Cruises from Southampton in June 2028

June 2028 is one of the strongest months of the year for sailing from Southampton, with departures spanning the Norwegian fjords, the British Isles, transatlantic crossings, and the Mediterranean. Sailings run from short breaks of 2 nights to extended voyages of 24 nights, with a median of 10 nights — long enough to feel a proper holiday. All departures leave from Southampton, so the whole of Britain can reach the port by car or train without stepping near an airport.

Where Can You Sail from Southampton in June 2028?

Every sailing here departs from Southampton, England. Most return there too — around 42 of the 59 departures are round trips. The remaining 13 are one-way sailings ending at ports including Reykjavik, New York, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Hamburg. If your sailing ends abroad, you will need a flight home — and our team can book that for you, along with any hotels or transfers either side of the cruise, so nothing is left unresolved.

Southampton is easy to reach from most of Britain by road or rail, and many passengers choose to stay in the city the night before departure. We can arrange that hotel stay as part of your booking if it helps.

Which Destinations Are Most Popular This June?

The month’s cruising concentrates most heavily on Norway and the northern reaches of Europe, followed by sailings that stay closer to home around the British Isles and England. Transatlantic crossings and Arctic routes round out the programme for those wanting something further afield. Here is how the main regions break down.

Norway and the Arctic

The largest share of June 2028 departures heads north to Norway, making it the standout destination of the month. These sailings take you deep into fjord country — long summer days mean extraordinary light, and itineraries typically run around 10 to 14 nights. For those wanting to push even further north, a smaller selection of Arctic sailings extends the journey beyond the Norwegian coast, offering a genuinely remote experience in the summer’s near-perpetual daylight. If the fjords are your goal, you will find the widest choice right here in June. You can also browse the dedicated Norway 2028 sailings from Southampton page for a more focused view, and if you are after an included drinks or dining package on that route, the all-inclusive Norwegian Fjords 2028 options are worth a look.

Round Britain and the British Isles

Not every June sailing leaves British waters. A strong group of departures stays closer to home, circling the British Isles and England’s own coastline — calling at ports around England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. These are often the shortest sailings on the calendar, making them ideal if you want to test a ship or a cruise line before committing to a longer voyage. They are also entirely no-fly: you board at Southampton and you return there, with nothing to organise beyond the drive or the train. More British Isles cruises in 2028 are available if you want to compare durations and ships across the year.

Transatlantic Crossings

A handful of June sailings cross the Atlantic, the longest and most dramatic journeys in this month’s roster. Most are one-way, ending in New York — which means you will need a return flight home, though we can arrange that along with hotels on either side of the voyage. The crossing itself typically takes around a week and a half at sea, and Queen Mary 2 — purpose-built for exactly this route — is the ship most associated with it. If P&O Cruises’ transatlantic options interest you, the dedicated Transatlantic 2028 sailings with P&O Cruises page has more.

Mediterranean and Beyond

A smaller number of June sailings head south towards the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands. These tend to be longer itineraries, often one-way, giving you the warmth and the scenery without the need to fly to a joining port. If the Mediterranean is your preferred destination across the full year, the Mediterranean Cruises 2028 page covers the full range of options.

Which Cruise Lines Sail from Southampton in June 2028?

P&O Cruises has the largest presence this month, with 20 sailings — more than any other line. Cunard Line follows with 11 departures. Norwegian Cruise Line offers 5 sailings, while Explora Journeys, MSC Cruises, and Princess Cruises each contribute 4. That is 6 distinct lines and a wide spread of styles, from the classic British character of P&O to the luxury-led approach of Explora Journeys. Our cruise experts can help you work out which line suits your travel style — call us before you book.

If you are weighing up P&O specifically, the P&O 2028 sailings page covers their full year programme. For Princess Cruises, see the Princess Cruises line page or the dedicated Princess Cruises 2028 sailings. Cunard fans planning further ahead may also want to consider the Cunard World Cruise 2028.

Ships Sailing from Southampton in June 2028

Five ships stand out across the June 2028 departures, each with a distinct character. Here is what each one offers.

