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38 or 38/9 berth = QEII Cruise Terminal 46 berth = Ocean Cruise Terminal 101 berth = City Cruise Terminal 106 berth = Mayflower Cruise Terminal 102 berth = Horizon Cruise Terminal

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Cruises from Southampton in 2024, 2025 & 2026

It's so easy.

When a hassle-free holiday is at the top of your wish list, it makes sense to choose a cruise from Southampton.

Where can I travel to on a cruise from Southampton?

You’re spoilt for choice! Our cruises from Southampton take you to the Norwegian Fjords, the Med, Canary Islands, Spain & Portugal, the Caribbean, World Cruises, Short Breaks, South America, Northern Europe, as well as USA.

Norwegian Fjords

Many argue that the only way to truly appreciate the scenery of the Norwegian Fjords is to sail through them. We, of course, agree. Fjord cruises offer more than any land based experience ever could. Cruising through the deep-blue waters of Norway’s UNESCO-protected fjords is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Mediterranean

With beauty waiting at every stop, there’s plenty to explore. Famed for its art, architecture, cultures, cuisines, beaches and more – the Med is a holiday full of rich experiences and it's perfect for adults or families to experience together.

Short Breaks

A Short Break with us is a short break like no other. It's the perfect chance for a well-earned weekend away to explore great doorstep destinations, recharge the batteries and shake up the routine.

Canary Islands

Will you swim in the crystal-clear water off Lanzarote? Or don your hiking boots to explore Tenerife’s hidden lava tunnels? Perhaps you’ll enjoy the sunset while sipping a cocktail on lush La Palma. With so many full days ashore, you’ll have time to dive deep into these extraordinary islands.

Spain and Portugal

From peaceful landscapes to bustling cities, this region is all about diversity. Explore the winding cobbled streets of Lisbon’s Old Town by tuk-tuk or set off on a rafting adventure in the heart of the Galician countryside. With full days on offer in almost every destination, the possibilities are all yours.

Northern Europe and Scandinavia

Scandinavia is a playground of riches. Our Northern Europe and Scandinavia Cruise Holidays offer two weeks visiting capital cities, cultural masterpieces and lesser-known gems. City-hop from Helsinki to Tallinn, Stockholm and Copenhagen – all on one holiday.

USA and Canada

The USA is rich with history and abundant with natural beauty. Each port offers a unique and special experience. New England is a beautiful and distinctly American region, there are spectacular sandy beaches, mansions, vineyards and marinas, alongside such historical sites as Boston, the birthplace of the American Revolution.

Immerse yourself in the colours and cultures of each captivating island. The Caribbean epitomises idyllic holidays: white sand, crystal-clear waters, swaying palm trees. But there’s plenty more to see beyond the blissful beachfronts. On a P&O Cruises Caribbean holiday, you can get to the heart of each colourful island.

Travelling, but not as you know it

Because getting there is half the fun...

Forget hours of waiting and worries about missing your flight. Simply head to the port and the ship will be ready and waiting to welcome you on board. The second you step on board your ship, your holiday’s begun: You might indulge in a spa treatment, enjoy a theatre show or a film at the cinema, treat yourself to fine dining or sip cocktails on deck all en route to your first destination.

Incredible destinations on your doorstep

Popular cruise holidays from Southampton port

Here is a taste of just some of the incredible cruise holidays departing from Southampton cruise terminal.

What can I do on board while I travel?

Endless on-board activities to enjoy

Say goodbye to those ‘are we there yet?’ groans. Fill the hours between Sail Away and arriving at your first port with all manner of fun, excitement, food, drink, relaxation and entertainment. Take in a show in the theatre. Watch a film in the cinema. Treat yourself to some indulgent food and drinks. Spoil yourself with a luxurious spa treatment. There’s so much to choose from. You’ll never be short of things to do.

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Easy transport and car parking

Whether you decide to travel by car, coach, train or taxi, Southampton is easy to reach by any mode of transport.

Bring as much luggage as you like

Unlimited luggage allowance

Forget luggage restrictions. Unlike flying, there are no stringent rules in place when it comes to luggage allowance when you board your ship in Southampton. Although no item of individual luggage should weigh more than 23kg, you have the freedom to bring as many bags as you can comfortably fit into your cabin.

Generous liquids allowance

There are no size limits for liquid toiletries on P&O Cruises holidays from Southampton. This means you can bring all of your favourite full size toiletries. We also allow guests to bring one litre wine or champagne, per person, on board. Find out about our alcohol policy here .

It's all taken care of

Relax knowing your bags are all taken care of as soon as you arrive at the terminal. They’ll all be whisked to your cabin so that you can start your holiday hassle-free. You can also drop off your luggage from 12pm and come back to the cruise terminal at your Arrival Time. We make travel effortless so that you can have the best holiday.

