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Port of Southampton schedule

Cruises from Southampton in December 2026

December 2026 has 13 departures from the Port of Southampton, on four ships. MSC Preziosa, Queen Anne, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria all sail from the port this month.

You can go for as few as 5 nights or as many as 30. Between them they cover northern Europe, Spain, Portugal and the Canaries and across the Atlantic. Four sailings are at sea over Christmas Day. Their starting fares average US$2,511, against US$1,445 for the month as a whole.

The lowest starting fare we recorded for December 2026 is US$623 per person as of 2 November 2026, on the 7-night MSC Preziosa sailing of Fri, 11 Dec 2026. Every sailing here has a confirmed list of ports. Ships that only pass through aren't listed here. The all-ship calendar has those.

Departures
13
Ships
4
Length
5 to 30 nights
From
US$623
Schedule last updated · 13 departures listed · Dates can change. Verify with the cruise line before booking.

Our guide to the best time to cruise from Southampton covers what sails each month and when the ships are busiest.

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The port's own schedule, which covers every line, including those with no fares on this site. A ship here may be starting a cruise or stopping partway through one. ABP describes the list as strictly provisional.

Cruising from Southampton in December 2026

How many cruises leave Southampton in December 2026?
13 cruises leave Southampton in December 2026, on 4 ships from 2 lines: Cunard and MSC Cruises.

What is the cheapest cruise from Southampton in December 2026?
The lowest starting fare we have on record is US$623 per person for the 7-night MSC Preziosa sailing departing Fri, 11 Dec 2026. The average starting fare across the month is about US$1,445 per person.

Which ships sail from Southampton in December 2026?
4 ships sail from Southampton in December 2026: MSC Preziosa (4), Queen Victoria (3), Queen Mary 2 (3), Queen Anne (3). The number beside each ship is its departures that month.

How long are the December 2026 sailings?
They run from 5 to 30 nights. The most common length is 7 nights, with 5 sailings.