Our flagship, Queen Mary 2, Queen Anne and Queen Victoria frequently sail from Southampton to explore destinations such as the Mediterranean, the Greek Islands, and Norway’s Fjords.

Southampton is also the departure point for Transatlantic Crossings to New York, and Event Voyages such as The Literature Festival at Sea and the Festival of Food and Wine.

Browse our most captivating Southampton itineraries and enjoy planning your holiday right away. 

Terminal addresses are:

Ocean Cruise Terminal (approximately 1 mile from railway and coach stations, 5 miles from Southampton airport)

Berth 46/7

Cunard Way

Dock Gate 4, Eastern Docks

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 3QN

Mayflower Cruise Terminal (approximately half mile from railway and coach stations, 5 miles from Southampton airport).

Berth 106

Herbert Walker Avenue,

Dock Gate 10, Western Docks

Southampton

Hampshire

SO15 1HJ

City Cruise Terminal (approximately half a mile from railway and coach stations, 5 miles from Southampton airport)

Solent Road

Dock gate 8 / 10, Western Docks

Southampton

Hampshire

SO15 1BS

Queen Elizabeth II Terminal (accessed via Dock Gate 4. Approximately 1 mile from railway and coach stations, 5 miles from Southampton airport)

Test Road

Berth 38/39

Dock Gate 4, Eastern Docks

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 3GG"

Yes. You’ll find a café serving refreshments within the departure lounge of each cruise terminal in Southampton (Ocean, Mayflower, Horizon, and City).

As well as serving hot and cold drinks, including selected alcoholic options, each outlet also offers a selection of sandwiches, cakes, and snack foods.

There are plenty of hotels and B&Bs in Southampton and the surrounding areas, should you wish to stay over for a night or two before your voyage. With hotels such as The Moxy, Holiday Inn, and Habour Hotel.

You could also stay over in London, and spend some time taking in the highlights of the capital. If you'd like to arrange your hotel stay with Cunard, we can make a booking on your behalf at the following, London-based hotels: The Biltmore - Mayfair, The Doubletree by Hilton - Tower of London, or Conrad London St James.

Southampton is famous for its ports, Medieval architecture, and maritime history. You can catch a glimpse into this past all around the city, from the walls that once separated Southampton from the Solent to buildings such as the Tudor House & Garden, Bargate, and the 13^th Century God’s House Tower. The oldest building still in use, however, is St Michael the Archangel Church, founded in 1070. You can find this on St Michael’s Square in the city’s Old Town.

Home to two universities, and one of the greenest cities on the South Coast, Southampton is also a thriving cultural hub. The SeaCity Museum, John Hansard Gallery, and Southampton City Art Gallery are just some of its top attractions for a culture fix. But if it’s nature you’re after, make a beeline for the city’s 300-acre Common. Just a short stroll from Southampton’s centre, this gargantuan park offers the opportunity to lose yourself among tall trees, lakes, and wild woodland. It’s a perfect way to escape the urban bustle.

The city is also known as a great place to eat, drink, and shop, with many brands, bars, and restaurants, many within or near WestQuay Shopping Centre. 

Surprisingly for a city on the South Coast of England, Southampton doesn’t have a beach.

Cowes, on the Isle of Wight, has a shingle beach that you can reach from Southampton using the high-speed Red Jet service, which takes around 25 minutes each way. It’s a pretty place to explore over a couple of hours, with some interesting shops as well as some nice cafés, bars, and restaurants.  

Alternatively, you can take a train to Bournemouth (approximately 50 minutes from Southampton Central railway station), where you’ll find several sand beaches, lined by a beachfront promenade that’s great for walking. 

Southampton is a great place to indulge in some retail therapy.

Many of the city’s shops can be found under one roof in its three-tier shopping mall, WestQuay as well as numerous restaurants located around the city centre, including pubs, and Italian, Greek, Asian, American, and Mexican eateries. Among the sleek glass and steel walkways here you’ll find a host of high-street brands, including the popular M&S and John Lewis, both of which also have an on-site café.

You’ll find a further selection of stores in Southampton’s pedestrianised shopping precinct, the Marlands shopping mall, and WestQuay retail park. There’s also an IKEA in the city centre, and gift shops within the city’s art galleries and museums. 

With a thriving shopping scene, a blend of galleries and museums, and no shortage of green spaces, Southampton is a great city to explore.

The city’s two art galleries, the John Hansard Gallery and City Art Gallery, are both free to enter and within a stone’s throw of one another in the Cultural Quarter. You also have the SeaCity Museum nearby, where you can discover Southampton’s Titanic story through a series of interactive exhibits.

In the Old City of Southampton, you’ll find the city’s famous Medieval walls and its most historic buildings. The Tudor House & Garden, the Medieval Merchant’s House, and St Michael’s Archangel Church, which dates back to 1070, are all located in this part of town.

Southampton is also home to a charming collection of historic pubs including the Duke of Wellington, the Red Lion, and the Dancing Man, which offers unique own-brand beers in a beautiful stone building that was at one time a working wool mill.

The Isle of Wight is also accessible in under half an hour by taking the Red Jet from Southampton to Cowes.