Quick and easy embarkation

We make it easy

We want your holiday to get off to a great start with quick and easy embarkation. Over the past year, we have been working on ways to improve your experience at the cruise terminal, and get you on board your ship quicker. Improvements include more security lanes, speedier baggage delivery to your cabin, having your cabin ready earlier, and serving lunch on board all afternoon.

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School holiday cruises from Southampton

Take a look at our selection of family-friendly cruises in the school holidays, from half-term breaks and summer holidays to Easter escapes and Christmas cruises, you can find the perfect cruise holiday for all the family to enjoy.

Christmas cruises from Southampton

Start a new Christmas tradition... of only enjoying your favourite traditions. Delicious food, festive fizz, feel-good movies, sparkling decorations. And best of all? You’ve time to relax and enjoy (without having to peel a single sprout!).

Winter cruises from Southampton

Whether you fancy a winter-sun holiday or prefer to embrace a more traditional and cosy winter break, our winter holidays offer plenty for everyone.

Frequently asked questions

Great news! You’ll be pleased to know that Arcadia, Arvia, Aurora, Britannia, Iona and Ventura sail from Southampton to wonderful destinations all over the world. So take your pick of our   Southampton cruises and set sail.

You’re spoilt for choice! Our cruises from Southampton take you to the Norwegian Fjords, the Med, Canary Islands, Spain & Portugal, World Cruises, Short Breaks, South America, Northern Europe, as well as USA and Caribbean cruises.

Depending on which cruise you choose, you usually have at least one day at sea before you get to the first port. That means you have at least a full day at sea to get used to your ship and have as much fun as you can squeeze in. 

There’s such a range of activities and entertainment taking place throughout the day, you’ll struggle to fit everything in – from dazzling performances from West End musicals in the ships' theatres to comedy and live music, piano recitals and tribute bands. And with cinema and film screenings, dance classes, pub quizzes, sports tournaments, cookery demonstrations and even special interest seminars, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

You’ll also find traditional card and table games, along with the latest slot machines in our casinos. And if you’re in the mood for dancing, head for one of our nightclubs, where the bars are well stocked with your favourite refreshments.

Of course, some days all you want to do is relax with a good book. No problem – you’ll find plenty of comfortable sun loungers outside and soft chairs inside.

Families will love the flexibility of The Reef children’s clubs, which offer safe havens for teens and little ones alike.

Parking at Southampton Cruise Terminal costs between £10 and £20 per day. You will need to pre-book your parking via  https://www.cruiseparking.co.uk/ . Your car will be left in a secure car park within walking distance to the ship. Alternatively, you can park your car in an off-site car park for as little as £5 per day and take a free shuttle or get a taxi to the cruise terminal. Parking is available as a benefit on Southampton round trip cruises of 7 nights or more when you book a  Select Price holiday .

Parking at Southampton Cruise Terminal costs between £10 and £20 per day. You will need to pre-book your parking via  https://www.cruiseparking.co.uk/ . Your car will be left in a secure car park within walking distance to the ship. Alternatively, you can park your car in an off-site car park for as little as £5 per day and take a free shuttle or get a taxi to the cruise terminal. Parking is available as a benefit on Southampton round trip cruises of 7 nights or more when you book a  Select Price holiday .

Southampton welcomes more than four million visitors each year and is easily accessible from major UK cities by rail, road and air. It’s entirely up to you. You might prefer to drive and park at or near the cruise terminal. Parking at the terminal needs to be pre-booked. Alternatively, why not hop on a coach or train and let someone else do the driving while you relax. And if you live further away, you could always fly into Southampton airport and grab a taxi to the terminal.

Southampton is a foodie’s dream. There are restaurants dotted all over the city. For something a little different, head for the Oxford Street area. Or, for some true family favourites, the Westquay food and entertainment venue is alive with almost every cuisine you could hope for.

We realise that it’s not always possible to arrive at a scheduled time, especially if you’re travelling a long way, or are checking out from a hotel. So if you do arrive early, please rest assured that we will do our best to get you checked in and on board as soon as possible. There are refreshments available at the terminal and plenty of seating to make you comfortable should you have to wait. Alternatively, feel free to drop off your luggage from 12pm and come back to the cruise terminal at your Arrival Time.

There are no size limits for liquid toiletries on P&O Cruises holidays from Southampton. This means you can bring all of your favourite full size toiletries. We allow guests to bring 1 litre of wine or champagne, per person, on board.  Find out about our alcohol policy here .

With our unlimited luggage allowance, you have the freedom to bring as many bags as you can comfortably fit into your cabin. Unlike flying, there are no stringent rules in place when it comes to luggage allowance when you board your ship in Southampton. Although no item of individual luggage should weigh more than 23kg.

