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What’s new for summer 2028? Your first look at our latest holidays

From new destinations to exciting overnight calls, our summer 2028 cruise collection has a holiday with your name on it. Whether you’re dreaming of fjords, sunshine or a bit of both, here’s what’s waiting for you.

6 min 21 Apr 2026

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Two ways to getaway on Arvia 

Our sunshine ship, Arvia, will be swapping Caribbean beaches for shores closer to home in summer 2028. A family favourite, she’ll alternate 7 night cruises in Norway’s Fjords with week-long escapes to Spain, France and Portugal, delivering you waterfalls one week and sparkling seas the next. With a choice of infinity pools, whirlpool spas and her Altitude Skywalk, Arvia was tailor-made for outdoor adventures.

If 7 nights is too short, or you can’t decide between destinations, you can even combine two cruises for a full 14‑night escape. You’ll experience Norway’s natural wonders and Southern Europe’s sunshine, giving you the best of both worlds in one effortless holiday.  

Arvia ship cutting through the ocean in a sunset setting
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New overnight stays in the Mediterranean 

Summer 2028 also brings more opportunities to explore the Mediterranean, with a wider choice of fly-cruises from Valletta and Azura’s first‑ever overnight call in Livorno. 

If you dream of seeing Michelangelo’s David in Florence or climbing the 250 stairs of Pisa’s famous Leaning Tower, this is your chance. And with Valletta as your starting point, the sunshine will be waiting to welcome you the moment you touch down.

From leisurely lunches on deck to days discovering iconic treasures, Azura’s new Mediterranean cruises will help you see more, do more and relax more. Whether you’re chasing culture, coastlines or just a change of scenery, Azura is waiting to whisk you away in style.

With of Pisa
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A return to the Arctic Circle

The most intimate ship in our fleet, Aurora, will be offering you the chance to head north in summer 2028, with the return of her much-loved Arctic Circle cruise. Filled with views of dramatic fjords and the glow of the Midnight Sun, it’s a journey where every day feels out of this world – not least because the sky barely gets dark.

If that isn’t tempting enough, Aurora will also be sailing south from the UK on a brand new 24‑night holiday that stops in the Canary Islands, Morocco, the Mediterranean and Cape Verde. Delivering equal parts sunshine, culture and adventure, this multi-destination escape is perfect if you love collecting new experiences, while only needing to unpack once. 

Alta, Norway

All ages holidays set sail on Arcadia

For the very first time in P&O Cruises history, Arcadia will be welcoming guests of all ages on her school holiday cruises, meaning the whole family can enjoy a summer break together. Whether you’re travelling with tiny tots, teens or grandparents, our indulgent explorer has something to keep everyone entertained. Theatre shows. Film screenings. Swimming pools. You name it. Days and nights on Arcadia offer you so many ways to have fun.

Choose from 7 and 14 night holidays, as well as a brand‑new May Half Term Short Break, serving up a spring escape with a generous dose of relaxation. With sun‑soaked days on deck, delicious dining and destinations to inspire every generation, Arcadia’s all-ages cruises might just make the school holidays the highlight of your year.

P&O Cruises Ship, Arcadia, at sea. Arcadia is an Adult Only Cruise Ship

Cruise the sights overnight in Copenhagen

If wandering historic streets and pretty palaces is your idea of a great escape, check out Britannia’s 7 night Scandinavia holidays in 2028. With an overnight in Copenhagen – think colourful harbours, Danish design shops and a never-ending supply of cafés – you’ll have plenty of time to experience Nordic culture by day and by night. 

Hop on a ride at the city’s famous Tivoli Gardens or rent a bike and blend in with the locals. With one of Europe’s longest shopping streets and an urban centre that combines winding canals and green spaces, you’ll find Denmark’s capital to be as picturesque as it is stylish. 

Our flagship is equally inviting, with a daily line-up of live entertainment and a huge choice of dining to dip into each day. There’s even The Cookery Club where you can enjoy lunch prepared in partnership with our chefs – ideal if you’re keen to roll up your sleeves and try something new.

Boats moored alongside Nyhavn Quayside in Copenhagen, Denmark