World Cruises Sailing from Southampton
Set off on the ultimate travel experience with world cruises sailing from Southampton - the UK’s most popular cruise departure port for extended global adventures. These once-in-a-lifetime journeys offer a seamless, no-fly way to explore the world, with all the comforts of your cruise ship as your base. Whether you’re dreaming of the South Pacific, Asia, South America, or Africa, an around the world cruise from Southampton lets you see it all in one extraordinary voyage. With Hello Cruise, you can compare cruise lines, dates, itineraries, and prices from trusted cruise agents – helping you find the right world cruise from Southampton to match your travel goals.
Round the World Cruise from Southampton – Options & Cruise Lines
A round the world cruise from Southampton typically lasts between 90 and 120 nights, with some extended itineraries sailing beyond 150 days. Major cruise lines such as Cunard, P&O Cruises, Princess, and Fred. Olsen offer these sweeping journeys, often taking in multiple continents including Australasia, Asia, South America, and Africa. Most cruises are roundtrip from Southampton, while some offer one-way sectors ending in Australia, Asia, or North America. Whether you’re looking for a full circumnavigation or just a segment, world cruises from Southampton deliver exceptional comfort and cultural discovery – all without setting foot on a plane.
World Cruises from Southampton
9 cruises
Balmoral
A smaller, traditional cruise ship offering a classic onboard experience, friendly service, and destination-focused itineraries in a relaxed setting.Balmoral is one of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ longest-serving ships and embodies the line’s traditional cruising style. Carrying around 1,300 guests, Balmoral offers an intimate, sociable atmosphere with smaller public spaces and a calm pace at sea. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, with a practical, comfortable layout rather than modern, feature-led design. Fred. Olsen is known for its warm, personal service, enrichment-focused onboard programme, and emphasis on destinations, and Balmoral particularly appeals to guests who enjoy classic cruising, smaller ships, and itineraries that prioritise ports and scenic sailing over onboard attractions.
- Mid-Size Ship
- Over 55s+
- Traditional
Cruise: Southampton – Vigo – Cádiz – Málaga – Cartagena – Alicante – Alicante – Mahón, Menorca – Savona – La Spezia – Bastia – Propriano, Corsica – Amalfi – Salerno – Maratea – Cruising by Stromboli – Cruise Strait of Messina – Valletta – Dubrovnik – Split – Koper – Zadar – Cruising Bay of Kotor – Kotor – Kotor – Corfu – Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete – Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete – Ermoupoli, Syra – Sounion – Andros – Kavala – Kavala – Mount Athos – Lesbos – Samos – Rhodes – Limassol – Limassol – Alexandria – Marmaris – Istanbul – Istanbul – Piraeus – Piraeus – Kalamáta – Trapani, Sicily – Tangier – Agadir – Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Arrecife, Lanzarote – Funchal, Madeira – Funchal, Madeira – Lisbon – Leixões – Southampton
Aurora
A mid-sized ship offering a classic cruise experience, with traditional design, spacious public areas, and a relaxed onboard atmosphere.Aurora delivers a more traditional P&O Cruises experience, favouring elegant public spaces and a calmer pace at sea over high-energy attractions. The ship offers comfortable lounges, well-sized dining venues, and open deck areas designed for relaxed days onboard. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, arranged in a practical, classic layout. P&O Cruises is known for its British-style cruising, inclusive dining, and easygoing atmosphere, making Aurora particularly appealing to guests who enjoy a refined, unhurried cruise with familiar comforts and destination-focused itineraries rather than large-scale onboard entertainment.
