The Port of Southampton, located on the southern coast of England, is one of the largest cruise ports in Northern Europe and the most important in the United Kingdom. It serves as a base for Northern Europe cruises, Scandinavian fjord cruises, as well as longer sea journeys such as transatlantic cruises, Arctic cruises, and Canary Islands cruises. The Port of Southampton is served by cruise lines such as Cunard, Princess Cruises, MSC Cruises, Explora Journeys, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, as well as Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
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Southampton
Itinerary : Southampton, Cork, Southampton
1 other departures
MSC Virtuosa
5 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
9/29/2026
from
$ 633
Other departures:
15 Oct 2026
Itinerary : Southampton, Hamburg, Zeebrugge, Rotterdam, Le Havre, Southampton
15 other departures
MSC Preziosa
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
1/15/2027
from
$ 714
Itinerary : Southampton, Le Havre, Hamburg, Southampton
MSC Preziosa
6 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
10/19/2027
from
$ 739
Itinerary : Southampton, Hamburg Cruise Parade, Brugge, Southampton
3 other departures
Liberty of the Seas
6 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
7/19/2026
from
$ 743
Other departures:
07-21 Jun 2026
02 Aug 2026
Itinerary : Southampton, Le Havre, Zeebrugge, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Southampton
17 other departures
MSC Preziosa
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
2/27/2028
from
$ 744
Itinerary : Southampton, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Cherbourg, Le Havre, Southampton
4 other departures
MSC Preziosa
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
2/5/2027
from
$ 755
Itinerary : Southampton, Rotterdam, Cherbourg, Zeebrugge, Southampton
MSC Virtuosa
6 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
5/4/2026
from
$ 777
Itinerary : Southampton, Le Havre, Zeebrugge, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Southampton
MSC Preziosa
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
11/28/2027
from
$ 804
Itinerary : Southampton, Hamburg Cruise Parade, Rotterdam, Southampton
Freedom of the Seas
6 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
6/21/2027
from
$ 804
Itinerary : Southampton, Le Havre, Cherbourg, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Southampton
MSC Preziosa
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
11/14/2027
from
$ 814
Itinerary : Southampton, Hamburg, Zeebrugge, Cherbourg, Le Havre, Southampton
MSC Preziosa
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
12/11/2026
from
$ 825
Itinerary : Southampton, Stavanger, Oslo, Southampton
Liberty of the Seas
7 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
10/10/2026
from
$ 828
Itinerary : Southampton, Hamburg Cruise Parade, Brugge, Southampton
1 other departures
Freedom of the Seas
6 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
7/18/2027
from
$ 844
Other departures:
17 Aug 2027
Itinerary : Southampton, Hamburg, Zeebrugge, Rotterdam, Southampton
MSC Preziosa
7 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
12/18/2026
from
$ 844
Itinerary : Southampton, Zeebrugge, Rotterdam, Cherbourg, Southampton
MSC Virtuosa
6 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
10/19/2026
from
$ 866
Itinerary : Southampton, The Coruna, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Cherbourg, Southampton
Sky Princess
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
3/22/2027
from
$ 881
Itinerary : Southampton, Hamburg, Amsterdam, Zeebrugge, Le Havre, Southampton
MSC Preziosa
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
10/30/2026
from
$ 885
Itinerary : Southampton, Cherbourg, Puerto de Santa Maria, Bilbao, Le Havre, Southampton
Liberty of the Seas
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
10/3/2026
from
$ 898
Itinerary : Southampton, Bilbao, Lisbon, Vigo, Southampton
1 other departures
Freedom of the Seas
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
5/9/2027
from
$ 900
Other departures:
04 Jul 2027
Itinerary : Southampton, Le Havre, Bilbao, Puerto de Santa Maria, Vigo, Southampton
1 other departures
Freedom of the Seas
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
5/16/2027
from
$ 917
Other departures:
30 May 2027
Itinerary : Southampton, Le Havre, Bilbao, Puerto de Santa Maria, Vigo, Southampton
Liberty of the Seas
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
9/18/2026
from
$ 969
Itinerary : Southampton, Haugesund, Nordfjordeid, Skjolden, Stavanger, Southampton
Regal Princess
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
7/30/2027
from
$ 982
Itinerary : Southampton, Le Havre, Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Belfast, Dun Laoghaire, Ijmuiden, Zeebrugge, Southampton
Norwegian Sky
12 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
5/17/2026
from
$ 1,019
Itinerary : Southampton, Haugesund, Alesund, Skjolden, Stavanger, Southampton
Sky Princess
8 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
5/8/2027
from
$ 1,021
Itinerary : Southampton, Cherbourg, Zeebrugge, Rotterdam, Southampton
MSC Virtuosa
6 d
Inside Stateroom
Southampton
5/25/2026
from
$ 1,028
GPS Coordinates: 50.8692° N, 1.3193° W
Address: Western Docks, Herbert Walker Avenue, Southampton, SO15 1HJ, United Kingdom
The port is located about 9 km from the city center and 13 km from Southampton Airport, easily accessible via the M27 and M3 motorways toward London.