Please note that if you are travelling to Southampton by coach, the coach operator's luggage restrictions will apply.  Find out more here .

For those travelling on a fly-cruise, luggage restrictions apply.  Find out more here .

There are refreshments available at the Southampton cruise terminal and plenty of seating to make you comfortable.

Southampton has a unique personality and atmosphere. Its maritime heritage stretches back beyond Tudor times, and it is now well known for ocean yacht racing, watersports and leisure sailing. It’s also one of the UK’s most important trade and cruise ports. The city was also one of four shortlisted for the UK City of Culture 2025.

You’re in luck. Yes, there is. Calshot Beach is a shingle beach at the westerly corner of Southampton Water, just opposite the Weston Shore. Here, you can see ships entering and leaving port, and there a few watersports options in warmer months.

Southampton’s weather is generally milder than most parts of the UK. It has to be said though, that, much like anywhere in the UK, anything can happen, weather-wise. That said, summer is usually warm and comfortable, whilst winters can be cold and windy.

Like all great UK cities, Southampton is awash with shops of all types and sizes, from all the usual high street, big name brands, to smaller, specialist boutique stores. But if you’re looking for shopping (food, fashion, tech and so much more), head for Westquay shopping Centre – just minutes from the terminal – where everything, including a food hall, is under one roof.

Southampton is one of the UK’s great maritime cities. So, why not visit SeaCity Museum for a closer look at the city’s seafaring past if you have a day to spare. Or why not head for the Tudor House and Garden (a Tudor period home, carefully preserved and restored). There’s also the Solent Sky Museum for fans of military aviation. And for theatre lovers, if you have the time, why not take in a show at the famous Mayflower Theatre?

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2024, 2025, 2026 & 2027 cruises from southampton.

Want to know which P&O Cruises ships cruise from Southampton? All of them! P&O Cruises fleet comprises of seven cruise ships – Adult only Aurora  & Arcadia , family friendly Azura , Britannia  & Ventura .

Then there’s the newest ships: Iona – designed to bring you the best experience of the Norwegian Fjords in Summer, and the Canary Islands in Winter. Arvia – built for the sunshine of the Mediterranean and Caribbean.

With so much variety on a P&O Cruises holiday, every moment brings something new. From Bermuda shorts and bikinis by the swimming pools on a sunny day at sea, featuring endless ocean views; to black ties, ball gowns and fine dining on gala evenings, there’s something for everyone on a P&O Cruises holiday. Sun-soaked days and sumptuous dinners, breezy morning treks and lazy afternoons with a cocktail or two. It’s all waiting for you… from instagrammable sunsets and live music on deck to the promise of new flavours, sights and sounds ashore.

Cruise from Southampton, or choose one of their worldwide fly-cruise adventures, with sailings available right through to Winter 2026/27!

On our website we’ll always show you the cheapest fare first, which, where available, will more than likely be the Early Saver fare. Please ask our cruise specialists for details and availability of any other P&O Cruises fares.

The fares explained:

Select Price

This price gives you the most choice and flexibility. • Choice of cabin location and first priority for upgrades (subject to availability) • First priority for dining style on ships offering both freedom and Club Dining, and first priority for seating time and table size for Club Dining • A choice of on-board spending money, car parking in Southampton or return coach travel to Southampton* • Shuttle buses in port (where they are provided by P&O Cruises) • Flexibility to change your booking

Early Saver

Early Saver offers a great price but without the benefits of Select Price. • Available on selected grades of cabin (we’ll assign your cabin number) • Possible upgrades (where and if available, after non-Saver bookings) • Flexibility required for your desired dining style, dining time and table size in the main restaurant • Flexibility to change your booking

Saver is a last chance for deal-seekers to get a last-minute holiday with P&O Cruises • Only available on selected cruises, at selected times • Only available on selected cabin grades (we’ll assign your cabin number, which once allocated cannot be changed) • Dining allocated upon boarding • Full balance to be paid at the time of booking • 100% cancellation fee if cancelled at any time before sail date

If you’re looking for something a little different, then why not ask us about themed cruises, such as Christmas-time getaway, or a culinary sailing with one of P&O Cruises Food Heroes, like Marco Pierre White or Olly Smith, aboard.

All Inclusive?

P&O Cruises offer full board dining as standard, and already include gratuities in the cruise fare (so there are no surprises at the end of your holiday or awkwardness when it comes to tipping). Fancy taking care of the bar bill before you’ve travelled? P&O Cruises offer a range of drinks packages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) to ensure you’re refreshed at sea without wondering whether you could afford one more coffee or cocktail. And whether you’re making friends and family at home jealous with updates from your adventures on social media, or needing to work whilst abroad, there’s a wi-fi package suited to your needs. Ask our Cruise Experts for more information on these enhancements, when you book P&O Cruises holidays at Southampton Cruise Centre.

