Southampton’s port is set to welcome a host of cruise ships this weekend.

Twelve impressive vessels will arrive in the city from Friday to Sunday, and keen photographers on the Isle of Wight are bound to be looking out for them.

Four cruise ships are expected to dock on each day.

The cruise ships visiting Southampton this weekend

Iona in SouthamptonIona in Southampton (Image: John Ruddy)

Friday, June 21

  • Anthem of the Seas will arrive at 5.30am and depart at 5pm.
  • Britannia will arrive at 5.45am and depart at 5.30pm.
  • Seven Seas Splendor will arrive at 6.30am and depart at 6pm.
  • Mein Schiff will arrive at 6.45am and depart at 8pm.

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Saturday, June 22

  • Aurora will arrive at 6am and depart at 4.30pm.
  • MSC Virtuosa will arrive at 6am and depart at 8pm.
  • Iona will arrive at 6.15am and depart at 5.30pm.
  • Silver Spirit will arrive at 6.15am will depart at 7pm.

Sunday, June 23

  • Norwegian Prima will arrive at 5.15am and depart at 5pm.
  • Arvia will arrive at 5.30am and depart at 5.30pm.
  • Queen Anne will arrive at 6.30am and depart at 6pm.
  • Queen Mary 2 will arrive at 6.30am and its departure time is to be confirmed.