About Southampton
Southampton, the cruise capital of North Europe, is home to many of the major cruise liners. It conjures up visions of the golden ages of sailing with such names as QE2, and the Queen Elizabeth. Here you can watch the worlds magnificent cruise liners sailing in and out of port taking visitors to far flung destinations or bringing them back home.
Visitors to Southampton should not miss visiting the Mayflower Theatre, the largest in south England, the Turner Sims Concert Hall and the Nuffield Theatre. For those into art deco, the City Art Gallery boasts over 3,000 works of art.
Cruise from Southampton to the Mediterranean
One of the highlights of any Mediterranean cruise is, of course, the experience of the sailing in the Mediterranean itself! Some have called it the most romantic, historical and cultural sea of the western world - a sea that has helped spread the civilisation of the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, the armies of the great Roman Empire and transported the Moors into the heartland of Spain, changing it forever.
There is so much to choose from. Cruises to the Mediterranean offer a range of destinations including France, Spain, Italy, Malta, Greece, The Canaries and Turkey.
Cruise from Southampton to the Canaries
Cruising to the Canary Islands is perfect for those who wish to settle down and unwind along the way and enjoy the journey. Depending on the package that you choose, some of the highlights of the journey could include ports in Spain such as Cadiz and Almeria followed by Gibraltar, and Agadir and Casablanca in Morocco. Once in the Canaries, you will experience the treat of visiting islands including Tenerife, La Palma, Gomera and Hierro and the province of Las Palmas includes Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.
Cruise from Southampton to the New York
Sailing on a transatlantic cruise is considered to be the height of elegance, especially when the final destination is New York. Imagine coming into site of the American coast and then approaching the Status of Liberty as it welcomes you to your destination ports in either Manhattan or Brooklyn.
Cruise from Southampton to Scandinavia
For those interested in the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun, a cruise to Scandinavia has it all. Along the way, you will experience sparsely populated coastlines of vast distances and dramatic scenery. Typical ports of call include Reykjavik, Isafjourdur, Bergen, Stavenger and Alesund.
Let 1st4cruising help you select your perfect Southampton Cruise
Whatever your style of cruise and whatever your budget, we at 1st4cruising would love to help you make your cruise from Southampton very special. For further information on our special offers, with up to 70% off list price, why not browse online through our huge range of cruise itineraries or, alternatively, give our cruise specialists a call on 08708 30 86 87 .
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