Cruises from Southampton in August 2028

Where Do Southampton Cruises Go in August 2028?

August 2028 sailings from Southampton cover a wide spread — Norwegian fjords, British Isles coastal voyages, transatlantic crossings and a handful of Mediterranean departures. Most are round trips returning to Southampton, though 9 sailings are one-way, so check the disembarkation port before you book. Durations run from short breaks of 3 nights up to 24-night voyages, with a median of 12 nights. Whether you want a fortnight in the fjords or a week around the British coast, August 2028 cruises from Southampton have the range to suit.

Norway: The Most Popular Destination This August

Norway leads the August 2028 programme from Southampton by a clear margin. Sailing north through the fjords is a classic British summer cruise — long daylight hours, dramatic scenery and no flight to worry about. You board in Southampton and wake up in some of the most striking coastal landscapes in the world.

Several lines operate Norwegian itineraries this month, and Cruise1st’s experts can talk you through the differences in itinerary shape, ship size and fare inclusions. If you want an all-inclusive package specifically for the fjords, take a look at all-inclusive Norwegian fjords cruises in 2028. For sailings focused on Norway from Southampton in particular, the dedicated Norway 2028 cruises from Southampton page gives you a filtered view.

Round Britain and No-Fly Sailings

For those who want to keep the whole holiday on home soil, the British Isles and coastal England itineraries deliver exactly that. British Isles cruises take in the coastlines of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland; England-focused sailings tend to be shorter and are ideal if you want a taster without committing to a fortnight. United Kingdom itineraries round out the close-to-home options.

All of these are round trips returning to Southampton. Drive down or catch the train, and you will not need to touch a passport or an airport at any point. Cruise1st can add Copenhagen-style pre-cruise hotel nights or transfers to your booking if you want to make the journey smoother — just ask. For a broader look at what is sailing around the British Isles in 2028, British Isles cruises 2028 is worth a browse.

Transatlantic and Further Afield

Five transatlantic sailings depart Southampton in August 2028, and these are the ones to read the small print on: most are one-way, meaning you disembark in North America. Ports of call include New York, Boston and Montreal — and a handful of sailings end in Reykjavik. You will need a flight home from whichever port you finish in, and Cruise1st can book that alongside hotels, transfers and tours so the whole trip is one tidy package rather than a problem to solve yourself.

If you are specifically interested in P&O’s transatlantic programme, the transatlantic 2028 cruises with P&O Cruises page has the full picture. For a broader view of everything sailing in 2028, all 2028 cruises is a good starting point.

Southern Europe and the Mediterranean

A smaller number of August sailings head south towards the Western Mediterranean. These are ideal if you want warmth and longer days without flying to your embarkation port — Southampton to the Med is a proper voyage in itself. A handful of sailings also call at the Canary Islands. Browse Mediterranean cruises in 2028 for the full selection across all departure ports.

Which Cruise Lines Sail from Southampton in August 2028?

P&O Cruises leads the August 2028 programme from Southampton, with more departures than any other line. Princess Cruises and Cunard Line both have a strong showing, as does Explora Journeys. Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises complete the line-up.

For a dedicated view of P&O’s August programme, see P&O Cruises August 2028 from Southampton. P&O’s broader 2028 offering is covered on the P&O 2028 cruises page.

Ships Sailing from Southampton in August 2028

The ships below are the ones with confirmed sailings from Southampton this August. Each has its own character, so it is worth knowing what you are stepping onto before you book.

Arvia — P&O Cruises

Launched in 2022, Arvia is P&O’s newest ship and the largest ever built specifically for the British market. She has more sailings from Southampton this August than any other ship on the list, so if you want P&O at its most modern, this is the one to look at. The signature feature is the SkyDome — a retractable performance stage beneath 970 m² of glass that converts between a pool venue and a live entertainment space. It is a venue found nowhere else at sea. Dining runs to more than 30 venues, including Sindhu, The Epicurean, The Glass House and the Keel & Cow gastropub.

