--- title: "Aurora: 4 nights from Southampton, 11 Dec 2026" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/dutch-dockside-dash-amsterdam-from-southampton~POC-AURORA-20261211-4 description: "4-night P&O Cruises cruise on Aurora from Southampton on 11 Dec 2026, visiting Rotterdam. Compare prices on Cruisello." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/78123ee7c8da4a5b.jpg --- # Dutch Dockside Dash – Amsterdam from Southampton ![Route map: 4 nights round trip from Southampton on Aurora](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/78123ee7c8da4a5b.jpg) ## About this cruise A 4-night round trip from Southampton, sailing on 11 December. It calls at Rotterdam (until midnight). The stop is in the Netherlands. The typical high in Rotterdam for the time of year is 8°C (46°F). After two days at sea you're back in Southampton on 15 December. Aurora (2000) carries up to 1,874 guests on 13 decks. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Aurora](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises/aurora.md) - **Duration:** 4 nights - **Departure:** 2026-12-11 - **Return:** 2026-12-15 - **From:** [Southampton, United Kingdom](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) - **Price:** from €539 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | | | Embark | 6–9°C | | 2 | [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md) | NL | Sat, Dec 12 | | 11:59 PM | Port day | 4–8°C | | 3 | Sea day | | Sun, Dec 13 | | | Sea day | | | 4 | Sea day | | Mon, Dec 14 | | | Sea day | | | 5 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | Tue, Dec 15 | | | 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 | £898 | £898 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AURORA-20261211-4.md?pid=a600c2de-d74e-49e3-b349-c5f3b78b1c07) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £958 | £958 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AURORA-20261211-4.md?pid=0a825d58-4b9c-4b9b-a6c4-7eeaa4e3e250) | | Balcony | Balcony | £1,069 | £1,069 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AURORA-20261211-4.md?pid=05524d9d-2b18-4e14-b5b5-62be0ff8e9ab) | | Suite | Suite | £2,908 | £2,908 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AURORA-20261211-4.md?pid=f3df3cb1-07b5-4a2c-b062-32211d2919c6) | 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 | £898 | £449 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AURORA-20261211-4.md?pid=559e5cbe-4661-4554-9edc-5e6860833fc9) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £958 | £479 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AURORA-20261211-4.md?pid=51b2c70d-ffba-4e47-ba4c-411fc11ce02f) | | Balcony | Balcony | £1,098 | £549 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AURORA-20261211-4.md?pid=050efdbb-8ec9-4b3b-8420-11d380c9b049) | | Suite | Suite | £2,958 | £1,479 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AURORA-20261211-4.md?pid=fc1830f3-6c22-4053-8876-7e7aeaed4cc7) | 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-AURORA-20261211-4.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-AURORA-20261211-4.md?pid=559e5cbe-4661-4554-9edc-5e6860833fc9) 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 | £898 | £958 | £1,098 | £2,958 | ## About the ship - **Year Built:** 2000 - **Passengers:** 1,874 - **Crew:** 850 - **Gross Tonnage:** 76,152 GT - **Decks:** 13 - **Length:** 270 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 ### [Rotterdam](https://cruisello.com/destinations/northern-europe-scandinavia/rotterdam.md) *Netherlands* > Bold architecture in Europe's biggest port Avg dock time: 10.5h · Weather: 4–8°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Dutch - Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam [Aurora sails this route on 3 more dates. Compare all dates and prices](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises/aurora/4-nights-from-southampton-rotterdam.md) ## Adjacent sailings on Aurora | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Saharan Tides – Azores & Morocco](https://cruisello.com/cruises/saharan-tides-azores-morocco~POC-AURORA-20261127-14.md) | Nov 27 – Dec 11, 2026 | 14 nights | Southampton | from €1,198 pp (£999) | | Next sailing | [Nordic Tide – Baltic’s Silent Isles](https://cruisello.com/cruises/nordic-tide-baltic-s-silent-isles~POC-AURORA-20261215-14.md) | Dec 15 – 29, 2026 | 14 nights | Southampton | from €1,498 pp (£1,249) | ## Explore more - [More Aurora cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises/aurora.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)