--- title: "Iona: 14 nights from Southampton, 5 Dec 2026" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/saharan-sunrise-canary-archipelago-iberian-coast~POC-IONA-20261205-14 description: "14-night P&O Cruises cruise on Iona from Southampton on 5 Dec 2026, visiting Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arrecife." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/f3cba321185137ed.jpg --- # Saharan Sunrise – Canary Archipelago & Iberian Coast ![Route map: 14 nights round trip from Southampton on Iona](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/f3cba321185137ed.jpg) ## About this cruise A 14-night round trip from Southampton, sailing on 5 December. It calls at Santa Cruz de Tenerife (until midnight), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arrecife, Cádiz 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 16°C in Lisbon to 21°C in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (61 to 70°F). You're back in Southampton on 19 December. Iona (2020) carries up to 5,206 guests on 20 decks. ## Overview - **Cruise Line:** [P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Iona](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises/iona.md) - **Duration:** 14 nights - **Departure:** 2026-12-05 - **Return:** 2026-12-19 - **From:** [Southampton, United Kingdom](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) - **Price:** from €898 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | Sat, Dec 5, 2026 | | | Embark | 6–9°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Sun, Dec 6 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | Sea day | | Mon, Dec 7 | | | Sea day | | | 4 | Sea day | | Tue, Dec 8 | | | Sea day | | | 5 | [Santa Cruz de Tenerife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/santa-cruz-de-tenerife.md) | ES | Wed, Dec 9 | | 11:59 PM | Port day | 19–21°C | | 6 | Sea day | | Thu, Dec 10 | | | Sea day | | | 7 | [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.md) | ES | Fri, Dec 11 | | | Port day | 17–21°C | | 8 | [Arrecife](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/arrecife.md) | ES | Sat, Dec 12 | | | Port day | 18–20°C | | 9 | Sea day | | Sun, Dec 13 | | | Sea day | | | 10 | [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md) | ES | Mon, Dec 14 | | | Port day | 10–17°C | | 11 | [Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon.md) | PT | Tue, Dec 15 | | 11:59 PM | Port day | 11–16°C | | 12 | Sea day | | Wed, Dec 16 | | | Sea day | | | 13 | Sea day | | Thu, Dec 17 | | | Sea day | | | 14 | Sea day | | Fri, Dec 18 | | | Sea day | | | 15 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | Sat, Dec 19 | | | 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 | £1,498 | £1,498 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20261205-14.md?pid=44ae2024-e7c3-42c9-90d8-155e126c944e) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £1,898 | £1,898 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20261205-14.md?pid=37dd26a9-cd78-4311-82c3-42539fc5bb2a) | | Balcony | Balcony | £1,898 | £1,898 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20261205-14.md?pid=d4da230b-261b-46c4-be5d-6f640e0db7c1) | | Suite | Suite | £2,618 | £2,618 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20261205-14.md?pid=2a730487-d98e-4960-b5f3-5d0447d02c79) | 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 | £1,498 | £749 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20261205-14.md?pid=33e565a5-af4e-4011-b8ea-25433b94f34f) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £1,898 | £949 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20261205-14.md?pid=8f1375bf-d4f1-4852-abbb-abf2f589235d) | | Balcony | Balcony | £1,898 | £949 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20261205-14.md?pid=ee6bb2a6-9768-4684-85d2-59b4397a0a30) | | Suite | Suite | £2,618 | £1,309 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20261205-14.md?pid=21f6ad02-1c00-4e6d-b680-f2f6cae9242c) | 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 | £1,678 | £559 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20261205-14.md?pid=cabe94ac-e1e2-466c-a7b6-7a36de9f2918) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £1,898 | £633 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20261205-14.md?pid=7d7e3586-d413-4f6b-a4ab-cd821ba4bde5) | | Balcony | Balcony | £1,898 | £633 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20261205-14.md?pid=e441dcbb-fae2-4379-a07a-49391f301ecc) | | Suite | Suite | £2,618 | £873 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20261205-14.md?pid=696b540d-51e1-47e3-a2aa-2084caddf101) | 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 | £1,498 | £375 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20261205-14.md?pid=6381dc00-5808-444c-941e-5c192021a28f) | | Balcony | Balcony | £1,898 | £475 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20261205-14.md?pid=d9eff36a-5838-4a79-98a3-e85576ae9603) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £1,898 | £475 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20261205-14.md?pid=f124bffc-e607-4e84-8393-76e44cc23c4b) | | Suite | Suite | £4,338 | £1,085 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-IONA-20261205-14.md?pid=5e266431-8977-4b9a-91c3-7f79a448da4a) | 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-IONA-20261205-14.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-IONA-20261205-14.md?pid=33e565a5-af4e-4011-b8ea-25433b94f34f) 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 | £1,498 | £1,898 | £1,898 | £2,618 | ## About the ship - **Year Built:** 2020 - **Passengers:** 5,206 - **Crew:** 1,762 - **Gross Tonnage:** 184,089 GT - **Decks:** 20 - **Length:** 344 m - **Beam:** 42m ## 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 ### [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 ### [Las Palmas de Gran Canaria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/canary-islands/las-palmas-de-gran-canaria.md) *Spain* > Year-round sunshine on a volcanic island Avg dock time: 13.8h · Weather: 17–21°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Atlantic/Canary ### [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 ### [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 ### [Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon.md) *Portugal* > Seven hills of fado, pastéis, and golden light Avg dock time: 10.1h · Weather: 11–16°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Portuguese - Timezone: Europe/Lisbon ## Adjacent sailings on Iona | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Dusk Tide – Atlantic’s Edge](https://cruisello.com/cruises/dusk-tide-atlantic-s-edge~POC-IONA-20261121-14.md) | Nov 21 – Dec 5, 2026 | 14 nights | Southampton | from €1,078 pp (£899) | | Next sailing | [Salty Horizon – Canary Crossings](https://cruisello.com/cruises/salty-horizon-canary-crossings~POC-IONA-20261219-16.md) | Dec 19, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 | 16 nights | Southampton | from €1,678 pp (£1,399) | ## Explore more - [More Iona cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises/iona.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)