Fred Olsen, MSC and P&O cruises leaving Southampton in August

There are several leaving from the city in August that are sailing all over the world including the likes of P&O, Fred Olsen and MSC to name a few.

In total, there are 24 international cruises listed to depart from Southampton for the remainder of this month, and prices are correct as of August 9, 2023.

Here's a selection of some of the journeys you can go on, with a full list being available at the Southampton Cruise Centre website here.

Most cruise destinations from Southampton are in Europe but some venture further out around the world (Image: Canva)

World cruises leaving Southampton in August 2023

Wonders & Wildlife Of The Azores & Madeira

Provider: Fred Olsen

Departing: Sunday, August 13

This 12-night cruise will spend plenty of time at sea, sailing past Santa Maria and Cabo Girao, whilst also stopping off at spots such as Leixões and La Coruña.

At the time of writing, there are fares from £1,599 per person.

Mediterranean

Provider: P&O Cruises

Departing: Friday, August 18

The 14-night cruise will stop off at various locations around the Spanish coast as well as Gibraltar before heading back to Southampton.

At the time of writing, there are fares from £1,099 per person.

North Cape & Mediterranean

Provider: Princess Cruises

Departing: Saturday, August 19

A mixture of destinations will be visited in this 28-night cruise, with the first leg going around the Norweigan coast.

After briefly returning to Southampton passengers will then take in plenty of coastal Mediterranean spots.

At the time of writing, there are fares from £2,376 per person.

An Extended Exploration from Scotland to Iceland

Provider: Explora Journeys

Departing: Thursday, August 24

This 16-night cruise will take in many locations around the UK, including Queensferry, Newcastle, Stornoway and the Isle of Skye before finishing up at Reykjavík.

At the time of writing, there are fares from £8,700 per person.

There will be many cruises leaving from Southampton that will visit Scandinavian countries this month (Image: Canva)

Southampton and Guernsey

Provider: MSC Cruises

Departing: Thursday, August 24

If you want a very quick excursion then this two-night cruise that travels from Southampton to Saint Peter Port and back should do the trick.

At the time of writing, there are fares from £669 per person.

Crown & Kingdom

Provider: Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Departing: Saturday, August 26

Various locations around the UK shall be visited on this 12-night cruise including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast, Liverpool and Ringaskiddy.

To find out the current fare cost for this cruise call 02380 658 386.

Southampton to Copenhagen

Provider: Silversea

Departing: Sunday, August 27

Before heading to Copenhagen, the 12-night cruise will take in destinations such as Cork, Galway, Ullapool, Scrabster and Skagen.

At the time of writing, there are fares from £4,350 per person.

Cruises from Southampton will take in many Mediterranean sights on the routes (Image: Canva)

Northern Europe: Iceland & Norway

Provider: Norwegian Cruise Line

Departing: Sunday, August 27

The cruise will first visit locations in Belgium and the Netherlands before stopping off at Måløy, Geiranger and Ålesund.

Then it will head to Iceland where it will go to Akureyri and Isafjørdur before finishing up in Reykjavík.

At the time of writing, there are fares from £988 per person.

Old & New World Medley

Provider: Oceania Cruises

Departing: Wednesday, August 30

This 18-night cruise will first visit locations in Europe such as Le Havre, Belfast and Dublin.

Following that it will sail across the ocean to reach North America to take in Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

At the time of writing, there are fares from £7,919 per person.