Southampton Shore Excursions
Book TourThe Port of Southampton stands as the UK's premier cruise port and Northern Europe's leading cruise turnaround hub, boasting five dedicated cruise terminals: City Cruise, Horizon, Mayflower, Ocean, and Queen Elizabeth II. It serves as a homeport for numerous major cruise lines, including P&O Cruises, Cunard, Princess Cruises, MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean, and Celebrity Cruises, offering a vast array of itineraries from transatlantic crossings to Mediterranean escapes, Norwegian fjords, and more. With state-of-the-art facilities designed to handle the world's largest cruise ships and a reported 3 million passengers in 2024, Southampton's efficiency, connectivity, and comprehensive passenger services have solidified its reputation as a world-class departure point for cruise holidays.
We offer comfortable and convenient private, guided shore excursions from the Port of Southampton in MPVs (Multi-Purpose Vehicles), classic London Black Cabs or a 16-seater minicoach for larger parties.
 | Embark on a captivating shore excursion from Southampton to explore two of England's most enigmatic prehistoric sites: Avebury and West Kennet Long Barrow. Journey through picturesque countryside to uncover ancient secrets at these significant Neolithic monuments, including an immersive walking tour of the Avebury Stone Circle. Tour type: Shore Excursion Price: From £600 READ MORE / BOOK |
 | Step off your cruise in Southampton and journey back in time to unravel the secrets of England's Neolithic past with an immersive shore excursion to the ancient and enigmatic sites of Woodhenge and Stonehenge. See some quintessentially Englsih villages on the way as we meander through beautiful countryside. Tour type: Shore Excursion Price: From £500 READ MORE / BOOK |
 | From the Southampton docks, embark on a captivating exploration of England's heritage, where you'll wander through the historic shipbuilding village of Buckler's Hard and delve into the ancient royal city of Winchester. Tour type: Shore Excursion Price: From £500 READ MORE / BOOK |
 | Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th anniversary with this fascinating Southampton shore excursion. Choose 4 or 6 hours to explore her world: Chawton's cottage (both tours) and Winchester's Cathedral, College, and Great Hall (6-hour). Enjoy guided insights before returning to your cruise. Tour type: Shore Excursion Price: From £400 READ MORE / BOOK |
 | Experience the best of British heritage just a short hop from Southampton: immerse yourself in motoring marvels at the iconic Beaulieu Motor Museum, featuring hundreds of classic cars and interactive displays, then journey back to the 18th century at Buckler's Hard, a unique shipbuilding village on the Beaulieu River. Tour type: Shore Excursion Price: From £500 READ MORE / BOOK |
| Experience a diverse shore excursion from Southampton: explore the Beaulieu Motor Museum's classic car collection, including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Top Gear vehicles, then journey through the scenic New Forest to the mysterious Stonehenge. Tour type: Shore Excursion Price: From £650 READ MORE / BOOK |
 | Uncover centuries of British history on this captivating shore excursion from Southampton, journeying first to the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral, a masterpiece of medieval architecture and home to the iconic Magna Carta, before standing in awe of the enigmatic Stonehenge, where prehistoric stones whisper tales of ancient rituals and celestial mysteries. Tour type: Shore Excursion Price: From £650 READ MORE / BOOK |
Here are the names of the cruise ships that typically sail to or from the Port of Southampton, organized by cruise line:
P&O Cruises: Iona, Arvia, Britannia, Ventura, Aurora, Arcadia
Cunard Line: Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria, Queen Anne
MSC Cruises: MSC Virtuosa, MSC Preziosa, MSC Euribia (has sailed from Southampton), MSC Poesia (has sailed from Southampton)
Princess Cruises: Sky Princess, Emerald Princess, Regal Princess, Majestic Princess, Caribbean Princess (has sailed from Southampton), Crown Princess (has sailed from Southampton), Royal Princess (has sailed from Southampton), Star Princess (new ship, expected to sail from Southampton)
Royal Caribbean International: Independence of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas (has sailed from Southampton)
Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Silhouette (has sailed from Southampton), Celebrity Eclipse (has sailed from Southampton)
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL): Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Dawn (has sailed from Southampton), Norwegian Star (has sailed from Southampton), Norwegian Sun (has sailed from Southampton), Norwegian Jewel (has sailed from Southampton), Norwegian Sky (has sailed from Southampton)
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines: Balmoral, Bolette, Borealis
Oceania Cruises: Oceania Vista, Marina, Sirena, Insignia
Regent Seven Seas Cruises: Seven Seas Grandeur, Seven Seas Voyager, Seven Seas Navigator, Seven Seas Mariner
Silversea Cruises: Silver Dawn, Silver Spirit
Disney Cruise Line: Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy (has sailed from Southampton), Disney Magic (has sailed from Southampton), Disney Wonder (has sailed from Southampton), Disney Wish (has sailed from Southampton)
Azamara: Azamara Onward, Azamara Quest, Azamara Journey
Holland America Line: Rotterdam (has made inaugural calls to Southampton), Nieuw Amsterdam (has sailed from Southampton), Westerdam (has sailed from Southampton), Koningsdam (has sailed from Southampton), Zaandam (has sailed from Southampton), Noordam (has sailed from Southampton), Nieuw Statendam (has sailed from Southampton), Eurodam (has sailed from Southampton), Zuiderdam (has sailed from Southampton), Oosterdam (has sailed from Southampton)
Carnival Cruise Line: Carnival Celebration (has sailed from Southampton), Carnival Legend (has sailed from Southampton), Carnival Radiance (has sailed from Southampton), Carnival Splendor (has sailed from Southampton), Carnival Sunrise (has sailed from Southampton), Carnival Sunshine (has sailed from Southampton), Carnival Glory (has sailed from Southampton)
