£3364pp—35-nt no-fly Caribbean cruise

Feel the powdery-white sand between your toes with this winter-sun cruise. You'll visit gorgeous beaches, candy-coloured villages, and breath-taking islands on this 35-night itinerary. Sail from Southampton to the Caribbean and back, docking in Spain on your way.

What's included

• 35 nights onboard Iona, in a Balcony Cabin
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the ship
• Tips & gratuities

When
Depart from Southampton on 3 January, 2026.

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Itinerary
Sail from Southampton onboard Iona and call at:

• Santa Cruz, Tenerife... Lonely Planet describes Tenerife as the "striking grande dame" of the Canaries. The bustling capital, Santa Cruz, is a handsome city to keep you busy for the day.
• St. Kitts... this is the gateway to famous white-sand beaches like South Friar's Bay. Explore coral reefs and the national park on the island.
• Bridgetown, Barbados... the capital of this sun- and rum-drenched Caribbean island is your next stop. Bask in the sunshine as you admire colourful buildings around the harbour. Take a dip in turquoise waters lined with palm trees.
• St. George's, Grenada... known as 'Spice Island', the smell of nutmeg and cinnamon encases the rum distilleries here. Relax on the white sands of Grand Anse beach, just outside the pretty capital. This stop is home to chocolatiers ranked among the world's best by National Geographic.
• Castries, St. Lucia... this island "wears its breathtaking beauty with nonchalance", says Lonely Planet. See monkeys and parrots skimming through the canopy on a gentle hike in the forest. Or, admire the dramatic twin peaks of the Pitons mountain and laze on gorgeous beaches.
• St. John's, Antigua... the sheltered bays of this island have provided refuge from Admiral Nelson to buccaneers. It has some of the finest white-sand beaches in the Caribbean. Its hilly terrain is dotted with remnants of a colonial past and mellow, candy-coloured villages.
• Tortola, British Virgin Islands... head to the colourful craft market in the picturesque capital, Road Town. Or admire untamed scenery dotted with green peaks, and white-sand beaches. You could go snorkelling in coral reefs teeming with marine life.
• Philipsburg, St. Maarten... you'll stop at the capital of the Dutch side of the island. It has a buzzing beach walk lined with laid-back bars and restaurants.
• La Coruña, Spain… this port along Galician shores has seafood restaurants and tapas lining its lively streets. You can visit the Tower of Hercules, a lighthouse built by Romans. Take in sweeping views over the surrounding coastline from the nearby sculpture park.

Ship details
P&O Cruises' Iona is one of the biggest cruise ships ever built for the UK market. It carries 5200 passengers at full capacity. Cruise Critic calls it "a lively but classy floating resort", with over 30 drinking and dining outlets. You can choose breakfast, lunch, and dinner from huge menus in the main restaurants. Indulge at a well-loved buffet with free tea and coffee, or grab a slice of poolside pizza fresh from the oven.

One of the most popular venues is Taste 360, a street-food style dining experience on deck. Here you can take in the views while trying different flavours from around the world. 

The SkyDome is a swimming pool and lounging area by day. By night, it transforms into an enormous entertainment space, with aerial performers, lasers, and DJs. You could also hop between two infinity pools, 18 whirlpools, and a multiplex cinema.

Other options

• Sail in an Inside Cabin from £2282 per person
• Sail in an Ocean View Cabin from £2767 per person
• Sail in a Suite from £5457 per person