cruise ship schedule southampton 2024

Cruises from Southampton, UK

The Port of Southampton – Cruise Capital of the UK

Cruises 2024

Southampton cruise ship schedule 2024.

Southampton cruise port offers more than 500 voyages in 2024. You can book the classic to New York itineraries from Southampton, voyages north to the magnificent Norwegian Fjords , north-east to the Baltic Sea and majestic St Petersburg , south to the beautiful Canary Islands , south then east to the Western Mediterranean or Eastern Mediterranean .

Cruises from Southampton are easily accessible, thanks to its good rail and road links. The city is located in the England’s south coast central part and has great road and rail links to the other UK cities. The Southampton cruise port comprises two docks – the Eastern and the Western.

Easily find and compare all 2024 cruises from Southampton, England for every major cruiseline. Check itineraries, maps and port-of-call.

P&O Arcadia, Amsterdam & Bruges New Year cruise from Southampton, December 29, 2024

5-day Holiday cruise to Amsterdam and Bruges with P&O Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: December 29, 2024; Cruise Line: P&O Cruises; Cruise Ship: Arcadia; Duration: 5-day cruise; Ports of Call: Southampton, Bruges, Amsterdam, Southampton; Discover the best of Bruges[…]

Cunard Cruises, Southampton to New York, December 15, 2024

7-day Westbound Transatlantic cruise on board Queen Mary 2 Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: December 15, 2024; Duration: 7-day cruise; Cruise Line: Cunard Cruise Line; Cruise Ship: Queen Mary 2; Ports of Call: Southampton, New York; Enjoy the best Transatlantic[…]

P&O Iona, Northern Europe from Southampton, December 7, 2024

7-day cruise to Hamburg, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge and Le Havre with P&O Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: December 7, 2024; Duration: 7-day cruise; Cruise Line: P&O Cruises; Cruise Ship: P&O Iona; Ports of Call: Southampton, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, Le[…]

P&O Ventura, Spain & Portugal from Southampton, December 5, 2024

12-day cruise to Spain and Portugal with P&O Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: December 5, 2024; Cruise Line: P&O Cruises; Cruise Ship: Ventura; Duration: 12-day cruise; Ports of Call: Southampton, Vigo, Lisbon, Cartagena, Malaga, Gibraltar, La Coruna, Southampton; Discover[…]

P&O Aurora, Mini Cruise Southampton to Amsterdam, December 5, 2024

4-day mini cruise to Amsterdam, Netherlands with P&O Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: December 5, 2024; Cruise Line: P&O Cruises; Cruise Ship: Aurora; Duration: 4-day cruise; Ports of Call: Southampton, Amsterdam, Southampton; Discover the best of Amsterdam in[…]

P&O Arcadia, Bruges mini cruise from Southampton, November 25, 2024

3-day Belgium mini cruise to Bruges (Zeebrugge) with P&O Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: November 25, 2024; Cruise Line: P&O Cruises; Cruise Ship: Arcadia; Duration: 3-day cruise; Ports of Call: Southampton, Bruges, Southampton; Discover the best of Bruges in[…]

P&O Ventura, Canary Islands from Southampton, November 23, 2024

12-day cruise to Madeira, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Lisbon with P&O Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: November 23, 2024; Cruise Line: P&O Cruises; Cruise Ship: Ventura; Duration: 12 nights; Ports of Call: Southampton, Madeira, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote,[…]

P&O Ventura, Amsterdam & Bruges from Southampton, November 18, 2024

5-day mini cruise to Amsterdam and Bruges with P&O Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: November 18, 2024; Cruise Line: P&O Cruises; Cruise Ship: Ventura; Duration: 5-day cruise; Ports of Call: Southampton, Amsterdam, Bruges Southampton; Discover the best of Bruges[…]

Cunard Cruises, Southampton to New York, November 13, 2024

7-day Westbound Transatlantic cruise on board Queen Mary 2 Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: November 13, 2024; Duration: 7-day cruise; Cruise Line: Cunard Cruise Line; Cruise Ship: Queen Mary 2; Ports of Call: Southampton, New York; Enjoy the best Transatlantic[…]

P&O Iona, Canary Islands cruise from Southampton, November 9, 2024

14-day cruise to Madeira, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Cadiz and Lisbon with P&O Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: November 9, 2024; Cruise Line: P&O Cruises; Cruise Ship: Iona; Duration: 14-day cruise; Ports of Call: Southampton, Madeira, Tenerife, Gran Canaria,[…]

P&O Ventura, Spain & Portugal from Southampton, October 19, 2024

7-day cruise to Vigo, Lisbon, Porto and Cherbourg with P&O Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: October 19, 2024; Cruise Line: P&O Cruises; Cruise Ship: Ventura; Duration: 7-day cruise; Ports of Call: Southampton, Vigo, Lisbon, Porto, Cherbourg, Southampton; Discover the[…]

MSC Euribia, Northern Europe from Southampton, October 18, 2024

7-day cruise to Hamburg, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge and Le Havre with MSC Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: October 18, 2024; Duration: 7-day cruise; Cruise Line: MSC Cruises; Cruise Ship: MSC Euribia; Ports of Call: Southampton, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, Le[…]

P&O Aurora, Norwegian Fjords from Southampton, October 17, 2024

12-day cruise to Andalsnes, Tromso, Alta and Haugesund with P&O Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: October 17, 2024; Cruise Line: P&O Cruises; Cruise Ship: Aurora; Duration: 12-day cruise; Ports of Call: Southampton, Andalsnes, Tromso, Alta, Haugesund, Southampton; Embark on[…]

