Cruise From Southampton
Cruise From Southampton
Cruise From Southampton
Southampton Cruise Itineraries
There are a fabulous range of cruises on offer from Southampton.
Circumnavigate the British Isles, gaining a true appreciation of these windswept islands cast adrift from mainland Europe. Enjoy the different character of Scotland, Wales, England and Ireland.
Head east into the Baltic to visit magnificent St Petersburg, and see the historic Peter and Paul Fortress, the Louvre-beating Hermitage art museum, and the stunningly beautiful Church of our Saviour on Spilled Blood.
Witness the majestic scenery of the Norwegian Fjords, where successive ice ages have created a fantastical landscape of steep cliffs falling precipitously into deep waters, voted by many as The World's Most Beautiful Voyage'.
Cruise south to the wonderful Canary Islands, nestled in the deep blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Discover beautiful beaches, subtropical greenery and moon-like volcanic landscapes.
Pick a cruise to the Mediterranean and tour world-renowned cities like Barcelona, Rome Dubrovnik and Venice, all of which are full of wonders for the eye to behold..
Or, for the cruise connoisseur, relive the golden era of cruiseliners by crossing the Atlantic and passing the iconic Statue of Liberty as you enter New York.
Southampton Cruise Terminals
There are 4 cruise terminals located in Southampton, so be sure to know from which your cruise ship departs. The 4 different terminals are:
Eastern Docks
Queen Elizabeth II Terminal
The QE2 terminal was opened by HM Queen Elizabeth II in 1966. The dock is the home of Cunard's vessels, Queen Victoria, Queen Mary 2, and Queen Elizabeth. Facilities include a bar, a short stay car park, a taxi rank, and a cafe. The viewing area is not open to visitors.
Ocean Cruise Terminal
The original Ocean Cruise Terminal was a designer Art-Deco building. Sadly it was demolished in 1983 The modern building, opened in 2009, is vastly different from the earlier building, being a large up-to-date design with sweeping curved lines. Facilites available include a short stay car park, a cab rank, a bar and cafe.
Western Docks
City Cruise Terminal
The City Cruise Terminal has recently completed a major refurbishment to double its capacity. It can now manage the largest 'Freedom Class' ships of RCI. Facilities include a short stay car park, a taxi rank, a bar and cafe. Closeby Mayflower Park is a good place to watch cruise ship sailings.
Mayflower Cruise Terminal
The Mayflower Cruise Terminal, opened in 1960, has long been associated with the P&O fleet of ships. Facilities are a taxi rank, a bar and cafe, and viewing gallery.
Travelling to Southampton's Cruise Terminals
Thanks to its excellent transport links, Southampton makes a very convenient departure port for your cruise. Transport options include:
By Car
The M27 motorway, which joins towns along the southern coast of England, runs just to the north of the city. The M3 motorway links Southampton to London and also, by connecting to the A34 road with the Midlands and North. The M271 motorway, a spur of the M27, links it with the Docks and city centre.
By Rail
Direct trains connect Southampton with London, and many parts of England. There is an every 30 minute train between London Waterloo and Southampton Central. Rail routes run eastwards towards Portsmouth, north to the Midlands and beyond, and westwards to destinations such as Salisbury, Bath, and Bristol.From outside the train station you can either use a cab, or there is a free CityLink bus service between the rail station and Town Quay every fifteen minutes.
By Aeroplane
From London Heathrow There is a National Express coach to and from Heathrow Terminal every hour.
From London Gatwick Take the train to Southampton Central rail station.
From Southampton Airport Hire a cab to the docks. The airport is excellently connected, with scheduled aeroplanes from Belfast, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Jersey, Guernsey, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Glasgow, Isle of Man, Liverpool, and Aberdeen.
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