From London, you can drive to Southampton via the M3 and M27 motorways, with clear signage to the terminals.
By train, frequent services run from London Waterloo to Southampton Central (approx. 1h45). From there, you can take a taxi (around 10 minutes) or a shuttle if provided by your cruise line.
From London airports (Heathrow or Gatwick), you can take:
– a train with a connection through London,
– or opt for private transfers or shared shuttles, which connect the airport directly to the Southampton port (expect around 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the airport).
Southampton Port offers secure parking options directly adjacent to the terminals, reserved for passengers of certain cruise lines like MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania, Disney Cruise Line, or Regent Seven Seas Cruises. For other lines such as Cunard or Princess Cruises, a valet service is generally available, with drop-off at the terminal and transfer to a secure parking lot just a few minutes' walk away. In both cases, no shuttle is needed.
Further parking lots, operated by private providers, are also available and often include a free shuttle or require a short taxi ride to the terminal. It is highly recommended to book online in advance, especially during peak travel periods.
Southampton has five modern cruise terminals — City, Mayflower, Ocean, QEII, and Horizon — all close to one another, allowing the port to handle the simultaneous embarkation of several large ships. Each terminal features clear signage and efficient service with multilingual check-in counters, porter assistance, and well-established security procedures.
Facilities include comfortable waiting areas (up to 1,000 seats in some terminals), accessible restrooms, assistance for guests with reduced mobility, and free Wi‑Fi throughout. You’ll also find cafés, small shops, and dining options. Outside, passengers have easy access to taxis, private shuttles, or public transportation.
Functional and well-organized, Southampton’s terminals ensure a smooth and pleasant experience from arrival to embarkation.
Southampton is the departure point for a wide range of itineraries: cruises in Northern Europe (Scandinavia, Baltic Sea), Norwegian fjords cruises, Arctic cruises (to Iceland or Greenland), South Atlantic cruises (Canaries, Madeira), and even long crossings. It is also the iconic departure point for the historic transatlantic crossing to New York, regularly operated by Cunard aboard the famous Queen Mary 2, one of the last true transatlantic liners still in operation. Other cruise lines also offer long-haul itineraries from Southampton to the Americas, the Caribbean, or South America.
- Cunard
- Princess Cruises
- MSC Cruises
- Explora Journeys
- Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
- Royal Caribbean
- Celebrity Cruises
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Book your cruises departing from Southampton on Cruise.us, whether you're headed to Northern Europe, the fjords, the Arctic, the Atlantic (Canary islands), or on a transatlantic voyage. Our platform offers a wide selection and the support of expert advisors.
The city boasts a rich maritime and medieval heritage: visit the SeaCity Museum dedicated to Titanic history and Southampton’s global role, about a 20-minute walk from the port or accessible via a free hourly shuttle.
Explore the medieval walls via the QE2 Mile or take a guided Titanic Trail tour, visit the Tudor House & Garden (12th century) and God’s House Tower (formerly a prison, now an art gallery). The Southampton City Art Gallery, in the Civic Centre next to SeaCity, houses over 5,300 European works spanning six centuries.
Before embarkation, treat yourself to a typical British culinary experience: fish & chips by the waterfront, a pint in a traditional pub in the Oxford Street district, or a visit to Unity Brewing Co., a renowned local brewery. For fine dining enthusiasts, Southampton also offers a few modern spots with harbor views.
On the cultural side, the city offers a great mix of history and nature. Stay at a charming boutique hotel like Pig-in the Wall, nestled in the old city walls, or explore nearby destinations: the New Forest, the Isle of Wight, or the city of Portsmouth are all within an hour and ideal for a pre- or post-cruise excursion.
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