Cape Town Stay, Big 5 Safari & World Cruise Sector to S'ton, 1 April 2027 (22 nights)

409 Reviews

Arcadia - P&O Cruises

Low Deposit

Safari at Aquila Game Reserve

‘Big 5’ Wildlife Safari

Itinerary Map

Walvis Bay

Kayaking

Sand Dunes

Santa Cruz, Tenerife

Playa de Las Teresitas

Rural de Anaga Park

St. Vincent, Cape Verde

Southampton

SeaCity Museum

Solent Sky Museum

View all 40 photos

Cruise + Flight + Hotel + Tour

1 April 2027 · 22 nights Change date

Alternative packages

Cruise + Flight + Hotel + Tour 31 March 2027 · 23 nights
Cruise + Flight + Hotel + Tour 28 March 2027 · 26 nights

per person

London Airports Change flight
2 Adults Change
- 2 Adults
- 1 Adult

Inside from - £3,299 per person 1 PF
Outside from - £3,599 per person 2 NC
Balcony from - £3,949 per person 3 EF
Balcony from - £6,279 per person 3 QF

Early saver

Build Quote

Bespoke Handcrafted Cruise & Stay Holidays -Save up to £50pp & Reduced Deposits on selected departures (T&C's apply~)

No Tips Required

Adults Only

Handcrafted Holidays

Hotel Included

Transfers included

Alternative Packages

19 nights

Cape Town to Southampton

Cruise + Flight

4 April 2027 · 19 nights

from £1,891 pp

23 nights

Cape Town Stay, Winelands & Cape Peninsula Tours & Cruise to Southampton

Cruise + Flight + Hotel + Tour

31 March 2027 · 23 nights

from £4,049 pp

26 nights

Safari's, Vines & Valleys: Exclusive Welgevonden Game Reserve & Cape Town 7Nt Land Tour to S'ton

Cruise + Flight + Hotel + Tour

28 March 2027 · 26 nights

from £6,449 pp

Your itinerary

Day 1-4 Pre-cruise
- Day 1
  - Flight departs
    Departs TBC TBC
    
    Arrives TBC TBC
    
    Flight details for this itinerary are not yet available. We will provide full information, including departure times and airlines, as soon as they are confirmed.
- Day 2-3
  - Cape Town Hotel Stay
    
    Transfers to Hotel Included
    
    What to expect We’re still finding the perfect stay for your dates. Your final hotel may vary based on availability, but it will be of a similar standard to the examples below.
    
    aha Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites
    4 star hotel
    
    Pullman Cape Town City Centre
    5 star hotel
- Day 4
  - Safari at Aquila Game Reserve
    
    Hex River Valley
    
    ‘Big 5’ Wildlife Safari
    
    Lodge Buffet
    
    Aquila Game Reserve Lodge
    
    Embark on a thrilling safari in the Aquila Game Reserve, where you’ll spot the Big Five and other magnificent wildlife in their natural habitat.
  - Cape Town Hotel Stay
    
    What to expect We’re still finding the perfect stay for your dates. Your final hotel may vary based on availability, but it will be of a similar standard to the examples below.
    
    aha Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites
    4 star hotel
    
    Pullman Cape Town City Centre
    5 star hotel
Day 5-23 Cruise from Cape Town - Overnight onboard to Southampton
- Day 5
  - Cruise departs from Cape Town - Overnight onboard
    
    Transfers to Port Included
    
    Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
    
    Cape of Good Hope
    
    Boulders Penguin Colony
    
    From the iconic Table Mountain to golden beaches and world-class wineries, Cape Town is a captivating blend of natural beauty and adventure.
- Day 7
  - At Sea
- Day 8
  - Walvis Bay
    
    Kayaking
    
    Sand Dunes
    
    Dunes Mall
    
    Explore the striking landscapes, towering dunes, and abundant wildlife of Walvis Bay, Namibia’s coastal haven.
- Day 9-14
  - At Sea
- Day 16
  - St. Vincent, Cape Verde
    
    One of the Barlavento Islands in the Cape Verde archipelago, this fairly flat island enjoys a dry climate with consistently warm weather throughout the year – making it a fantastic destination to visit on a cruise any time of year. Home to stunning white-sand beaches and sparkling blue seas, this really is the ideal place to soak up some sunshine. However, you’ll also find the island home to some sensational cuisine, a golf course perfect for a casual round, and waters ideal for wind-surfing. So, there really is something for everyone to enjoy here.
- Day 17
  - At Sea
- Day 19
  - Santa Cruz, Tenerife
    
    Playa de Las Teresitas
    
    Rural de Anaga Park
    
    Tenerife Carnival
    
    Stroll through lively plazas, soak up the sun on volcanic beaches, and explore the stunning landscapes of Tenerife’s rugged north.
- Day 20-21
  - At Sea
- Day 23
  - Southampton
    
    SeaCity Museum
    
    Solent Sky Museum
    
    The New Forest
    
    Tudor House and Garden
    
    Southampton City Art Gallery
    
    The UK’s largest cruise port and where many will begin their cruise holiday, Southampton has no shortage of maritime and historical attractions. Discover local landmarks on a walking tour including 30 ancient monuments, learn about the tragic story of the Titanic and escape to the great outdoors at the New Forest National Park. With numerous options for seafood dining and even a free art gallery, Southampton is an undoubtedly great destination for a pre or post-cruise stay.

