Travel in city Southampton

The next new Princess Cruises ship won't be arriving as soon as planned.

Guests can experience an elevated cruising experience directly from Southampton

Hundreds of vacationers sailing aboard a P&O Cruises ship have fallen ill with suspected norovirus. Suffering from what’s been referred to a “vomiting bug”, reports indicate that over 150 guests are currently in isolation on board the MV Ventura, which departed from Southampton, England on May 11 for a 14-night voyage around the Canary Islands, with stops in Spain and Portugal.

It's a big, big day for Cunard, the storied cruise brand that once operated such legendary ocean liners as the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth 2.

Cunard Line has rolled out the new itineraries, including two simultaneous world cruises to depart in January 2026.

From the bustling streets of historic port cities to the raw beauty of the Scottish islands, a British Isles cruise is packed with cultural and natural diversity.

Cunard has unveiled new shore excursions for travelers sailing aboard Queen Anne, the cruise line’s newest ship.

If you're not careful, you could easily blow past the base fare of your cruise vacation.

Southampton, with its centuries-long history as a maritime hub for England, is often referred to locally as the ‘Gateway to the World’. Its strategic position on the southern coast of England boasts a deep-water harbor that has served as a crucial departure point for a vast range of ships, from historic trading vessels to the Titanic in 1912.

When compared to American resort ships or the ‘cheap and cheerful’ European lines, British cruise lines may seem traditional to the point of outdated. But one line, P&O Cruises, is undergoing a transformation as bigger ships join its fleet.

In May 2024, almost 3,000 guests and more than 1,200 crew will set sail from Southampton on the maiden voyage of the Queen Anne, the 249th vessel in the storied history of Cunard Line.

If you think you knew Britain’s P&O Cruises, think again. The recently-launched ‘Excel class’ ships Iona and Arvia rival some of the world’s biggest cruise ships for activities, while retaining the very British experience that the line is known for.

MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Virtuosa will set the backdrop for Channel 5’s newest drama, The Good Ship Murder, premiering at 9pm BST on Friday 13th October 2023. With each episode set to take place in a new port including Lisbon, Valencia, Barcelona, Le Havre and Valletta.