--- title: "Aurora: 19 nights from Southampton, 2 Apr 2027" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/saharan-tide-southern-spice-route~POC-AURORA-20270402-19 description: "19-night P&O Cruises cruise on Aurora from Southampton on 2 Apr 2027, visiting Cádiz, Heraklion, Alexandria. Compare prices on Cruisello." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/196d1aa57df79335.jpg --- # Saharan Tide – Southern Spice Route ![Route map: 19 nights round trip from Southampton on Aurora](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/196d1aa57df79335.jpg) ## About this cruise A 19-night round trip from Southampton, sailing on 2 April. It calls at Cádiz, Heraklion, Alexandria, La Goulette (Tunis), Cartagena Spain, Tangier and Ferrol, with 11 days at sea along the way. The stops are in Spain, Greece, Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco. Typical highs for the time of year run from 16°C in Ferrol to 24°C in Alexandria (61 to 75°F). You're back in Southampton on 21 April. 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:** 19 nights - **Departure:** 2027-04-02 - **Return:** 2027-04-21 - **From:** [Southampton, United Kingdom](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) - **Price:** from €2,134 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | | | Embark | 6–13°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Sat, Apr 3 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | Sea day | | Sun, Apr 4 | | | Sea day | | | 4 | [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md) | ES | Mon, Apr 5 | | | Port day | 13–21°C | | 5 | Sea day | | Tue, Apr 6 | | | Sea day | | | 6 | Sea day | | Wed, Apr 7 | | | Sea day | | | 7 | Sea day | | Thu, Apr 8 | | | Sea day | | | 8 | [Heraklion](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/heraklion.md) | GR | Fri, Apr 9 | | | Port day | 13–22°C | | 9 | Sea day | | Sat, Apr 10 | | | Sea day | | | 10 | [Alexandria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/alexandria.md) | EG | Sun, Apr 11 | | | Port day | 15–24°C | | 11 | Sea day | | Mon, Apr 12 | | | Sea day | | | 12 | Sea day | | Tue, Apr 13 | | | Sea day | | | 13 | [La Goulette (Tunis)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/la-goulette-tunis.md) | TN | Wed, Apr 14 | | | Port day | 13–21°C | | 14 | Sea day | | Thu, Apr 15 | | | Sea day | | | 15 | [Cartagena Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cartagena-spain.md) | ES | Fri, Apr 16 | | | Port day | 14–19°C | | 16 | [Tangier](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/tangier.md) | MA | Sat, Apr 17 | | | Port day | 13–20°C | | 17 | Sea day | | Sun, Apr 18 | | | Sea day | | | 18 | [Ferrol](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/ferrol.md) | ES | Mon, Apr 19 | | | Port day | 10–16°C | | 19 | Sea day | | Tue, Apr 20 | | | Sea day | | | 20 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | Wed, Apr 21 | | | Disembark | 6–13°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 | £3,558 | £3,558 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AURORA-20270402-19.md?pid=7a062ff8-1693-40b8-b367-82f4b8a0cf50) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £4,498 | £4,498 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AURORA-20270402-19.md?pid=8b902f8b-940c-4901-bf1e-fb8213d21dae) | | Balcony | Balcony | £6,629 | £6,629 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AURORA-20270402-19.md?pid=c47d752b-832b-45b3-87b5-4742637556f6) | 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 | £3,558 | £1,779 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AURORA-20270402-19.md?pid=6012333f-85ec-4ec4-945c-4a1b0f645a6b) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £4,498 | £2,249 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AURORA-20270402-19.md?pid=c9657438-703c-42e3-a894-3dd30bcd407e) | | Balcony | Balcony | £6,798 | £3,399 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AURORA-20270402-19.md?pid=6ce4d17a-62f7-4367-a3a3-b0d327c16bd5) | 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 | £3,607 | £1,202 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AURORA-20270402-19.md?pid=6902cb67-9a63-4527-b433-8e3b48e4c180) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £4,887 | £1,629 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AURORA-20270402-19.md?pid=e3d48276-740e-4699-9356-47444962d047) | | Balcony | Balcony | £9,927 | £3,309 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AURORA-20270402-19.md?pid=f6f36ffd-8e1f-451b-8229-a10d2460d60e) | 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 | £3,656 | £914 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AURORA-20270402-19.md?pid=b431c78f-d2b0-4fbb-bc73-1357aab9cbec) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £4,936 | £1,234 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AURORA-20270402-19.md?pid=a423241f-bc13-4e73-8238-8576e3a012b8) | | Balcony | Balcony | £8,896 | £2,224 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-AURORA-20270402-19.md?pid=a8782898-af36-49f5-baa7-7bb139fbb4c3) | 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-20270402-19.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-20270402-19.md?pid=6012333f-85ec-4ec4-945c-4a1b0f645a6b) 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 | |------|------|------|------| | 2026-10-31 | £3,558 | £4,498 | £6,798 | ## 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: 6–13°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: English - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md) *Spain* > Europe's oldest city, still dancing flamenco Avg dock time: 9.9h · Weather: 13–21°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Heraklion](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/heraklion.md) *Greece* > Minoan legends on a Cretan shore Avg dock time: 10.1h · Weather: 13–22°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Greek - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Alexandria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/alexandria.md) *Egypt* > Cleopatra's city at the mouth of the Nile Avg dock time: 16.3h · Weather: 15–24°C - Currency: Egyptian Pound - Languages: Arabic - Timezone: Africa/Cairo ### [La Goulette (Tunis)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/la-goulette-tunis.md) *Tunisia* > Gateway to Carthage and the Tunis medina Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 13–21°C - Currency: Tunisian Dinar - Languages: Arabic - Timezone: Africa/Tunis ### [Cartagena Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cartagena-spain.md) *Spain* > Roman ruins beneath a Spanish sun Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 14–19°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Tangier](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/tangier.md) *Morocco* > Where Africa and Europe lock eyes across the strait Avg dock time: 10.9h · Weather: 13–20°C - Currency: Moroccan Dirham - Languages: Arabic - Timezone: Africa/Casablanca ### [Ferrol](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/ferrol.md) *Spain* Avg dock time: 10h · Weather: 10–16°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ## Adjacent sailings on Aurora | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Northern Lights Reach – Arctic’s Frozen Crown](https://cruisello.com/cruises/northern-lights-reach-arctic-s-frozen-crown~POC-AURORA-20270319-14.md) | Mar 19 – Apr 2, 2027 | 14 nights | Southampton | from €1,834 pp (£1,529) | | Next sailing | [Tideway Wharf – Rotterdam’s Hidden Canals](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tideway-wharf-rotterdam-s-hidden-canals~POC-AURORA-20270421-4.md) | Apr 21 – 25, 2027 | 4 nights | Southampton | from €503 pp (£419) | ## 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)