Build Quote

View opening times

0203 848 3620

Build Quote

What's included

Included

Flights

Choose to fly from a variety of airports included within the price.

Hotel

A hotel stay is include in this cruise. See the itinerary for details of the hotel. Transfers to and from the hotel are included.

Land Tours

Land tours are included, see itinerary for more details.

Tips

With P&O Cruises, tips are included in the price of your holiday, so you won't be charged extra for this when onboard. If you wish to show extra appreciation, you are welcome to do so at your discretion.

Entertainment

Choose from a variety of things to entertain yourself including restaurants, bars, theatre, pools and much more.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks from the buffet and main dining restaurants are all included. Meals from the specialty dining restaurants are additional.

Accommodation

Your cabin is included in the price of the cruise.

Port Fees & Taxes

No surprises. All port fees and taxes are included in the price.

Extras

Wi-Fi

To browse the internet, P&O Cruises offers a pay-as-you-go option or Wi-Fi internet access packages, which you can find below. Alternatively, Wi-Fi is part of P&O Cruises' All-Inclusive packages. Saving you around 30% per person, per day, these packages bundle Wi-Fi together with drinks and specialty dining credit. These can be added when you book.

Essential Wi-Fi Package £18.00 Per day
Ultimate Wi-Fi Package £24.00 Per day

Drinks

Enjoy complimentary teas, filter coffee, and soft drinks with P&O Cruises, while alcoholic drinks and premium soft drinks are extra. Or, you can enhance your onboard experience with one of the drinks packages below. Alternatively, an All-Inclusive package will save you around 30%, These combine drinks with Wi-Fi and specialty dining credit, and can be added when you book.

The Deluxe Drinks Package £58.00 Per passenger, per day
Classic Drinks Package £55.00 Per passenger, per day
The Alcohol-Free Drinks Package £26.00 Per passenger, per day
Refresh Drinks Package £14.00 Per passenger, per day

Speciality Dining

P&O Cruises' specialty dining venues give you the chance to indulge in new cuisines during your cruise, perfect for treating yourself or celebrating a special occassion. With P&O Cruises' All-Inclusive packages, which save you around 30% per person, per day, you'll enjoy additional specialty dining credit alongside drinks and Wi-Fi. These can be added when you book.

Excursions

P&O offer a fantastic range of shore excursions. You can see which excursions are available after booking the cruise via your P&O account. Alternatively, check out our partner Venture Ashore.

Parking

Car parking at the port or airport for the duration of your trip is not included within the price of the cruise unless you choose this option as your Select Fare benefit.
Port/airport parking can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add this to your package. An approximate cost for parking is between £12 - £20 per car per day.

Insurance

Insurance is not included in your package. We've partnered with Holiday Extras. They have 40 years of experience and offer excellent insurance cover for your holiday. Their flexible policies offer cruise-specific cover, so you can rest assured that you are completely covered when you go away.
Get a Holiday Extras insurance quote

Transfers (home to port)

Transfers from your home to the port/airport aren't included unless you choose this benefit as part of the Select Fare.
If you don't choose this we can help organize coach transfers, taxis, limos etc to make your life easier. Please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package.

Visa

Visas are not provided by us or the cruise operator. Visas and other travel documents have to be obtained by the individual passengers prior to sailing.
We've partnered with The Travel Visa Company for all your visa needs. They will be able to provide tailored advice and for a fee, assist with arranging your documents.

Ship Facilities

Arcadia - By P&O Cruises

Good for couples Formal Informal Large Ship

Year: 2005 · Refurbished: 2017 · 10 Decks · Max capacity: 2388 people

Build Quote

Cruises on Arcadia

Cabins on Arcadia

Outside from £3,599
Outside (obstructed view) £3,599 pp
Outside £3,779 pp
Balcony from £3,949
Deluxe balcony £3,949 pp
Single balcony £6,279 pp
Inside from £3,299
Inside £3,299 pp

Outside from £3,599
Outside (obstructed view) £3,599 pp
Outside £3,779 pp
Balcony from £3,949
Deluxe balcony £3,949 pp
Single balcony £6,279 pp
Inside from £3,299
Inside £3,299 pp

Outside from £3,599
Outside (obstructed view) £3,599 pp
Outside £3,779 pp
Balcony from £3,949
Deluxe balcony £3,949 pp
Single balcony £6,279 pp
Inside from £3,299
Inside £3,299 pp

