01/09/2026
🚢 🌴CARIBBEAN TRANSATLANTIC SAIL WITH P&O Cruises | 14 nights | 23-OCT 2026 TO 06-NOV 2026 | Southampton, UK to Bridgetown, Barbados | Sailing on Arvia
Looking for a holiday that combines culture and exploration with comfort and relaxation? If you’ve never set foot on a cruise ship before, forget everything you think you know, this is the ultimate way to travel!
Imagine unpacking just once, waking up to a new view every few days, and cruising across the ocean on a floating resort packed with endless entertainment, delicious dining, and total relaxation.
Join us on 23 October 2026 for an incredible 14-night Caribbean Transatlantic escape on P&O Cruises' stunning ship, Arvia. It’s designed to make your very first cruise holiday completely seamless, stress-free, and unforgettable.
YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day 1 Southampton, UK | Days 2-4: At sea | Day 5 - Tenerife, Spain | Days 6-11 - At sea | Day 12 - St Maarten, Saint Maarten | Day 13 - Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis | Day 14 - Castries, Saint Lucia | Day 15 - Bridgetown, Barbados
YOUR ITINERARY IN MORE DETAILS (PLUS SOME ON SHORE ADVENTURE OPTIONS)
Day 1 (23 Oct): Depart from Southampton, UK – Step aboard, enjoy a welcome drink, and wave goodbye to the mainland without any airport stress!
Days 2 - 4: At Sea – Ease into ship life. Chill by the pool under the retractable SkyDome roof, try out the high-ropes course, or enjoy first class dining. Shore Excursion Idea: Go in search of whales and dolphins in their natural habitat on an exciting catamaran journey.
Day 5 (27 Oct): Tenerife, Spain – Shore Excursion Idea: Explore the volcanic moonscape of Mount Teide National Park or relax on golden Spanish beaches.
Days 6 - 11: At Sea – Your gateway to pure relaxation. Catch a movie under the stars,
Day 12 (3 Nov): St. Maarten – Shore Excursion Idea: Experience the unique blend of Dutch and French Caribbean cultures and watch planes land right over Maho Beach! Or play your part in a thrilling race aboard a real America’s Cup yacht.
Day 13 (4 Nov): Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis – Shore Excursion Idea: Take a scenic ride on the historic narrow-gauge railway or lounge on South Friars Bay beach. Or enjoy a Jeep safari and experience the best of the rainforest and the coast in one scenic experience.
Day 14 (5 Nov): Castries, Saint Lucia – Shore Excursion Idea: Sail past the breathtaking, jungle-clad peaks of the iconic Pitons and swim in crystal-clear waters.
Day 15 (6 Nov): Bridgetown, Barbados – Disembark into paradise with memories to last a lifetime before your flight back home! Shore Excursion Ideas - Enjoy a relaxing cruise, capture the stunning coastal views of Barbados and swim with the magical sea turtles. Or discover Harrisons Cave where you’ll explore running streams, waterfalls, and magnificent stalactite and stalagmite formations.
WHY FIRST-TIME CRUISERS LOVE ARVIA
Arvia is the newest cruise ship in P&Os fleet and has everything you need, from thrilling activities to peaceful corners and incredible food is right outside your cabin door. No worrying about planning complicated travel legs or packing/unpacking bags!
TO BOOK
Ready to swap the UK Autumn and for a Cruise with a Caribbean adventure? Drop a comment below, Call our Travel Team 01303 272625 or send a message to [email protected] to find out more about booking your first-ever cruise adventure! 🌴🛳️