Cunard Queen Mary 2, Southampton to Hamburg, October 13, 2024

2-day mini cruise to Hamburg, Germany with Cunard Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: October 13, 2024; Duration: 2-day cruise; Cruise Line: Cunard Cruise Line; Cruise Ship: Queen Mary 2; Ports of Call: Southampton, Hamburg; Discover the best of Hamburg[…]

Cunard Queen Mary 2, Southampton to Hamburg mini cruise, October 13, 2024

4-day mini cruise to Hamburg, Germany with Cunard Cruise Line Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: October 13, 2024; Duration: 4-day cruise; Cruise Line: Cunard Cruise Line; Cruise Ship: Queen Mary 2; Ports of Call: Southampton, Hamburg, Southampton; Discover the best[…]

MSC Euribia, Northern Europe from Southampton, October 11, 2024

7-day cruise to Hamburg, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge and Le Havre with MSC Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: October 11, 2024; Duration: 7-day cruise; Cruise Line: MSC Cruises; Cruise Ship: MSC Euribia; Ports of Call: Southampton, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, Le[…]

P&O Ventura, Canary Islands cruise from Southampton, October 5, 2024

14-day cruise to Madeira, La Palma, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Cadiz and Lisbon with P&O Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: October 5, 2024; Cruise Line: P&O Cruises; Cruise Ship: Ventura; Duration: 14-day cruise; Ports of Call: Southampton, Madeira, La Palma,[…]

P&O Britannia, Canary Islands cruise from Southampton, October 4, 2024

14-day cruise to Madeira, La Palma, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Cadiz and Lisbon with P&O Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: October 4, 2024; Cruise Line: P&O Cruises; Cruise Ship: Britannia; Duration: 14-day cruise; Ports of Call: Southampton, Madeira, La[…]

P&O Arvia, Mediterranean from Southampton, September 29, 2024

13-day cruise to La Coruna, Valencia, Marseilles, Barcelona and Cadiz with P&O Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: September 29, 2024; Cruise Line: P&O Cruises; Cruise Ship: Arvia; Duration: 13-day cruise; Ports of Call: Southampton, La Coruna, Valencia, Marseilles, Barcelona,[…]

P&O Iona, Canary Islands cruise from Southampton, September 21, 2024

14-day cruise to Madeira, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Cadiz and Lisbon with P&O Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: September 21, 2024; Cruise Line: P&O Cruises; Cruise Ship: Iona; Duration: 14-day cruise; Ports of Call: Southampton, Madeira, Tenerife, Gran[…]

P&O Arvia, Mediterranean from Southampton, September 15, 2024

14-day cruise to La Coruna, Valencia, Marseilles, Barcelona, Alicante and Cadiz with P&O Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: September 15, 2024; Cruise Line: P&O Cruises; Cruise Ship: Arvia; Duration: 14-day cruise; Ports of Call: Southampton, La Coruna, Valencia, Marseilles,[…]

Cunard Cruises, Southampton to New York, September 15, 2024

7-day Westbound Transatlantic cruise on board Queen Mary 2 Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: September 15, 2024; Duration: 7-day cruise; Cruise Line: Cunard Cruise Line; Cruise Ship: Queen Mary 2; Ports of Call: Southampton, New York; Enjoy the best Transatlantic[…]

P&O Ventura, Canary Islands cruise from Southampton, September 14, 2024

14-day cruise to Madeira, La Palma, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Cadiz and Lisbon with P&O Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: September 14, 2024; Cruise Line: P&O Cruises; Cruise Ship: Ventura; Duration: 14-day cruise; Ports of Call: Southampton, Madeira, La[…]

P&O Iona, Norwegian Fjords from Southampton, September 14, 2024

7-day cruise to Stavanger, Olden, Alesund and Haugesund with P&O Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: September 14, 2024; Cruise Line: P&O Cruises; Cruise Ship: Iona; Duration: 7-day cruise; Ports of Call: Southampton, Stavanger, Olden, Alesund, Haugesund, Southampton; Witness[…]

P&O Ventura, Mini Cruise Southampton to Amsterdam, September 10, 2024

4-day mini cruise to Amsterdam, Netherlands with P&O Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: September 10, 2024; Cruise Line: P&O Cruises; Cruise Ship: Ventura; Duration: 4-day cruise; Ports of Call: Southampton, Amsterdam, Southampton; Discover the best of Amsterdam in[…]

P&O Iona, Norwegian Fjords from Southampton, September 7, 2024

7-day cruise to Stavanger, Olden, Alesund and Haugesund with P&O Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: September 7, 2024; Cruise Line: P&O Cruises; Cruise Ship: Iona; Duration: 7-day cruise; Ports of Call: Southampton, Stavanger, Olden, Alesund, Haugesund, Southampton; Witness[…]

Royal Caribbean, Spain & France from Southampton, September 1, 2024

7-day cruise to La Rochelle, Bilbao, La Coruna and Le Havre on board Anthem of the Seas Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: September 1, 2024; Duration: 7-day cruise; Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean; Cruise Ship: Anthem of the Seas; Ports of[…]

P&O Arvia, Mediterranean from Southampton, September 1, 2024

14-day cruise to La Coruna, Palma de Mallorca, La Spezia, Marseilles, Barcelona and Cadiz with P&O Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: September 1, 2024; Cruise Line: P&O Cruises; Cruise Ship: Arvia; Duration: 14-day cruise; Ports of Call: Southampton, La[…]

P&O Arcadia, Spain, Portugal & Guernsey from Southampton, August 27, 2024

7-day cruise to Vigo, Lisbon, Porto and St. Peter Port with P&O Cruises Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: August 27, 2024; Cruise Line: P&O Cruises; Cruise Ship: Arcadia; Duration: 7-day cruise; Ports of Call: Southampton, Vigo, Lisbon, Porto, St.[…]

Royal Caribbean, Spain & France from Southampton, August 25, 2024

7-day cruise to La Rochelle, Bilbao, La Coruna and Le Havre on board Anthem of the Seas Cruising from: Southampton, UK; Departure Date: August 25, 2024; Duration: 7-day cruise; Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean; Cruise Ship: Anthem of the Seas; Ports of[…]

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Lost property/ baggage enquiries.