Arvia — P&O Cruises

Arvia is P&O’s newest ship, launched in 2022 and the largest vessel ever built for the British market. The signature feature is the SkyDome — 970 m² of glass enclosing a retractable performance stage and swimming pool, a venue found nowhere else at sea. With more than 30 dining and bar venues including Sindhu, The Epicurean, The Glass House, and the Keel & Cow gastropub, there is genuine variety whatever your mood. Arvia carries 8 of the June 2028 departures from Southampton, making it the busiest ship of the month.

Cabin options on Arvia range from the practical to the spacious:

• Larger Inside Cabin OA — 15 m², sleeps 2. More floor space than the standard inside grades, giving you genuinely more room to spread out.
• Suite B4 — approximately 40 m², sleeps 4. Dramatically more living space than any sea-view cabin.
• Family Sea View Suite BA — 40.3 m², sleeps 2. A private balcony for personal outdoor space, available only in suite grades.
• Deluxe Balcony Cabin EA — 20 m², sleeps 2. Your own outdoor space for fresh sea air away from the shared decks.

Full details are on the Arvia cabins and deck plans page.

Queen Mary 2 — Cunard

Queen Mary 2 is the world’s only true ocean liner — designed from the keel up for the North Atlantic, not adapted from a cruise ship. That heritage shows in every detail, from the Royal Court Theatre (with West End-calibre productions) to nightly ballroom dancing in the Queens Room. The ship is also home to the first planetarium at sea: the Illuminations venue hosts stargazing shows alongside cinema screenings, concerts, and lectures. Six speciality restaurants complete a ship that does things no other vessel can.

Cabin grades on Queen Mary 2:

• Britannia Inside cabin HB — 14.8 m², sleeps 2. The only inside cabin with an atrium view — brighter and more open than a standard inside.
• Britannia Solo cabin outside KB — 16.5 m², sleeps 1. Designed for solo travellers with no single supplement, full Britannia comfort for one person.
• Britannia Balcony cabin BU, covered loggia — 25 m², sleeps 2. A sheltered loggia gives covered outdoor space and sea views in any weather.
• Queens Grill Grand Duplex Suite Q1 — 208.9 m², sleeps 2. A two-storey maisonette suite with more than 200 m² of private living space — more than twice that of any other Queens Grill suite on board.

See the Queen Mary 2 cabins and deck plans for the full breakdown.

Queen Anne — Cunard

Queen Anne launched in 2024, completing Cunard’s four-Queens fleet. It is the newest ship in the Cunard line-up and brings Art Deco interiors together with the line’s signature British White Star Service. The Mareel Wellness Spa spans an entire upper deck, featuring a Himalayan Salt Sauna, cold therapy room, hydrotherapy pool, and a glass-domed Pavilion pool venue. Dining runs to 15 restaurants, including Sir Samuel’s steakhouse, Aji Wa Japanese dining, and a Golden Lion pub overseen by Michelin-starred chef Michael Roux. Queen Anne carries 4 of the June 2028 departures.

Browse the Queen Anne cabins and deck plans to compare grades and positions.

MSC Meraviglia — MSC Cruises

MSC Meraviglia’s most distinctive space is the Galleria Meraviglia — a 96-metre LED sky promenade at the heart of the ship, lined with boutiques, restaurants, and nightly entertainment. The Polar Aquapark, a full-sized bowling alley, and Formula 1 simulators give passengers of every age something to aim at, while the MSC Yacht Club offers a ship-within-a-ship for guests who prefer a quieter, more exclusive experience. MSC Meraviglia has 4 June 2028 sailings from Southampton.

Check the MSC Meraviglia cabins and deck plans before you book.

Arcadia — P&O Cruises

Arcadia is a more intimate P&O ship — adults-only and built for longer voyages where the journey is the point. The Palladium is an impressive 3-tier theatre at the heart of the ship’s evening entertainment, while Marco Pierre White’s Ocean Grill restaurant gives dinner a distinct personality. A hydrotherapy pool adds a spa dimension that suits the pace of a longer sailing. Arcadia carries 3 of the June 2028 departures. See the Arcadia cabins and deck plans for cabin sizes and positions.

