--- title: "Arcadia: 19 nights from Southampton, 10 May 2028" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/silk-road-current-athens-ephesus~POC-ARCADIA-20280510-19 description: "19-night P&O Cruises cruise on Arcadia from Southampton on 10 May 2028, visiting Motril, Palermo, Piraeus (Athens). Compare prices on Cruisello." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/4b70c0b145f0c908.jpg --- # Silk Road Current – Athens & Ephesus ![Route map: 19 nights round trip from Southampton on Arcadia](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/4b70c0b145f0c908.jpg) ## About this cruise A 19-night round trip from Southampton, sailing on 10 May. It calls at Motril, Palermo, Piraeus (Athens), Kusadasi, Santorini, Heraklion and Gibraltar, with 11 days at sea along the way. The stops are in Spain, Italy, Greece, Türkiye and the United Kingdom. Typical highs for the time of year run from 21°C in Santorini to 26°C in Heraklion (70 to 79°F). You're back in Southampton on 29 May. 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:** 19 nights - **Departure:** 2028-05-10 - **Return:** 2028-05-29 - **From:** [Southampton, United Kingdom](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) - **Price:** from €2,578 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | Wed, May 10, 2028 | | | Embark | 9–17°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Thu, May 11 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | Sea day | | Fri, May 12 | | | Sea day | | | 4 | Sea day | | Sat, May 13 | | | Sea day | | | 5 | [Motril](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/motril.md) | ES | Sun, May 14 | | | Port day | 17–24°C | | 6 | Sea day | | Mon, May 15 | | | Sea day | | | 7 | Sea day | | Tue, May 16 | | | Sea day | | | 8 | [Palermo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palermo.md) | IT | Wed, May 17 | | | Port day | 16–23°C | | 9 | Sea day | | Thu, May 18 | | | Sea day | | | 10 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | Fri, May 19 | | | Port day | 16–26°C | | 11 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | Sat, May 20 | | | Port day | 16–26°C | | 12 | [Santorini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini.md) | GR | Sun, May 21 | | | Port day | 18–21°C | | 13 | [Heraklion](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/heraklion.md) | GR | Mon, May 22 | | | Port day | 17–26°C | | 14 | Sea day | | Tue, May 23 | | | Sea day | | | 15 | Sea day | | Wed, May 24 | | | Sea day | | | 16 | Sea day | | Thu, May 25 | | | Sea day | | | 17 | [Gibraltar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/gibraltar.md) | GB | Fri, May 26 | | | Port day | 16–22°C | | 18 | Sea day | | Sat, May 27 | | | Sea day | | | 19 | Sea day | | Sun, May 28 | | | Sea day | | | 20 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | Mon, May 29 | | | Disembark | 9–17°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 | £4,298 | £4,298 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20280510-19.md?pid=46140b42-851a-44a2-b4fd-59c15a8e3c25) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £4,458 | £4,458 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20280510-19.md?pid=89e11558-b656-48e6-a641-188d05c871e5) | | Balcony | Balcony | £5,998 | £5,998 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20280510-19.md?pid=b02d4a8f-5c6e-467e-b3e4-da74f1ed12d5) | | Suite | Suite | £11,898 | £11,898 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20280510-19.md?pid=843752c9-6cc2-4405-8390-4c783e2b4273) | 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 | £4,298 | £2,149 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20280510-19.md?pid=c2a6175a-4a38-45ce-86ea-764c02f32079) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £4,458 | £2,229 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20280510-19.md?pid=3c81bd98-55b0-4915-87a1-5242ee463216) | | Balcony | Balcony | £5,998 | £2,999 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20280510-19.md?pid=1e056793-b300-4fae-b435-41771b2c8a70) | | Suite | Suite | £11,898 | £5,949 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20280510-19.md?pid=5e49af96-ee31-41c1-b9db-3d114e712f69) | 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 | £5,027 | £1,676 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20280510-19.md?pid=ca0f1b6a-c56f-4ae9-8533-e2cb4be7b8c6) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £5,207 | £1,736 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20280510-19.md?pid=f491e549-f252-4293-8f6c-b9de483b070f) | | Balcony | Balcony | £6,347 | £2,116 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20280510-19.md?pid=42d998be-e7ba-4c1b-8de9-dd6a6488057a) | | Suite | Suite | £13,257 | £4,419 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20280510-19.md?pid=ecde9e42-d60e-4175-82b6-af83d86f1aad) | 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 | £5,556 | £1,389 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20280510-19.md?pid=766b3187-ddf9-4286-b32a-18f26a152e42) | | Balcony | Balcony | £6,696 | £1,674 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20280510-19.md?pid=762b6b30-19b0-451a-a5a9-89e31a1db0bd) | 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-20280510-19.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-ARCADIA-20280510-19.md?pid=c2a6175a-4a38-45ce-86ea-764c02f32079) 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 | £4,298 | £4,458 | £5,998 | £11,898 | ## 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: 9–17°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: English - Timezone: Europe/London ### [Motril](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/motril.md) *Spain* > The Costa Tropical's sweet sugar cane coast Avg dock time: 11.7h · Weather: 17–24°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [Palermo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palermo.md) *Italy* > Arab-Norman splendour in Sicily's capital Avg dock time: 9h · Weather: 16–23°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: 16–26°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Greek - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) *Turkey* > Turkey's gateway to the ruins of Ephesus Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 16–26°C - Currency: Turkish Lira - Languages: Turkish - Timezone: Europe/Istanbul ### [Santorini](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/santorini.md) *Greece* > Sunsets that redefine the colour blue Avg dock time: 12.1h · Weather: 18–21°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Greek - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Heraklion](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/heraklion.md) *Greece* > Minoan legends on a Cretan shore Avg dock time: 10.1h · Weather: 17–26°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Greek - Timezone: Europe/Athens ### [Gibraltar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/gibraltar.md) *United Kingdom* > A British rock at the mouth of the Mediterranean Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 16–22°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: English - Timezone: Europe/Gibraltar [Arcadia sails this route on 1 more date. Compare both dates and prices](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises/arcadia/19-nights-from-southampton-gibraltar-heraklion-kusadasi.md) ## Adjacent sailings on Arcadia | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous sailing | [Circling the Blue Fire – Pacific to Cape](https://cruisello.com/cruises/circling-the-blue-fire-pacific-to-cape~POC-ARCADIA-20280106-125.md) | Jan 6 – May 10, 2028 | 125 nights | Southampton | from €28,595 pp (£23,839) | | Next sailing | [Gentle Eddy – Bruges & Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruises/gentle-eddy-bruges-amsterdam~POC-ARCADIA-20280529-4.md) | May 29 – Jun 2, 2028 | 4 nights | Southampton | from €575 pp (£479) | ## 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)