P&O, Cunard, Princess Cruises   Any Baggage enquiries for the above lines please contact  The Baggage Handling Company Tel:  023 8087 3111   For lost property for the above lines please contact Tel:  023 8065 6426

Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruise Lines & Azamara For any baggage or lost property enquires please contact Intercruises Shoreside and Port Services – 023 8068 2680

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Directions to the Terminals

Please note that the information below refers to the BERTH that a ship is scheduled to arrive at / depart from.

For any other berth number, please check with your cruise operator for full details and see "Directions to Terminals"

For parking and directions to all of the cruise terminals, as well as local information, please click HERE or visit: www.abparking.co.uk   

Accuracy of Information

Please be advised that the Cruise Ship Schedule is strictly provisional and is subject to alteration without prior notice (Please refer to our Disclaimer). More precise details can be found under 'Planned Movements' (left) within six days of the indicated arrival date. 

We feed cruise ship times and berthing details directly to this web site from ABP's own live data. The information below will be updated every 10 minutes day and night, and will always show the latest arrival and departure times known to the port.

No other website has the benefit of this live information, and in the case of any conflict, this page or our planned movements page are likely to be the most up-to date and accurate. 

Whilst we make every effort to provide you with information that is as accurate as possible, the departure and arrival of cruise ships at ABP Southampton's cruise terminals can be affected by weather, air pressure, tidal times, technical problems and changes to itineraries by the cruise lines.

The cruise list is compiled from ABP's live shipping information.

However, we cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage or delay as a result of relying on this information. You must check (with your tour operator or cruise line) before your arrival or departure which cruise terminal a cruise ship will be berthed at, and your boarding time.

Cruises from Southampton in 2024, 2025 & 2026

It's so easy.

When a hassle-free holiday is at the top of your wish list, it makes sense to choose a cruise from Southampton.

Where can I travel to on a cruise from Southampton?

You’re spoilt for choice! Our cruises from Southampton take you to the Norwegian Fjords, the Med, Canary Islands, Spain & Portugal, the Caribbean, World Cruises, Short Breaks, South America, Northern Europe, as well as USA.

Norwegian Fjords

Many argue that the only way to truly appreciate the scenery of the Norwegian Fjords is to sail through them. We, of course, agree. Fjord cruises offer more than any land based experience ever could. Cruising through the deep-blue waters of Norway’s UNESCO-protected fjords is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Mediterranean

With beauty waiting at every stop, there’s plenty to explore. Famed for its art, architecture, cultures, cuisines, beaches and more – the Med is a holiday full of rich experiences and it's perfect for adults or families to experience together.

Short Breaks

A Short Break with us is a short break like no other. It's the perfect chance for a well-earned weekend away to explore great doorstep destinations, recharge the batteries and shake up the routine.

Canary Islands

Will you swim in the crystal-clear water off Lanzarote? Or don your hiking boots to explore Tenerife’s hidden lava tunnels? Perhaps you’ll enjoy the sunset while sipping a cocktail on lush La Palma. With so many full days ashore, you’ll have time to dive deep into these extraordinary islands.

Spain and Portugal

From peaceful landscapes to bustling cities, this region is all about diversity. Explore the winding cobbled streets of Lisbon’s Old Town by tuk-tuk or set off on a rafting adventure in the heart of the Galician countryside. With full days on offer in almost every destination, the possibilities are all yours.

Northern Europe and Scandinavia

Scandinavia is a playground of riches. Our Northern Europe and Scandinavia Cruise Holidays offer two weeks visiting capital cities, cultural masterpieces and lesser-known gems. City-hop from Helsinki to Tallinn, Stockholm and Copenhagen – all on one holiday.

USA and Canada

The USA is rich with history and abundant with natural beauty. Each port offers a unique and special experience. New England is a beautiful and distinctly American region, there are spectacular sandy beaches, mansions, vineyards and marinas, alongside such historical sites as Boston, the birthplace of the American Revolution.

Immerse yourself in the colours and cultures of each captivating island. The Caribbean epitomises idyllic holidays: white sand, crystal-clear waters, swaying palm trees. But there’s plenty more to see beyond the blissful beachfronts. On a P&O Cruises Caribbean holiday, you can get to the heart of each colourful island.

Travelling, but not as you know it

Because getting there is half the fun...

Forget hours of waiting and worries about missing your flight. Simply head to the port and the ship will be ready and waiting to welcome you on board. The second you step on board your ship, your holiday’s begun: You might indulge in a spa treatment, enjoy a theatre show or a film at the cinema, treat yourself to fine dining or sip cocktails on deck all en route to your first destination.

Incredible destinations on your doorstep

Popular cruise holidays from Southampton port

Here is a taste of just some of the incredible cruise holidays departing from Southampton cruise terminal.

What can I do on board while I travel?

Endless on-board activities to enjoy

Say goodbye to those ‘are we there yet?’ groans. Fill the hours between Sail Away and arriving at your first port with all manner of fun, excitement, food, drink, relaxation and entertainment. Take in a show in the theatre. Watch a film in the cinema. Treat yourself to some indulgent food and drinks. Spoil yourself with a luxurious spa treatment. There’s so much to choose from. You’ll never be short of things to do.

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Easy transport and car parking

Whether you decide to travel by car, coach, train or taxi, Southampton is easy to reach by any mode of transport.

