The summer season is on the horizon, meaning cruise ships are regularly returning to Southampton.

A handful of impressive vessels will dock in the city’s port this weekend.

From Thursday, motorists have been advised to plan their journeys in advance as the waterside area will become busy.

MSC Euribia will sail into the city at 6.30am on Friday and depart at 8pm.

Saturday will see the arrival of Iona at 6.15am, and it will depart at 6pm.

Ventura will arrive at 6.30am on Sunday and leave at 5pm the same day.

Daily Echo: VenturaVentura (Image: John Ruddy)

Two cruise ships arrived in the city on Thursday – with a third arriving in the afternoon.

Aidanova sailed into Southampton at 6am and will leave at 7.30pm.

Bolette arrived at 5.50am and will leave at 5pm.

Britannia arrived at 4pm and depart at 8pm.