About our cruises from Southampton

Our no-fly cruises from Southampton let you explore every inch of northern Europe, from the fjords to Finland. You won’t find itineraries to Italy, the Canaries or the Caribbean here, because these sailings are all about gleaming glaciers, Baltic capitals and mountain-cuddled towns. As well as Norwegian-focused holidays, our Baltic cruises from Southampton take you to cities, like Oslo, Tallinn and St Petersburg.

If you book one of our Southampton Cruises, you’ll get to sail on one of our newest, All Inclusive ships – like Marella Discovery and Marella Explorer – as they take it in turns to cruise from the UK for 8 to 14-night itineraries in September and October 2018, and September 2019.

As for Southampton itself, it’s a port city through and through. But it’s not all cruise ships. It’s also home to an interactive model of the Titanic, a shiny harbourfront shopping complex and the biggest working steam ship in Britain. Plus, you can swap blue for green in the neighbouring New Forest.

Tempted? Keep an eye on our cruise deals from Southampton page for the latest offers.


How to get to Southampton Port

If you’re wondering how far is Southampton from me? Are there any airports near Southampton? Or, what’s in port? Don’t worry, here’s our guide on everything you need to know about Southampton’s cruise terminal.

Car: Southampton Port has two major motorways at its fingertips. The M3 and the M27 are both within half an hour’s drive – just follow the directions to Southampton. Head for the City Cruise Terminal, Solent Road, Western Docks, Southampton, SO15 1HJ. When you arrive, make sure you have your Marella Cruises paperwork ready. The port staff will direct you to the luggage drop area and point you towards the cruise parking.

Coach: We’ve teamed up with Intercruises to provide you with transfers to Southampton Port with lots of pick-up points across the UK. Log onto www.intercruises.com/marella or call 0131 297 4391 to book your seat.

Train: Southampton Central Station is between a five and 15-minute cab ride from the port, depending on your dock gate. It has links to Brighton, Cardiff and Manchester, to name a few. From London, you can reach Southampton in an hour and a half or less.

Air: Southampton Airport is just 10 miles away from Southampton Port, so a taxi journey shouldn’t take much longer than 20 minutes. You can fly here from plenty of UK airports, including Manchester, Edinburgh and Newcastle.

Arrives at 10AM

With a hip café and bar culture, Gothenburg lives up to its nickname, ‘Little London’. But, that’s where the similarities end. All canals, grand buildings and wide boulevards, it gives Stockholm a run for its money in the Swedish beauty stakes. The port city’s population only tops half a million, so it’s retained its relaxed, small-town feel. And it manages to strike the perfect balance of restaurants, shops, museums and parks.

• The best way to explore the city is on water. Paddle past sights like the ship-like opera house on a guided kayaking tour, or hop on a Paddan sightseeing boat.
• Head to the Konstmuseet art gallery and feast your eyes on masterpieces by the likes of Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Gogh.

Departs at 6PM

Arrives at 9AM

Kiel’s tucked inside a 17-kilometre-long fjord and sits alongside a 98-kilometre-long canal. So it’s no wonder this German city’s so water-mad. You’ll see nods to its seafaring character everywhere you turn – whether it’s the 72-metre-high naval memorial, the annual sailing festival or its waterfront promenade, which takes in boathouses, parks and a seal aquarium. Head inland, meanwhile, and you’ll find modern streets filled with shopping centres and restaurants.

• Poke around the control room, bunks and torpedo tubes of the U-Boat U-995. This German submarine-turned-museum sits on a beach at the opening of the fjord.
• Try the city’s culinary delicacy, kieler sprotte. Sprats, similar to herrings, are smoked in a wood-burning oven, and traditionally eaten whole – bones and all.
• Dip into the boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants along Holstenstraße – Kiel’s car-free shopping mile.

Departs at 8PM

Arrives at 8AM

Spread out across 14 islands, spotless Stockholm is an enchanting slice of Scandinavia. Bursting with museums, galleries, bars and restaurants, there’s never a dull moment in this spellbinding city.

• Explore the quaint cobbled streets of the old town and stumble upon the splendid Royal Palace, surrounded by grand houses and elegant boutiques.
• Discover some of the city’s museums. There are 70 in total, the two favourites being the National Museum of Art and the Vasa Museum.
• Flex your credit card in the city’s legendary shopping districts. Then spoil yourself rotten with a traditional Swedish massage in a gorgeous Art Nouveau spa.
• Hop on a canal boat and explore Stockholm from the water. At least 50 bridges criss-cross their way around the city, linking 14 islands.

Departs ay 4PM

Arrives at 9AM

Across the water from Finland lies this captivating World Heritage Site, the capital city of Estonia. Without doubt, Tallinn is one of Europe’s most remarkable architectural havens. The old town is a magnificent jumble of Medieval walls and turrets, spires and winding cobbled hills. Don’t forget your cameras for this one.

