The Big Three: ex-UK cruises from Southampton, part 1

Southampton is the undisputed king of ex-UK cruise. The south coast city has more departures than all other British ports combined. You can do everything, from start your 100-day-plus world cruise here or hop on a short mini-break. It has everything, from adult-only small ships to family-friendly mega liners. We’ve picked six cruises departing Southampton to give you a small taste of what is on offer.

Following on from the publication of Cruise Adviser’s Ex-UK guide 2016, each week we will be running our Big Three feature, which gives you a trio of cruise options to choose from based on regional ports. This week it’s cruises that leave from Southampton.

To request a copy of Cruise Adviser’s Ex-UK guide email: info@cruise-adviser.com or read it online here.

Line: P&O Cruises
Departure date: October 22, 2016
Destination: USA
Duration: 34 nights
Ship: Oriana (adults only)
Single price from: £4,149
Double price from: £2,349 (per person, inside)

Line: Cunard
Departure date: June 21, 2016
Destination: New York
Duration: 10 nights
Ship: Queen Mary 2
Single price from: £2,786
Double price from: £1,959 (per person, inside)

Line: Royal Caribbean International
Departure date: July 30, 2016
Destination: Mediterranean
Duration: 14 nights
Ship: Independence of  the Seas
Single price from: £1,549
Double price from: £1,549 (per person, inside)

Cruise Adviser top tip

Just beware that because Southampton is so big it has more than one terminal — and they are not next door to one another either. Check before you leave to avoid tears at the port!

(Main credit: Flickr/Thomas Hawk)