Baltic Sea 2028 Cruises from Southampton

Why Book a Baltic Sea Cruise from Southampton in 2028?

Southampton is the UK’s most connected cruise terminal, and for a Baltic sailing in 2028 it is also one of the most practical. Every sailing departs directly from Southampton, which means no flight, no check-in queue and no jet lag before you even board. Most of Britain can reach Southampton by road or rail, and if you want a hotel the night before or a transfer from your front door, Cruise1st can arrange that as part of your booking. Browse the full range of cruises from Southampton to see how much is sailing from your home port in 2028.

Itineraries range from 7 nights to 40 nights, with a median voyage of 12 nights — long enough to reach the Baltic and spend meaningful time there, short enough to fit around most holiday allowances. Roughly half the sailings are round-trip, returning to Southampton; the other 15 are one-way, ending in a foreign port such as Copenhagen, Stockholm, Reykjavik or Rome. If your voyage ends abroad, you will need to arrange a flight home — and Cruise1st can book that alongside hotels either side and any transfers you need, so the whole trip sits on one itinerary rather than a handful of separate bookings.

Where Do These 2028 Sailings Go?

The sailings split into two broad directions: round-Britain and coastal voyages that hug the UK’s own dramatic coastline, and northward routes that push into Norway and the wider Baltic region. The biggest share of departures sits firmly in the first group — these are the no-fly sailings that let you watch the English coast give way to open sea from the moment you leave the dock.

Round Britain and No-Fly Sailings

The largest group of 2028 departures covers England and the United Kingdom more broadly, plus a handful of British Isles voyages that extend to the islands and coastal towns that most people only ever see from land. These itineraries are a natural fit for anyone who wants a genuine cruise holiday without the complication of a connecting flight. You board at Southampton, and the journey begins immediately.

Round-Britain routes tend to suit travellers who know continental Europe well but haven’t yet explored their own coastline from the water — dramatic sea cliffs, historic harbours and quiet anchorages that look entirely different from the deck of a ship. They also suit anyone who prefers a slower, more settled pace, since the voyage itself is the destination rather than a means of getting somewhere else. If you’re weighing up whether to go further afield or stay closer to home, British Isles cruises in 2028 offer a useful comparison of what this kind of voyage looks like at its widest.

Northern Europe, the Fjords and the Baltic

A smaller but significant group of 2028 departures heads north into Norway and the wider Baltic region. These voyages are the ones most people picture when they think of a Baltic sailing from Southampton — long days at sea followed by arrival into some of northern Europe’s most architecturally striking port cities. Several sailings end in Copenhagen or Stockholm rather than returning to Southampton, which means you end the voyage in a city worth exploring for a day or two before flying home. Cruise1st can book that return leg, along with any pre- or post-cruise nights, so nothing is left to chance.

If Norway is your primary draw, the dedicated Norway 2028 cruises from Southampton page covers fjord-focused itineraries in more detail. For an all-inclusive version of the same region, all-inclusive Norwegian Fjords cruises in 2028 are worth a look alongside these results.

Which Cruise Lines Are Sailing the Baltic from Southampton in 2028?

Six cruise lines hold sailings, and they cover a wide span of styles — from mainstream British favourites to boutique luxury operators. Here is who is sailing and what each brings to a Baltic departure from Southampton.

Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises leads the count with 9 sailings, making it the most active line on the 2028 Baltic programme from Southampton. The line is known for a relaxed, well-rounded style that suits experienced cruisers who want decent dining, plenty of deck space and a wide choice of itineraries. Fare options for Princess voyages range from Princess Standard — the base fare, with packages available to add — through to Princess Plus, which bundles 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to $15 each with a daily limit of 15 drinks, MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs plus 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. Choosing the right tier at the booking stage can make a meaningful difference to what you spend on board, and our experts can walk you through which suits your style. Explore the full Princess Cruises 2028 programme for context beyond these Baltic departures.

P&O Cruises

P&O Cruises sails 8 departures from Southampton in 2028, and for many British travellers it remains the default — a line built around UK guests, with British menus, British humour and a culture that feels immediately familiar the moment you board. P&O is also part of the broader P&O 2028 cruises timetable, which gives you a wider view of what the line is doing across all its routes that year.