- Mid-Size Ship
- British
- Adults Only
Cruise: Southampton – Funchal, Madeira – Sint Maarten – Saint John's – Dominica – Saint Vincent – Saint George's – Port-of-Spain – Bonaire – Curaçao – Cartagena – Colón – Cruising by Panama Canal – Puerto Limón – Roatán Island – Costa Maya – Grand Cayman – Cozumel – Progreso – Galveston, Texas – Galveston, Texas – New Orleans, Louisiana – New Orleans, Louisiana – Miami, Florida – Port Canaveral, Florida – Freeport, Grand Bahama – Grand Turk Island – Amber Cove – Ocho Rios – Montego Bay – Tortola – Saint Kitts – Guadeloupe – Martinique – Castries – Scarborough – Bridgetown – Praia da Vitória – Southampton
Arcadia
A mid-sized, adults-only ship offering a refined cruise experience, with classic design and a calm onboard atmosphere.Arcadia delivers a relaxed cruising style focused on comfort, elegance, and an unhurried pace at sea. The ship features well-proportioned lounges, open deck spaces, and thoughtfully designed dining venues that suit guests looking for a quieter onboard experience. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, arranged in a traditional, practical layout. P&O Cruises is known for its British-style cruising and inclusive dining, and Arcadia particularly appeals to travellers who enjoy classic surroundings, attentive service, and destination-focused itineraries without the energy of family-orientated facilities.
- Mid-Size Ship
- British
- Adults Only
Cruise: Southampton – Funchal, Madeira – Bridgetown – Curaçao – Cruising by Panama Canal – Manzanillo, Mexico – San Francisco, California – San Francisco, California – Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – Honolulu, Hawaii – Cross International Dateline – Apia – Suva – Port Vila – Sydney, New South Wales – Sydney, New South Wales – Newcastle, New South Wales – Brisbane, Queensland – Cairns, Queensland – Alotau – Manila – Hong Kong – Hong Kong – Singapore – Port Klang – Georgetown, Penang – Colombo – Mauritius – Saint-Denis de la Réunion – Durban – Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) – Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) – Cape Town – Cape Town – Walvis Bay – Sao Vicente Island – Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Southampton
Queen Anne
Cunard’s newest ship offering a refined luxury cruise experience, with classic elegance, modern design, and a calm, sophisticated onboard atmosphere.Queen Anne represents a modern evolution of Cunard’s traditional British cruising style, blending classic elegance with more contemporary interiors and updated public spaces. Designed to sail alongside Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth, the ship carries around 3,000 guests and offers a relaxed, spacious feel with a strong emphasis on comfort, enrichment, and refined dining. Accommodation ranges from inside and balcony cabins to a wide selection of suites, including access to the exclusive Grills experience. As a luxury cruise line, Cunard is known for its formal touches, attentive service, and sense of occasion, making Queen Anne well suited to guests seeking a polished, unhurried cruise experience.
- Mid-Size Ship
- Timeless
- Premium
Cruise: Southampton – Hamilton – Port Canaveral, Florida – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Grand Turk Island – Bridgetown – Fortaleza – Salvador de Bahia – Buzios – Rio de Janeiro – Rio de Janeiro – Santos – Montevideo – Buenos Aires – Buenos Aires – Puerto Madryn – Ushuaia – Cape Horn – Punta Arenas – Amalia Glacier – PIO X Glacier – Puerto Montt – San Antonio – San Antonio – Coquimbo – Arica – Callao – Callao – Manta – Fuerte Amador – Panama Canal Full Transit – Aruba – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Port Canaveral, Florida – Ponta Delgada, Azores – Southampton
Queen Victoria
A classic Cunard ship offering a refined luxury cruise experience, with traditional elegance, formal touches, and a calm, sophisticated onboard atmosphere.Queen Victoria embodies Cunard’s traditional British cruising style, with grand public rooms, elegant interiors, and a strong sense of occasion throughout the ship. Carrying around 2,000 guests, she offers a more intimate and unhurried onboard experience compared to larger, modern vessels. Accommodation includes inside and balcony cabins alongside a range of suites, with guests in the Grills enjoying additional dining and lounge privileges. Cunard is known for its attentive service, enrichment programmes, and formal evenings, and Queen Victoria particularly appeals to travellers who enjoy classic cruising traditions, refined surroundings, and a relaxed pace at sea.
