Cruises from Southampton

40 sailings in 2026–28, from £419 per person — see the deals.

Southampton cruise port — Photo: Marina Kiose · via Google Maps

Photos: Marina Kiose, LOYO Media, Janis Avotins, Clive B, Ella T, avi liss · via Google Maps

Southampton operates five cruise terminals—Ocean, Mayflower, City, QEII and Horizon—handling departures across multiple cruise lines. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines sails from here, alongside P&O, Cunard, Royal Caribbean, MSC, Princess and Celebrity.

The port serves as a major gateway for UK cruisers heading to a wide range of destinations. From Southampton, you can reach Baltic cruises, British Isles cruises, Canary Islands & Madeira cruises, Caribbean cruises, Eastern Mediterranean & Greek Islands cruises, Northern Lights & Arctic Norway cruises, Norwegian Fjords cruises and Spain, Portugal & France cruises.

Why choose Southampton

As a major UK departure port, Southampton offers convenient access for holidaymakers across southern England and beyond. The presence of multiple terminals and cruise lines means a broad selection of itineraries and ship types, whether you're seeking a shorter break or an extended voyage.

Terminal

Five terminals: Ocean, Mayflower, City, QEII, Horizon. P&O, Cunard, Royal Caribbean, MSC, Princess, Celebrity sail from here.

Current deals from Southampton (40)

Canary Islands with the Fleet Fiesta

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 15 nights · from Southampton · 23 Nov 2026

from £1,649 pp · Interior Cabin
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Festive France & Belgium

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 6 nights · from Southampton · 10 Dec 2026

from £1,099 pp · Superior Ocean View
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A Festive Celebration of Dance

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 5 nights · from Southampton · 13 Dec 2026

from £1,199 pp · Terrace Cabin
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German Christmas Markets

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 6 nights · from Southampton · 16 Dec 2026

from £999 pp · Superior Ocean View
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Caribbean Christmas Island-Hopping

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 31 nights · from Southampton · 18 Dec 2026

from £4,449 pp · Interior Cabin
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Canary Islands & Madeira Winter Warmth

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 14 nights · from Southampton · 6 Jan 2027

from £1,499 pp · Interior Cabin
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Belgium Mini Cruise

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 3 nights · from Southampton · 18 Jan 2027

from £419 pp · Ocean View
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Southern Spain & Portugal Winter Warmth

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 13 nights · from Southampton · 20 Jan 2027

from £1,299 pp · Interior Cabin
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Hawaii, Japan & the Wonders of Asia

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 58 nights · from Southampton · 21 Jan 2027

from £8,799 pp · Interior Cabin
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World Cruise with Japan & Hawaii

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 98 nights · from Southampton · 21 Jan 2027

from £13,499 pp · Interior Cabin
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Canary Islands & Madeira Winter Warmth

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 14 nights · from Southampton · 2 Feb 2027

from £1,499 pp · Interior Cabin
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Colours & Cultures of Morocco

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 12 nights · from Southampton · 16 Feb 2027

from £1,499 pp · Interior Cabin
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28 more cruises from Southampton

Spain, Portugal & France (8)

Cruise	Sails	Nights	Ship	From pp
A Taste of Spain & Portugal	14 Mar 2027	11	Balmoral	£1,149	View ↗
France with Bordeaux & the River Seine	19 Jul 2027	9	Balmoral	£1,199	View ↗
Spain Siesta & the Solar Eclipse	28 Jul 2027	11	Balmoral	£2,549	View ↗
Rivers, Harbours & Vineyards of France	12 Sep 2027	9	Balmoral	£1,149	View ↗
Spain & Portugal Autumn Warmth	30 Sep 2027	7	Balmoral	£849	View ↗
Spain, Portugal & the Rivieras of France & Italy	30 Sep 2027	16	Balmoral	£1,699	View ↗
Winter Warmth of Spain & Portugal	3 Dec 2027	14	Borealis	£1,349	View ↗
Hamburg Christmas Markets & Honfleur	17 Dec 2027	5	Borealis	£799	View ↗

Norwegian Fjords (6)

Cruise	Sails	Nights	Ship	From pp
Springtime Falls & Fjords of Norway	4 May 2027	8	Borealis	£1,999	View ↗
Fjords, Mountains & Waterfalls of Norway	11 Jul 2027	8	Balmoral	£1,299	View ↗
Fjords of Norway & River Cities of France	11 Jul 2027	17	Balmoral	£2,399	View ↗
Scenic Summertime Norwegian Fjords	18 Aug 2027	10	Balmoral	£1,499	View ↗
Autumn Fjords of Norway	21 Sep 2027	9	Balmoral	£1,199	View ↗
Scenic Norwegian Fjords	1 Apr 2028	9	Borealis	£1,199	View ↗

