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CRUISES TO AND FROM SOUTHAMPTON (LONDON), UK<\/h1>\n
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Explore London and the UK with our Southampton cruises<\/h3>\n
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Cruises from Southampton are part of a storied maritime heritage. Famous ships have sailed from Southampton port and, before commercial air travel, it was the gateway to the world with Hollywood celebrities like Bette Davis and Elizabeth Taylor passing through to board a Southampton cruise.<\/p>\n

In its atmospheric Old Town, 12th-century churches, cobbled streets, and timber-framed houses like the impressive\u00a0Tudor House & Garden<\/strong>\u00a0sit side-by-side, surrounded by one of the most complete Medieval city walls in the UK where the\u00a0Bargate\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 the ancient entrance \u2013 still stands intact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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There are bustling marina-side bars, shiny shopping districts and a vibrant cultural quarter where the\u00a0Mayflower Theatre<\/strong>\u00a0puts on West End musicals and the\u00a0SeaCity Museum<\/strong>\u00a0catalogues Southampton\u2019s seafaring past.<\/p>\n

Some of England\u2019s most impressive landmarks are an easy drive away, including the\u00a0Neolithic wonder Stonehenge<\/strong>, the picturesque spa city\u00a0Bath<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Buckingham Palace<\/strong>,\u00a0Tate Modern<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Tower Bridge<\/strong>\u00a0in the bustling capital of London. Discover 5,000 years of history and more on a Southampton cruise.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

BEST SOUTHAMPTON CRUISES<\/h2>\n

There are a variety of Southampton cruises to choose from.<\/p>\n

Sail across\u00a0Northern Europe<\/strong>\u00a0via Oslo, Copenhagen and Bruges. Or head west down the sunny Iberian coast across Spain and Portugal.
\nGo even further with\u00a0<\/strong>MSC Cruises Grand Voyages. Cruises from Southampton can take you as far as\u00a0Dubai<\/strong>\u00a0or let you island-hop around the\u00a0Caribbean.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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CRUISES FROM SOUTHAMPTON<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Easy access to the\u00a0English Channel<\/strong>\u00a0and a unique double tide have made Southampton Port one of the busiest in the UK, meaning that cruises from Southampton can take you across the world to destinations as diverse as\u00a0Norway<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0Caribbean<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s perfectly positioned for journeys across\u00a0Northern Europe, whether you want to explore Norway\u2019s rugged scenery, sightsee in cosmopolitan\u00a0Hamburg<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0Rotterdam<\/strong>, or journey inland to some of Europe\u2019s most beautiful capital cities, including\u00a0Paris<\/strong>,\u00a0Copenhagen<\/strong>, and\u00a0Amsterdam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

An Iberian getaway is also within easy reach on cruises from Southampton, whether you want to journey through stunning Spanish\u00a0and Portuguese coastal cities like\u00a0C\u00e1diz\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Lisbon<\/strong>\u00a0or tour around sunny\u00a0Santa Cruz de la Palma<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Gran Canaria<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Looking to go further afield? Cruises from Southampton 2024-2025 with MSC Grand Voyages\u00a0can whisk you to white-sand-fringed islands of the\u00a0Caribbean<\/strong>, including\u00a0St Lucia<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Barbados<\/strong>, or to\u00a0Abu Dhabi<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Doha<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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CRUISES TO SOUTHAMPTON<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Whatever your itinerary, a cruise to Southampton lets you explore some of England\u2019s most ancient cities.<\/p>\n

Discover remarkably intact medieval architecture in Southampton\u2019s Old Town. Follow twisting streets once visited by the likes of Jane Austen<\/strong>, where centuries-old churches are sandwiched between Tudor buildings and elegant\u00a0Georgian architecture<\/strong>. All the history manages to blend in with the city\u2019s lively cultural scene, including internationally renowned art galleries, the largest theatre on the south coast of England and Grade-II listed formal parks.<\/p>\n

As well as offering pretty harbour towns, sandy coastlines and clifftop walks, a Southampton cruise also lands you within easy reach of stunning countryside like the\u00a0New Forest<\/strong>\u00a0and historic spots like\u00a0Portsmouth<\/strong>,\u00a0Salisbury<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Winchester<\/strong>, where quaint, crooked streets are filled with independent shops.<\/p>\n

English history, stunning countryside, a cosmopolitan buzz \u2013 a cruise to Southampton has it all.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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SOUTHAMPTON EXCURSIONS: SEE THE BEST OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND<\/h2>\n

Explore southern England on one of MSC Cruises\u2019\u00a0Southampton excursions. Learn about the myths surrounding prehistoric Stonehenge and get up-close to the ancient stones.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pretend you\u2019re in a Jane Austen novel on a guided adventure around Bath\u2019s grand Georgian houses and sweeping crescents. Or experience the electricity of the UK capital on a selection of\u00a0London tours<\/strong>\u00a0that let you snap pictures of\u00a0Westminster Abbey<\/strong>\u00a0or cruise down the\u00a0Thames after dark<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Whatever adventure you\u2019re after, there\u2019s an MSC Cruises excursion for you, and there\u2019s also a 20% discount if booking prior to departure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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HOW TO REACH SOUTHAMPTON CRUISE PORT<\/h2>\n<\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Where do MSC Cruises\u2019 ships dock in Southampton?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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MSC Cruises\u2019 ships dock at the\u00a0Horizon Cruise Terminal<\/strong>: Berth 102, Herbert Walker Avenue, Western Docks, Southampton, SO15 1HJ.<\/p>\n

