Three of the UK's biggest cruise ships are set to be in Southampton this weekend. 

P&O Cruises' Iona, MSC Cruises' Virtuosa and Royal Caribbean Cruises' Independence of the Seas, three of the largest ships that dock in the UK, are set to be in Southampton across the weekend. 

Friday, June 6 will see Britannia and Queen Mary 2 arrive at 6.15am - both then setting off at 8pm and 4.30pm respectively. 

Saturday, June 7, will be the busiest day across the weekend with five large ships all set to be sailing into port. 

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Drivers should be aware of delays around the city centre area. 

Independence of the Seas will arrive first, at 5am, followed by Aurora and MSC Virtuosa at 6.15am. 

At 6:30am, Iona will arrive, followed by Mein Schiff 3 at 6.45am.

Sunday, June 8, will see Arvia and Queen Anne emerge on the horizon with both ships arriving around 6am and departing later in the evening.