Explora Journeys

Explora Journeys brings 5 sailings to the 2028 Baltic season from Southampton. This is a relatively young luxury line designed around an ocean-resort concept — open spaces, unhurried days and a strong focus on suite-level comfort. Fare tiers for Explora Journeys include a Sky & Sea option that wraps international return flights, private transfers and hotel stays into a single airport-to-airport price, which is particularly useful for sailings that begin or end somewhere other than Southampton.

Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises operates 4 sailings. The line pitches itself at the premium end of the mainstream market — contemporary design, attentive service and a fare structure that rewards choosing the right tier early. Celebrity’s fare options run from cruise-only rates (the lowest base price, with extras added later) through to a classic package with drinks and Wi-Fi included, and on to The Retreat, which brings premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, suite accommodation, exclusive lounge access and private dining. For a full picture of what Celebrity is doing in 2028, Celebrity Cruises 2028 covers the wider schedule, and Celebrity 2028 cruises from Southampton narrows it to this port specifically.

Cunard

Cunard sails 5 departures. White Star Service, formal evenings in the Grand Ballroom and the kind of transatlantic tradition that no other line still practices — Cunard brings a distinctly different atmosphere to a Baltic voyage from Southampton. If a Cunard sailing is part of a longer journey, the Cunard world cruise 2028 page gives a sense of the scale the line can offer beyond these Baltic itineraries.

MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises contributes 4 sailings, rounding out the mix with the volume and variety the line is known for. MSC suits families and groups who want a ship that is genuinely busy, with entertainment running from morning to midnight and a price point that is often accessible even on a longer voyage.

Ships Sailing from Southampton in 2028

Below are the ships with confirmed sailings from Southampton in 2028 for which we hold detailed information. Each one has its own character, and the right choice depends as much on how you like to spend a sea day as on the itinerary itself.

Sky Princess — Princess Cruises

Sky Princess carries 6 of the Princess Cruises sailings from Southampton in 2028, and one of its most striking qualities is how many cabins face outward. Some 81% of its cabins have a private balcony — one of the highest ratios in the Princess fleet — which means you are far less likely to find yourself in an inside cabin simply because balconies were already sold out. On a Baltic voyage, where the scenery changes by the hour, that matters.

The Sanctuary is an adults-only retreat with private cabanas, spa treatments and light meals on a dedicated sun deck — a useful option if you want somewhere genuinely quiet mid-voyage. For dining, the ship runs Crown Grill, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria and Chef’s Table Lumiere with a galley tour, plus Movies Under the Stars on deck. If you are comparing cabin grades aboard Sky Princess, the Sky Princess cabins and deck plans page sets out the full layout. The grades available include:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m², sleeps up to 4. Middle to upper deck positions offer reduced ship motion compared to the lowest decks, with central lift access.
• Premium Ocean-view cabin O5 — 16.0 m², sleeps 2. Floor-to-ceiling panoramic window brings natural light and continuous sea views directly into the cabin.
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DA — 23.4 m², sleeps up to 4. More spacious than standard balcony cabins, with a larger outdoor area and wider views.
• Sky Suite S0 — 160.4 m², sleeps up to 5. Two completely separate bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms — a spatial layout no other suite aboard provides.

Majestic Princess also appears among the Princess sailings from Southampton in 2028. For cabin grades and deck layouts on that ship, the Majestic Princess cabins and deck plans page has the detail you need.

Britannia — P&O Cruises

Named by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015, Britannia sails year-round from Southampton and is arguably the most quintessentially British ship afloat. Three departures in 2028 put her in the Baltic mix. The food offer is notably broad: Marco Pierre White, Atul Kochhar and James Martin each contribute menus across 13 restaurants and cafés on board — a line-up that gives the ship a culinary identity well beyond standard cruise catering.

Entertainment runs from the Headliners Theatre — fitted with LED immersive technology — through to the Limelight Club cabaret and the Crystal Room. If you want to check how the decks are laid out before you choose a grade, the Britannia cabins and deck plans page covers the full range.

MSC Meraviglia — MSC Cruises

MSC Meraviglia is built around its 96-metre LED sky promenade — the Galleria Meraviglia — which runs the length of the ship’s interior and hosts boutiques, restaurants and nightly entertainment beneath a continuously changing digital sky. It is the kind of space that makes a sea day feel urban rather than isolated, and it is the ship’s most distinctive feature.