- Mid-Size Ship
- Timeless
- Premium
Cruise: Southampton – New York, New York – New York, New York – Aruba – Panama Canal Full Transit – Acajutla – Puerto Vallarta – Los Angeles, California – Los Angeles, California – Hilo, Hawaii – Honolulu, Hawaii – Lautoka – Nouméa – Sydney, New South Wales – Sydney, New South Wales – Airlie Beach – Townsville, Queensland – Cairns, Queensland – Bitung, Sulawesi – Puerto Princesa, Palawan – Manila – Hong Kong – Hong Kong – Chan May – Nha Trang – Phu My – Singapore – Singapore – Mauritius – Pointe des Galets – Durban – Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) – Cape Town – Cape Town – Walvis Bay – Dakar – Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Funchal, Madeira – Funchal, Madeira – Southampton
Queen Victoria
A classic Cunard ship offering a refined luxury cruise experience, with traditional elegance, formal touches, and a calm, sophisticated onboard atmosphere.Queen Victoria embodies Cunard’s traditional British cruising style, with grand public rooms, elegant interiors, and a strong sense of occasion throughout the ship. Carrying around 2,000 guests, she offers a more intimate and unhurried onboard experience compared to larger, modern vessels. Accommodation includes inside and balcony cabins alongside a range of suites, with guests in the Grills enjoying additional dining and lounge privileges. Cunard is known for its attentive service, enrichment programmes, and formal evenings, and Queen Victoria particularly appeals to travellers who enjoy classic cruising traditions, refined surroundings, and a relaxed pace at sea.
- Mid-Size Ship
- Timeless
- Premium
Cruise: Southampton – New York, New York – New York, New York – Aruba – Panama Canal Full Transit – Acajutla – Puerto Vallarta – Los Angeles, California – Los Angeles, California – Hilo, Hawaii – Honolulu, Hawaii – Lautoka – Nouméa – Sydney, New South Wales – Sydney, New South Wales – Airlie Beach – Townsville, Queensland – Cairns, Queensland – Bitung, Sulawesi – Puerto Princesa, Palawan – Manila – Hong Kong – Hong Kong – Chan May – Nha Trang – Phu My – Singapore – Singapore – Mauritius – Pointe des Galets – Durban – Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) – Cape Town – Cape Town – Walvis Bay – Dakar – Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Funchal, Madeira – Funchal, Madeira – Southampton – Hamburg
Borealis
A smaller, traditional cruise ship offering a relaxed experience, friendly service, and destination-focused itineraries in a comfortable onboard setting.Borealis is one of Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ larger ships by the line’s standards, while still offering a much more intimate experience than mainstream cruise vessels. Carrying around 1,400 guests, Borealis is designed to access smaller ports and scenic waterways that larger ships often can’t reach. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, with a practical, comfortable layout rather than ultra-modern design. Fred. Olsen is known for its warm, personal service, enrichment-focused onboard programme, and emphasis on destinations, and Borealis particularly appeals to guests who enjoy a traditional cruising style, sociable atmosphere, and a relaxed pace at sea.
- Mid-Size Ship
- Over 55s+
- Adults Only
- Traditional
Cruise: Southampton – Lisbon – Funchal, Madeira – Bridgetown – Saint George's – Cartagena – Colón – Colón – Panama Canal – Puntarenas – Huatulco (Santa María Huatulco) – Kahului-Maui, Hawaii – Hilo, Hawaii – Honolulu, Hawaii – Nawiliwili, Hawaii – Crossing International Date Line – Tokyo – Tokyo – Shimizu – Nagoya – Osaka – Osaka – Naha, Okinawa – Hong Kong – Singapore – Singapore – Phuket – Port Louis – Port Louis – Gqeberha (ex Port Elizabeth) – Cape Town – Cape Town – Jamestown – Praia, Santiago Island – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – La Coruña – Southampton
Seven Seas Mariner
A small ship offering an ultra-luxury cruise experience, with elegant design, spacious suites, and a calm onboard atmosphere.Seven Seas Mariner is a long-standing favourite within the Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleet and was the world’s first all-suite, all-balcony cruise ship. The ship delivers a refined, relaxed onboard experience focused on space, comfort, and attentive service rather than onboard spectacle. Public areas are elegantly styled and uncrowded, creating a sophisticated ambience throughout the ship. Accommodation is exclusively in suites, all with private balconies, reinforcing Regent’s ultra-luxury positioning. Regent Seven Seas Cruises is known for its all-inclusive approach, fine dining, and enrichment-led experiences, making Seven Seas Mariner particularly appealing to travellers who value elegance, personal service, and a timeless luxury cruise style.
