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It’s time to stop dreaming about your summer adventure and plan your August getaway. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a blend of cultures in the Mediterranean, find your slice of sun-soaked paradise in Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands, or tick experiences off your bucket list on an epic Norwegian Fjords adventure, there’s an August holiday waiting for you.

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Temperate, warm, rainy, sunny – the <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/norwegian-fjords">Norwegian Fjords</a> can be all of these things in August, so it’s important to pack to be prepared! Here’s what we’d recommend bringing along:
<ul>
<li>Long-sleeved tops</li>
<li>T-shirts</li>
<li>Casual trousers and shirt (for some evenings on board)</li>
<li>Jumpers</li>
<li>A hat for sun protection</li>
<li>Shorts</li>
<li>Trousers</li>
<li>Sunscreen with SPF</li>
<li>Sunglasses</li>
<li>A raincoat</li>
<li>Your dinner jacket, cocktail dress or ballgown (for our Black Tie evening)</li>
</ul>

What should I pack for a Norwegian Fjords cruise in August?

You can book an August cruise with us to your pick of the <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/baltic">Baltic</a>, the <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/mediterranean">Mediterranean</a> or the <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/norwegian-fjords">Norwegian Fjords</a>. We’ve longer and shorter duration holidays available to best suit whatever your schedule looks like for the month.

Where can you cruise in August?

In the northern hemisphere, August is a time when summer’s in full swing. Though it does vary by region, you can generally expect hot, sunny weather that typically doesn’t stray below temperate. It’s not just the beaches that begin to get busy, either; the longer, sunlight-filled days mean cities and streets are abuzz with people long into the night, making for a lively, centre-of-the-action atmosphere. Of course, August is a great month to go on a cruise if your little ones are of school age, or anyone else you’re holidaying with is, and you can book your cruise well in advance. If you’d like, you can even spread the cost of your holiday. See <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/why-choose-us/pay-monthly">here</a> for more info on the flexible payment options available to you.

Why cruise in August?

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Experience rustic architecture and mouth-watering cuisine on your first holiday to Spain and Portugal.

Leave the lounger behind and treat the family to a world of eye-opening culture, mouth-watering cuisine and hair-raising adventure on a Mediterranean Cruise Holiday.

The Norwegian fjords are a wild wonderland of breathtaking scenery, cultural gems and action-packed adventure. Breathtaking landscapes, rugged nature, chic cities and ancient villages. Set sail for an otherworldly journey in the Norwegian Fjords and Iceland.

The Baltic is a playground of riches. Our Baltic cruise holidays offer two weeks visiting capital cities, cultural masterpieces and lesser-known gems. This is your chance to dive into the region and come home with a story or two to tell.

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From peaceful pavement cafés to pulsating nightlife, Amsterdam has many faces. Keen to discover rich local culture or simply soak up the atmosphere? You can find your own rhythm in this diverse city.

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Island-hop, city-swap and explore all that the region has to offer on your first cruise holiday. And while there is undoubtedly more to enjoy than the beaches and blue skies, some days the turquoise waters and mountain-backed shores might just prove irresistible.

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Cruise holidays to Norway and Iceland take you to the heart of Mother Nature. To a world of vivid landscapes, punctuated by deep fjords, soaring peaks and cascading waterfalls. And the best way to unlock these treasures? Through a cruise.

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The beauty of a P&amp;O Cruises holiday is anything goes; you might kayak along a fjord or explore by bicycle or catamaran by day and kick up your heels to a live band by evening. This is your chance to holiday like never before.

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There are refreshments available at the Southampton cruise terminal and plenty of seating to make you comfortable.

Are there refreshments available at the Southampton cruise terminal?

Depending on which cruise you choose, you usually have at least one day at sea before you get to the first port. That means you have at least a full day at sea to get used to your ship and have as much fun as you can squeeze in.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to the first destination? 

Southampton welcomes more than four million visitors each year and is easily accessible from major UK cities by rail, road and air. It’s entirely up to you. You might prefer to drive and park at or near the cruise terminal. Parking at the terminal needs to be pre-booked. Alternatively, why not hop on a coach or train and let someone else do the driving while you relax. And if you live further away, you could always fly into Southampton airport and grab a taxi to the terminal.

What are the transfer options to get to Southampton docks?

There are no size limits for liquid toiletries on P&amp;O Cruises holidays from Southampton. This means you can bring all of your favourite full size toiletries. We allow guests to bring 1 litre of wine or champagne, per person, on board.

What is the liquid allowance on a P&O Cruises holiday departing from Southampton? 

Great news! You’ll be pleased to know that Arcadia, Arvia, Aurora, Britannia, Iona and Ventura sail from Southampton to wonderful destinations all over the world. So take your pick of our Southampton cruises and set sail.

Which ships sail from Southampton docks?

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