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The Best Places In The UK To Visit If You Are Interested In Ship History

23/10/2025

It’s no secret that I love a bit of ship history! Living in the UK, I feel spoilt for choice when it comes to opportunities to visit places steeped in maritime history. And not just dusty old museums. You can … Read more

Tags Belfast, Liverpool, places to visit, Ship History, southampton, SS Great Britain, Tilbury, titanic
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Most People Fly Across the Atlantic… But Cruising Could Be a Better Deal

02/10/2025

Most people seem to assume flying is the only way to cross the Atlantic Ocean. If you have the time, cruising offers a completely different experience. If you can find a cheap repositioning cruise or a winter Queen Mary 2 … Read more

Tags money saving, new york, Repositioning, southampton, transatlantic
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7 Things You Should Know Before Cruising from the UK with MSC

01/08/202530/07/2025

You might be considering an MSC cruise out of Southampton, there are certainly some bargains to be had! I have cruised with MSC many times, both out of Southampton and in other parts of the world. The newer MSC ships … Read more

Tags Budget Cruise, MSC, Preziosa, southampton, Virtuosa

Southampton Has 5 Cruise Terminals – Here’s How to Find Yours

30/07/2025

If you are taking a cruise from Southampton and are not local to the area, you may not realise that there are actually five different cruise terminals you could be sailing from. Different cruise lines tend to sail from different … Read more

Tags AB Parking, CPS Parking, Cruise terminals, Directions, southampton
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3 Cruises You Shouldn’t Take if You Get Travel Sick (I Tried Them and Regretted 2/3)

04/02/202529/01/2025

Some people would be surprised to find out that I do sometimes suffer from seasickness. I am a very motion-sick person in general. I can feel ill in taxis, sitting and travelling backwards on trains, in cars, ferries or cruise … Read more

Tags cruise routes, Cunard, Fred Olsen, P&O Cruises, Seasickness, southampton
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7 Reasons To Sail From Your Local Cruise Port

02/07/202512/06/2024

There are many great reasons to sail from your local cruise port. If you can find a suitable itinerary and ship that will suit you, it’s something that might be worth considering. While many people like to fly away to … Read more

Tags Cruising from the UK, Embarkation Day, Fly Cruise Tips, ports, southampton
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Leaving a Cruise in an Emergency – What Happens Next? (PASSENGER INTERVIEW and Advice)

10/01/202403/01/2024

In this post, I interview Rebbecca, who had to cut short her cruise due to a family emergency back home. She was travelling with her young son and had to disembark the cruise in Hamburg, Germany. Please note all opinions … Read more

Tags cruise info, MSC, southampton
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How to Get From Gatwick Airport to Southampton Cruise Port – Options Explored

25/03/202518/11/2020

If you are taking a cruise from Southampton cruise port and flying into London Gatwick Airport, you may be wondering how to get to the port. Luckily, London Gatwick Airport is one of the most convenient airports for cruising out … Read more

Tags southampton, UK
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Southampton Airport to The Cruise Port: Complete Transport Guide

25/09/202415/11/2020

If you are taking a cruise from Southampton Cruise Port and flying into Southampton Airport you may be wondering which is the easiest way to make this journey. There are four cruise port terminals in Southampton, City, Mayflower, Ocean, or … Read more

Tags bus, southampton, taxi, train, transport
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London Heathrow Airport to Southampton Cruise Port: Transport Guide

04/11/202311/11/2020

If you are taking a cruise from Southampton and flying into Heathrow airport you may be wondering how to get between the two destinations. Luckily, there are lots of options available which range in price and travel time. The best … Read more

Tags london, southampton, transfer
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Southampton Cruise Port – 7 Great Places to View Cruise Ships Sailing From Southampton

20/09/202314/07/2018

GUEST POST BY DAN FROM SOUTHAMPTON When cruising from Southampton you might travel down a day or two before your trip starts. If you enjoy watching the cruise ships sailing then this post is for you! Here is a list … Read more

Tags arcadia, azura, britannia, british isles, msc meraviglia, norwegian jade, royal princess, southampton

Hey hey hey, I'm Emma and I LOVE cruising! I took my first cruise when I was 11 and I've been hooked ever since. I create cruise content across YouTube, this website and my social accounts, all with the aim of helping you to find, and take your perfect cruise. 48,000 people receive my best cruise tips, insights and guides every week. You can join them for free by clicking here.

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