Are There Discounted Sailings in June 2028?

The majority of June 2028 sailings from Southampton are currently offered at a reduced price compared to what was previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing. Reductions typically run at around 4%, with up to 11% off on a small number of departures — so the discount is real but not a page-wide sale. It is worth checking individual sailings, as the savings vary meaningfully by ship and departure date. Our team can flag the best-value options for the dates you have in mind.

What Do the Fare Tiers Include?

The fare you choose shapes your whole holiday, so it is worth understanding what each tier covers before you book. Here is how the main cruise lines structure their inclusions.

Cunard Fare Options

Cunard offers several fare types, and the differences are significant. The flexible Cunard Fare gives you choice of stateroom number, priority for upgrades, a low 15% deposit, the ability to amend your booking up to the balance due date, and complimentary shuttle buses at ports. Fare types such as a car parking add-on, a coach transfer, or an on-board credit and drinks combination are available, so you can match the package to what you actually need. A Saver fare trades flexibility for the lowest possible price — you pay in full at booking, accept a pre-allocated stateroom, and cannot amend the booking. If your dates are firm and you are happy to leave the cabin position to Cunard, the Saver can be a good route to a lower price.

Norwegian Cruise Line Fare Options

Norwegian Cruise Line structures its fares around what is bundled in. The lowest tier is a cruise-only fare — no packages included. Step up to the mid-tier and guests 1 and 2 receive a beverage package, a dining package, a Wi-Fi package, and shore excursion credits. The top tier extends the dining and beverage packages to all guests on the reservation, with the number of speciality restaurant meals scaling with cruise length. If you like to know your costs in advance, the bundled tiers take most of the variables off the table.

Planning Your Journey to Southampton

Southampton is served by direct trains from London and connections from across the country, and the port itself is straightforward to reach by road — with parking available at the terminal for round-trip sailings. If you are on a one-way voyage ending abroad, you will not need to return to Southampton; we can arrange your flight home from whichever port you disembark at, along with any hotel stays or transfers you need.

For passengers who prefer to arrive the night before, a hotel near the terminal gives you a relaxed start to the cruise. We can add that to your booking as part of a Cruise1st Package, along with transfers, insurance and any other elements that turn the sailing into a complete holiday. Our cruise experts are on hand to put it together — whether you want a simple cabin-and-cruise booking or the whole trip handled from door to ship.

You can browse the full range of cruises from Southampton if you want to compare across different months, or see all cruises for a wider view by destination or cruise line. If you are flexible on departure port, 2028 sailings from Liverpool are also bookable through Cruise1st.

Solo Travellers, Families and Accessibility

June 2028’s Southampton departures suit a range of travellers, not just couples. Queen Mary 2 includes dedicated Britannia Solo cabins designed without a single supplement, giving solo passengers full access to the ship’s amenities without the penalty fare that applies on many other ships. Arvia’s family-focused cabin grades — including the Family Sea View Suite — make it one of the more practical choices for those travelling with children, with the SkyDome and dining variety keeping different ages occupied. If you have specific accessibility requirements or questions about solo fares, our team can advise on which ships and cabins best match your situation.

Could a Different Year or Month Suit You Better?

If June 2028 does not quite fit, there is plenty of flexibility nearby. June 2027 sailings from Southampton cover much of the same ground and may suit those who want to plan a year earlier. The broader 2027 Southampton departures page shows the full spread of that year, while all 2028 cruises opens up every route and port for the year. For summer sailings more generally, the summer cruises page covers the season across all departure ports. If you are browsing around June, May sailings from Southampton are the natural step back, and June cruises from all ports give you a wider view of what is sailing that month. For P&O fans thinking about Southampton in the year before, P&O 2027 sailings from Southampton and Princess Cruises 2027 from Southampton are both worth a look, as are Norwegian Fjords 2027 sailings from Southampton if the fjords are the priority. World cruise fans may also want to explore world cruises from Southampton in 2027.

Cruise1st is rated 4.5/5 on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews, and bookings are ABTA and ATOL protected. Whatever you book, you are covered.

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.