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When selecting Car Parking as your benefit: Due to high demand for this service, P&O Cruises now request that car parking bookings with Cruise & Passenger Services Ltd are made at least 35 days prior to departure.

Promotional details, fares and itineraries were correct at time of publish but can be changed/withdrawn at any time without notice. All offers are applicable to new bookings only. E&OE.

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Cruises From Southampton, England

Southampton, 'Cruise Capital' of the UK The Port of Southampton became famous in the twentieth century as the United Kingdom's foremost port of departure for the great cruise lines. In terms of number of passengers, the most popular route used to be the transatlantic crossing to the USA. But in 1939 the first Pan Am passenger flight across the Atlantic signaled the finish of this golden time of ocean travel. In the following years Southampton came to prominence as a major Cruise port. Today the number of cruises from Southampton on offer each year is well over five hundred. The port is split between the Eastern Docks and Western Docks. The Western Docks are the location for the Mayflower, Horizon and City Cruise Terminals, the Eastern Docks the location for the QE2 and Ocean Cruise Terminals. The Eastern Docks witnessed perhaps Southampton's most famous event. In 1912 the Titanic left from White Star Dock (near today's Ocean dock) on its first voyage. When the ship went down, of the 1500 lives lost, 500 were crew who lived in Southampton and the impact on the city was enormous.

Southampton Cruise Ship Terminals Eastern Docks Queen Elizabeth II Terminal - Berth 38/9 The QE2 terminal was opened in 1966 by the Queen. The dock is home to Cunard's cruise liners, Queen Mary II, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria. Facilities include a short stay car park, a bar, a taxi rank and a cafe. The viewing area is closed to visitors. Ocean Cruise Terminal Berth 46 The first Ocean Cruise Terminal was a designer Art-Deco construction. Sadly this was demolished in 1983 The modern building, finished in 2009, is a total change from its namesake, being a huge modern design with simple curved lines. Facilities available include a short stay car park, a taxi rank, a bar and cafe. Western Docks City Cruise Terminal Berth 101 This Terminal has completed a 7 year refurbishment to double its capacity. It can now manage the largest 'Freedom Class' ships of RCI. Facilities include a short stay car park, a taxi rank, a bar and cafe. The nearby Mayflower Park is a good point to watch cruise ship departures. Horizon Cruise Terminal Berth 102 Horizon cruise terminal was opened in 2021, the result of a strategic partnership between the port, NCL, and MSC Cruises. The two level state-of-the-art terminal offers a full range of facilities, including check-in, baggage handling and security. Mayflower Cruise Terminal Berth 106 The Mayflower Cruise Terminal, opened in 1960, has long been associated with the P&O fleet of ships. Facilities are a taxi rank, a bar and cafe, and viewing gallery.

Cruises From Southampton The choice of cruises from Southampton is possibly the best of any departure port in the world. Itineraries from Southampton include voyages north to the magnificent Norwegian Fjords, north-east to the Baltic Sea and majestic St Petersburg, south to the beautiful Canary Islands, or south then east to the Western Mediterranean or Eastern Mediterranean. Another popular alternative is a voyage around Britain. If you're an ocean lover and enjoy sea days, another option is the classic westbound transatlantic voyage to New York. Finally how about the cruise of a lifetime - Round The World. Cruises from Southampton are easily accessible, thanks to its good rail and road links.

Travelling to Southampton's Port By Road The majority of passengers booked on cruises from Southampton travel by road from the South-East of England. The M27 motorway, which joins places bordering the southern coast of England, runs just to the north of Southampton. The M3 motorway connects the city to London and also, by linking to the A34 road at Winchester with the Midlands and North. The M271 motorway, off the M27, joins it with the Docks and city centre. By Train Direct train services connect Southampton with London, and many places in England. There is a frequent train between London Waterloo and Southampton Central, the journey time is around 80 minutes. Rail routes run east towards Portsmouth, north towards the Midlands and beyond, and westwards to cities like Bournemouth and Bristol. From the train station you can either catch a taxi, or take the free CityLink bus service between the rail station and Town Quay every quarter-hour. By Airplane From London Heathrow There is a National Express bus to and from Heathrow Terminal every one-and-a-half to two hours. The journey time is about 2 hours. From London Gatwick Airport Take the train to Southampton Central station. Every hour, with a journey time of just under 2 hours. From Southampton Airport It's easiest to catch a cab for the docks.

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Aurora current position

Aurora current location is at West Mediterranean (coordinates 36.14779 N / -5.36617 W) cruising en route to ITMSN-GIGIB. The AIS position was reported 2 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Aurora

Aurora current cruise is 19 days, round-trip Mediterranean . The itinerary starts on 26 Apr, 2024 and ends on 15 May, 2024 .