Cabin options on Arvia — see the Arvia cabins and deck plans for the full layout:

• Larger Inside Cabin OA — 15 m², sleeps 2. More floor space than a standard inside grade, at the entry price point.
• Deluxe Balcony Cabin EA — 20 m², sleeps 2. Private balcony gives you your own outdoor space away from shared decks.
• Family Sea View Suite BA — 40.3 m², sleeps 2. A suite-grade cabin with a private balcony — outside cabins at this size are uncommon.
• Suite B4 — 40.3 m², sleeps 4. Around 40–49 m² of living space — significantly more room than any balcony cabin.

Ventura — P&O Cruises

Ventura has sailed from Southampton since 2008, christened by Dame Helen Mirren, and she remains a favourite for good reason — over 60% of her cabins have balconies, which makes a real difference on a longer voyage. Evenings can take you from a West End-style show in the Arena Theatre to the Havana late-night club, with nine bars in between. Dining includes The Glass House by Olly Smith, Sindhu’s British-Indian fusion kitchen, and The Epicurean for a more formal occasion.

Cabin grades on Ventura — full details on the Ventura cabins and deck plans page:

• Larger Inside Cabin OB — 16 m², sleeps 2. A touch more space than the standard inside grade.
• Sea View Cabin LB — 15 m², sleeps 2. Natural light and an unobstructed sea view where an inside cabin has neither.
• Superior Deluxe Balcony Cabin DA — 29 m², sleeps 2. A private balcony that inside and sea-view grades simply cannot offer.
• Penthouse Suite A1 — 69 m², sleeps 2. The largest suite grade on Ventura, with more than twice the floor space of a standard suite.

Britannia — P&O Cruises

Named by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015, Britannia is the ship many people picture when they think of P&O. She sails year-round from Southampton and has a dining line-up that few ships can match: Marco Pierre White, Atul Kochhar and James Martin all contribute menus across 13 restaurants and cafés on board. For evenings, the Headliners Theatre uses LED immersive technology for nightly shows, and the Limelight Club adds a more intimate cabaret experience. See the Britannia cabins and deck plans for cabin grades and layouts.

MSC Meraviglia — MSC Cruises

MSC Meraviglia brings a distinctly continental character to Southampton this August. The ship’s centrepiece is the Galleria Meraviglia, a 96-metre indoor promenade under a curved LED sky — boutiques and restaurants line it by day, and it becomes an entertainment hub at night. For families, the Polar Aquapark, a full-sized bowling alley and Formula 1 simulators cover almost every interest. Guests looking for something quieter can retreat to the MSC Yacht Club, the ship’s exclusive enclave with its own pool and concierge. Cabin and grade details are on the MSC Meraviglia cabins and deck plans page. MSC’s wider 2028 programme is listed on the MSC Cruises 2028 page.

Majestic Princess — Princess Cruises

Refurbished in 2025, Majestic Princess sails from Southampton this August with a glass-floor SeaWalk cantilevered over the ocean — one of the more arresting features at sea. MedallionClass technology means food and drinks can be delivered to you anywhere on the ship. The Hollywood Pool Club sits beneath a glass dome, and The Sanctuary gives adults a dedicated top-deck retreat away from the pools. Dining covers 16 venues including Crown Grill, Sabatini’s and Chef’s Table Lumiere. Check the Majestic Princess cabins and deck plans when choosing your grade.

Also Sailing from Southampton: Other Lines and Ships

The ships above have the highest number of August 2028 departures from Southampton, but they are not the only ones. Arcadia, Aurora and Queen Mary 2 all have sailings this month. Arcadia and Aurora are P&O’s more traditional, adults-preferred ships — a different feel to the larger Arvia and Britannia. Queen Mary 2 is Cunard’s flagship ocean liner, and her transatlantic programme this August is covered under the Cunard section below. Norwegian Star also sails from Southampton for Norwegian Cruise Line this month. Cabin and deck details for each: Arcadia cabins and deck plans, Aurora cabins and deck plans, Queen Mary 2 cabins and deck plans, Norwegian Star cabins and deck plans.

What Does a Princess Cruises Fare Include?

