--- title: "Arcadia: 21 nights from Southampton, 29 Jun 2027" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sailor-s-silk-road-carthage-to-byzantium~POC-ARCADIA-20270629-21 description: "21-night P&O Cruises cruise on Arcadia from Southampton on 29 Jun 2027, visiting Cartagena Spain, La Goulette (Tunis), Palermo. Compare prices on Cruisello." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/5865b3dd52916b70.jpg --- # Sailor’s Silk Road – Carthage to Byzantium ![Route map: 21 nights round trip from Southampton on Arcadia](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/5865b3dd52916b70.jpg) ## About this cruise A 21-night round trip from Southampton, sailing on 29 June. It calls at Cartagena Spain, La Goulette (Tunis), Palermo, Piraeus (Athens) (until midnight), Istanbul, Valletta and Cádiz, with 13 days at sea along the way. The stops are in six countries. Typical highs for the time of year run from 28°C in Valletta to 34°C in Piraeus (Athens) (82 to 93°F). You're back in Southampton on 20 July. 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:** 21 nights - **Departure:** 2027-06-29 - **Return:** 2027-07-20 - **From:** [Southampton, United Kingdom](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) - **Price:** from €3,417 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | Tue, Jun 29, 2027 | | | Embark | 13–20°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Wed, Jun 30 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | Sea day | | Thu, Jul 1 | | | Sea day | | | 4 | Sea day | | Fri, Jul 2 | | | Sea day | | | 5 | [Cartagena Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cartagena-spain.md) | ES | Sat, Jul 3 | | | Port day | 24–29°C | | 6 | Sea day | | Sun, Jul 4 | | | Sea day | | | 7 | [La Goulette (Tunis)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/la-goulette-tunis.md) | TN | Mon, Jul 5 | | | Port day | 23–34°C | | 8 | [Palermo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palermo.md) | IT | Tue, Jul 6 | | | Port day | 24–31°C | | 9 | Sea day | | Wed, Jul 7 | | | Sea day | | | 10 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | Thu, Jul 8 | | 11:59 PM | Port day | 24–34°C | | 11 | Sea day | | Fri, Jul 9 | | | Sea day | | | 12 | Sea day | | Sat, Jul 10 | | | Sea day | | | 13 | [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) | TR | Sun, Jul 11 | | | Port day | 21–29°C | | 14 | Sea day | | Mon, Jul 12 | | | Sea day | | | 15 | Sea day | | Tue, Jul 13 | | | Sea day | | | 16 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | Wed, Jul 14 | | | Port day | 25–28°C | | 17 | Sea day | | Thu, Jul 15 | | | Sea day | | | 18 | Sea day | | Fri, Jul 16 | | | Sea day | | | 19 | [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md) | ES | Sat, Jul 17 | | | Port day | 21–32°C | | 20 | Sea day | | Sun, Jul 18 | | | Sea day | | | 21 | Sea day | | Mon, Jul 19 | | | Sea day | | | 22 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | Tue, Jul 20 | | | Disembark | 13–20°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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Oceanview | Sea View | £5,698 | £5,698 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270629-21.md?pid=599a411c-32ca-4b88-8d75-8ee0f7151ece) | | Inside | Inside | £5,698 | £5,698 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270629-21.md?pid=c50b465e-af23-4ae1-a217-0fb31459650d) | | Balcony | Balcony | £6,398 | £6,398 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270629-21.md?pid=16678705-94de-421b-82f1-ce686e705455) | | Suite | Suite | £14,598 | £14,598 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270629-21.md?pid=5eb92ab1-6aa4-4a12-9e53-e0792d3a88af) | 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 | £5,698 | £2,849 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270629-21.md?pid=6bcb86c9-a794-457a-9665-0893e05f9479) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £5,698 | £2,849 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270629-21.md?pid=89bd8288-eefe-4b2d-81d7-808f50b21ac5) | | Balcony | Balcony | £6,398 | £3,199 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270629-21.md?pid=b4c77a8f-5ae0-4c92-be3c-484c52c73cae) | | Suite | Suite | £14,598 | £7,299 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270629-21.md?pid=c2340490-2699-487c-b126-b0a1093f5e00) | 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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Oceanview | Sea View | £7,317 | £2,439 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270629-21.md?pid=a033c4c1-b600-44f1-b90f-ba4c4e02de08) | | Inside | Inside | £7,327 | £2,442 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270629-21.md?pid=95dd97a3-40e3-4673-9328-7a29004fcecf) | | Balcony | Balcony | £7,547 | £2,516 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270629-21.md?pid=2f8de1aa-6b5f-43e0-b20f-26a9d0ed4420) | | Suite | Suite | £17,087 | £5,696 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270629-21.md?pid=595d61af-ecd6-4cfa-b6a5-7fcfd9c7230c) | 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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Oceanview | Sea View | £8,156 | £2,039 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270629-21.md?pid=2ad42751-c285-4219-8bbf-f6132d52ace6) | 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-20270629-21.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-20270629-21.md?pid=6bcb86c9-a794-457a-9665-0893e05f9479) 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 | £5,698 | £5,698 | £6,398 | £14,598 | ## 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: 13–20°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: English - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Cartagena Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cartagena-spain.md) *Spain* > Roman ruins beneath a Spanish sun Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 24–29°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [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: 23–34°C - Currency: Tunisian Dinar - Languages: Arabic - Timezone: Africa/Tunis ### [Palermo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palermo.md) *Italy* > Arab-Norman splendour in Sicily's capital Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 24–31°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Italian - Timezone: Europe/Rome ### [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) *Greece* > The Acropolis beckons from the harbour Avg dock time: 11.3h · Weather: 24–34°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Greek - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Istanbul](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/istanbul.md) *Turkey* > Where two continents embrace across the Bosphorus Avg dock time: 12.3h · Weather: 21–29°C - Currency: Turkish Lira - Languages: Turkish - Timezone: Europe/Istanbul ### [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) *Malta* > A fortress city of honey-coloured stone Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 25–28°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Maltese, English - Timezone: Europe/Malta ### [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md) *Spain* > Europe's oldest city, still dancing flamenco Avg dock time: 9.9h · Weather: 21–32°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ## Adjacent sailings on Arcadia | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Tides of the Atlantic – Celtic Coast](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tides-of-the-atlantic-celtic-coast~POC-ARCADIA-20270615-14.md) | Jun 15 – 29, 2027 | 14 nights | Southampton | from €2,218 pp (£1,849) | | Next sailing | [Aurora’s Whisper – Iceland’s Fjords & Viking Coast](https://cruisello.com/cruises/aurora-s-whisper-iceland-s-fjords-viking-coast~POC-ARCADIA-20270720-14.md) | Jul 20 – Aug 3, 2027 | 14 nights | Southampton | from €2,338 pp (£1,949) | ## 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)