subject: Cruises From Tilbury And Southampton [print this page] If you long to sail to warmer climes on board one of today's resort-style superliners and at a price that won't break the bank, then one of our Royal Caribbean cruises from Southampton is the answer. On board variety-packed mega-liners like Independence of the Seas, you will sail to ports in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Pacific islands, without ever having to board a plane, and at prices you can afford.
This new generation of floating resort ships is particularly appealing to families, although they also find favour with older passengers preferring to skip some of the formalities of traditional cruising. However, if you're looking for a more nostalgic cruising experience, but still with plenty of on-board activity, then Princess lines' beautiful superliner Grand Princess cruises from Southampton too.
Cruises from Tilbury
For those wanting a more intimate cruising experience, then the Grand Princess and Royal Caribbean cruises from Southampton probably won't appeal. However, cruises from Tilbury might. This historic dock is the location of London's only purpose-built deep water cruise terminal, and while Royal Caribbean and Grand Princess cruises don't sail from here, several other ships do.
Close to historic Tilbury Fort and the attractions of London, Tilbury is particularly popular during the festive season, when Cruise and Maritime run Christmas cruises from Tilbury to the Caribbean, Canaries and Amsterdam. This is the port for exciting transatlantic cruises too, with monthly sailings to South America, the West Indies and the Caribbean. Thanks to the Marco Polo's specially ice-strengthened hull, you can enjoy winter sailings to Norway, Iceland and the Arctic, too.
Grand Princess cruises from Southampton
From November to May, the Grand Princess cruises between Miami and the Caribbean. The rest of the year, she is based in Southampton, cruising to the Canaries, Mediterranean, Norway and other European ports.
The Grand Princess is packed with activities and entertainment, blended with a touch of old-fashioned British formality. She sails back to Miami in November. Fortunately, there are Royal Caribbean cruises from Southampton throughout the year, for those seeking the winter sun.
