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Don’t like flying? That’s not a problem. You can sail on multiple cruises from Southampton.

Once you step on board your holiday starts right away. With no luggage restrictions, crowded airports or delayed flights. A no-fly cruise kicks your holiday off the right way.

With no luggage restrictions you can treat yourself to an outfit a day, and for every evening occasion whether that’s full glam to swimwear or hiking boots. Put your feet up and embark smoothly knowing your luggage is out of your hands the moment you arrive at the terminal. Your bags will be taken to your cabin, so you can walk the ship and kick start to holiday with a smile.

If you fancy sightseeing before your embarkation day, or you are traveling a distance, why not stay a night or two in a local B&B or luxury hotel. A pre-cruise treat we all need.

Almost all P&O cruise ships sail out of Southampton, so you are really spoilt for choice. All heading off to incredible destinations all over the world from 4 night cruises to 99 nights. The ships include Arvia, Iona, Britannia, Ventura as your family friendly ships, and the Arcadia and Aurora as your adult only ships. All the cruises from Southampton take you to the Norwegian Fjords, the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Spain & Portugal, World Cruises, Transatlantic Caribbean, Short Breaks, South America, Northern Europe and even USA and Canada Cruises. As far as destinations are concerned, you are spoilt for choice.

If you choose the On Board Credit or you choose the Saver Fare, parking at the terminal may not be an option, it also needs to be pre booked. However, you can always book to park at a hotel or on local residents drives. Simply search on google for availability and you are good to go. If you want a more relaxing journey then you can book a coach or train, so you can sit back and enjoy someone else’s driving. Home – Elizabeth House Hotel is one hotel which offers parking for a cruise and my go to when I cruise.

There’s plenty to do in Southampton too, with restaurants dotted all over the gorgeous city. Oxford Road to West Quay there is family favourites to something different. If your not foodie there is other things to explore. Like every UK city, Southampton has a vast selection of Shops which include your high street brands to your unique small businesses. West Quay holds a shopping centre within minutes from the Terminal, its perfect to repurchase what you left at home.

Southampton also has lots of history and culture that can be explored. SeaCity Museum is educational for the cities Seafaring past. Or head back in time and visit the Tudor House and Garden, it has been meticulously preserved and restored. Why not reach a high and head to Solent Sky, this is a fantastic museum showing the story of aviation from a local perspective. These are prefect to explore if you have a day to spare.