Families will find the Polar Aquapark, a full-sized bowling alley and Formula 1 simulators keep every age group occupied. At the top of the accommodation range, the MSC Yacht Club offers a ship-within-a-ship experience with its own concierge, lounge and sun deck. Cabin grades available on Meraviglia include:

• Inside cabin Bella — 16.0 m², sleeps up to 4. Flexible layout for double bed, twin beds or up to 4 guests with sofa beds.
• Super Family cabin Plus with sea view FPO — 48.0 m², sleeps up to 9. Three separate bathrooms and a suite-style layout for large groups and families.
• Maisonette Suite D3 — 82.0 m², sleeps up to 4. Two levels, separate living and sleeping areas, plus a private whirlpool.
• MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite — 82.0 m², sleeps up to 4. Maisonette layout spanning two decks — the largest suite category on board.

The full MSC Meraviglia cabins and deck plans page sets out every grade and its position on the ship.

Celebrity Beyond — Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Beyond is the largest ship in the Edge Class and carries 4 of the Celebrity Cruises sailings from Southampton in 2028. The ship’s design prioritises open space — wide, airy public areas and float pools that give an uninterrupted view of the horizon are among its most talked-about features. Cabin grades on Celebrity Beyond currently include:

• Deluxe Inside cabin DI — 18.8 m², sleeps 2. The most spacious inside grade on the ship, around 2 m² larger than a standard inside cabin.
• Deluxe Ocean-view cabin DO — 22.1 m², sleeps up to 1 or 2. The largest ocean-view grade, around 3.5 m² more living space than a standard ocean-view.
• Sunset Veranda Stateroom SV — 21.2 m², sleeps 2. The balcony runs to 8.3 m² — more than twice the outdoor space of a standard veranda cabin, with room for loungers.
• Iconic Suite IC — 239.8 m², sleeps up to 6. The largest suite in the entire Celebrity fleet, with 360° panoramic views from high above the bridge.

If you are weighing up grades, the Celebrity Beyond cabins and deck plans page gives a full breakdown by deck position.

Cunard Ships — Queen Victoria and Queen Anne

Cunard’s 5 sailings from Southampton in 2028 are operated by Queen Victoria and Queen Anne. Queen Anne launched in 2024 — the newest ship in the Cunard fleet — and brings a freshness to the line’s traditional proposition without abandoning what makes Cunard Cunard. Both ships sail under the White Star Service standard, with formal evenings and a ballroom culture that sets the line apart from every other operator.

If you are considering a Queen Victoria cabin, the Queen Victoria cabins and deck plans page covers the grades in full. For Queen Anne, the Queen Anne cabins and deck plans page does the same.

EXPLORA V — Explora Journeys

EXPLORA V carries Explora Journeys’ sailings from Southampton in 2028. This is a ship built around an ocean-resort philosophy — expansive, unhurried and focused on suite-level comfort throughout. The EXPLORA V cabins and deck plans page gives the grade-by-grade breakdown if you are comparing suite categories.

One-Way Itineraries: What to Know Before You Book

Roughly a third of the 2028 sailings from Southampton are one-way voyages. That means the ship does not return to Southampton at the end of the cruise — it ends in a different port, which may be Copenhagen, Stockholm, Reykjavik or Rome. This is worth understanding before you commit, because it affects the total cost and logistics of your trip.

On the positive side, one-way itineraries can open up more interesting routing — you cover new ground in both directions rather than retracing the outward journey. On the practical side, you need to arrange a flight home from whichever port the ship ends in. Cruise1st can book that return flight alongside your cruise, together with any hotels either side and transfers between the ship and the airport, so the whole trip is planned in one go rather than assembled from separate bookings. Never leave the return leg as something to sort out later — flight availability and prices around popular end ports can move quickly, and it is straightforward to fix at the point of booking.

What Do Prices Look Like for 2028 Baltic Sailings from Southampton?

Fares start at £633 pp* for 2028 Baltic sailings departing Southampton, based on 2 people sharing. The spread across the full range of sailings, lines and cabin grades is considerable — a short round-Britain voyage in a well-positioned inside cabin sits at a very different price point from a suite on a luxury vessel on a 40-night itinerary.

Discounts are available on the majority of sailings. Most reductions sit around 4% off that cabin grade’s previously listed price, though the highest reduction on a single departure reaches up to 26% — on 1 sailing specifically, not across the board. The practical upshot is that most discounted sailings carry a modest reduction, and it is worth checking the fare history on any specific departure you are considering rather than assuming a headline percentage applies everywhere.

