https://my.pocruises.com/api-mc/mc-getCruiseSummary/v1

OFFER ENDS 26 AUGUST 2025

Please correct the errors below and try again.

You’ll shortly receive an email from us to confirm your sign up. Please click on the link contained within this email to start hearing more from us. If you are unable to find this email in your inbox, please check your junk mailbox.

/content/dam/po/content-fragments/en_GB/forms/email-offer-signup-form

Title* 

First name*

Last name*

Email address*

Email Offer Consent

Your dream cruise might only be an email away...

If you’re looking for some autumn adventure, October is the perfect time of year to get away. But with so many incredible places to explore and great deals to enjoy, where should you start? How about swapping those dark and cold October evenings for the colourful Caribbean or the captivating Canary Islands? Or why not recharge your batteries on a Northern European City Escape? From revitalising sunshine escape to seasonal getaways, there’s an October holiday for you.

<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
<tbody><tr><td width="205" valign="top">&nbsp;</td>
<td valign="top">High / Low (°C)
</td>
<td valign="top">Rain (days)
</td>
</tr><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://www.pocruises.com/ports/gran-canaria-spain">Gran Canaria</a>
</td>
<td valign="top">26°C / 20°C
</td>
<td valign="top">2 days
</td>
</tr><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://www.pocruises.com/ports/tenerife-spain">Tenerife</a>
</td>
<td valign="top">25°C / 19°C
</td>
<td valign="top">4 days
</td>
</tr><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://www.pocruises.com/ports/arrecife-de-lanzarote-spain">Lanzarote</a>
</td>
<td valign="top">27°C / 19°C
</td>
<td valign="top">2 days
</td>
</tr><tr><td valign="top"><a href="https://www.pocruises.com/ports/fuerteventura-spain">Fuerteventura</a>
</td>
<td valign="top">26°C / 20°C
</td>
<td valign="top">2 days
</td>
</tr><tr><td width="205" valign="top"><a href="https://www.pocruises.com/ports/la-palma-spain">La Palma</a> 

</td>
<td width="205" valign="top">26°C / 20°C 

</td>
<td width="205" valign="top">5 days 

</td>
</tr></tbody></table>

What is the weather like in the Canary Islands in October?

Cold weather and breezes that bite are what you’ll find in Norway in October, so you’ll want to pack to keep warm so you can make the most of the incredibly picturesque surroundings. We’d recommend bringing along:
<ul>
<li>Layers</li>
<li>Jumpers</li>
<li>Long-sleeved tops</li>
<li>Casual shirt and trousers/skirt or dress (for some evenings on board)</li>
<li>Waterproof or water-resistant trousers</li>
<li>Sunscreen and lip-balm with SPF (if travelling to a snowy region)</li>
<li>Salopettes, goggles and sunglasses (if travelling to a snowy region)</li>
<li>Winter jacket</li>
<li>Thermals</li>
<li>Boots</li>
<li>Winter accessories, e.g., scarves, hats and gloves</li>
<li>Your dinner jacket, cocktail dress or ballgown (for our Black Tie evening)</li>
</ul>

What should I pack for a Norway cruise in October?

We’ve a range of cruises available in October, so, no matter what your ideal holiday looks like, you’ll find it with us. In October, we normally travel to the <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/canary-islands">Canary Islands</a>, the <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/caribbean">Caribbean</a>, the <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/mediterranean">Mediterranean</a>, <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/northern-europe-cruises">Northern Europe</a>, <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/norway-iceland">Norway</a>, and <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/spain-and-portugal">Spain and Portugal</a>.

Where can you cruise in October?

If large crowds aren’t your thing, an October cruise might be just your sort of holiday; the travellers drawn in by the summer months have largely dispersed by October, meaning you’ve plenty of space to roam. What’s more – reduced crowds often lead to reduced prices on shore, and who doesn’t want to save themselves a pretty penny or two? In the northern hemisphere, this month also tends to mean cooler weather, so if you’d take breezier climes over bask-in-it sunshine, consider October for a cruise holiday. Of course, in regions like the <a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations/mediterranean">Med</a>, you’ll still find a taste of summer as the weather tends to still be very warm here during October, so if you want a summer holiday away from the crowds or t-shirt weather without melting, an October cruise can give you all that and more.

Why cruise in October?

Frequently asked questions

Aerial drone photo of sail boats anchored in tropical Caribbean island paradise bay with white rock caves and turquoise clear sea; Shutterstock ID 1166039707; project: olly; job: ; client: pocruises; other: 

Picture an idyllic holiday, picture the Caribbean. Lazing on white sands under palm tree-shaped shadows; crystal-clear waters lapping metres away while you sip from a coconut… It’s the epitome of relaxed holiday days. But don’t be fooled into thinking the Caribbean is just a beach holiday. Each diverse island has a whole wealth of charms waiting beyond its breathtaking coastline.

Beautiful view of amazing tropical scenery with exotic palm trees and mountain valleys above wide open sea in golden evening light at sunset with blue sky and clouds in summer, Canary Islands, Spain; Shutterstock ID 512796058; project: olly; job: ; client: pocruises; other: 

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.

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.

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.

Ready to take your city break to the next level? Imagine strolling beneath the medieval architecture of Bruges, sipping an icy beer in a canal-side café in Hamburg and admiring the many masterpieces of Amsterdam. Now imagine doing all that in a week on our Northern European cruises.

{"metadata_en_GB":{"alt-text":"Belgium Bruges"},"metadata_en_AU":{"alt-text":"Belgium Bruges"}}

Man standing on a cliff in Lofoten, Norway

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.

Two people paddle boarding in the Norwegian Fjords

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.

Couple drinking wine on a sun lounger on deck on a P&O Cruises cruise ship

Cabins, dining times, deposits – there’s more to our prices than just the cost. But with three to choose from, which will work best for you?

On board every cruise ship you'll enjoy the same P&amp;O Cruises experience. But what you'll also find is that each cruise ship has a number of unique features and facilities...

Sign up to hear from us

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?

Get to know us

https://www.pocruises.com/frequently-asked-questions

https://www.pocruises.com/request-a-brochure

Support

https://www.pocruises.com/manage-my-booking

https://www.pocruises.com/deals/promotion-terms-and-conditions

https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-destinations

https://www.pocruises.com/new-to-cruising/whats-included

Useful links

https://www.pocruises.com/legal-and-privacy/privacy/cookies

https://www.pocruises.com/legal-and-privacy

https://www.pocruises.com/company-information

https://www.pocruises.com/legal-and-privacy/consumer-protection

https://www.pocruises.com/essential-information/safety-and-security

https://www.pocruises.com/legal-and-privacy/booking-terms-and-conditions

Footer Bottom

Stay connected

sm-Facebook

sm-Instagram

sm-Youtube

sm-Pinterest

AbtaLogo

AtolLogo

https://www.pocruises.com/account/my-details

https://www.pocruises.com/account/my-preferences

https://www.pocruises.com/login/pay-balance

https://www.pocruises.com/my-account/brochures/request-a-brochure

Avatar menu

On board

Discover cruising

Help

https://www.pocruises.com/deals/cruise-deals

Holidays in October

Discover where you can holiday in October

The Caribbean

New to cruising

Our fares explained

Meet the fleet