The cruise terminal is located southwest of the city centre and is a ten-minute taxi ride from the train station<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How do I reach the car park at Southampton cruise port?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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From the M3 motorway, follow the signs for\u00a0Southampton<\/strong>\u00a0and join the M27 westbound.<\/p>\n

At the Junction 3 roundabout, take the M271 exit towards Southampton\/The Docks. Then, take the first exit left and continue along the A33 towards Southampton, following the signs to the dock gate for your cruise, which is shown on your ticket.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How do I get to the Southampton cruise port from the train station?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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By car (whether a taxi or private hire vehicle), the journey time from\u00a0Southampton Central rail station<\/strong>\u00a0to the cruise is around 10 minutes. It is also possible to request an MSC Transfer with the MSC Call Centre or your travel agent. Walking from the train station to the cruise terminal (just over one kilometre) should take 15-20 minutes.<\/p>\n

After exiting the station, take a left on\u00a0Blechynden Terrace\/Southbrook Road<\/strong>. Then take a right towards Commercial Road, before turning left on to Commercial Road. Continue to Fourposts Hill and take a slight left. At the roundabout, take the first exit to Central Station Bridge\/A3507. Continue to Southern Road\/A33. At the roundabout, take the first exit to Solent Road, then turn right on to Horizon Way. The cruise terminal will be on the left.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is there a beach in Southampton?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Thanks to its coastal location, the area areas around Southampton are peppered with beaches, each with their own atmosphere. The closest beach for swimming is\u00a0Calshot Beach<\/strong>, on the edge of\u00a0New Forest National Park<\/strong>. This shingle beach is popular with locals thanks to its colourful beach huts and Calshot Activities Centre, a large outdoor activities and watersports hub. The beach is a 30-40-minute drive from central Southampton or an hour-long journey by bus from Southampton Central rail station.<\/p>\n

A little further south-west down the coast is the beach at\u00a0Lepe Country Park<\/strong>, a mile-long stretch offering some sand and some stones. It\u2019s ideal for swimming and opular with kite surfers and windsurfers, also offering views out to the Isle of Wight on a clear day. Lepe Country Park is located 30-40 minutes away from Southampton by car.<\/p>\n

For something a little closer,\u00a0Western Shore<\/strong>\u00a0is less than three miles from Southampton city centre. Although not recommended for swimming, Weston Shore has a wide footpath that makes it great for biking and strolling, and the grassy lawn is lovely for picnics.<\/p>\n

For a classic British seaside resort experience,\u00a0Bournemouth<\/strong>\u00a0is a popular escape for Southampton residents, reached via a 35-minute train from Southampton Central or a 45-minute drive on the motorway.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What can I do in Southampton in one day?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Southampton \u2013 known as \u2018Soton\u2019 by locals \u2013 is a popular destination for cruisegoers, both before setting sail and after a trip ends. Fuel up for the day with a traditional English breakfast at a cafe or local pub. Take a stroll through history in the\u00a0Old Town<\/strong>. The city also boasts more than 90 listed buildings and over 30 ancient monuments, including the\u00a0Bargate<\/strong>\u00a0(a 12th-century medieval gatehouse) and\u00a0Holyrood Church<\/strong>, which was hit by bombs during\u00a0World War Two<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

North of the Old Town, the\u00a0SeaCity Museum<\/strong>\u00a0offers interactive exhibits about the\u00a0Titanic\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Southampton\u2019s centuries of maritime heritage<\/strong>. Sports fans can watch a\u00a0Southampton F.C<\/strong>. match at\u00a0St. Mary\u2019s Stadium<\/strong>, while art-obsessives will appreciate the city\u2019s wealth of galleries. Meanwhile, kids will love Peppa Pig World at\u00a0Paulton\u2019s theme park<\/strong>. In the evening, stop by the historic\u00a0Mayflower Theatre<\/strong>\u00a0to catch a show or head to\u00a0Oxford Street<\/strong>\u00a0for convivial bars and restaurants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How do I get from Southampton Airport to the cruise port?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Southampton Airport is located approximately six miles away from the cruise port. The journey takes 20-30 minutes by taxi, or the\u00a0Southampton Airport Parkway<\/strong>\u00a0train station is a few minutes from the airport by foot.<\/p>\n

Trains to Southampton Central leave every eight minutes, and the journey takes 10-15 minutes. From the train station, it\u2019s a 10-minute taxi or 15-20-minute walk to the cruise terminal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is the weather like in Southampton?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Southampton enjoys a temperate maritime climate. Thanks to its sheltered, low-lying location, the coastal city is one of the warmer and sunnier cities in the UK.The warmest months are\u00a0June<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0August<\/strong>, with average temperatures ranging from 16\u00b0C to 20\u00b0C.<\/p>\n

The coldest months are\u00a0December<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0February<\/strong>, when average temperatures range from between 5\u00b0C to 8\u00b0C, although Southampton generally enjoys mild winters and some cool periods during summers, as well as sunshine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"parent":44449,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[270],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-44453","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-ports"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/msccruises.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/44453","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/msccruises.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/msccruises.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msccruises.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msccruises.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44453"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/msccruises.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/44453\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msccruises.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/44449"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/msccruises.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44453"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msccruises.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44453"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msccruises.co.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44453"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}