What is a Fly-cruise?

With Fly-cruises, you fly from your choice of regional airport to a holiday destination and are transferred to the departure port of your cruise ship. After a relaxing holiday, you are transferred back to the airport for your flight home. Click here to find out more.

What does 'overnight' mean on a cruise?

An overnight stay in port means that the ship will dock and you can explore the destination in the evening, getting the most out of your holiday.

World Cruise holidays

See the world on an epic adventure sailing to and from Southampton or fly to join Arcadia on an exotic-fly cruise holiday on a sector of the World Cruise.

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You're going to need a bigger bucket list

With so many iconic destinations and incredible experiences on offer, you'll need a bigger bucket list to keep track of them all.

Top things to do on a World Cruise

San Francisco skyline and Bay Bridge at sunset, California

San Francisco City Lights

Embark on a night-time city tour! Cruise by Fisherman's Wharf, cross the Golden Gate Bridge for panoramic views, and stop at North Vista Point for photos. Continue through the city, soak in the Civic Center's beauty, and reach the vibrant Union Square. End the tour with a breath-taking view of the illuminated skyline from Treasure Island.

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The Sydney Harbour Bridge with North Sydney in background.

Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb

Experience the exhilarating climb to the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge, a unique way to view the world-famous harbour area. Your guide will lead a small group up the eastern arch, through steel catwalks to the summit. Take in the panorama before descending down the western arch to receive a souvenir photo of your climb.

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Transit the Panama Canal

This bucket list experience isn't just a cruise, it's a victory lap of human achievement. Rise through ingenious locks, witness lush rainforests, and sail between Atlantic and Pacific in a single day. It's a blend of engineering marvel and exotic adventure you won't forget.

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Each destination has its own wealth of cultural experiences waiting for you

Spend the day on a beach in Barbados

Bath Beach, on the stunning east coast of Barbados, is the perfect place to get away from it all and enjoy the pleasures of basking in the Caribbean sun. A wonderful one-hour trek follows a trail between Bath and Consett Bay, and reveals superb coastal views often missed by visitors. And the one-hour kayaking trip in Bath Bay’s tranquil waters, visits magnificent locations such as Great Rocks and Consett Bay, as well as secluded swimming holes.

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A beautiful Hawaiian Hula dancer dancing on the beach of the tropical Hawaiian islands. She is wearing a traditional Hula dance dress with a lei and a head dress. Photographed in vertical format with copy space in Kauai, Hawaii.

Soak in Hawaiian culture in Honolulu

An exciting evening under the stars awaits as we take you on a voyage across Ka Moana (the Ocean) in Honolulu. Witness world-class entertainment with a show that begins and ends with fire! Experience first-hand some of the most beloved traditions of the islands during our interactive activities before the show including lei making, hula lessons, coconut-headband weaving, poi & lomi lomi samplings, ukulele lessons and more!

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Singapore, Marina Bay, Garden By the bay, botanic garden, Supertree Grove and Cloud Forest

Explore Garden by the Bay in Singapore

Gardens by the Bay spans over 250 acres and boasts more than 250,000 rare plants, housed in giant domed conservatories. Explore the Flower Dome, which houses flora that thrives in the cool-dry climate of Mediterranean regions, and the mysterious mist-veiled Cloud Forest, home to the world’s tallest indoor waterfall and plant life from the tropical highlands. Enjoy some free time on your own and walk along the amazing 22-metre-high OCBC Skyway suspended from the iconic Supertrees.

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There's plenty to do, whether you decide to explore ashore by yourself or pay a little extra for a shore experience.

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Destinations

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Fly-cruise or sail from Southampton

Jet straight to your destination and join your ship on a fly-cruise holiday or sail straight from Southampton.

Duration

Enjoy a dream World Cruise holiday from 15 to 100 nights.

Time of year

Our World Cruise departs Southampton in January and returns in April with departures between January and March.

Best for...

Bucket-list destinations and authentic cultural experiences.

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Shore experiences

Enjoy the freedom to explore ashore independently, join an adventure with a group or even hire your own private guide.

Shore experiences cost a little bit extra, but they're worth it. Either log in to My P&O Cruises and book and pay for your shore experience there, or you can do so once you're on board at the shore experience desk or by using the My Holiday digital pocket planner. Please note, shore experiences are popular and tend to be booked in advance. You can book shore experiences up until 3 days before your cruise departs.