Cruises from Southampton in 2025, 2026 & 2027

Southampton welcomed over 3m cruisers in 2024, making it – by far – the UK’s biggest cruise terminal and one of the largest in Europe. 

Southampton’s popularity is no surprise: the city’s strategic position on England's south coast makes it easily accessible from London, the Southeast, Southwest, South Wales and the Midlands. And with Southampton airport only 15 minutes from the port by car, cruisers from further afield can also easily get there.

In addition, many cruise lines, including Celebrity Cruises, Cunard, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, MSC Cruises, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean, have ships sailing out of Southampton for the whole year, or parts of it.

Southampton also sits roughly halfway between southern and northern Europe, allowing cruise lines to run round-trip itineraries to a huge number of destinations, including:

• the Norwegian Fjords
• the Baltic
• the British Isles
• the Bay of Biscay and the Iberian Peninsula
• the Canary Islands and Madeira
• the Mediterranean

The port of Southampton can also be the starting point of repositional voyages to the Caribbean, transatlantic sailings to New York and world cruises.

Getting there

• By car: The cruise terminal is within 10-15 minutes of the M27 and the M3. Follow the signs for Southampton/Docks
• By train: Southampton Central is the nearest station. From there, hop in a taxi and you’ll be at the cruise terminal in less than 10 minutes
• By coach: National Express has regular service to Southampton’s coach station, which is also a short taxi ride from the cruise terminals
• By air: Southampton Airport has a train station. From there, take a short train ride to Southampton Central. Alternatively, hop in a taxi (20-25 minutes)

Southampton has five cruise terminals (City, Horizon, Mayflower, Ocean, QEII) – check where your cruise departs from. Here are the addresses for all terminals:

• City Cruise Terminal: 101 Berth, Dock Gate 8, Solent Road, Southampton, SO15 1HJ
• Horizon Cruise Terminal: 102 Berth, Dock Gate 10, West Bay Road, Southampton SO15 1AW
• Mayflower Cruise Terminal: Berth 106, Gate 20, Herbert Walker Avenue, Southampton, SO15 0GN
• Ocean Cruise Terminal: Berth 46, Dock Gate 4, Cunard Road, Southampton, SO14 3QN
• QEII Cruise Terminal: Berth 38, Dock Gate 4, Test Road, Southampton, SO14 3GG

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Parking

There are many parking options both at the port and in the city. You can find a list of providers here.

Cruise ship schedule

The ABP Southampton website has a handy cruise ship schedule, indicating the terminal for every ship. 

Amenities & facilities

All terminals have the usual amenities and facilities including a seating lounge, café, free Wi-Fi and more.

Accessibility

All terminals cater well for passengers with mobility issues. Disabled toilets and parking, as well as wheelchairs and wheelchair assistance, are available. Click here for more information.

More information

Cheap cruises from Southampton are often available and sold close to the departure date.

Explore car parking, hotels and directions with our guide to Southampton Cruise Terminal.

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