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 January that are sailing all over the world including the likes of P&O, Fred Olsen, Cunard and MSC to name a few.

In total, there are 21 international cruises listed to depart from Southampton for the remainder of this month, and prices are correct as of January 2, 2024.

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.

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World cruises leaving Southampton in January 2024

Southampton to Auckland

Provider: P&O Cruises

Departing: Saturday, January 6

This 40-night cruise starting in Southampton will travel across the world, stopping off at Florida, Puerto Quetzal, Hawaii and Lautoka among others before finishing at Auckland in New Zealand.

At the time of writing, there are fares from £5,523 per person.

World Cruise

Provider: Fred Olsen

Departing: Sunday, January 7

This world cruise from Fred Olsen will last 101 nights and take in destinations such as South Carolina, Florida, Acapulco, Hawaii, Tahiti, Australia, Bali, Mumbai and Rhodes before returning to Southampton.

At the time of writing, there are fares from £9,999 per person.

Southampton To Hong Kong

Provider: Cunard

Departing: Thursday, January 11

A 63-night cruise from Cunard will travel halfway around the world visiting the likes of Cape Town, Mauritius, Adelaide and Melbourne before finishing up in Hong Kong.

To find out the most recent prices call 02380 658 386.

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Full World Voyage

Provider: Cunard

Departing: Thursday, January 11

A longer version of the Southampton to Hong Kong Cruise, it will overall last 107 nights and have extra locations including Singapore.

To find out the most recent prices call 02380 658 386.

Discovering Cultural Morocco

Provider: Fred Olsen

Departing: Thursday, January 18

This 14-night cruise from Fred Olsen will take in Madeira, Agadir, Casablanca, Tangier, Lisbon and Leixões before returning to Southampton.

At the time of writing, there are fares from £1,199 per person.

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Northern Pearls

Provider: MSC Cruises

Departing: Friday, January 26

This short seven-night cruise will visit Hamburg, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge and Le Havre before coming back to Southampton.

At the time of writing, there are fares from £978 per person.


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Spain and Portugal

Provider: P&O Cruises

Departing: Saturday, January 27

This 14-night cruise will take in locations such as Lanzarote, Cadiz and Lisbon before returning to Southampton.

At the time of writing, there are fares from £999 per person.