A wealth of cruise ships are set to pass through the Solent this week, with many visible from the Isle of Wight. 

Here's a list of arrival and departure times – for eagle eyed snappers and ship enthusiasts keen to spot the vessels on route. 

They are as follows: 

  • Today (Southampton): AURORA 5:45am/4:30pm; MSC PREZIOSA 6:15am/7:30pm.
  • Saturday (Southampton): IONA 5:15am/5:30pm; VENTURA 6:15am/5pm.
  • Saturday (Portsmouth): Borealis 6am/6pm.
  • Wednesday (Southampton): ARCADIA (AM/TBA);
  • Thursday (Southampton): ARCADIA (TBA/TBA); SKY PRINCESS (TBA/TBA).