Skylord Cruise and Holidays
Cruise regions

Departure port

Southampton

This is where the ship leaves from. It is not the holiday itself.

Getting there

Trains from London Waterloo take about 1 hour 20 minutes to Southampton Central, a short taxi ride from the docks. By car, the M3 and M27 lead to the port, where parking can usually be pre-booked. Coach transfers run from many UK towns and cities.

Airports

  • Southampton Airport (SOU). a short taxi ride from the cruise terminals
  • London Heathrow (LHR). about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes by road
  • London Gatwick (LGW). about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours by road

Before you sail

  • Visit the SeaCity Museum and its story of the Titanic, which sailed from Southampton in 1912
  • Walk sections of the medieval city walls
  • See the Tudor House and Garden
  • Shop at Westquay
  • Spend a night in the New Forest, about 30 minutes away

Typical daytime highs

  • Spring. Typical daytime highs around 12 to 17°C in spring (March to May). Mild, with showers.
  • Summer. Typical daytime highs around 20 to 23°C in summer (June to August). Pleasant, with rain possible.
  • Autumn. Typical daytime highs around 13 to 19°C in autumn (September to November). Cooling and often wet.
  • Winter. Typical daytime highs around 8 to 10°C in winter (December to February). Cool, damp and changeable.

These are typical ranges, not a forecast.