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Aurora Itineraries

Aurora review, review of aurora.

The 2001-built P&O Aurora cruise ship is one of the older P&O UK liners. The drydock refit in 2014 made it the first in the fleet with the company's new hull livery - the Union Jack flag.

In February 2018, P&O UK announced that Aurora becomes an adults-only ship, after the scheduled drydock refurbishment in March 2019. The ship joined the adult-only fleetmate Arcadia on April 8, 2019. Both boats are exclusively for adults.

The vessel (IMO number 9226906) is currently Bermuda- flagged (MMSI 310556000) and registered in Hamilton .

History - construction and ownership

P&O Cruises is a subsidiary company and two brands owned by Carnival Corporation - P&O UK and P&O Australia. In 2000, P&O Cruises became subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises, which merged with Carnival Corporation in 2003. P and O is the world's oldest cruise company, starting passenger shipping operations in 1822 on the routes connecting England with Iberia.

The 1900-passenger ship Aurora operates some of the best luxury ship cruises from England, with cheap affordable cruises from UK ports. This one is among the most family-friendly cruise ships in the UK, featuring the PO Aurora World cruise deals from Southampton by the UK best cruise line. One of the best England cruise ships, P&O Aurora serves predominantly the British market, with a great variety of itineraries (mainly in Europe). With her classic design and tiered stern, she is more similar to the traditional ocean liners, and just like “the good old ones”, she offers sheer luxury, premium cruising experiences, stylish entertainment, and 5-star hotel amenities. The PO Aurora cruise ship reviews often recommend this vessel and its itineraries as presenting the best and cheap options for birthday celebrations and wedding anniversaries at sea, small family reunions, and for spending quality family time together.

Decks and Cabins

P&O Aurora staterooms (962 total, in 20 grades) including 30x Suites, 381x Balconies, 253x Oceanviews, 288x Inside, 10x Single cabins (Oceanview). Most cabins are sized 150-175 ft2 / 14-16 m2. Most cabin balconies are sized 30-40 ft2 / 3-4 m2. Wheelchair-accessible cabins are 22. The largest passenger accommodations are the Penthouse Suites (Duplex Apartments sized 865 ft2 / 80 m2, with terrace 70 ft2 / 7 m2).

The boat has 13 decks , of which 10 are passenger-accessible and 7 with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

The decor of the vessel is not from the most exciting that passengers have ever seen and appeals to the older Brits. There is a 2-sitting fixed dining system in the dining venues and dress codes are enforced in the restaurants and in the basic bars in the evenings. The ship's main dining rooms are two (Medina and Alexandria restaurants), both with open-seating (serving breakfast and lunch) and Club dining at dinner (fixed seating). Alternative/specialty restaurant is Cafe Bordeaux (by chef Marco Pierre White) with Mediterranean cuisine. Dinner reservations are required, and a surcharge is applied. The casual Pennant Grill serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea. Another dining option is the self-service buffet restaurant “The Orangery”. Room service costs extra.

Follows the complete list of Aurora restaurants and food bars.

• Medina Restaurant (forward Dining Room; open seating breakfast 8-9:30 am, Lunch 12:15-1:45 pm, Afternoon Tea 4-4:45 pm, club dining with two fixed Dinner seatings (at 6:30 or 8:30 pm/complimentary)
• Alexandria Restaurant (aft Dining Room, dinner only, with 2 fixed dinner seatings at 6:30 or 8:30 p.m.; complimentary)
• Cafe Bordeaux (120-seat French specialty restaurant by Marco Pierre White; at surcharge; open for Breakfast 6:30-11:00 am, Lunch 11 am - 5:30 pm, Afternoon Tea 5:30-6:30 pm, Dinner 6-10:30 pm, late-night snacks 10:30 pm - 6:30 am)
• The Orangery (Lido buffet, self-service, complimentary; open for Breakfast 7-10:30 am, Brunch 10:30-12 am; Lunch 12-2:30 pm, Children’s Afternoon Tea and snacks 5:45-6:30 pm, Dinner 6:30-9 pm/ features themed buffets)
• Sidewalk Cafe (Lido Cafe, fast food bar; offers pizzas, burgers, fish and chips, complimentary; open 11 am - 6 pm)
• "Sindhu" (Indian, by A. Kochhar)
• Pennant Grill and Bar (specialty restaurant, alfresco; surcharge PP applied; open only for dinner/ 7-9:30 pm).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

P&O Aurora liner attracts passengers during the school holidays, but basically, she is loved by more elderly people who prefer a traditional cruising experience. Ship's Sun Deck features a golf simulator, Cyb@Study (Internet), the line’s signature Crow’s Nest (bar&lounge by day, nightclub by night), the Uganda room for private parties, and Crystal Pool with 5 hot tubs. The Lido Deck boasts the Oasis spa-salon-sauna, The Orangery, and Sidewalk Cafe, as well as the Pennant bar. The Riviera Pool and Weights and Measures gym are located on Deck 11. Onboard P&O Aurora, there are a total of 8 bars, 3 pools (1 with retractable glass dome), 2 jacuzzis, up to 3 lectures a day, dance lessons, French and Spanish classes. Additional amenities include: Complimentary 24-hour Room-Service, Internet/WiFi access, supervised kids programme, laundry/self-serve laundromats.

