Southampton

🇬🇧 England

England's gateway to the world

1.4

Avg. Ships / Day

11.6h

Avg. Time in Port

Peak Season

Apr – Aug

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605 sailings over the next 12 months

Based on cruises available on Cruisello

About Southampton

Southampton is a major cruise homeport on England's south coast, and many British Isles and transatlantic sailings start or end here. The city has four cruise terminals. The Titanic sailed from here in 1912, and the SeaCity Museum covers the ship's story and the Southampton connection. The medieval city walls survive in sections, and the Bargate is the old town's main entrance. Stonehenge, about an hour's drive north, is the most popular excursion. Winchester, about 20 minutes by train, has a cathedral and the Great Hall with King Arthur's Round Table (a medieval forgery, but impressive). The New Forest National Park, southwest of the city, has wild ponies and walking trails. Central Southampton has the WestQuay shopping centre and a handful of pubs in the old town. A full English breakfast is the standard pre-embarkation meal. The pound is the currency.

Port Location

Things to do in Southampton

Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~12h port call

Walk the Secrets of the Titanic

Walk the Secrets of the Titanic

4.8(439)2h10:00–12:00, 14:30–16:30
Fits your port day
From $22per person
Viator
Journey Through Winchester's Past

Journey Through Winchester's Past

4.9(362)2h10:00–12:00
Fits your port day
From $16per person
Viator
Luxury Sailing Experience Day with Champagne and Lunch or Dinner

Luxury Sailing Experience Day with Champagne and Lunch or Dinner

4.9(233)5h 30m09:00–14:30, 15:00–20:30
Fits your port day
From $218per person
Viator
Private Walking Tour of Southampton

Private Walking Tour of Southampton

4.9(98)1h 30m
Fits your port day
From $30per person
Viator
Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral Private Tour from Southampton

Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral Private Tour from Southampton

4.9(54)5h
Fits your port day
From $590per person
Viator
Visit Stonehenge and Salisbury from Southampton

Visit Stonehenge and Salisbury from Southampton

5.0(32)2h 30m
Fits your port day
From $288per person
Viator
New Forest E-Bike Adventure

New Forest E-Bike Adventure

5.0(48)6h10:00–16:00, 11:00–17:00
Fits your port day
From $69per person
Viator
Stonehenge half day tour from Southampton

Stonehenge half day tour from Southampton

5.0(23)4h08:30–12:30, 13:30–17:30
Fits your port day
From $240per person
Viator
Southampton to Heathrow or Gatwick Airport Private LuxuryTransfer

Southampton to Heathrow or Gatwick Airport Private LuxuryTransfer

5.0(19)1h 30m04:00–05:30, 04:15–05:45, 04:30–06:00 +66
Fits your port day
From $164per person
Viator
One Way Taxi Transfer from Southampton Port to Heathrow Airport

One Way Taxi Transfer from Southampton Port to Heathrow Airport

4.9(18)2h
Fits your port day
From $267per person
Viator
Southampton Port to London Via Stonehenge | Private Transfer

Southampton Port to London Via Stonehenge | Private Transfer

4.8(18)4h05:00–09:00, 05:10–09:10, 05:20–09:20 +100
Fits your port day
From $494per person
Viator
Private Transfer Southampton Cruise Terminal to Heathrow Airport via Stonehenge

Private Transfer Southampton Cruise Terminal to Heathrow Airport via Stonehenge

5.0(14)4h01:00–05:00, 01:15–05:15, 01:30–05:30 +88
Fits your port day
From $803per person
Viator

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Cruises from Southampton

Celts & Cobblestones – Edinburgh, Belfast & Dublin

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From$1,032per person
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European Discovery – Rotterdam & Cherbourg

5 nightsMSC PreziosaHamburg🇩🇪
From$371per person
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Nordic Fjords – Bergen & Reykjavik

7 nightsNorwegian StarSouthampton🇬🇧
From$1,002per person
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Quick Facts

TimezoneEurope/London (UTC)
CurrencyBritish Pound (GBP)
$10 ≈ £7
LanguagesEnglish, Welsh
Tipping10-15% optional at restaurants

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