Bring as much luggage as you like

Unlimited luggage allowance

Forget luggage restrictions. Unlike flying, there are no stringent rules in place when it comes to luggage allowance when you board your ship in Southampton. Although no item of individual luggage should weigh more than 23kg, you have the freedom to bring as many bags as you can comfortably fit into your cabin.

Generous liquids allowance

There are no size limits for liquid toiletries on P&O Cruises holidays from Southampton. This means you can bring all of your favourite full size toiletries. We also allow guests to bring 1 litre of any alcohol, including spirits, per person on board. Find out about our alcohol policy here .

It's all taken care of

Relax knowing your bags are all taken care of as soon as you arrive at the terminal. They’ll all be whisked to your cabin so that you can start your holiday hassle-free. You can also drop off your luggage from 12pm and come back to the cruise terminal at your Arrival Time. We make travel effortless so that you can have the best holiday.

Quick and easy embarkation with P&O Cruises

We make it easy

We want your holiday to get off to a great start with quick and easy embarkation. Over the past year, we have been working on ways to improve your experience at the cruise terminal, and get you on board your ship quicker. Improvements include more security lanes, speedier baggage delivery to your cabin, having your cabin ready earlier, and serving lunch on board all afternoon.

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School holiday cruises from Southampton

Take a look at our selection of family-friendly cruises in the school holidays, from half-term breaks and summer holidays to Easter escapes and Christmas cruises, you can find the perfect cruise holiday for all the family to enjoy.

Christmas cruises from Southampton

Start a new Christmas tradition... of only enjoying your favourite traditions. Delicious food, festive fizz, feel-good movies, sparkling decorations. And best of all? You’ve time to relax and enjoy (without having to peel a single sprout!).

Winter cruises from Southampton

Whether you fancy a winter-sun holiday or prefer to embrace a more traditional and cosy winter break, our winter holidays offer plenty for everyone.

Frequently asked questions

Great news! You’ll be pleased to know that Arcadia, Arvia, Aurora, Britannia, Iona and Ventura sail from Southampton to wonderful destinations all over the world. So take your pick of our   Southampton cruises and set sail.

You’re spoilt for choice! Our cruises from Southampton take you to the Norwegian Fjords, the Med, Canary Islands, Spain & Portugal, World Cruises, Short Breaks, South America, Northern Europe, as well as USA and Caribbean cruises.

Depending on which cruise you choose, you usually have at least one day at sea before you get to the first port. That means you have at least a full day at sea to get used to your ship and have as much fun as you can squeeze in. 

There’s such a range of activities and entertainment taking place throughout the day, you’ll struggle to fit everything in – from dazzling performances from West End musicals in the ships' theatres to comedy and live music, piano recitals and tribute bands. And with cinema and film screenings, dance classes, pub quizzes, sports tournaments, cookery demonstrations and even special interest seminars, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

You’ll also find traditional card and table games, along with the latest slot machines in our casinos. And if you’re in the mood for dancing, head for one of our nightclubs, where the bars are well stocked with your favourite refreshments.

Of course, some days all you want to do is relax with a good book. No problem – you’ll find plenty of comfortable sun loungers outside and soft chairs inside.

Families will love the flexibility of The Reef children’s clubs, which offer safe havens for teens and little ones alike.

Parking at Southampton Cruise Terminal costs between £10 and £20 per day. You will need to pre-book your parking via  https://www.cruiseparking.co.uk/ . Your car will be left in a secure car park within walking distance to the ship. Alternatively, you can park your car in an off-site car park for as little as £5 per day and take a free shuttle or get a taxi to the cruise terminal. Parking is available as a benefit on Southampton round trip cruises of 7 nights or more when you book a  Select Price holiday .

Parking at Southampton Cruise Terminal costs between £10 and £20 per day. You will need to pre-book your parking via  https://www.cruiseparking.co.uk/ . Your car will be left in a secure car park within walking distance to the ship. Alternatively, you can park your car in an off-site car park for as little as £5 per day and take a free shuttle or get a taxi to the cruise terminal. Parking is available as a benefit on Southampton round trip cruises of 7 nights or more when you book a  Select Price holiday .

Southampton welcomes more than four million visitors each year and is easily accessible from major UK cities by rail, road and air. It’s entirely up to you. You might prefer to drive and park at or near the cruise terminal. Parking at the terminal needs to be pre-booked. Alternatively, why not hop on a coach or train and let someone else do the driving while you relax. And if you live further away, you could always fly into Southampton airport and grab a taxi to the terminal.

Southampton is a foodie’s dream. There are restaurants dotted all over the city. For something a little different, head for the Oxford Street area. Or, for some true family favourites, the Westquay food and entertainment venue is alive with almost every cuisine you could hope for.

We realise that it’s not always possible to arrive at a scheduled time, especially if you’re travelling a long way, or are checking out from a hotel. So if you do arrive early, please rest assured that we will do our best to get you checked in and on board as soon as possible. There are refreshments available at the terminal and plenty of seating to make you comfortable should you have to wait. Alternatively, feel free to drop off your luggage from 12pm and come back to the cruise terminal at your Arrival Time.

There are no size limits for liquid toiletries on P&O Cruises holidays from Southampton. This means you can bring all of your favourite full size toiletries. We allow guests to bring 1 litre of any alcohol, including spirits, per person on board.  Find out about our alcohol policy here .

With our unlimited luggage allowance, you have the freedom to bring as many bags as you can comfortably fit into your cabin. Unlike flying, there are no stringent rules in place when it comes to luggage allowance when you board your ship in Southampton. Although no item of individual luggage should weigh more than 23kg.

Please note that if you are travelling to Southampton by coach, the coach operator's luggage restrictions will apply.  Find out more here .

For those travelling on a fly-cruise, luggage restrictions apply.  Find out more here .

