What cruise ships visit Port of Southampton?

Port of Southampton is visited by cruise ships from major cruise lines throughout the year. You can see which ships are currently near Port of Southampton and recent arrivals on the port's live tracking page at /ports/southampton.

Where is Port of Southampton located?

Port of Southampton is located in Southampton, England, United Kingdom.

What is the best time to visit Port of Southampton?

The best time to visit Port of Southampton depends on the cruise season for England. Check the seasonality page at /ports/southampton/seasonality for month-by-month ship visit data and peak travel periods.

What shore excursions are available at Port of Southampton?

Port of Southampton offers a variety of shore excursions including guided tours, cultural experiences, and outdoor adventures. Popular activities in Southampton include sightseeing, local cuisine tours, and historical site visits. You can also book excursions independently through platforms like Klook and Viator.

How do I get from Port of Southampton to Southampton?

From Port of Southampton, you can reach Southampton by taxi, public transport, or shuttle services. Public transport links are available at the port. Taxi services operate from the cruise terminal. Many cruise lines also offer shuttle services into town.

Is Port of Southampton a turnaround port?

Yes, Port of Southampton is a turnaround port where cruises can embark and disembark. This means you can start or end your cruise here.

Port of Southampton Cruise Port: Live Ship Schedule

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Celebrity Apex sailing from Southampton, England

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Sep 12, 2026 · 14 nights

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MSC Virtuosa sailing from Southampton, England

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MSC Cruises • MSC Virtuosa

Sep 12, 2026 · 14 nights

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Norwegian Star sailing from Southampton, England

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Norwegian • Norwegian Star

Sep 13, 2026 · 14 nights

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Disney Dream sailing from Southampton, England

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Disney • Disney Dream

Sep 14, 2026 · 13 nights

United Kingdom

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Liberty of the Seas sailing from Southampton, England

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Royal Caribbean • Liberty of the Seas

Sep 18, 2026 · 7 nights

United Kingdom

$1,385/person$198/night

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Majestic Princess sailing from Southampton, England

Leaves in 8 days

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Princess • Majestic Princess

Sep 19, 2026 · 14 nights

United Kingdom

$2,296/person$164/night

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Queen Mary 2 sailing from Southampton, England

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Cunard • Queen Mary 2

Sep 19, 2026 · 29 nights

United Kingdom

$4,349/person$150/night

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Cunard • Queen Mary 2

Sep 19, 2026 · 7 nights

United Kingdom

$879/person$126/night

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Cunard • Queen Mary 2

Sep 19, 2026 · 15 nights

United Kingdom

$2,469/person$165/night

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Leaves in 14 days

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Royal Caribbean • Liberty of the Seas

Sep 25, 2026 · 8 nights

Mediterranean

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Sky Princess sailing from Southampton, England

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Princess • Sky Princess

Sep 26, 2026 · 14 nights

Scandinavia

$2,874/person$205/night

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MSC Cruises • MSC Virtuosa

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PORT OVERVIEW

Port of Southampton at a Glance

UK's premier cruise port.

Timezone
Europe/London
UN/LOCODE
GBSOU
Port Type
Turnaround Port
Max Ship Length
365 meters

Facilities

Parking
Hotels Nearby
Taxi Available
Public Transport

LIVE DATA

1 In Port Now

LIVE

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Live positions updated about 6 hours ago

Britannia

P&O Cruises

Docked

Nearby (underway, not docked)

Aurora

P&O Cruises

Nearby

Liberty of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International

Nearby

Recent Ship Visits

Britannia

P&O

Sep 11

Now

Liberty of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

Sep 9

32h

Aurora

P&O

Sep 9

13h

AIDAperla

AIDA

Sep 7

16h

Majestic Princess

Princess

Sep 7

13h

Frequent Visitors

Ships and cruise lines that visit Port of Southampton most often (last 90 days)

Top Ships

Iona

P&O Cruises

12 visits

Liberty of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International

12 visits

MSC Virtuosa

MSC Cruises

10 visits

Ventura

P&O Cruises

10 visits

Borealis

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

10 visits

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FRESH DATA

Ships Recently Tracked at Port of Southampton

24 ships tracked here in the last 90 days

Britannia

about 8 hours ago

Liberty of the Seas

2 days ago

Aurora

2 days ago

AIDAperla

4 days ago

Majestic Princess

4 days ago

Disney Dream

4 days ago

Arvia

5 days ago

Queen Anne

5 days ago

Queen Mary 2

6 days ago

Iona

6 days ago

ACTIVITIES

Shore Excursions & Activities

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15 Night Canada / New England Cruise

8 Night Spain & France Cruise

14 Night Europe Cruise

3 Night Europe - Northern Cruise

Port of Southampton at a Glance

Timezone

UN/LOCODE

Port Type

Max Ship Length

Facilities

1 In Port Now

Top Ships

Ships Recently Tracked at Port of Southampton

Shore Excursions & Activities

Southampton

Top Cruise Lines

FAQ About Port of Southampton

What cruise ships visit Port of Southampton?

Where is Port of Southampton located?

What is the best time to visit Port of Southampton?

What shore excursions are available at Port of Southampton?

How do I get from Port of Southampton to Southampton?

Is Port of Southampton a turnaround port?

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