To book an accessible cabin, please give us a call 020 3991 1166

Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Arcadia

4.4

Based on 409 reviews

Cabin

Service

Excursions

Dining

Activities

Value for money

Entertainment

Beautiful ship, lots of bars and quiet seating areas, plenty of sun loungers. Crew extremely friendly and helpful. Easy to find your way around the ship as it is not big, ship decor fresh, bright and clean. Palladium theatre was awesome, all entertainment very good, Headliners shows were excellent particularly the Queen tribute and Magic Moments (Burt Bacharach tribute). Enjoyed the 2 presentations by Leon on the universe and the star spotting event on the observation deck. Cabin perfect location for us, clean and comfortable.

couple

10+ cruises

5 Feb 2026

Lovely cabin E 22 port side,plenty of floor space plus balcony,lots of wardrobe and shelf space. Ship does not feel overcrowded even with 1900 passengers,crew very friendly and ready to serve you especially in the restaurants.

couple

10+ cruises

3 Feb 2026

Arcadia was a beautiful ship with beautiful staff. Embarkation was effortless as was disembarkation, all went smoothly and effortless. The ship had a varied and new entertainment programme throughout the ship which was refreshing and a pleasure to take part in. It was well organised and enjoyable throughout. The freedom dining worked well using My holiday app. The food was varied and plentiful in the restaurant. Not to keen on the buffet upstairs for breakfast and lunch, not the best of choices, but we didn't starve, but would of liked more choices. The Chtistmas Day and New Years eve formal dinner and events were excellent really enjoyed it all. Maderia fireworks on New Years eve was spectacular. Due to weather we were unable to dock on 1st January so missed that port of call, but thankfully we got to see the fireworks. The staff were all amazing so friendly and hard working. I would definitely go on Arcadia again the atmosphere and the ship were fabulous. Our stateroom was big, clean, spacious in good condition and the use of a fridge was great.

couple

10+ cruises

15 Jan 2026

Overall I enjoyed the holiday, but I found that the food wasn't always enjoyable. The entertainment would have been better if the music wasn't so loud. I went to the theatre 6 times. I walked out of 3 performances because of the volume of the music and the 3 I stayed until the end didn't involve music. The cost of the bingo was extortionate compared to the cost on Aurora last year. I went once to the bingo, whereas I would probably have gone 4 or 5 times if it had been cheaper.

couple

10+ cruises

11 Jan 2026

/* if JS disabled, expand all reviews */ .holiday-reviews__reviews .holiday-reviews__review-content[data-status=collapsed] > p { max-height: initial; } .holiday-reviews__review-content[data-status=collapsed] .holiday-reviews__expand-btn { display: none; }

Build Quote

Price Match Guarantee
Over 1.5 Million Happy Cruise Customers
Your cruise is protected

Similar cruises to consider

Cape Town Stay, Big 5 Safari & Voyage to Barcelona

24 Mar 2027 | 22 Nights

Costa Smeralda - Costa Cruises

Inside cabin from

£2,199 pp

Cape Town Stay, Big 5 Safari & World Cruise Sector to S'ton

01 Apr 2027 | 22 Nights

Arcadia - P&O Cruises

Inside cabin from

£3,299 pp

Spain, Portugal & Canary Islands from Cape Town to Southampton

10 May 2026 | 22 Nights

Norwegian Sun - Norwegian Cruise Line

Inside cabin from

£1,540 pp

Madagascar Marvels from Cape Town to Mauritius with Stays.

29 Jan 2027 | 22 Nights

Regent Seven Seas Voyager - Regent Seven Seas

Deluxe Veranda Suite cabin from

£8,549 pp

Bold Sunsets & The Big 5 - Luxury Mauritius & Cape Town Escapes with Safari.

10 Apr 2028 | 22 Nights

Regent Seven Seas Mariner - Regent Seven Seas

Deluxe Veranda Suite cabin from

£8,149 pp

Cape Town to Mumbai

10 Nov 2026 | 22 Nights

Silver Muse - Silversea Cruises

Vista Suite cabin from

£11,685 pp

Terms and Conditions

*Bespoke Handcrafted Cruise & Stay Sale up to £50pp reduction is valid for new bookings made between 3rd March 2026 to 31st March 2026 - Save up to £50pp with a minimum spend of £1999pp. Reduced deposits available on selected cruise & stay holidays departing from August 2026 onwards

All offers and prices are subject to change and availability at time of enquiry. Prices are based on two passengers sharing unless otherwise stated and are subject to the Tour Operator's terms and conditions. Cabin and Flight supplements may apply. Other supplements may apply in addition to the price shown above. Flight details, timings and routing may be subject to alteration. Other tour operator charges may also apply. Any Onboard Spending money or drinks package value shown will be per cabin, again based on two sharing.