There are refreshments available at the Southampton cruise terminal and plenty of seating to make you comfortable.

Southampton has a unique personality and atmosphere. Its maritime heritage stretches back beyond Tudor times, and it is now well known for ocean yacht racing, watersports and leisure sailing. It’s also one of the UK’s most important trade and cruise ports. The city was also one of four shortlisted for the UK City of Culture 2025.

You’re in luck. Yes, there is. Calshot Beach is a shingle beach at the westerly corner of Southampton Water, just opposite the Weston Shore. Here, you can see ships entering and leaving port, and there a few watersports options in warmer months.

Southampton’s weather is generally milder than most parts of the UK. It has to be said though, that, much like anywhere in the UK, anything can happen, weather-wise. That said, summer is usually warm and comfortable, whilst winters can be cold and windy.

Like all great UK cities, Southampton is awash with shops of all types and sizes, from all the usual high street, big name brands, to smaller, specialist boutique stores. But if you’re looking for shopping (food, fashion, tech and so much more), head for Westquay shopping Centre – just minutes from the terminal – where everything, including a food hall, is under one roof.

Southampton is one of the UK’s great maritime cities. So, why not visit SeaCity Museum for a closer look at the city’s seafaring past if you have a day to spare. Or why not head for the Tudor House and Garden (a Tudor period home, carefully preserved and restored). There’s also the Solent Sky Museum for fans of military aviation. And for theatre lovers, if you have the time, why not take in a show at the famous Mayflower Theatre?

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Cruises from Southampton (2024)

Welcome to our guide for all the MSC Cruises departing from Southampton in 2024!

January 2024

January kicks off with MSC Euribia returning from her NYE cruise and embarking on a fantastic 21-night Winter Sun voyage to Northern Europe and the Canary Islands! It includes calls at ports which include Hamburg, Rotterdam, La Coruna, Lisbon, Cadiz and Casablanca before enjoying favourites such as Lanzarote, Tenerife and Funchal! Truly an epic voyage if you fancy escaping the January blues!

On her return, MSC Euribia will continue her Northern Europe itinerary with a 7-night roundtrip voyage to Hamburg and other great Northern ports.

February 2024

The darker nights will still be with us during February, so this is the time to get yourself a little week away of all-inclusive luxury!

You’ll be able to enjoy one of four 7-night voyages from Southampton on MSC Euribia this month. Explore some of Europe’s most interesting port cities during the quieter seasons and find those hidden gems!

As the nights get a little brighter and the temperatures slowly creep up – you can enjoy a pre-Spring voyage on MSC Euribia before she wraps up her season next month!

You’ll have a choice of five 7-night departure dates in March to sail from Southampton – why not try a back-to-back? You automatically get 10% off your second cruise (aside from our discounts and any MSC Voyager Club discounts too!)

This is also a great time of year to visit Brugges – it isn’t too busy, but everything is certainly open!

As we head into Spring, MSC Euribia will wrap up her first season in the UK and head off to Copenhagen on a Grand Voyage – but not before one extended 11-night voyage to France and Spain, departing on the 12th of April – with visits to La Rochelle and Bilbao included (both Maiden Calls for her!)

Then one of our favourites is back – MSC Virtuosa ! She will complete her MSC Grand Voyage from Dubai and arrive in Southampton on the 22nd of April 2024.

She will immediately conduct a 12-night voyage to the Canary Islands – which will see the start of her Summer 2024 season from the UK – her fourth year sailing from Southampton due to popular demand!

MSC Virtuosa ramps up her sailings in May with seven voyages throughout the month – lots of opportunities to get yourself onboard for at least one sailing!

They include two 7-night voyages to Norway (11th and 18th) sandwiched between five mini-cruises! This gives everyone (is there anyone?) who hasn’t tried MSC Virtuosa yet – a perfect shot at enjoying what makes this MSC ship so popular (even over just a couple of nights!)

The mini-cruises will call at destinations such as Guernsey, Rotterdam and Cork!

Just like in 2023, MSC Virtuosa will start the month of June with a two-week voyage to Iceland and Norway – ideal if you love incredibly scenic cruises and prefer some cooler temperatures compared to the Mediterranean!

On her return, she will revisit Norway. This time, for just seven nights and then head the opposite direction for a 7-night France & Spain itinerary before finishing the month off with a 14-night Mediterranean voyage, calling at wonderful ports such as Lisbon, Malaga, Alicante and Barcelona!

July is taken up with two more back-to-back 14-night Mediterranean voyages – so if you missed the June one, you’ve still got a great opportunity to see what others loved just a fortnight earlier!

These cruises are super-popular during the school holidays. They are ideal for families who want to explore a little but enjoy being surrounded by fantastic food, drink and great service!

August 2024

As we head into August, MSC Virtuosa will head straight to the Canary Islands for 12 nights after returning to Southampton from her previous Mediterranean escape.

On her return, she will squeeze in a short 2-night mini-cruise (to Guernsey) before sailing two back-to-back 7-night voyages to Norway – her final visits to this beautiful part of the world in 2024.

September 2024

As we head into September and things start cooling off at home, MSC Virtuosa is ready to keep you in the sun! First, she will sail to the Canary Islands on an extended 14-night voyage before performing two mini-cruises (3 and 4 nights).

Next, she will sail to the Mediterranean for the last time this year on a 14-night voyage, taking in the sights of such ports as Lisbon, Cadiz, Valencia and Palma (Mallorca).

October 2024

On her return from the Mediterranean, MSC Virtuosa will sail three mini-cruises ranging from 4-5 nights and then sail a late Autumn 14-night voyage to the Canary Islands – a first, this time late in the year for MSC.

November 2024

An old favourite returns! Welcome back MSC Preziosa – she is here for the UK’s Winter 2024/25 season!

