Which cruise lines sail from Southampton?

As the UK’s busiest cruise port, Southampton is an excellent gateway to the rest of the world. Whether you want to jet off on a solo adventure or enjoy a cruise with all the family, many major cruise lines choose to sail from Southampton each year. 

At a glance, these are the nine cruise lines that sail from Southampton: 

For the 2024/25 season, Celebrity Apex is sailing from the UK. The ship is offering a range of cruises from Southampton to Europe, including Norway and Iceland, the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands across a mix of mini cruises and longer voyages of up to 14 nights. Celebrity Apex was the second ship to join the Celebrity Cruises Edge Series and boasts lots of exciting features like the Magic Carpet, Eden and The Martini Bar. 

Three of Cunard’s Queens (Queen Anne, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria) sail year-round from Southampton. Offering mini cruises, transatlantic cruises and even grand voyages from the UK’s busiest cruise port, Cunard transports their guests to many incredible places all around the world. Onboard, passengers can enjoy a traditional cruising experience with the freedom to do as much or as little as they please. 

All three of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines ships (Balmoral, Bolette and Borealis) offer cruises from Southampton alongside departures from Dover, Liverpool, Newcastle and Portsmouth. Sailing to over 200 destinations worldwide (including the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Europe and South America), Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a firm favourite in the British market. With a traditional British feel onboard, the cruise line is much-loved for its home away from home atmosphere. 

Nine of Norwegian Cruise Line’s twenty cruise ships offer cruises from Southampton. Unlike any other cruise line on this list, Norwegian Cruise Line boasts a world of boundless adventure through unique onboard experiences like towering waterslides and fast-paced go-karting arenas. Perfect for families, Norwegian Cruise Line offers cruises to the Canary Islands, Europe and the Mediterranean. 

Southampton is P&O Cruises only UK cruise terminal. All but one of the cruise line’s ships (Arcadia, Arvia, Aurora, Britannia, Iona and Ventura) offer no-fly cruises from Southampton and as far as destinations go, you’re spoilt for choice. Sail to Europe, the Canary Islands, the Caribbean, South America, North America and more and choose from transatlantic cruises, short breaks and world voyages. 

Caribbean Princess, Emerald Princess, Island Princess, Majestic Princess, Regal Princess, Sky Princess and Sun Princess all offer cruises from Southampton. Sailing to Europe, the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and more, a no-fly voyage with Princess Cruises is a great way to see the world. Every Princess Cruises ship is a destination in itself with wide-ranging amenities onboard. 

Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers a small range of cruises from Southampton. Five of the cruise line’s six ultra-luxury cruise ships sail from the UK to incredible destinations in Europe, like Norway, Iceland and Greenland. Onboard, the Regent Seven Seas Cruises experience is in a class of its own with personalised service, luxurious amenities and immersive shore excursions. 

Anthem of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas, Independence of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas are offering cruises from Southampton for the 2024/2025 season. With cruises up to 14 nights to Europe and the Mediterranean, travellers can choose from a weekend getaway or a longer two-week voyage. Like Norwegian Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean International is a cruise line perfect for families. 

Two of Silversea’s ships, Silver Dawn and Silver Spirit, offer cruises from Southampton. With itineraries sailing to Europe and the Mediterranean, Silversea passengers can enjoy the journey there in ultra-luxury. Both ships offer incredible onboard amenities like the impressive Oitum spa on Silver Dawn and the unmissable Panorama Lounge on Silver Spirit.