Getting away from the hustle and bustle of usual life can be a great way to recharge, and what better way than to take a trip on a cruise from Southampton?
There are several leaving from the city in October 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 37 international cruises listed to depart from Southampton for the remainder of this month, and prices are correct as of October 1, 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.
World cruises leaving Southampton in October 2023
14-Day Search for the Northern Lights
Provider: Princess Cruises
Departing: Wednesday, October 4
This cruise will take in various spots across the Norweigan coast as it attempts to find the Northern Lights, including Stavanger, Tromsø and Ålesund.
At the time of writing, there are fares from £1,199 per person.
Canary Islands
Provider: P&O Cruises
Departing: Saturday, October 7
This 14-night cruise will take in the sights of Madeira, Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and various others before returning to Southampton.
At the time of writing, there are fares from £1,029 per person.
Volcanic Islands of The Canaries, Azores & Madeira
Provider: Fred Olsen
Departing: Saturday, October 14
Many stunning destinations will be taken in on this 15-night cruise including Praia da Vitória, Ponta Delgada and Santa Cruz de La Palma.
At the time of writing, there are fares from £1,399 per person.
15 Night Transatlantic Cruise
Provider: Royal Caribbean International
Departing: Sunday, October 15
Starting off from Southampton this cruise will visit various European destinations such as Vigo, Lisbon and Tenerife.
From there it will travel across the Atlantic Ocean to finish up at Cape Liberty in New Jersey.
At the time of writing, there are fares from £871 per person.
12-Day Oktoberfest European Capitals
Provider: Princess Cruises
Departing: Wednesday, October 18
This cruise will call at several North European capitals including Hamburg, Copenhagen and Oslo before returning to Southampton.
Call 02380 201 392 for the current price.
Caribbean
Provider: P&O Cruises
Departing: Thursday, October 19
This 16-night cruise will visit Saint John's, Saint Kitts, Castries and Saint Vincent before finishing up at Bridgetown.
At the time of writing, there are fares from £949 per person.
Atlantic Coast & Iberia
Provider: Cunard
Departing: Friday, October 20
This seven-night cruise from Cunard will take in Vigo and Lisbon before returning to Southampton.
Call 02380 201 392 for the current price.
United Kingdom, Netherlands, Ireland
Provider: MSC Cruises
Departing: Sunday, October 22
A short five-night cruise that will visit Rotterdam, Cork and the Isle of Portland before returning to Southampton.
At the time of writing, there are fares from £649 per person.
Southampton to Abu Dhabi
Provider: MSC Cruises
Departing: Friday, October 27
This 27-night cruise will visit many European destinations on its journey to Abu Dhabi, including Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Naples, Piraeus and Heraklion.
After going through the Suez Canal it will then take in Safaga, Muscat and Dubai before reaching Abu Dhabi.
At the time of writing, there are fares from £1,593 per person.
Norway & Northern Lights
Provider: Cunard
Departing: Friday, October 27
Ålesund, Tromsø, Narvik and Haugesund will be visited on this 12-night cruise before it returns to Southampton.
At the time of writing, there are fares from £1,489 per person.
Canary Islands Escape with the Fleet in Funchal
Provider: Fred Olsen
Departing: Monday, October 30
Cádiz, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Lisbon are among the destinations to be visited on this cruise.
At the time of writing, there are fares from £1,099 per person.
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