Going on a cruise to take in gorgeous destinations is at its peak in the summer, and Southampton will be seeing plenty of activity in its port over the next few months.

Millions of passengers go through the cruise terminal every year, embarking on voyages all around the world and visiting stunning locales.

While you will always have a lot of choices of where to head, some may be keen to find the most unique journeys in the most picturesque locations.

Here are just some of the best and most luxurious cruises that will depart from Southampton this summer, up to the end of August.

7 of the best and most luxurious cruises leaving from Southampton this summer

Best of Scandinavia

Provider: Celebrity Cruises

Departure date: Sunday, May 25

The cruise can be booked on the Celebrity Cruises website here.

This 11-night cruise will see passengers travel to destinations such as Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn and more.

At the time of writing, you can book into this journey for a cost of £1,659 per person.

Britannia 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

Provider: P&O Cruises

Departure date: Friday, June 6

The cruise can be booked on the P&O Cruises website here.

P&O cruise ships are a common sight in Southampton, and you can celebrate the ten-year anniversary of its Britannia ship on this voyage.

It will visit various locations around the UK, including Liverpool, Belfast, Stornoway and more.

Part of the itinerary includes talks with chef Marco Pierre White and Tom Parker-Bowles.

Overall, it will last 14 nights with bookings at the time of writing costing £1,369 per person.

Cunard 185th anniversary Transatlantic Voyage

Provider: Cunard

Departure date: Tuesday, June 24

The cruise can be booked on the Cunard website here.

You can celebrate Cunard's 185th anniversary with a transatlantic route that finishes up in New York City.

Over seven nights, you will traverse the ocean, enjoying all the gala evenings, experiences and restaurants the Queen Mary 2 has to offer.

At the time of writing, bookings can be made for a cost of £899.

Italy, France and Spain

Provider: Cunard

Departure date: Friday, July 11

The cruise can be booked on the Cunard website here.

Destinations such as Gibraltar, Barcelona, Sardinia and Palma de Mallorca will be visited on this Cunard cruise.

The Queen Anne ship will be used for the voyage and includes features such as the Mareel spa.

Overall, it will last 16 nights with bookings at the time of writing costing £1,529 per person.

Many of the cruises leaving Southampton this summer will travel to Mediterranean locationsMany of the cruises leaving Southampton this summer will travel to Mediterranean locations (Image: Canva)

Mediterranean Highlights

Provider: MSC Cruises

Departure date: Saturday, July 26

The cruise can be booked on the MSC Cruises website here.

This 14-night cruise will explore locations such as La Coruña, Malaga, Barcelona, Valencia and Lisbon.

It will take place on the MSC Virtuosa ship, which has a spa, outdoor pools and an indoor promenade among its features.

At the time of writing, bookings can be made from a cost of £1,243 per person.

Spanish Flair

Provider: Royal Caribbean

Departure date: Sunday, August 3

The cruise can be booked on the Royal Caribbean website here.

This nine-night trip from Royal Caribbean will visit destinations such as Vigo, Lisbon, Seville and Bilbao before returning to Southampton.

The journey will be undertaken by the Independence of the Seas ship, which has features including a waterpark and a FlowRider surfing simulator.

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Iceland & Greenland

Provider: Royal Caribbean

Departure date: Saturday, August 30

The cruise can be booked on the Royal Caribbean website here.

This 15-night cruise will explore several stunning destinations around Iceland and Greenland, including Reykjavík, Qaqortoq and Nuuk.

After that, it will stop off at two destinations in Nova Scotia before finishing up at Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States.

At the time of writing, bookings can be made from a cost of £1,947 per person.