Follows the complete list of Aurora lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

• Aurora Atrium (4-decks central open floor area and social hub)
• Palm Court Lobby
• Curzon Theatre (600-seat, features grand style productions, with hi-tech lighting and sound equipment)
• Carmen’s Lounge (show lounge and dance club; hosts dancing classes, bingo games, cabaret shows nightly)
• Champions Bar (sports bar); Anderson’s Bar; Charlie’s Bar (wine/piano)
• Monte Carlo Casino; Art Gallery and Shop
• Masquerade Disco and Nightclub
• Raffles Bar (hand-made chocolates and cakes; specialty coffee; a la carte pricing)
• Mayfair Shop (luxury jewelry); Piccadilly Court and Shop (clothes, accessories, sunglasses, logo items); Emporium (duty-free general store: logo merchandise, chocolates, souvenirs, alcohol, tobaccos, special occasion gifts)
• Photo Gallery and Shop; The Library (with Internet computers); Vanderbilt’s Card Room
• Cyb@Study (24-hour Internet computers room)
• Uganda Room (wedding venue, vow renewals; also used for private parties)
• The Playhouse (213-seat cinema)
• Decibels Disco (teens club lounge)
• Terrace Pool and Bar area; Crystal Pool (served by Crystal Bar); Riviera Pool and Bar area (adults-only)
• Toybox Room and Night Nursery; Quarter Deck (kids club room); Jumping Jacks (kids club); Intergalactic (video games arcade)
• Oasis Spa and Health Club (Treatment Rooms, Steam Rooms, Beauty Salon)
• The Retreat (relaxation room with large wooden floor for Yoga, Tai Chi, ballroom dance classes)
• Weights and Measures Gym (complimentary equipment, Fitness classes; Yoga and Pilates at surcharge)
• The Crow’s Nest Lounge (dance floor, a stage for live music; with floor-ceiling windows for panoramic views; hosts art classes, quiz games, cooking demos during the day)
• Power Walking/Jogging Track; Sports Court (tennis, basketball, football, cricket); Shuffleboard, Deck Quoits, Table Tennis; Golf Simulator; four Golf Net cages.

Itineraries

P&O Aurora itinerary program is based on roundtrips from homeport Southampton England , including an annual World Cruise , Caribbean itineraries (ex-UK roundtrip Transatlantic crossings), Canary Islands, Baltic (Norwegian Fjords), Mediterranean, Iceland and Norway, as well as "mini-cruises" from the UK to Belgium.

Due to the Coronavirus crisis, the ship Aurora was paused through April 2022.

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Aurora wiki.

MS Aurora was specifically designed to appeal to the UK cruising market. Since British travelers are more attracted by traditionally looking ships, vessel's hull and superstructure as design resemble traditional ocean liners. Design's basics were taken from mv Oriana , but largely extended and improved (cabins and facilities).

P&O Aurora (Papenburg shipyard/hull number 640) is powered by MAN B&W marine diesel engines (model 14V48/60) generating total power output 56 MW.

A most unfortunate event in mv Aurora's history happened at the very beginning of its service. Vessel's royal godmother (Princess Anne) failed to shatter the champagne bottle in the hull during the christening ceremony in Southampton . And many blamed this for the canceled Maiden Voyage (May 1, 2000) when due to a serious technical problem the Inaugural cruise to the Mediterranean was canceled after only 16 hrs at sea. The ship was taken out of service for drydock repairs, and passengers refund/compensation package cost P&O UK about GBP 6 million. Aurora returned to service 2 weeks later.

The liner was christened on April 27, 2000, by godmother HRH Princess Royal. The list of other P and O cruise ships named by British Royals includes Oriana (April 6, 1995, by HM The Queen), Britannia (March 10, 2015, by HM The Queen) and the ships Oceana and Adonia (Azamara Pursuit since 2018) . Both vessels were named on May 21, 2003, by HRH Princess Royal and her daughter Zara Phillips.

The list of P&O World Cruise ships, besides Aurora also includes mv Arcadia .

P&O Aurora refurbishments review

The ship is currently scheduled for a drydock refurbishment in April 2025.

Aurora's renovation project in 2023 (April-May) resulted in new chairs (in all passenger staterooms), new furniture (on all cabin balconies), and new deckchairs/furniture on all open deck areas. Neptune Pool's sundeck was upgraded with new garden furniture (loungers, sofas, tables, armchairs).