One of MSC’s popular ships with British guests, MSC Preziosa offers a dazzling array of bars, lounges and restaurants and is the perfect ship to explore Northern Europe as we enter the winter.

She starts this month on the 15th with a 7-night cruise to Hamburg, Rotterdam, Bruges (Zeebrugge) and Le Havre – with a couple of sea days thrown in too!

Departing weekly on Wednesdays, you can enjoy 7-nights of MSC luxury, food, entertainment and comfort on the 22nd and 29th November too.

December 2024

Christmas Market season is upon us! Enjoy a delicious hot mug of Glühwein whilst strolling through the 100+ stalls in Hamburg’s famous Christmas Market, or perhaps enjoy some hot Belgian waffles and delicious chocolates at Bruges’ very own Christmas Market held at the Markt Square!

Wondering what to do for Christmas or New Year? How about spending it on a cruise? Book the family!

Departures for these two special cruises are the 20th and 27th of December – ideal if you want one or the other, or perhaps do a back-to-back and enjoy a festive voyage!

If you have never seen the New Year in on a cruise ship – this is your chance to get together with friends and enjoy a unique New Year’s Eve like no other!

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• Jewel Of The Seas 2.573 passengers 20 Apr 2024 - 06:00
• Regal Princess 4.272 passengers 21 Apr 2024 - 07:00
• Oceania Sirena 803 passengers 22 Apr 2024 - 06:00
• MSC Virtuosa 5.772 passengers 22 Apr 2024 - 07:00
• Oceania Sirena 803 passengers 22 Apr 2024 - 08:00
• MSC Euribia 6.334 passengers 23 Apr 2024 - 07:00
• Aurora 2.258 passengers 26 Apr 2024 - 00:00
• Britannia 4.406 passengers 26 Apr 2024 - 00:00
• Iona 6.600 passengers 27 Apr 2024 - 00:00
• Arcadia 1.904 passengers 27 Apr 2024 - 00:00
• Queen Mary 2 3.271 passengers 28 Apr 2024 - 00:00
• Arvia 6.264 passengers 28 Apr 2024 - 00:00
• Queen Victoria 2.489 passengers 28 Apr 2024 - 00:00
• MSC Poesia 3.060 passengers 28 Apr 2024 - 08:00
• MSC Poesia 3.060 passengers 29 Apr 2024 - 08:00
• Ventura 3.727 passengers 30 Apr 2024 - 00:00
• Borealis 1.685 passengers 02 May 2024 - 00:00
• AIDAprima 3.400 passengers 02 May 2024 - 08:00
• Britannia 4.406 passengers 21 Apr 2024 - 00:00
• Regal Princess 4.272 passengers 21 Apr 2024 - 16:00
• MSC Virtuosa 5.772 passengers 22 Apr 2024 - 16:00
• Oceania Sirena 803 passengers 22 Apr 2024 - 18:00
• MSC Virtuosa 5.772 passengers 23 Apr 2024 - 16:00
• MSC Euribia 6.334 passengers 23 Apr 2024 - 20:00
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• MSC Poesia 3.060 passengers 28 Apr 2024 - 20:00
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Cunard announce four voyages scheduled to sail from southampton, cunard announces 2024 schedule of familiarisation trips.

Cunard has announced its 2024 schedule of travel agent familiarisation trips that are to depart from Southampton .

The cruise line will offer a total of four departures, all roundtrip from Southampton, taking place from August to November 2024.

On Monday, April 29, the cruise operator will be hosting 400 travel agents for Queen Anne’s operational test.

These familiarisation trips will all be four-night sailings, with 20 trade partners on each.

A familiarisation trip is designed for traditional media, influencers, and bloggers to learn about a tourism operator such as Cunard and what might be instore for future customers.

Agents will stay in Balcony staterooms or Princess Grill Suites, and while on board will be treated to drink receptions, immersive training sessions, a speciality dining experience and shore excursions. 

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Lucky agents will get Wi-Fi will be provided and hotel and dining service charges covered.

The familiarisation trips comprise:

• August 28 - on Queen Anne, sailing to Rotterdam
• September 11 - on Queen Mary 2, sailing to Zeebrugge
• October 13 - on Queen Mary 2, sailing to Hamburg
• November 15 - on Queen Victoria, sailing to Amsterdam

Agents can register their interest in attending via Shine Rewards Club, aside from the September 11 voyage which is invite only.

Tom Mahoney, Director of UK Sales at Cunard, said: “These familiarisation trips will provide invaluable insights into the incredible Cunard experience and what makes us truly unique.

“We appreciate how important it is for agents to get on board, and with this announcement and our comprehensive ship visit programme, we want to demonstrate an unprecedented commitment to our trade partners.”

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Ahoy, adventure seekers and cruise enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a journey of a lifetime as Royal Caribbean  sets sail from Southampton in 2024 with Anthem of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas. These two magnificent ships promise an unforgettable experience, combining luxury, innovation, and excitement on the high seas.

Anthem of the Seas

The Anthem of the Seas , a Quantum-class ship, is a true marvel of modern cruise engineering. Boasting 18 decks of entertainment, dining, and relaxation, this ship offers an array of activities to suit every taste. From adrenaline-pumping thrills to serene moments of relaxation, the Anthem is designed to cater to a diverse range of passengers.

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The Anthem of the Seas is home to the groundbreaking Two70 lounge, where cutting-edge technology meets world-class entertainment. With its floor-to-ceiling windows spanning three decks, Two70 provides breathtaking views by day. It then transforms into a mesmerising entertainment venue by night. Spectacular shows featuring state-of-the-art robotics, stunning visuals, and live performances will leave guests in awe.

