Cruises from Southampton in 2027

Why a Southampton sailing suits more travellers than you might expect

For anyone flying in from Australia, Southampton sits at the heart of a natural UK stopover. You land, spend a night or two exploring the south of England, then step aboard your ship without another flight. At the other end — if your voyage is one-way — we can connect the dots back home, booking the return leg, any hotels either side, and the transfers in between, all on one booking. It is the kind of trip that feels genuinely seamless when it is put together properly, and that is exactly what our cruise specialists do.

Sailings from Southampton in 2027 span durations from short 4-night breaks through to grand voyages of over 100 nights, with a median sailing of around 12 nights — long enough to feel like a proper holiday, short enough that you are not committing months of leave. Roughly half the sailings on sale are round trips that return to Southampton; a meaningful share are one-way, finishing in ports such as New York, Copenhagen, Reykjavik or Lisbon — a great excuse to extend the trip at the far end before flying home.

Where do cruises from Southampton go in 2027?

The range of destinations from Southampton is one of the port’s biggest strengths. Here is where the sailings are concentrated, from the most popular outward.

Norway and the fjords

Norway is the standout destination from Southampton in 2027, with more sailings heading there than anywhere else. These are typically round-trip voyages that take you deep into fjord country and back, so there is no need to arrange an onward connection. If spectacular coastal scenery and dramatic waterways are what you are after, this is where the majority of the fleet is pointed. Explore Norway cruise options to see the full range.

Transatlantic crossings

A transatlantic crossing from Southampton to New York — or the reverse — is one of the most distinctive ways to travel, and 2027 has a strong programme of them. Queen Mary 2 is purpose-built for the open North Atlantic, with a reinforced hull designed for ocean-liner crossings rather than adapted from a cruise ship; she is the only vessel that can genuinely claim that. These one-way voyages finish on the other side of the Atlantic, and we can book your flights, hotels and transfers as part of the package so the whole journey is sorted in one go. If you are continuing to Fort Lauderdale, it is worth knowing that Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) and Miami are about half an hour apart, so a Florida trip can sail from either — worth checking both.

British Isles and coastal England

Shorter sailings around the British Isles and the coast of England make up a healthy share of departures. These are ideal if you want a taster cruise or are combining a UK trip with other travel — four to seven nights, returning to Southampton, with coastal ports and islands along the way. P&O Cruises dominates this segment, with ships that have been built specifically for British tastes and sailing from a British home port.

Western Mediterranean

The Western Mediterranean draws a strong programme from Southampton in 2027. These sailings tend to run 10–14 nights and call at ports across southern Europe and North Africa — and for those who want to dial up the value, all-inclusive Mediterranean cruises in 2027 are available across several lines. If you are planning a broader Mediterranean cruise in 2027, Southampton is a perfectly practical starting point.

Canary Islands and Portugal

The Canary Islands feature regularly in the Southampton programme, usually as 14-night round trips that also take in Lisbon and the Portuguese coast along the way. These sailings are popular because the Canaries stay warm year-round and the routes tend to be straightforward — board in Southampton, sail south, return.

Round-the-world and extended voyages

A small number of world voyage sailings also depart from Southampton in 2027, calling at ports across multiple continents over journeys that stretch well beyond a month. If a grand voyage is what you have in mind, Southampton is one of very few ports that can send you all the way around — have a look at the full 2027 cruises programme for the longer options.

Which cruise lines sail from Southampton in 2027?

Cunard and P&O Cruises lead by volume — between them they account for the majority of Southampton departures in 2027. MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean all have a meaningful presence too. Each line takes a different approach to the Southampton sailing experience, so the choice of ship matters as much as the destination.

Ships to know from Southampton in 2027

Queen Anne — Cunard (newest ship in the fleet)

Queen Anne joined the Cunard fleet in 2024, making her the line’s most recent ship. She carries 37 sailings from Southampton in 2027 — the most of any Cunard vessel. On board, the Bright Lights Society show bar combines state-of-the-art technology with world-class performers in a venue unlike anything else at sea. The Mareel Wellness & Beauty Spa runs to a Himalayan salt sauna, cold therapy room, hydrotherapy pool and full thermal suite. Five specialty restaurants include Aji Wa for Japanese cuisine, Tramonto for Italian and Sir Samuel’s steakhouse. To see how the cabins are configured, the Queen Anne cabins and deck plans page has the full breakdown.

Queen Anne cabin grades include:

• Britannia Inside (IA) — 13.7 m²: 24-hour personal cabin steward with daily turndown service.
• Britannia Deluxe Ocean-view (EA) — 21.9 m²: Around 3 m² more living space than a standard ocean-view, with a separate seating area.
• Britannia Club Balcony (A1) — 21.9 m²: Exclusive access to the Britannia Club Restaurant with a reserved table for the voyage.
• Queens Grill Grand Suite (Q1) — 133.8 m²: The largest suite category on board — more than twice the size of the Master Suite.

Queen Victoria — Cunard

Queen Victoria carries 29 Southampton sailings in 2027. Her Royal Court Theatre is the first at sea to feature private boxes, staging West End-style productions nightly. Dining runs through the three-tiered Grills system — Queens Grill, Princess Grill and Britannia Club — each tied directly to your stateroom category, so the cabin you choose shapes your dining experience. The Winter Garden lounge, with its retractable glass roof and indoor water sculpture, is one of the most distinctive public spaces afloat. Queen Victoria cabin and deck plans are available if you want to compare grades before booking.

