Ferries from Southampton

Southampton he UK’s premier cruise port,is home to the UK fleets of both P&O Cruises and Cunard Line – part of the Carnival Group – and is also used regularly by Royal Caribbean International, Fred Olsen Cruise Line and Saga Holidays. In the last six years, Southampton’s cruise business has seen impressive growth – the number of passengers passing through the port has doubled, ushering in a new heyday of cruising.

About Southampton

The maritime harbour of Southampton offers a very warm welcome to visitors from all over the world & is without a doubt a truly vibrant modern city.Southampton Port is one of the UK’s busiest and most important ports, and a principal driver in the regional economy. It handles in excess of 42 million tonnes of cargo annually – or around seven per cent of the UK’s entire seaborne trade – and is the main gateway for Far East imports. Its natural deep-water harbour, unique double tide and sophisticated Vessel Traffic Services allow the port to welcome the world’s largest vessels, from deep-sea container ships to cruise giants. Equipped to handle any type of cargo, Southampton is a leading car-handling port, home to the UK’s second largest container terminal and the sole UK port for all Canary Islands fresh-produce imports. The port is also widely recognised as the capital of the country’s cruise industry, and each year more and more cruise liners take advantage of Southampton’s superb cruise terminals.