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For the thrill-seekers, Anthem boasts the North Star, a glass observation capsule that extends over the edge of the ship. This provides unparalleled 360-degree views of the surrounding ocean. The SeaPlex, the largest indoor active space at sea, offers activities ranging from bumper cars to roller skating, ensuring non-stop fun for guests of all ages.

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While the Anthem of the Seas is a technological wonder, the Serenade of the Seas is a vision of elegance and sophistication. This Radiance-class ship is designed for a more intimate and relaxed cruising experience, perfect for those seeking a balance between adventure and luxury.

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Indulge your taste buds with Serenade’s diverse culinary offerings. From casual cafes to specialty restaurants, the ship promises a gastronomic journey around the world. The Main Dining Room offers a refined atmosphere for more formal occasions, while the Windjammer Cafe serves up a variety of international cuisines in a more laid-back setting.

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Serenade of the Seas provides a more intimate experience with its stunning glass-walled Solarium, offering breathtaking views of the ocean. Guests can unwind in the whirlpools or lounge in the tranquil setting of the adults-only Solarium pool, creating the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Royal Caribbean sailing from Southampton in 2024 is fantastic news. The port of Southampton serves as the perfect launchpad for these incredible voyages. As one of the UK’s most historic and vibrant cities, Southampton offers a seamless blend of maritime heritage and contemporary attractions. Passengers can explore the city’s rich history, visit museums, or simply soak in the atmosphere of the bustling waterfront before embarking on their cruise adventure.

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Sailing through time

1830s: the very beginnings

1840s: the first pleasure cruises

1840s: a landmark in cruise-line history

1850–60s: early developments

Passenger cruising continued to develop through the mid-19th century, with luxuries like on-board lounges and simple entertainment emerging. Shown here, in 1856, is Cunard's RMS Persia, one of the largest ships of her time and an early Blue Riband winner (an award given for high-speed Atlantic crossings).

1870s: the New World

1880s: lighting up the ocean

1890s: “floating palaces”

1900s: entering cruising’s golden age

At the turn of the century, there was still a frisson around cruising and large, buzzy crowds would often gather to see off the ships. This nostalgic photograph was snapped between 1900 and 1915, and shows large steam boats leaving from the White Star Line dock in Detroit, Michigan. Well-dressed passengers fill the ships' upper and lower decks too.

1900s: the first purpose-built cruise ship

1910s: onboard entertainment

1910s: the Titanic disaster

One of the most famous and devastating events in cruise history occurred in this decade. Dubbed "unsinkable" by the White Star Line's vice-president, the Titanic set out from Southampton on her maiden voyage on 10 April 1912 to much applause. But just four days later, she collided with an iceberg in the North Atlantic: the compartments in her hull filled with water and she tragically sank. The disaster claimed the lives of more than 1,500 people.

1910s: First World War

1920s: cruising’s golden age continued

1920s: setting the bar high

1920s: a festive feast

1920s: the first round-the-world cruise

Another major milestone came in the 1920s: the very first round-the-world cruise. The Cunard Line's RMS Laconia (pictured here leaving Liverpool circa 1920) sailed around the globe in 1922, calling at 22 ports along the way, and taking 450 lucky passengers with her.

1930s: all games on deck

1930s: making a splash

1940s: post-war cruising

1950s: the post-war decades

Come the 1950s, cruise ships had another phenomenon to compete with: jet planes. Commercial air travel boomed in this decade, with comfier aircraft and improved routes enticing travelers into the skies. Many cruise liners underwent swish post-war refits in an attempt to stay afloat: this 1950s photo shows the opulent dining room of French liner SS Île de France after a dramatic post-war makeover.

1950s: going Down Under

1950s: the Blue Riband record breaker

Though formalized in the 1930s, the Blue Riband – the award for the passenger cruise liner with the fastest Atlantic-crossing time – has its roots right back in the 19th century. The record is still held by SS United States of United States Lines, which first sped across the Atlantic in 1952. She's pictured here on 9 July 1952, docking in Southampton.

1960s: the Jet Age

1970s: The Love Boat

As flying became more commonplace, the popularity of cruising looked set to dwindle. However, one particular TV series is often credited with keeping travelers' passion for cruising alive. The Love Boat – aired from the 1970s – was a comedy series that followed the crew and passengers of luxury liner SS Pacific Princess. Such was its popularity, some say it brought cruising back into the mainstream once more. This shot shows Cunard Line's Queen Elizabeth 2 in 1975. 

1970s: cruising opens up to the masses

1980s: the cruise to nowhere

The 1980s is thought to be the decade that pioneered the "cruise to nowhere," where the ship really was the destination. The SS Norway (pictured) – a lavish mega ship with room for thousands of passengers and amenities like a casino – embarked on a no-docking cruise in this decade.

1990s: Disney takes to the water

2000s: making waves in the modern world

The 2000s saw larger-than-life, no-expense-spared, mega cruise ships sail onto the scene. This sunset snap shows Cunard Line's Queen Mary II as she completes her first trans-Atlantic voyage in January 2004. At this time, she was the largest and most expensive cruise ship ever constructed with room for 2,200-plus passengers, a theater and even a planetarium, setting the bar for the ships of posterity. 

2010s: bigger, better and healthier

2020s: off to a rocky start

The 2020s got off to an eventful start. The COVID-19 pandemic halted almost all cruises, with some passengers and crew marooned onboard while testing and entry protocols were debated. In 2021 rife cancellations, last-minute border changes and variant outbreaks persisted. However, the years since have indicated a return to pre-pandemic popularity, with 300 cruise ships departing in April 2022 – pretty impressive compared to just 22 departing in April 2021. Cruise lines have incorporated more health and safety protocols, such as advising passengers to control their TV, light and temperature via an app instead of touchpoints. 

