Seven ships will be sailing into Southampton as another busy summer weekend gets underway.

The spectacular vessels will dock in the city from Friday to Sunday, with three ships arriving on Friday alone.

Thousands of passengers will disembark to explore the city.

The waterfront area is expected to be busy across the three days as a result.

People travelling to this part of the city centre are urged to plan ahead.

Here are the ships you can expect to see this weekend

Friday, July 7

  • Regal Princess will arrive at 4.45am and will depart at 5pm.
  • Britannia will arrive at 5.45am and depart at 6pm.
  • Anthem of the Seas will arrive at 6am and depart at 5pm.

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Saturday, July 8

  • Iona will arrive at 6.15am and depart at 6pm.
  • Sky Princess will arrive at 6.30am and depart at 4pm.

Sunday, July 9

  • Arvia will arrive at 5.30am and will depart at 6pm.
  • Riviera will arrive at 7am and will depart at 5pm.