Cruise finderUK cruises from Southampton in 2026, 2027 and 2028
UK cruises from Southampton in 2026, 2027 and 2028
Sometimes we ignore what's on our doorstep. UK Cruises from Southampton open up our shores and give a chance to visit some amazing places throughout the UK. You can cruise to Scotland from Southampton and include the Scottish Isles as part of your holiday. Whilst many cruises may travel around the UK you may also find a mini UK cruise from Southampton for 3 or 4 nights.
An incredible chance to see the coastline from a different perspective, a cruise around the UK from Southampton opens up a new way of looking at the UK. Visiting cities such as Liverpool, Belfast, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle and more you may also get the chance to visit some smaller ports such as those on the Scottish islands or coast.
Round Britain Cruises from Southampton tend to sail in the spring, summer and early autumn months when we can experience some amazing weather. There is a huge range of cruise lines offering a cruise around the UK from Southampton. Perhaps choose a cruise with ultra-luxury lines Regent Seven Seas, a mid-sized ship with cruise lines such as Azamara Cruises or Saga Cruises or a larger ship such as with Celebrity, Princess or MSC.
Founded in 1844 as the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company, P&O Cruises can claim to be the world’s oldest cruise company. It’s also the largest British cruise line specialising in no-fly sailings from Southampton.
With more than 175 years of know-how behind it, this heritage brand has the expertise to deliver quality cruising with strong, customer-friendly value. It's known for its ideally sized ships and caters to a broad range of guests, including couples, solo travellers and families. It also offers a wide selection of carefully curated itineraries, from no-fly mini cruises from the UK to mystery cruises in the Mediterranean.
The age of elegance lives on aboard Cunard's impressive fleet, with white-gloved afternoon teas, grand staircases, exuberant cabins and formal galas in elegant restaurants.
Now that Cunard has observed the centenary of its pioneering world cruise, the famous mantra of dignified excellence has intensified to create not just one of the greatest cruise experiences, but the finest travel money can buy.
Saga’s ships have redefined British boutique cruising with their contemporary and stylish aesthetic, and impressive feat of engineering.
More akin to boutique hotels than cruise ships, vessels offer an intimate, relaxed and luxurious style of cruising that will no doubt appeal to its mature clientele - who value sumptuous public spaces, exquisitely appointed cabins and excellent cuisine over cutting-edge, high-tech facilities.
Oceania Cruises has built a reputation for its approach to small ship luxury. Onboard its intimate, upscale vessels, food sits firmly at the centre of the experience, with refined dining that ranks among the best at sea. Beyond that, the adults-only line is known for its destination-led itineraries, favouring lesser-visited ports and longer stays ashore.
Celebrity Cruises has built a loyal following for its contemporary approach to premium cruising, combining the sophistication of small ships with the variety of experiences offered by larger vessels. The line's design-led fleet boasts a "boutique resort at sea" vibe that maintains a casual feel. And with sailings to nearly 300 destinations across all seven continents, finding the perfect Celebrity Cruises voyage is a breeze.
No matter what you love, you’ll find it on a cruise with Princess, the original Love Boat®. Award-winning food, awe-inspiring adventures in port and entertainment that wows. Princess Cruises friendly crew and luxurious staterooms make you feel at home and always welcome.Book with confidence, knowing Princess will support you every step of the way.
North American cruise line Royal Caribbean International has an impressive history and global reputation.
The cruise line is famed for its fleet of mega-ships, which consist of Utopia of the Seas, Wonder of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas and more.
Each ship is full to the brim of thrills and entertainment, with the cruise line continuing to innovate.
MSC Cruises may be headquartered in Switzerland, but the ambience onboard its 23 ships is very much Italian owing to its owners, the Aponte family. Ships feature a two-storey Mediterranean-style promenade and Instagram-worthy glass staircases filled with Swarovski crystals.The line’s flagship is the 6,327 passenger MSC Euribia, which is MSC's second ship to run on liquefied natural gas.
Founded in 1966, Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), part of global cruise company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (which also owns Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises), is the third-largest cruise line in the world in terms of cruise passengers. NCL has become well-known for its colourful ships featuring a pop-icon style painted hull.
Regent promises to deliver The Most Inclusive Luxury Experience, offering an all-inclusive, ultra-luxury experience that is Unrivalled at Sea™. Guests will be able to explore more than 550 destinations around the world while enjoying the unrivalled space, elegance, and comfort of The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet®. Regent will tend to every detail of their journey from start to finish, so guests can be pampered by the warm, Heartfelt Hospitality™ delivered by the crew.
Ambassador Cruise Line describes itself as a "premium value" service, offering value-for-money breaks aimed primarily at the over-50s.
The company, based in Essex, first sailed out of Tilbury in 2022, with its first Ambassador ship - Ambience, now joined by Ambition. Guests can expect talks, a vast array of entertainment, and a healthy choice of restaurants.
The tag claims "best value at sea" - we'd be inclined to agree.