Princess Cruises offers 2 main fare levels on its August 2028 sailings from Southampton.

Princess Standard is the base cruise fare covering the sailing itself. The Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages — which add beverages, MedallionNet Wi-Fi, crew appreciation gratuities, casual dining meals and more — are available to add on rather than included at this level.

Princess Plus is the mid-tier package and gives you considerably more for your money: 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 with 3 prints, and reserved theatre seating. For many passengers this is the sweet spot between cost and convenience.

Cruise1st’s team can walk you through which tier makes sense for your sailing — it depends on how much you plan to spend on drinks and dining on board. Explore the full Princess programme at Princess Cruises.

What Does a Cunard Fare Include?

Cunard Line has 6 sailings from Southampton in August 2028. The standard Cunard Fare is available on every sailing and comes with a meaningful set of inclusions: your choice of stateroom number, priority consideration for upgrades, a low 15% deposit, flexible balance payment terms, the ability to amend your booking up to the balance due date, and complimentary shuttle buses at ports.

Fare variants include options pairing the base Cunard Fare with on-board credit, a drinks package, coach travel to Southampton or car parking at the port — useful if you are travelling from further afield and want to fold the journey cost into one booking.

The Cunard Saver fare offers the lowest possible price in exchange for a pre-allocated stateroom and full payment on booking. Cancellations carry a 100% fee at this rate, so it suits those who are certain of their plans and want to pay less. Cunard’s 2028 world cruise programme is a separate consideration — details at World Cruise 2028 with Cunard Line.

What Are the Prices for August 2028 Southampton Cruises?

Fares for August 2028 from Southampton start at £390 pp*. Across the sailings on sale, prices vary considerably depending on the cruise line, the duration, the cabin grade and the fare tier — a 3-night coastal break in an inside cabin sits in a very different bracket from a 24-night transatlantic voyage in a suite. Every sailing carries a reduction from its previous price: typical savings are around 4%, with up to 15% off on a small number of departures (that maximum applies to 2 sailings, measured against the price previously listed for that cabin grade). Around 20 sailings are all-inclusive in their fare structure, meaning drinks and gratuities are wrapped into the headline price.

Cruise1st’s experts will compare fare tiers for you and make sure you are not paying for inclusions you will not use — or missing ones you will wish you had.

Make It a Holiday

Every sailing departs from Southampton, which means most of Britain can reach it by road or rail with no flight needed. For the 9 one-way sailings that disembark abroad — in New York, Boston, Montreal or Reykjavik — you will need a flight home, and Cruise1st can book that alongside hotels on either end, transfers and tours, so nothing is left as a loose end.

As one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, we can put together a Cruise1st Package that combines your cruise with whatever else your trip needs — a night in a hotel before you board, parking near the port, a train down to Southampton, travel insurance or a full fly-home arrangement for one-way voyages. Call the team and tell us what you are planning; we will handle the rest.

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Planning Around August 2028? Other Dates Worth Knowing

If August 2028 is your first choice but you want a comparison — or if these dates do not quite work — there are several related pages worth checking.

• August cruises from Southampton — the rolling programme for August across all years, useful if you are flexible on the year.
• Cruises from Southampton in August 2026 — an earlier summer for those who want to book further ahead or compare pricing.
• Cruises from Southampton in August 2027 — the year before, with a similar line-up of ships and destinations.
• All 2027 cruises from Southampton — if the month matters less than the port.
• All cruises from Southampton — the full year-round programme.
• Summer cruises — if you are open to other embarkation ports across the UK.
• P&O Cruises 2028 — P&O’s full 2028 programme across all ports.
• Iona cruises 2028 — if P&O’s largest ship is on your shortlist for 2028.
• 2028 cruises from Liverpool — for those in the north of England or Scotland considering a closer departure port.
• P&O cruises 2027 from Southampton — a useful reference if you are comparing 2027 and 2028 itineraries.
• Princess Cruises 2027 from Southampton — Princess’s Southampton programme the year before.
• Norwegian fjords 2027 cruises from Southampton — if the fjords are your destination and you want to see what sailed the year before.

*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.