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Cunard's Queen Anne in Southampton

Port of Southampton

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When we’ll see Southampton’s favourite cruise liners in the city at Christmas

Fred Olsen's Balmoral

Fred Olsen's Balmoral

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All the cruise ships sailing into Southampton the weekend before Christmas

A New Forest Escapes property

A New Forest Escapes property

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

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The independent holiday lettings firm with a new vision for New Forest tourism

The MSC Cruises sleigh landing pad

The MSC Cruises sleigh landing pad

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Landing pad for Santa's sleigh introduced on cruise ship

Lime Wood Hotel was praised for its wellness facilities and food offerings

Lime Wood Hotel was praised for its wellness facilities and food offerings

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New Forest hotel renowned for 'holistic excellence' among Europe's best to visit

Standing on top of one of the balls at Sandy Balls in the New Forest

Standing on top of one of the balls at Sandy Balls in the New Forest

'Sandy Balls in the New Forest - it's not just a funny name!'

P&O Cruises' Ventura

P&O Cruises' Ventura

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P&O gives update after sickness outbreak onboard Ventura cruise ship

Cunard's Queen Anne has been named Best New Ship in the Cruise Critic Best in Cruise Awards. Picture: Chris Hollis

Cunard's Queen Anne has been named Best New Ship in the Cruise Critic Best in Cruise Awards. Picture: Chris Hollis

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Cunard cruise launched in city wins best new ship award

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Cruise ship faces ‘critical maintenance' affecting future voyages

Southampton was named Best UK Departure Port in the Cruise Critic Best in Cruise Awards 2024.

Southampton was named Best UK Departure Port in the Cruise Critic Best in Cruise Awards 2024.

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Southampton named best UK cruise departure port

Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth

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Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth to undergo ‘transformation’ before new cruises

There are some misconceptions around themed cruises that some travellers may have

There are some misconceptions around themed cruises that some travellers may have

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Cruise expert debunks the commons myths and misconceptions around themed voyages

Alcohol and CBD oil are among the items you should avoid bringing on a cruise

Alcohol and CBD oil are among the items you should avoid bringing on a cruise

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Cruise expert reveals the five items you must never bring along on a voyage

Cunard's Queen Anne

Cunard's Queen Anne

Cunard's Queen Anne

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Cruise line reports record-breaking bookings for 2025

Hythe Ferry is moored at Town Quay following the suspension the service, which stopped running in August

Hythe Ferry is moored at Town Quay following the suspension the service, which stopped running in August

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Red Funnel under fire as fears for ferry service grow

P&O Cruises' Ventura

P&O Cruises' Ventura

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'Sickness outbreak' on P&O Ventura cruise ship

Members of the Friday Night Project enjoyed a day out at London Zoo

Members of the Friday Night Project enjoyed a day out at London Zoo

Clubs and societies

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Youth group enjoys day out to London Zoo in memory of one of their own

Members of Hythe Shed (at the pier) with their Shed of the Year awards certificate

Members of Hythe Shed (at the pier) with their Shed of the Year awards certificate

Men's Shed celebrates success at national awards ceremony

Embrace the winter season with Solent Hotel and Spa

Embrace the winter season with Solent Hotel and Spa

Embrace the winter season with Solent Hotel and Spa

Shore power facilities at the Port of Southampton. Picture: Associated British Ports

Shore power facilities at the Port of Southampton. Picture: Associated British Ports

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City could struggle to get power if more cruise ships charge up at port

Clockwise from left: the Seville Cathedral, fondant fancy making, a marinera tapas from Murcia, and the Sky Princess ship

Clockwise from left: the Seville Cathedral, fondant fancy making, a marinera tapas from Murcia, and the Sky Princess ship

I went to the first Good Food Show at Sea on board a cruise ship

Gatwick Airport's South Terminal sees considerably more traffic than its North Terminal

Gatwick Airport's South Terminal sees considerably more traffic than its North Terminal

Gatwick Airport

Which flights are scheduled to leave Gatwick South Terminal amid evacuation?

The sale includes 19 sailings from Southampton, Portsmouth, Liverpool, and Newcastle

The sale includes 19 sailings from Southampton, Portsmouth, Liverpool, and Newcastle

Fred Olsen launches Black Friday cruise sale with £300 off

Southampton Port

Southampton Port

Southampton shipping: Around the Port

Queen Mary 2 sailing in New York, USA

Queen Mary 2 sailing in New York, USA

Cunard launches Black Friday savings on 2025 and 2026 voyages

Princess Cruises' Regal Princess.

Princess Cruises' Regal Princess.

Princess Cruises

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Regal Princess returns to service after issue forces cancellation

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The 10 biggest cruise ships that dock in Southampton - including UK's largest

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Cruise ship ready to sail after 'technical issue' sees three trips cancelled

Milestone flight signals return to pre-pandemic levels

Milestone flight signals return to pre-pandemic levels

Milestone flight signals return to pre-pandemic levels

The Roundhill Campsite in Brockenhurst was named the Best Campsite in the South East

The Roundhill Campsite in Brockenhurst was named the Best Campsite in the South East

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New Forest campsite crowned the best in the South East

Southampton has loads of cruises departing from its terminal every year, but what are among the best to try?