Follows the list of deck plan changes after the 2014 drydock refurbishment in Hamburg (Nov 29 thru Dec 18) conducted at Blohm+Voss.

• new livery design. The refit in 2014 makes ms Aurora the first of all P and O cruise ships with the new livery for the P&O line- the Union Jack flag (on the hull/bow) and the funnel’s new livery design will feature a contemporary version of the Union Flag and new blue funnels with illuminated rising sun designs.
• (Deck 8) New Indian cuisine restaurant (“Sindhu”, by Atul Kochhar) replaces the library, which is to be relocated to Deck 13 (where is the  cyb@study).
• (Deck 8) Cafe Bordeaux to be replaced by the wine bar/specialty restaurant “Glass House”.
• Venues to receive renovations (decor and furniture changes): Lido Buffet, Sidewalk Cafe and the Spa (on Deck 12), Reef Club (Deck 8, changes in the kids' rooms names), Champions Bar, Casino, the Theatre and Carmen’s Lounge (all on Deck 7).
• New Grill evening menu (“The Beach House”)
• New venues: Medina Restaurant (Deck 6, with more 2-seats tables), “Grab & Go” food station and specialty “Costa Coffee” bar
• passenger cabins amenities upgrade (new flat TVs, furnishings).

Drydock 2014 refurbishment’s total cost was GBP 26 million (~USD 44 million).

Aurora's drydocking in 2022 (June 9-23) was at Harland & Wolff shipyard (in Belfast, Northern Ireland ). Before the 2022 drydock, the boat was drydocked for general maintenance works in March 2019.

Around South America cruises 2023

Next table shows Aurora's 65-night/66-day itinerary (booking code R301) Around South America roundtrip from the UK.

Prices started from GBP 1450 () per person with double occupancy.

P&O Aurora World Cruise 2022 (canceled)

In 2021, P&O UK planned a 100-day "World Cruise 2022" on MS Aurora, leaving roundtrip from Southampton (January 3 thru April 13). Paul Ludlow (P&O UK's President) commented that was "not possible" to operate the scheduled voyage due to the "complex logistics" (COVID impact) involved with a global itinerary.

The canceled voyage was also available for booking in smaller itinerary segments:

• (Jan 3) 49-days Southampton to Sydney
• (Jan 3) 24-days Southampton to San Francisco
• (Feb 21) 51-days Sydney to Southampton
• (Feb 21) 23-days Sydney to Singapore
• (Feb 21) 19-days Sydney to Hong Kong
• (Feb 23) 49-day Brisbane to Southampton
• (Feb 23) 17-days Brisbane to Hong Kong
• (Mar 12) 14-days Hong Kong to Dubai
• (Mar 12) 32-days Hong Kong to Southampton
• (Mar 26) 18-days Dubai to Southampton

Instead, the ship was rescheduled to operate two substitutes/Southampton roundtrips (sales opened on July 6, 2021) leaving in 2022 on February 22 (Transatlantic to the Caribbean) and April 1 (to the Canaries).

The 40-night Caribbean itinerary (priced from GBP 2150 pp) visits La Coruna Galicia, Funchal Madeira, Basseterre St Kitts, Pointe-a-Pitre Guadeloupe, Oranjestad Aruba, Castries St Lucia, St Georges Grenada, Kingstown St Vincent Grenadines, Bridgetown Barbados, Kralendijk Bonaire.

The 12-night "Portugal and the Canaries" itinerary (priced from GBP 600 pp) visits Santa Cruz de la Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arrecife de Lanzarote, and Lisbon Portugal.

A 3rd passenger (in the same cabin) paid just GBP 200 (on both P&O Aurora cruises).

Southampton, England

Port schedule.

Southampton, England cruise ship port calendar shows all scheduled arrival and departure dates in a timetable format. The cruise calendar displays the ship’s estimated time of arrival including related information such as how crowded is the port, as well as the ship’s next port-of-call.

The following timetable provides valuable information and keeps track of the future cruise ship arrivals from all major cruise lines. In order to find out more about the cruise ship itineraries such as ports, dates, and arrival/departure times just follow the ship’s link.

