--- title: "Arcadia: 24 nights from Southampton, 3 Aug 2027" url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/sundowner-s-odyssey-mediterranean-s-golden-thread~POC-ARCADIA-20270803-24 description: "24-night P&O Cruises cruise on Arcadia from Southampton on 3 Aug 2027, visiting Cádiz, Palermo, Valletta. Compare prices on Cruisello." image: https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/0c80e7bae7af4eae.jpg --- # Sundowner’s Odyssey – Mediterranean’s Golden Thread ![Route map: 24 nights round trip from Southampton on Arcadia](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/0c80e7bae7af4eae.jpg) ## About this cruise A 24-night round trip from Southampton, sailing on 3 August. It makes 11 port calls, starting with Cádiz, Palermo and Valletta. The stops are in nine countries. Typical highs for the time of year run from 29°C in Valletta to 36°C in Kusadasi (84 to 97°F). You're back in Southampton on 27 August. 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:** 24 nights - **Departure:** 2027-08-03 - **Return:** 2027-08-27 - **From:** [Southampton, United Kingdom](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) - **Price:** from €3,213 pp ## Itinerary | Day | Port | Country | Date | Arrival | Departure | Type | Weather | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | 1 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | Tue, Aug 3, 2027 | | | Embark | 15–21°C | | 2 | Sea day | | Wed, Aug 4 | | | Sea day | | | 3 | Sea day | | Thu, Aug 5 | | | Sea day | | | 4 | [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md) | ES | Fri, Aug 6 | | | Port day | 22–33°C | | 5 | Sea day | | Sat, Aug 7 | | | Sea day | | | 6 | Sea day | | Sun, Aug 8 | | | Sea day | | | 7 | [Palermo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/palermo.md) | IT | Mon, Aug 9 | | | Port day | 24–31°C | | 8 | [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) | MT | Tue, Aug 10 | | | Port day | 26–29°C | | 9 | Sea day | | Wed, Aug 11 | | | Sea day | | | 10 | [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) | GR | Thu, Aug 12 | | | Port day | 24–33°C | | 11 | [Kusadasi](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/kusadasi.md) | TR | Fri, Aug 13 | | | Port day | 24–36°C | | 12 | [Bodrum](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/bodrum.md) | TR | Sat, Aug 14 | | | Port day | 25–29°C | | 13 | Sea day | | Sun, Aug 15 | | | Sea day | | | 14 | [Limassol](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/limassol.md) | CY | Mon, Aug 16 | | | Port day | 25–33°C | | 15 | Sea day | | Tue, Aug 17 | | | Sea day | | | 16 | [Alexandria](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/alexandria.md) | EG | Wed, Aug 18 | | | Port day | 24–31°C | | 17 | Sea day | | Thu, Aug 19 | | | Sea day | | | 18 | Sea day | | Fri, Aug 20 | | | Sea day | | | 19 | [La Goulette (Tunis)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/la-goulette-tunis.md) | TN | Sat, Aug 21 | | | Port day | 23–33°C | | 20 | Sea day | | Sun, Aug 22 | | | Sea day | | | 21 | [Cartagena Spain](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cartagena-spain.md) | ES | Mon, Aug 23 | | | Port day | 24–30°C | | 22 | [Gibraltar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/gibraltar.md) | GB | Tue, Aug 24 | | | Port day | 22–29°C | | 23 | Sea day | | Wed, Aug 25 | | | Sea day | | | 24 | Sea day | | Thu, Aug 26 | | | Sea day | | | 25 | [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md) | GB | Fri, Aug 27 | | | Disembark | 15–21°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 | £5,358 | £5,358 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270803-24.md?pid=46af3c65-20cd-4623-acc9-86110a88d61d) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £5,398 | £5,398 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270803-24.md?pid=b8f598df-399b-4a49-89ce-054bf706c593) | | Balcony | Balcony | £5,978 | £5,978 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270803-24.md?pid=33a59a40-96b5-4d29-b85b-aaccebb5ba87) | | Suite | Suite | £11,978 | £11,978 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270803-24.md?pid=1b95dafb-61f2-481d-9383-56aff7b53a64) | 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 | £5,358 | £2,679 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270803-24.md?pid=6eb3a939-1595-4665-8cea-00d4dcca7f1b) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £5,398 | £2,699 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270803-24.md?pid=9ded2a05-d483-4011-a170-36e511ed8fb0) | | Balcony | Balcony | £5,978 | £2,989 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270803-24.md?pid=d2054032-8605-47f5-b5cb-2c631445dc05) | | Suite | Suite | £11,978 | £5,989 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270803-24.md?pid=730be2f3-f25a-45cb-bbf9-3237bd4ada4b) | 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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | Balcony | Balcony | £6,027 | £2,009 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270803-24.md?pid=6481a650-fda0-4656-9505-22c3df0f8465) | | Inside | Inside | £6,127 | £2,042 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270803-24.md?pid=6252787c-08c6-4d7e-a287-e99e9c6df494) | | Oceanview | Sea View | £6,187 | £2,062 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270803-24.md?pid=1184fc00-65f5-4f11-9e0b-da7efe7ec85d) | | Suite | Suite | £12,477 | £4,159 | Tips, Tap water | – | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/POC-ARCADIA-20270803-24.md?pid=57a86fdd-4ae1-4895-82d7-dc0dcf686dd7) | 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-20270803-24.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-20270803-24.md?pid=6eb3a939-1595-4665-8cea-00d4dcca7f1b) 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 | £5,358 | £5,398 | £5,978 | £11,978 | ## 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: 15–21°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: 22–33°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: 24–31°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Italian - Timezone: Europe/Rome ### [Valletta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/valletta.md) *Malta* > A fortress city of honey-coloured stone Avg dock time: 9.1h · Weather: 26–29°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Maltese, English - Timezone: Europe/Malta ### [Piraeus (Athens)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/piraeus-athens.md) *Greece* > The Acropolis beckons from the harbour Avg dock time: 11.3h · Weather: 24–33°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: 24–36°C - Currency: Turkish Lira - Languages: Turkish - Timezone: Europe/Istanbul ### [Bodrum](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/bodrum.md) *Turkey* > Bohemian glamour on Turkey's Aegean Avg dock time: 10.5h · Weather: 25–29°C - Currency: Turkish Lira - Languages: Turkish - Timezone: Europe/Istanbul ### [Limassol](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/limassol.md) *Cyprus* > Sun, wine, and ancient kingdoms on Cyprus Avg dock time: 9.5h · Weather: 25–33°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Greek, Turkish - Timezone: Asia/Nicosia ### [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: 24–31°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: 23–33°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: 24–30°C - Currency: Euro - Languages: Spanish - Timezone: Europe/Madrid ### [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: 22–29°C - Currency: British Pound - Languages: English - Timezone: Europe/Gibraltar ## Adjacent sailings on Arcadia | | Cruise | Date | Nights | Port | From | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | Previous 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) | | Next sailing | [Tapestry Wharves – Flanders & Amsterdam](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tapestry-wharves-flanders-amsterdam~POC-ARCADIA-20270827-5.md) | Aug 27 – Sep 1, 2027 | 5 nights | Southampton | from €623 pp (£519) | ## 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)