Roughly half the sailings are all-inclusive or carry an inclusive package at a particular fare tier. For Princess Cruises, the Plus fare wraps drinks, dining meals, Wi-Fi and gratuities into the price. For Celebrity Cruises, the best-value tier adds drinks and Wi-Fi. Choosing the right fare tier at the time of booking — rather than adding packages later — is one of the clearest ways to control what you spend. Our experts can compare the tiers side by side and tell you which makes financial sense for your style of holiday.

Getting to Southampton: Parking, Transfers and the Night Before

No flight is required for any sailing — every departure leaves from Southampton, and the terminal is one of the most straightforward to reach in the UK. If you are driving, parking is available at or near the port; if you would rather not drive, direct trains run to Southampton Central from London Waterloo and from a wide range of stations further north and west. Cruise1st can add a transfer from your home to the terminal — or a hotel in Southampton the night before, so you arrive unhurried and well rested rather than racing to make the departure.

For those joining from further afield within the UK, the journey to Southampton is typically easier than the equivalent drive or train to an international airport, with none of the check-in and security time that a flight requires. It is one of the strongest practical arguments for booking a Southampton departure in the first place, and it is entirely within reach of most of Britain by car or rail.

Can I Find All-Inclusive Options for a 2028 Baltic Cruise from Southampton?

Yes — a substantial share of the 2028 Baltic sailings from Southampton include all-inclusive or part-inclusive fare options. What “all-inclusive” means varies by line, so it is worth comparing what each fare tier actually covers rather than assuming they are equivalent.

Princess Cruises’ Plus fare covers drinks up to $15 each with a daily limit of 15 drinks, casual dining meals per voyage, MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, crew appreciation, digital photographs plus prints, and reserved theatre seating. Celebrity Cruises’ best-value tier includes a drinks package and Wi-Fi. Celebrity’s Retreat tier adds premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, exclusive suite lounge access and private dining. Explora Journeys offers a Sky & Sea fare that wraps flights, private transfers and hotel stays into a single price — useful if your voyage ends in a different city from where you boarded.

For a curated look at sailings specifically structured as all-inclusive no-fly departures from Southampton in 2028, the all-inclusive no-fly Southampton 2028 cruises page filters for exactly that combination.

Make It a Full Holiday with a Cruise1st Package

A Baltic sailing from Southampton is complete in itself, but there is often more to add around it — particularly on a one-way itinerary that ends in a city worth staying in. Through a Cruise1st Package, we can build flights, hotels, tours, transfers and insurance around your cruise, either as a bundled package or as a fully custom itinerary. Everything sits on one booking, one invoice and one point of contact.

If you end your voyage in Copenhagen or Stockholm, we can add a night or two in the city before you fly home. If you are joining a Cunard or Explora Journeys sailing that begins or ends in Rome, we can add the flights and any pre-cruise nights in the city. The same applies to a sailing ending in Reykjavik — a city that rewards a day of exploration after the ship docks.

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Looking at Other 2028 Cruise Options?

If you are still weighing up where to go in 2028, or comparing this Baltic programme against other itineraries, a few related pages are worth exploring. The full 2028 cruises from Southampton page covers every line and every destination sailing from this port that year. For a broader look at everything on sale for 2028 regardless of port, 2028 cruises gives the widest possible comparison.

By cruise line, Princess Cruises 2028 from Southampton drills into the full Princess programme at this port, while P&O 2028 cruises covers the entire P&O year. If you are considering a Princess sailing further afield than the Baltic, Princess Japan and Southeast Asia 2027–2028 shows where else the line goes in the same period.

For a completely different kind of 2028 departure from Southampton, Christmas cruises from Southampton and world cruises from Southampton are both worth a look. If you cruised from Southampton in 2027 and are comparing years, 2027 cruises from Southampton is the most-visited page in this family, which suggests there is strong crossover between readers planning one year and the next. The neighbouring P&O 2027 cruises from Southampton and Norwegian Fjords 2027 cruises from Southampton pages give a sense of what was available a year earlier on these same routes.

For Mediterranean alternatives in 2028, Mediterranean cruises 2028 covers the full range of options in that region for the year. And if you are considering a sailing from a different UK port altogether, 2028 cruises from Liverpool shows what is available further north.

Whatever you are weighing up, our cruise experts are available to compare itineraries, fare tiers and cabin grades across every line — and to put the whole holiday, from door to dock and back, on a single booking. Explore the full range of cruises we offer if you want to start from the widest possible view before narrowing down.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.