Motorists in Southampton have been warned as a large number of cruise passengers head to the port. 

The city council's highways team said it is starting to get busy around the waterfront. 

This is due to cruise ships arriving and departing today. 

Drivers have been told to leave plenty of time to reach their destination. 

MSC Virtuosa is in port after it arrived at 6am this morning. It is due to leave again at 4pm.

Ventura arrived at 6am and is due to depart at 5pm whilst Mein Schiff 3 arrived at 6.15am and will leave at 8pm

Sky Princess is also in Southmapton as of 6.30am this morning. It will depart at 4pm.