurePorts=southampton) - [Search Cruises](https://cruisello.com/search.md)