P&O Cruises has unveiled details of its summer series of UK short breaks on flagship Britannia and week-long cruises on new ship Iona.
The Ultimate Escape cruises will depart from Southampton between June and September, sailing around the UK coast.
P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: “As we have spent the majority of the last year at home, to be able to have a restorative and relaxing break, sit on deck with a sea view in the summer sunshine and then enjoy an indulgent dinner and show – it’s certainly what we all need this year and we cannot wait to have our guests back on board.”
As the start of Iona’s maiden season, the Ultimate Escape holidays includes a memorable seven-night maiden voyage sailing around the Scottish islands. Iona will anchor off Iona, the island after which she was named, with a celebratory extended stay until sunset.
Britannia will offer three and four night breaks and one six night holiday running from 27 June to 19 September. Iona offers seven night itineraries running from 7 August to 18 September.
The cruises go on sale on Monday (22 March).
Ultimate Escape examples
Three-night cruise on Britannia, from £449
Round-trip from Southampton with coastal cruising along the south coast of England.
Four-night cruise on Britannia, from £499
Round-trip from Southampton Southampton with coastal cruising along the south coast of England.
Iona Maiden – Scottish Islands, 7 nights, from £1,199
Seven night cruise on Iona departing 7 August. Round-trip from Southampton with coastal cruising to Scotland including the Inner Hebrides and the island of Iona.
Voyage to the sun, 7 nights, from £779
Seven night cruise on Iona round-trip from Southampton with coastal cruising past the Channel Islands and along the coast of France.