Queen Victoria cabin grades include:

• Britannia Deluxe Inside (GB) — 19.2 m²: Midships on deck 1, with minimal ship motion — a good choice for those who want a smooth crossing.
• Britannia Ocean-view (EB) — 18.3 m²: Around 3 m² more than the standard ocean-view grades, with noticeably more living space.
• Britannia Club Balcony (A2) — 24.0 m²: Exclusively on deck 8, the highest deck position in the Britannia Club Balcony category.
• Queens Grill Grand Suite (Q1) — 122.5 m²: Two separate rooms, a dedicated dining room and a spacious lounge — the largest Queens Grill suite on board.

Queen Mary 2 — Cunard

Queen Mary 2 carries 26 sailings from Southampton in 2027, with a particular focus on transatlantic crossings. She is the world’s only true ocean liner — purpose-built for the open North Atlantic, not adapted from a cruise ship — and the only ship at sea with a Planetarium: Illuminations projects star shows as you cross the world’s oceans. The Queen Mary 2 cabins and deck plans page covers all grades, including the Grand Duplex Suite Q1 — a maisonette spanning over 208.9 m² across two floors, and the largest suite on board. Solo travellers should note the dedicated Britannia Solo cabin (outside grade KB, 16.5 m²), designed without a single supplement.

Ventura — P&O Cruises

Ventura has been sailing from Southampton since 2008 and carries 25 sailings in 2027. Over 60% of her cabins have balconies. On board, The Glass House by Olly Smith, Sindhu British-Indian fusion and The Epicurean give you 3 distinct fine-dining options, while the Arena Theatre and the Havana late-night club keep the evenings busy. For cabin details, the Ventura cabins and deck plans page has everything you need.

Britannia — P&O Cruises

Britannia carries 24 Southampton sailings in 2027. Her Headliners Theatre uses LED immersive technology, and there is also the Limelight Club cabaret across 15 entertainment decks. The dining programme spans 13 restaurants and cafés, with menus contributed by Marco Pierre White, Atul Kochhar and James Martin. The Oasis Spa includes a hydrotherapy pool, heated loungers and steam grottos; The Reef kids club covers ages 2–17. Review the Britannia cabins and deck plans to find the right grade.

MSC Meraviglia — MSC Cruises

MSC Meraviglia contributes 23 sailings from Southampton in 2027. The ship is built around the 96-metre Galleria Meraviglia, an indoor promenade with boutiques, restaurants and nightly entertainment beneath a vast LED sky. The Polar Aquapark, a full-sized bowling alley and Formula 1 simulators sit across 19 decks and 172,000 GT. The MSC Yacht Club offers a ship-within-a-ship private enclave for those who want a quieter, more exclusive experience. MSC Meraviglia cabin and deck plans are on the menu.

What fare options are there from Southampton in 2027?

Cunard offers fare types such as the flexible Cunard Fare — which lets you choose your stateroom number, amend the booking to the balance due date, and includes complimentary shuttle buses at ports — as well as Saver fares for those happy to take a pre-allocated stateroom at the lowest available price in exchange for paying in full at booking.

Norwegian Cruise Line offers a base fare (cruise only) alongside bundle options that can include a premium beverage package, speciality dining, Wi-Fi and shore excursion credits, depending on the tier selected.

Princess Cruises offers a Standard fare that covers the cruise itself, with the Princess Plus package available to add — it includes casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to a daily limit, MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation and reserved theatre seating. The Princess Cruises 2027–2028 season launch page has more on what is on offer from the line this year.

Are there discounted sailings from Southampton in 2027?

A number of Southampton sailings are on sale at a reduced price. Reductions run up to 45% off the price previously listed for that cabin grade — though that maximum applies to 1 departure, and most reduced sailings sit closer to 13% off. It is worth checking regularly, as availability at reduced fares changes. Fare types such as Cunard Saver and last-minute offers can deliver solid savings for flexible travellers.

Getting to Southampton — and making it part of the trip

Southampton is straightforward to reach from across the UK by train, and if you are flying in from Australia, a pre-cruise night in the south of England is easy to arrange. Cruise1st can add hotels, transfers, tours and even a fully built Cruise1st Package around your cruise — flights from any Australian city, a hotel the night before you sail, transfers to the port, and whatever you need at the other end. If your voyage is one-way and finishes in a port like New York, Copenhagen or Lisbon, we sort the return leg too, so nothing is left for you to piece together separately.

Parking at Southampton is available through the port’s own facilities for those who prefer to drive. If you would rather not deal with the car, a direct train from London takes under 90 minutes, and we can include the rail connection as part of your booking.

Our Australian cruise experts are on the phone seven days a week and know the Southampton programme well — they can steer you toward the right ship, the right cabin grade and the right fare inclusions for your trip, and put the whole holiday on a single booking backed by the Best Price Guarantee.

Planning a 2027 cruise from somewhere else?

If you are weighing up other options for 2027, there is plenty on offer closer to home. Cruises from Brisbane in September 2027 suit those who want to stay in the Pacific. For the Pacific islands, South Pacific cruises from Sydney in 2027 cover that territory well. New Zealand cruises in 2027 are another strong option for the southern hemisphere. And if Princess Cruises is the line you are interested in, their 2027 programme runs from several Australian home ports — see Princess from Sydney, Princess from Brisbane and Princess from Fremantle for the full picture, or browse the broader Princess Cruises 2026/2027 Australia season.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.