Long Duration Cruises on Arcadia and Aurora

Setting sail on a long-duration cruise with P&O Cruises is the perfect way to unwind and broaden your horizons!

With so many amazing destinations to explore and so much to enjoy onboard, sometimes you need a little – or a lot – more time to experience everything on your cruise wish list. That’s why P&O Cruises offer a variety of longer holidays that extend from a few weeks to a few months away; so you can really unwind and get under the skin of whichever region you want to discover.

Longer cruises often include more sea days between exciting ports of call; giving you time to unwind and enjoy your ship’s facilities. Sea days will fly by - whether you’re getting active at a dance class, joining in a yoga session, working out in the gym, spoiling yourself with a spa treatment, lazing by the pool with a cocktail in hand, or simply losing yourself in a book in a quiet corner.

So the next question is: where will you explore? Perhaps you fancy heading Transatlantic to the USA and Canada for 30 nights, or if you prefer staying a little closer to home, how about a long and leisurely 18 nights around the Western Mediterranean?

Step back in time at Canada’s birthplace, Prince Edward Island’s Charlottetown; learn about the creation of the Confederation at Founder’s Hall or simply sit and admire the view on the waterfront. Step ashore in Boston; learn about the city’s history along the Freedom Trail, enjoy lunch and shopping around Quincy Market, and explore Back Bay’s elegant boulevards and brownstone mansions.

Newport, Rhode Island leads to the opulent Breakers mansion, Marble Cottage, Gooseberry Beach, and the Gothic Church of St Mary’s - where Jacqui and JFK were married. Two nights in New York lets you stroll through Central Park, people-watch in Greenwich Village’s quaint cafes, star-spot in the sophisticated SoHo and TriBeCa districts, and indulge in retail therapy at Saks, Macy’s, and Bloomingdale’s.

Maine’s Portland reveals restored waterfronts with pubs, restaurants, galleries, and arty-crafty boutiques and Cape Elizabeth’s 18th-century Portland Headlight. Take a coastal walk below craggy granite cliffs, taste locally caught Maine lobsters, and see Acadia National Park’s Cadillac Mountain and Thunder Hole from Bar Harbor.

Halifax’s Maritime Museum offers remnants of the iconic Titanic and ‘Historic Halifax Downtown Walks’ taking in George Wright’s mansion, one of the 33 millionaires on Titanic’s maiden voyage. Historic Newfoundland’s St John’s is your penultimate port before returning to Southampton; perfect for picturesque walks around Cape Spear and nearby Petty Harbour.

Forget the November gloom and immerse yourself in the charms of the Mediterranean aboard Arcadia. From stunning Spanish beaches and historic Italian sites to Portugal’s ‘City of Light’; there’s something new at every turn!

Embark Arcadia in Southampton. Historic Cadiz beckons – experience Avenida del Puerto, Cathedral of the Americas, Torre de Poniente, delicious seafood, and Peña la Perla’s flamenco show. Valencia mixes old and new from Valencia Cathedral, Ciutat Vella, Silk Exchange, and Turia Gardens to the City of Arts and Sciences and Oceanografic.

Ajaccio is famous for being Napoleon’s birthplace; with tributes throughout the city from Cours Napoleon to Napoleon’s House and Ajaccio Cathedral where he was baptised. Discover Genoa’s ancient
Palazzo Ducale, Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, Via Garibaldi, and Palazzo Rosso and the newer Galata Museo del Mare and Acquario di Genova.
Civitavecchia is your gateway to Rome’s iconic Colosseum, Vatican City, Sistine Chapel, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps and mouth-watering Pasta Carbonara and Gelato. Visiting Castel Nuovo, Palazzo Real, and Teatro di San Carlo and tasting authentic Pizza Napoletana are must-dos in Naples; Pompeii, the Herculaneum, Sorrento, and the isle of Capri are also nearby.

British-style Gibraltar boasts excellent pubs, tax-free shops, cable car rides up the Rock of Gibraltar to see the infamous Barbary apes, and beach time at Catalan Bay. Cruise the Tagus River past Belem Tower and Monument of the Discoveries into your penultimate port of Lisbon; explore the Baixa, Bairro Alto, and Alfama districts and feast on a plate of typical Sardinhas for lunch.