Southampton is the ideal place to start your cruise vacation from. Known as The Gateway to the World, the city has so much to offer visitors who start their cruise holiday there. The port is located in Hampshire, England and is called the Port of Southampton. It is a modern port with great facilities for clients boarding their cruise sailing around the Mediterranean, Caribbean, mainland Europe and North America.
There are a number of cruise lines leaving from Southampton including P&O, Cunard, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Azamara, Silversea Cruises, Crystal Cruises ships with regular cruise departures around Europe. Try our booking engine above to see if the sailings are available or call one of our staff who will have access to ships that do not load their stock in the online systems.
Cruises departing from Southampton are usually very well priced with special pricing for people who live near the port as you do not need the added expense of flying to board the cruise ship. However, if you have to travel by plane to Southampton our cruise agents will be more than happy to contact you and plan your full itinerary of pre and post cruise tours in Southampton as well as your flights.
Cruises sailing from Southampton include adult only cruises, honeymoon cruises, historical cruises and small ships offering a lot of fun and adventure for all members of the family. There are 5, 7 and 18 day itineraries to choose from. Last minute cruises departing from Southampton are also in high demand as passengers make last minute choices to start their holiday sailing around Europe.
If you have never visited Southampton before it would be a great idea to stop before or after your cruise and spend a couple of days visiting art galleries, music venues, parks or shopping malls. Southampton is also known as the cruise capital of Europe and has an impressive cultural offering.
Things to Do in Southampton
- Catch a football match at the Southampton Football Club
- Visit Tudor House and Garden
- Take a sunset sail on board a modern yacht
- Explore the Solent