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Local Time 2024-04-18 14:16

Port St Petersburg FL cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from St Petersburg FL, Florida. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

St Petersburg is a port city in Florida USA (Pinellas County) with population around 260,000. The Tampa-St Petersburg-Clearwater Metro by population (around 3,2 million) is Florida's second-largest - after Miami - Fort Lauderdale - West Palm Beach Metro (around 6,14 million). The city is on the Mexican Gulf and is one of the Tampa Bay Area's main cities - together with Tampa and Clearwater.

Port St Petersburg Harbor (1925-opened) is in downtown, and adjacent to two boats/yachts serving facilities - Municipal Marina and Harborage Marina (Bayboro Harbor). The Port houses the USCG Sector St Petersburg and serves mainly passenger ships - ferries (Cross-Bay Ferry boats), superyachts, cruise ships.

Cross-Bay ferries serve the Tampa-St Petersburg route seasonally (October-November thru May) since 2016.

• In Tampa, the boats depart from Tampa Convention Center's dock, while in St Petersburg, they leave from North Straub Park's dock (near Vinoy Marina).
• Departures from St Petersburg are on Wednesdays and Thursdays (at 4:45 pm), on Fridays and Saturdays (at 10 am), and on Sundays (at 11 am).
• Departures from Tampa are on Wednesdays and Thursdays (at 10:45 pm), on Fridays and Saturdays (at 11 pm) and on Sundays (at 7:30 pm).
• As of 2023, Cross-Bay Ferry adult ticket prices were US$12 pp per one-way crossing. Youths, college students, seniors, people with disabilities and active/retired military personnel receive discounted tickets.
• In 2022, on the Tampa-Petersburg route was deployed the twin-hull catamaran Provincetown III (2004-built, IMO 9329394) which has max passenger capacity 149 and average speed 30 mph/50 kph.

The Cross-Bay ferry service is a public-private partnership between the counties Pinellas and Hillsborough and HMS Ferries Inc (part of HMS Global Maritime (1994-founded as Hornblower Marine Services, based in New Albany, Indiana).

As cruise port, St Petersburg Florida was introduced with the 2023 schedule of the ACL-American Cruise Lines catamaran ship American Glory .

Next table shows the 21-night/22-day "Complete Southeast" itinerary from Baltimore to St Petersburg. Prices started from US$ 17260 per person with double occupancy.

As cruise port, Saint Petersburg is also included in the ACL's itinerary "Florida Gulf Coast & Keys" (7-night/8-day roundtrip from St Petersburg).

Prices started from US6010 pp with double occupancy.

The settlement was town-incorporated in 1892 and city-incorporated in 1903. As a harbor port, St Petersburg started to grow in the early-20th-century when the downtown waterfront infrastructure was developed, and especially after 1908 when the shipping channel was dredged/deepened allowing access to larger vessels. The city's tourism industry developed in the 1920s-1930s, with seasonal tourists arriving (by cars, trains and yachts) from Canada and the North-Midwest USA.

St Petersburg was the principal Gulf Coast destination for trains serving the routes from Chicago, Cincinnati and New York. The 1924-opened Gandy Bridge (carrying highway 92) and the 1960-opened Howard Frankland Bridge (carrying highway I-275) both span Old Tampa Bay and directly connect St Petersburg to Tampa.

The city's current-day economy is largely based on industries like finances (Raymond James Financial, Fidelity National Information Services), healthcare (Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, St Anthony's Hospital, Bayfront Health), retail shopping (HSN, Publix Super Markets), electronics manufacturing (Jabil), communications, private and higher education, tourism (annual festivals, parades, museums, arts, sports).

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Video shows Coast Guard rescuing pregnant woman from Disney cruise

A pregnant passenger aboard Disney Fantasy had to be airlifted from the cruise ship after experiencing health complications. 

The  U.S. Coast Guard  said the cruise line requested medevac services with its San Juan, Puerto Rico, sector Monday morning due to the 35-year-old woman requiring "a higher level of medical care ashore." Soon after, a Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter and an HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft from Miami made their way toward the ship's spot in the Atlantic Ocean, 180 miles northwest of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

Video shows the aircraft approaching above the ship before a rescuer lowers down onto it by rope. The Coast Guard said that was the Jayhawk crew's "rescue swimmer," who prepared a "rescue basket and litter to safely hoist the patient and  cruise ship  doctor" aboard the chopper.

Seven people can be seen in the footage carrying the patient on a stretcher toward an area where one team member attached her and the cot to a hanging rope. She was then lifted to the helicopter door and brought safely inside.

Emergency medical personnel local to San Juan, Puerto Rico, met the Coast Guard aircrew and the patient at the city's Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport, then transported the woman to a local hospital, the military body said.

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"Our crew was able to quickly, safely and efficiently execute a long-range MEDEVAC for the patient to receive the higher level of care she required," said Lt. Cmdr. Todd Stephens. "This case demonstrates the value of good crew resource management and the capabilities of our Jayhawk helicopter."

"The competency displayed by the Disney Fantasy crew and the Coast Guard personnel and units involved made all the difference," said Ensign Michael Riccio, Coast Guard Sector San Juan operations unit leader for the case.

The woman's name and the reason for her medical emergency were not made clear as of Tuesday evening. 

Disney Cruise Lines'  website  states it has a doctor and nurse on call 24/7 in the event of medical emergencies onboard, while a daily clinic is available for non-emergent care.

It also says  pregnant women  are permitted to sail with the company, but those who are past their 24th week or who will enter their 24th week during the voyage cannot be permitted passage due to safety concerns.

"Neither a doctor's medical statement nor a waiver of liability will be accepted," the website states. "In addition, Disney Cruise Line cannot be held responsible or liable for any complications relating to pregnancy at any stage."

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