British Isles (3)

Cruise	Sails	Nights	Ship	From pp
Culture & Craic of Ireland	29 Apr 2027	5	Borealis	£799	View ↗
Scenic Summertime Scottish Isles	8 Aug 2027	10	Balmoral	£1,649	View ↗
Coast of Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly	28 Aug 2027	5	Balmoral	£849	View ↗

Northern Lights & Arctic Norway (2)

Cruise	Sails	Nights	Ship	From pp
In Search of the Northern Lights	28 Feb 2027	14	Balmoral	£2,099	View ↗
In Search of the Northern Lights	7 Nov 2027	11	Bolette	£1,399	View ↗

Western Mediterranean (2)

Cruise	Sails	Nights	Ship	From pp
Culture & Coastline of Italy	2 Apr 2027	18	Balmoral	£2,699	View ↗
Icons of the Mediterranean	18 Nov 2027	16	Bolette	£1,799	View ↗

Baltic (1)

Cruise	Sails	Nights	Ship	From pp
Countries & Cultures of Northern Europe	2 Sep 2027	10	Balmoral	£2,849	View ↗

Canary Islands & Madeira (1)

Cruise	Sails	Nights	Ship	From pp
Canary Islands Christmas & Funchal Fireworks	22 Dec 2027	14	Borealis	£2,749	View ↗

Caribbean (1)

Cruise	Sails	Nights	Ship	From pp
Caribbean Christmas Island Hopping	4 Dec 2027	33	Bolette	£4,399	View ↗

Eastern Mediterranean & Greek Islands (1)

Cruise	Sails	Nights	Ship	From pp
Rivieras & Islands of the Mediterranean	30 Sep 2027	26	Balmoral	£2,989	View ↗

Netherlands & Belgium (1)

Cruise	Sails	Nights	Ship	From pp
France & Belgium Easter Break	25 Mar 2027	8	Balmoral	£899	View ↗

Other destinations (1)

Cruise	Sails	Nights	Ship	From pp
Europe Mystery Cruise	27 Nov 2027	6	Borealis	£999	View ↗

World & Grand Voyages (1)

Cruise	Sails	Nights	Ship	From pp
Amazon & Antarctica Adventure	5 Jan 2028	87	Borealis	£16,699	View ↗

Short breaks from Southampton · All no-fly cruises from Southampton

Cruise terminal

Ocean Cruise Terminal (Berth 46)

4.4 (3,773)

Dock Gate 4, Cunard Rd, Southampton SO14 3QN

023 8033 0730 Google Maps Directions Website

Check your cruise documents for your ship's terminal — larger ports have several.

Hotels near the terminal

Top-rated places to stay the night before you sail. Ratings and prices from Google.

Photo: Second Nature Southampton · via Google Maps

Second Nature Southampton

4.6 (802)0.4 km from the port

1 Queens Ter, Southampton

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Photo: Harbour Hotel Southampton · via Google Maps

Harbour Hotel Southampton

4.5 (2,468)1.0 km from the port

5 Maritime Walk, Southampton

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Photo: The Pig - in the wall · via Google Maps

THE PIG-in the wall

4.5 (763)0.2 km from the port

8 Western Esplanade, Southampton

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Photo: Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl · via Google Maps

Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl

4.4 (2,736)6.5 km from the port

Botley Rd, West End, Southampton

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Photo: voco Southampton by IHG · via Google Maps

voco Southampton by IHG

4.3 (2,478)0.4 km from the port

Herbert Walker Ave, Southampton

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Parking near the terminal

Car parks and cruise-parking operators most reviewed on Google — book ahead in peak season.

Parking4cruises Ltd 4.8 (1,424)1.7 km from the port Google Maps
Horizon Cruise Terminal 4.5 (1,390)1.0 km from the port Google Maps
Cruise Azure Parking Southampton Port Parking 4.9 (1,066)0.5 km from the port Google Maps

Guides

No-fly cruises from Southampton: ports, lines and where they sail Southampton is the UK's main cruise departure point, with five terminals serving six major cruise lines. Explore no-fly cruises to the Norwegian Fjords, Baltic, British Isles, Mediterranean and beyond.

Cruises from Southampton

Why choose Southampton

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