Cruise guests enjoying Southampton waterfront with their ship behind them

Southampton, England

Your day in England.
Done properly.

Private experiences, local knowledge and personal assistance for cruise passengers arriving in Southampton.

15 years in the cruise industry · Southampton local · Personal service

Your local connection

More than a tour.

Southampton Cruise Days gives cruise passengers a trusted local connection for their time ashore.

Tell us what you'd like to see and we'll work out what's realistic — from the places worth visiting to the practical details that make the day run well.

Ross in the car with a couple of cruise guests

Three ways we help.

01

Explore

Stonehenge, Salisbury, the New Forest, Winchester, London and beyond.

02

Get around

Transfers, luggage, terminals, airports and hotels — arranged around your cruise.

03

Make it yours

Tell us what you're interested in and we'll shape the day around you.

A cruise ship alongside Southampton's waterfront

Stay connected

A local phone.
Your whole day.

On arrival, we'll give you a phone with data for the day. Stay in touch with Ross, check opening times, find your way around and explore independently without losing your connection to us.

Independent when you want to be. Supported when you need us.

Experience that matters

We know cruise days.

15 years working in and around the cruise industry, with experience alongside Cunard, P&O Cruises, Royal Caribbean, MSC and Princess Cruises.

That means knowing what can go wrong, what is worth your time, and how to keep the day enjoyable without losing sight of the ship.

  • Arrival and departure patterns
  • Southampton terminals
  • Luggage logistics
  • Tight turnaround days
  • All-aboard times
  • What is realistic in port
Ross Saunders, founder of Southampton Cruise Days, at Southampton waterfront

A real person in port

Hi, I'm Ross.

I've lived in Southampton for most of my life and spent 15 years working in the cruise industry. When you get in touch, you deal directly with me — not a call centre or a large tour company.

“My job is simple: make your time in England easier.”

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What guests say.

“Ross was a fantastic host. He made the whole day feel effortless and gave us an experience we wouldn't have had on our own.”

Margaret & David R.

Cunard · Southampton

“It was lovely to have a trusted contact in port rather than trying to blag it ourselves. Ross knew exactly what would suit us.”

James & Linda T.

Princess Cruises · Stonehenge & Salisbury

“Friendly, knowledgeable and genuinely helpful. It felt like being shown around by a friend who knows the area inside out.”

The Brennan Family

Royal Caribbean · New Forest

What are you doing with your day ashore?

Tell us about your cruise. We'll help you work it out.