A number of cruise ships are set to visit Southampton in the second half of March.

Nine vessels are scheduled to dock in the city, including the Iona, Aidanova, and MSC Preziosa.

Cruise ships docking in Southampton in March: 

Iona is expected to arrive at 6am on March 18 and leave at 5pm the same day.

Aidanova is set to arrive at 6am on March 19 and leave at 5pm on March 20.

MSC Preziosa is due to arrive at 6am on March 21 and leave at 5pm.

The Spirit of Adventure is expected to arrive at an unspecified time on March 22 and depart the same day.

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Aurora is scheduled to arrive at 6am on March 24 and leave at 5pm.

Sky Princess is also scheduled to arrive at the same time on March 28.

Norwegian Aqua is set to arrive at 6am on March 25 and leave at 5pm.

It is also scheduled to arrive in the city again on March 28.

Queen Victoria is scheduled to arrive at the same time on March 28 and leave at the same time.

Finally, Arvia is due to arrive at 6am on March 30 and leave at 5pm the same day.