Taking a cruise from Southampton can be a great and relaxing way to explore the coastline of many countries around Europe, particularly those around the Mediterranean sea.
Spain, France, Italy and Greece are just some of the destinations passengers can visit on these cruises to explore their sun-soaked vistas.
Throughout the late summer and early autumn (August and September 2023) there are plenty heading out to that part of the world, from the like of P&O Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises and more.
Here's a selection of some of the journeys you can go on, with a full list being available at the Southampton Cruise Centre website here.
Southampton cruises leaving for the Mediterranean in August and September 2023
Prices for the cruises are correct at the time of writing (Monday, August 14).
Mediterranean
Provider: P&O Cruises
Departing: Friday, August 18
The 14-night cruise will stop off at various locations around the Spanish coast as well as Gibraltar before heading back to Southampton.
At the time of writing, there are fares from £1,099 per person.
North Cape & Mediterranean
Provider: Princess Cruises
Departing: Saturday, August 19
A mixture of destinations will be visited in this 28-night cruise, with the first leg going around the Norweigan coast.
After briefly returning to Southampton passengers will then take in plenty of coastal Mediterranean spots, including Civitavecchia, Alghero, Livorno and Gibraltar.
To find out the current fare cost for this cruise call 02380 658 386.
Mediterranean
Provider: P&O Cruises
Departing: Sunday, August 19
This 14-night cruise will stop off first at Spain's northern coast at La Coruña, before sailing around the country to visit the likes of Valencia, Marseille, Barcelona, Alicante and Cádiz before returning to Southampton.
At the time of writing, there are fares from £949 per person.
Mediterranean
Provider: P&O Cruises
Departing: Sunday, September 3
Barcelona, Cádiz and Marseille will be visited on this P&O Cruise lasting two weeks.
At the time of writing, there are fares from £1,099 per person.
Spain & Mediterranean
Provider: Celebrity Cruises
Departing: Saturday, September 9
This 13-night cruise will visit destinations such as Civitavecchia, Cagliari, La Spezia and Malaga.
At the time of writing, there are fares from £1,175 per person.
Mediterranean
Provider: P&O Cruises
Departing: Sunday, September 17
This P&O Mediterranean cruise will take in some slightly different locations to its previous cruises in the area, such as La Spezia and Palma de Mallorca, whilst also taking in old favourites such as Marseille and Barcelona.
At the time of writing, there are fares from £1,299 per person.
Spain and Portugal
Provider: P&O Cruises
Departing: Saturday, September 23
This 14-night cruise will take in some Mediterranean spots including Alicante and Barcelona alongside other Portuguese destinations before returning to Southampton.
At the time of writing, there are fares from £999 per person.
Western Europe spots
Provider: MSC Cruises
Departing: Saturday, September 30
Barcelona and Cádiz are Mediterranean spots that will be called at on this eight-night cruise from Southampton.
To find out the current fare cost for this cruise call 02380 658 386.
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