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Southampton Is located on the South coast of England and is best known as the port where the Titanic departed in 1912 carrying 3,327 passengers and met its fateful end days later as she hit an iceb

• Norwegian Getaway 4.819 passengers 13 May 2024 - 05:00
• Borealis 1.685 passengers 14 May 2024 - 00:00
• Silver Dawn 691 passengers 14 May 2024 - 07:00
• Aurora 2.258 passengers 15 May 2024 - 00:00
• Celebrity Apex 3.373 passengers 15 May 2024 - 06:00
• AIDAprima 3.400 passengers 15 May 2024 - 07:00
• Regal Princess 4.272 passengers 15 May 2024 - 07:00
• Queen Mary 2 3.271 passengers 16 May 2024 - 00:00
• Iona 6.600 passengers 18 May 2024 - 00:00
• Aurora 2.258 passengers 18 May 2024 - 00:00
• MSC Virtuosa 5.772 passengers 18 May 2024 - 07:00
• Mein Schiff 3 2.700 passengers 18 May 2024 - 07:00
• Anthem of the Seas 4.825 passengers 19 May 2024 - 05:30
• Caribbean Princess 3.766 passengers 19 May 2024 - 07:00
• Sky Princess 4.610 passengers 19 May 2024 - 07:00
• Celebrity Apex 3.373 passengers 23 May 2024 - 06:00
• Queen Anne 3.353 passengers 24 May 2024 - 00:00
• Britannia 4.406 passengers 24 May 2024 - 00:00
• Silver Dawn 691 passengers 24 May 2024 - 07:00
• Sky Princess 4.610 passengers 24 May 2024 - 07:00
• Norwegian Prima 3.950 passengers 12 May 2024 - 17:00
• Anthem of the Seas 4.825 passengers 12 May 2024 - 17:00
• Norwegian Getaway 4.819 passengers 13 May 2024 - 17:00
• Silver Dawn 691 passengers 14 May 2024 - 19:00
• Regal Princess 4.272 passengers 15 May 2024 - 16:00
• Celebrity Apex 3.373 passengers 15 May 2024 - 16:00
• AIDAprima 3.400 passengers 15 May 2024 - 18:00
• MSC Virtuosa 5.772 passengers 18 May 2024 - 16:00
• Mein Schiff 3 2.700 passengers 18 May 2024 - 20:00
• Sky Princess 4.610 passengers 19 May 2024 - 16:00
• Caribbean Princess 3.766 passengers 19 May 2024 - 16:00
• Anthem of the Seas 4.825 passengers 19 May 2024 - 17:00
• Celebrity Apex 3.373 passengers 23 May 2024 - 16:00

The Cunard and P&O cruise ships leaving Southampton this week including Queen Elizabeth and Aurora

Southampton is known for the beautiful ships that come and go

• 11:32, 20 DEC 2021

It's been a tough 18 months for the travel industry.

Airports up and down the country, including Southampton Airport at Eastleigh , have seen a drop off in passengers with the coronavirus pandemic making international travel a challenge.

Cruise companies have also been badly impacted by the pandemic.

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With travel between countries not possible for a long period of time, companies had to adapt by running more domestic tours from ports such as Southampton and Portsmouth .

Ships including Viking Cruises' newest ship Venus , P&O Cruises' Iona and Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady all made Hampshire their home for parts of the summer.

Although winter is now here and restrictions have been implemented due to the fear of the Omicron variant , a number of impressive cruise ships will still depart from the Port of Southampton this week.

Of course being Christmas week the number of ships is not as many as we would normally see.

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In case you want to catch a glimpse of one of these impressive vessels leaving Hampshire this week, we've listed when they will be leaving Southampton according to the Associated British Ports website.

Scheduled to leave Southampton today (December 20), the cruise ship Bolette was launched almost 22 years ago.

Formerly named Amsterdam, the vessel was previously owned by Carnival until it was sold to Fred Olsen Cruise Lines in 2020.

Weighing some 62,735 tonnes there are close to 700 cabins on board with room for just over 1,300 passengers.

The ship has six restaurants and 11 bars and lounges.

She will be leaving Southampton around 6pm.

MSC Magnifica

Owned by MSC Cruises, MSC Magnifica cost around $547 million to build and was launched in 2009.

Much larger than the Bolette, the ship can carry more than 3,600 passengers at full capacity.

During the winter months, the ship is taking passengers on week-long cruises around Northern Europe from Southampton, with destinations including Hamburg in Germany and Le Havre in France.

She is set to arrive in Southampton at 8am on Tuesday (December 21) and depart at 6pm that same day.

One of two Carnival UK ships to leave Southampton this week, Aurora is scheduled to leave on Thursday (December 23).

The P&O ship is the smallest and oldest of the company's vessels after launching in 2000.

The ship can often be seen at Southampton, departing to locations across Europe.

A number of trips further afield are planned for 2022 and 2023 including to the Arctic Circle and to Canada and New England.

Queen Elizabeth

Another Carnival UK ship leaving Southampton this week, Queen Elizabeth is scheduled to also leave on Thursday (December 23).

The Cunard ship has 16 decks and weighs more than 90,000 tonnes.

The ship was made in Italy over a three year period and was named at a ceremony in Southampton back in 2010.

It is not currently known what time the ship will leave on Thursday.

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