• Start off with a trip to Toompea. Here you’ll find the beautiful Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Cathedral and Toompea Castle, where Estonia’s parliament sits.
• Follow the twisting cobbled streets that open out on to Town Hall Square, whose pièce de résistance is Europe’s oldest surviving Gothic town hall. Look out for the building’s 16th-century weathervane. It depicts Old Thomas, the Medieval warrior and guardian of the city.
• When you’re ready for a rest, pull up a chair in one of the city’s open-air cafés and taste Saku, the local beer.

Departs at 4PM

Arrives at 7AM

Beautiful bridges. Shimmering canals. Ornate palaces. St Petersburg really is special. It’s one architectural delight after another. Even its metro stations resemble underground palaces. In short, it’s everything you want out of Russia – right down to those Mr Whippy-esque cathedral spires.

• Tick off a rich list of sights, including the gilded cupola of St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the Palace Square with its beautiful Baroque Winter Palace.
• Discover the Hermitage, home to an astounding collection of three million pieces of art. Feast your eyes on works by grand masters like Leonardo Da Vinci, Titian, El Greco and Rembrandt.
• Enjoy a magical night at the ballet at the Conservatoire Theatre, which belongs to the oldest musical school in Russia.
• Looking for something a little more contemporary? Then hit the shops along Nevsky Prospect and give the vodka bars a whirl.

Departs at 6PM

Arrives at 8AM

Cruise into one of the world’s most beautiful harbours. With more shops, sights, bars and restaurants than you can shake a stick at, this chic metropolis will linger in the mind long after you’ve set sail for your next adventure.

• Make a beeline for the historical centre and prepare to be wowed. It’s an architectural feast, with treasures like Senate Square, the City Hall, the Presidential Palace and the Opera House all jostling for your attention – and your camera lens.
• Don’t forget the Ateneum, the National Gallery of Finland, home to Finnish and European art from the 1700s right through to the 1960s.

Departs at 6PM

Arrives at 8AM

Departs at 5PM

Arrives at 8AM

Zeebrugge is the gateway to the charming Belgian city of Bruges – a perfectly-preserved open-air museum, filled with cobbled streets, canals and Medieval monuments. And it’s all laced with the scent of the city’s famous chocolate.

• Take in the sights at the central Markt Square, where horse-drawn carriages and bikes whizz around a piazza lined by outdoor cafes and a Gothic bell-tower.
• See Bruges from the water with a boat ride on the glistening canals. As you glide along, you’ll pass sights like the Chapel of the Holy Blood and the Church of Notre Dame.
• Pick up some edible souvenirs in one of the city’s 50 chocolate shops. For a treat with a twist, try chocolate infused with curry, tea or Cuban cigars.

Departs at 3PM

About our cruises from Southampton

Our no-fly cruises from Southampton let you explore every inch of northern Europe, from the fjords to Finland. You won’t find itineraries to Italy, the Canaries or the Caribbean here, because these sailings are all about gleaming glaciers, Baltic capitals and mountain-cuddled towns. As well as Norwegian-focused holidays, our Baltic cruises from Southampton take you to cities, like Oslo, Tallinn and St Petersburg.

If you book one of our Southampton Cruises, you’ll get to sail on one of our newest, All Inclusive ships – like Marella Discovery and Marella Explorer – as they take it in turns to cruise from the UK for 8 to 14-night itineraries in September and October 2018, and September 2019.

As for Southampton itself, it’s a port city through and through. But it’s not all cruise ships. It’s also home to an interactive model of the Titanic, a shiny harbourfront shopping complex and the biggest working steam ship in Britain. Plus, you can swap blue for green in the neighbouring New Forest.

Tempted? Keep an eye on our cruise deals from Southampton page for the latest offers.


How to get to Southampton Port

If you’re wondering how far is Southampton from me? Are there any airports near Southampton? Or, what’s in port? Don’t worry, here’s our guide on everything you need to know about Southampton’s cruise terminal.

Car: Southampton Port has two major motorways at its fingertips. The M3 and the M27 are both within half an hour’s drive – just follow the directions to Southampton. Head for the City Cruise Terminal, Solent Road, Western Docks, Southampton, SO15 1HJ. When you arrive, make sure you have your Marella Cruises paperwork ready. The port staff will direct you to the luggage drop area and point you towards the cruise parking.

Coach: We’ve teamed up with Intercruises to provide you with transfers to Southampton Port with lots of pick-up points across the UK. Log onto www.intercruises.com/marella or call 0131 297 4391 to book your seat.

Train: Southampton Central Station is between a five and 15-minute cab ride from the port, depending on your dock gate. It has links to Brighton, Cardiff and Manchester, to name a few. From London, you can reach Southampton in an hour and a half or less.

Air: Southampton Airport is just 10 miles away from Southampton Port, so a taxi journey shouldn’t take much longer than 20 minutes. You can fly here from plenty of UK airports, including Manchester, Edinburgh and Newcastle.