Best P&O Cruises holidays from Southampton

P&O Cruises 2024 from Southampton are to be had aplenty as multiple cruise ships homeport in the major English port next year.

For those seeking adventure and the Great outdoors, there are P&O Cruises from Southampton to Norway for magical journeys amidst towering mountains and mysterious trolls.

Anyone seeking sunshine and the chance to lie back on a beach can hop on a P&O cruise from Southampton to Spain or Portugal.

There are plenty of other destinations too for travellers looking to steer clear of airport mayhem, ditch luggage restrictions and sail from Southampton on Blighty’s own turf. Pick from P&O Southampton cruises to the Netherlands, Germany, the Canary Islands and beyond.

You can even go all the way to the Caribbean on P&O Cruises from Southampton! We’ve rounded up 10 of the best options for 2024 holidays.

Which cruise terminal does P&O use in Southampton?

The Ocean Cruise Terminal is the P&O Southampton cruise terminal – specifically in Berth 46/47.

How to get to the Southampton P&O cruise terminal?

The P&O Southampton cruise terminal is accessed through Dock Gate 4. Southampton Railway Station and the coach station are just a bit over 2 miles away from the terminal.

Walking to Southampton cruise terminal

While walking to P&O Southampton cruise terminal is possible and within walking distance (approximately 40-45 minutes from the stations), the area around the docks is quite crowded, so it might be best to take a taxi instead.

Taxis at Southampton cruise terminal

There’s a designated taxi rank right outside the Arrivals Hall.

Flights to Southampton cruise terminal

Southampton Airport is 5 miles away. You can reach the P&O cruise terminal Southampton from the airport either by taxi or by train.

Driving to Southampton cruise terminal

Planning to drive yourself? You’ll approach the Southampton P&O cruise terminal via the M3 and M27, with clear signposts guiding you to the Docks.

Coach to Southampton cruise terminal

If you opt for P&O cruise coach travel to Southampton, coach transfers for Southampton round-trip cruises lasting 7 nights or longer can be arranged for your return journey with P&O Cruises itself. All guests on the booking are eligible for this service. Simply inform the cruise line during the booking process if you’d like the service. You’ll then need to get in touch with the coach provider directly at 0344 338 8690 (local call charges apply) no later than 35 days before your departure.

If you don’t have this option with your P&O cruise, you can pre book through coach transfer service Cruise Connect yourself (the same company P&O uses).

Other P&O cruise coach travel to Southampton services include: Eavesway Travel, Megabus (although this will only take you to Southampton city centre), and National Express (but again, this will terminate at Southampton Coach Station, over a mile from the Southampton P&O cruise terminal).

P&O cruise parking Southampton

For short-term parking, there’s a pay-and-display car park adjacent to the Ocean cruise terminal.

Long-term P&O cruise parking Southampton requires booking through CPS valet parking service, with the car park located right next to the terminal building.