Southampton has loads of cruises departing from its terminal every year, but what are among the best to try?

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5 of the best luxurious cruises departing from Southampton in 2024/2025

Louise Martin and Annaliese Hughes are behind the relaunch of Orange Grove Hotel and Gardens

Louise Martin and Annaliese Hughes are behind the relaunch of Orange Grove Hotel and Gardens

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

Two tenacious businesswomen launch renovation of historic hotel

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is encouraging guests to book early to get the best value for their cruise

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is encouraging guests to book early to get the best value for their cruise

Port of Southampton

Cruise line unveils new early booking incentive for Southampton trips

Lorelei Reddin fly fishing

Lorelei Reddin fly fishing

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I tried fly fishing on the famous River Test during a staycation - and loved it!

Ryanair are among the airlines who have said they will have to make changes in response to the ADP increase

Ryanair are among the airlines who have said they will have to make changes in response to the ADP increase

Cheap flights under threat as budget airlines to cut regional routes

Queen Mary 2 forced to turn away from Southampton after passenger falls ill

Queen Mary 2 forced to turn away from Southampton after passenger falls ill

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Queen Mary 2 forced to turn away from Southampton after passenger falls ill

Open fire restaurant Hearth at Heckfield Place

Open fire restaurant Hearth at Heckfield Place

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Meet the chef cooking up a storm at this luxury hotel open fire restaurant

Britannia at Calshot

Britannia at Calshot

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Two P&O Cruises ships leave Southampton for Caribbean

Queen Anne Lisbon beach clean

Queen Anne Lisbon beach clean

Staff at cruise brands clean up beaches

TUI Airways to fly from Southampton Airport for the first time in 15 years

TUI Airways to fly from Southampton Airport for the first time in 15 years

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TUI Airways to fly from Southampton Airport for the first time in 15 years

Tim Bacon with his Dad Nick

Tim Bacon with his Dad Nick

Son completes 900km trek across Europe in memory of much-loved teacher dad

I traced the history of the Carthaginians in Tunisia and Spain during a Fred. Olsen cruise

I traced the history of the Carthaginians in Tunisia and Spain during a Fred. Olsen cruise

Fred Olsen Cruises

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Why buying a €50 camel jug in Tunisia made my cruise

Clockwise from top left: Split's cathedral; Kotor with the Bolette in the background; Dubrovnik's old town and the dungeons of Split's Roman palace. Inset: me on Our Lady of the Rocks in Montenegro

Clockwise from top left: Split's cathedral; Kotor with the Bolette in the background; Dubrovnik's old town and the dungeons of Split's Roman palace. Inset: me on Our Lady of the Rocks in Montenegro

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

I explored the Adriatic with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – these were my highlights

Queen Anne arriving home for the first time

Queen Anne arriving home for the first time

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Cunard reveals latest cruises from Southampton including Rio and Los Angeles

Southampton Airport

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This is why flights were delayed for more than two hours at Southampton Airport

The guest had been staying at the Eastbourne Polegate branch in East Sussex when she says she was woken by the 'hamster-sized' rodent

The guest had been staying at the Eastbourne Polegate branch in East Sussex when she says she was woken by the 'hamster-sized' rodent

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Horrifying wake up call at Premier Inn as 'mouse ran across my face'

C2U Gosport director Gary Walker, left, and Gosport Tourist Information Office's Mike Critchley, who organised the event.

C2U Gosport director Gary Walker, left, and Gosport Tourist Information Office's Mike Critchley, who organised the event.

Fareham and Gosport

Fareham Flyer to take families to London for half price during school holiday

Lymington was praised for its cute harbour and picturesque town

Lymington was praised for its cute harbour and picturesque town

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The Hampshire harbour which is one of the 'cutest' in the UK

Aer Lingus has announced a new route to Tennessee

Aer Lingus has announced a new route to Tennessee

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New route from Southampton Airport to United States - via Dublin

Acosta Danza will enjoy a six-week residency aboard Queen Victoria from 26 May to 7 July 2025

Acosta Danza will enjoy a six-week residency aboard Queen Victoria from 26 May to 7 July 2025

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Cunard's Queen Victoria to feature famous Cuban ballet company

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Cruise ship delayed by eight hours leaving Southampton: this is why

A few long haul cruises will be leaving from Southampton in October

A few long haul cruises will be leaving from Southampton in October

All the long cruises leaving from Southampton in October - including P&O

Celebrate the festive season at Solent Hotel and Spa in Hampshire

Celebrate the festive season at Solent Hotel and Spa in Hampshire

Celebrate the festive season at Solent Hotel and Spa in Hampshire

Cloud-covered mountain ranges, cobbled city streets, fantastical caves and sunny vineyards: Slovenia's got it all

Cloud-covered mountain ranges, cobbled city streets, fantastical caves and sunny vineyards: Slovenia's got it all

I visited Slovenia on holiday – and these were my top seven things to do