- Small Ship
- All Inclusive
- Ultra-Luxury
Cruise: Southampton – Honfleur – Saint Peter Port – Saint-Malo – Cruise English Channel – La Rochelle – Bordeaux – Bordeaux – Saint-Jean-de-Luz – Bilbao – La Coruña – Sailing the Atlantic Ocean – Lisbon – Portimão – Cádiz – Tangier – Málaga – Cruising the Mediterranean Sea – Cartagena – Alicante – Ibiza – Palma de Mallorca – Cruising the Mediterranean Sea – Barcelona – Palamós – Cruising the Mediterranean Sea – Saint-Tropez – Monaco – Portofino – Livorno – Ajaccio, Corsica – Bastia – Cruising the Mediterranean Sea – Golfo Aranci – Civitavecchia – Salerno – Messina – Valletta – Cruising the Ionian Sea – Kotor – Dubrovnik – Rijeka – Fusina – Adriatic Sea – Rijeka – Split – Bari – Igoumenítsa – Katakolon – Cruising the Mediterranean Sea – Monemvasía – Mykonos – Piraeus – Khania – Santorini – Mykonos – Cruising the Aegean Sea – Bodrum – Kusadasi – Dikili – Bozcaada – Istanbul – Istanbul – Cruising the Aegean Sea – Rhodes – Limassol – Haifa – Ashdod – Cruising the Mediterranean Sea – Alexandria – Alexandria – Cruising the Mediterranean Sea – Piraeus – Mykonos – Katakolon – Cruising the Mediterranean Sea – Trapani, Sicily – La Goulette – Valletta – Cruising the Mediterranean Sea – Heraklion (Iraklion), Crete – Kusadasi – Piraeus
Aurora
A mid-sized ship offering a classic cruise experience, with traditional design, spacious public areas, and a relaxed onboard atmosphere.Aurora delivers a more traditional P&O Cruises experience, favouring elegant public spaces and a calmer pace at sea over high-energy attractions. The ship offers comfortable lounges, well-sized dining venues, and open deck areas designed for relaxed days onboard. Accommodation includes inside, oceanview, balcony cabins, and suites, arranged in a practical, classic layout. P&O Cruises is known for its British-style cruising, inclusive dining, and easygoing atmosphere, making Aurora particularly appealing to guests who enjoy a refined, unhurried cruise with familiar comforts and destination-focused itineraries rather than large-scale onboard entertainment.
- Mid-Size Ship
- British
- Adults Only
Cruise: Southampton – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Sao Vicente Island – Recife – Salvador de Bahia – Rio de Janeiro – Rio de Janeiro – Santos – Montevideo – Montevideo – Falkland Islands – Cruising by Cape Horn – Cruising by Beagle Channel – Cruising by Beagle Channel – Cruising by Magellan Straits – Punta Arenas – Cruising by Amalia Glacier – Cruising by Pio X Glacier – Puerto Montt – San Antonio – San Antonio – Coquimbo – Arica – Callao – Callao – Fuerte Amador – Fuerte Amador – Cruising by Panama Canal – Cartagena – Aruba – Curaçao – Saint George's – Bridgetown – Castries – Saint John's – Sint Maarten – Santa Cruz de Tenerife – Southampton
