Portsmouth Cruise Terminal offers the perfect starting point for your cruise holiday. Located on the scenic Solent with excellent road and rail connections from across southern England.
A comfortable start to the journey. No chaos, no confusion. The terminalruns a slick, well-organised embarkation.
Easy Access from the South. From London to the Lake District, getting here is refreshingly simple.
No check-in queues. No baggage restrictions. No 4 am alarms. Sail away with peace of mind.
Young families, solo explorers, seasoned cruisers, Portsmouth welcomes all.
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Comfortable cabin accommodation for your chosen duration, with daily housekeeping.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included in the main dining venues. Speciality dining available at additional cost.
Live shows, music, theatre performances, and activities throughout your cruise.
Pools, spa, fitness centre, lounges, and all public areas during your voyage
Depart directly from UK ports. No flights required, no airport stress.
All government taxes and port fees included in your fare.
Dedicated UK-speaking crew and attentive service throughout your cruise.
Optional ExtrasUpgrade to drinks packages for great value on beverages throughout your cruise.
Enhance your experience with guided tours, adventure activities, and cultural experiences at each port.
Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended for all passengers.
Airport or train station transfers to and from the port available on request.
Secure parking at UK ports available on select sailings. Check individual deals for free parking offers.
There’s a reason why Portsmouth cruise port continues to be a popular departure point. Perched on the edge of the Solent with centuries of seafaring history behind it, Portsmouth feels like a proper place to start an adventure. Road and rail connections from across southern England make it easy to arrive without the stress. With a wide range of itineraries available on Cruises from Portsmouth, the hardest part is simply choosing where to go.
Ambassador cruises from Portsmouth are designed to get you into holiday mode fast. The Portsmouth cruise ship terminal is well-run and efficient. You can expect a smooth check-in, friendly faces, and a boarding process that doesn't eat into your first day. Whether you've been eyeing up cruise deals from Portsmouth for months or jumped on a last-minute cruise from Portsmouth on a whim, the experience from arrival to sail-away is genuinely enjoyable.
Cruise ship Portsmouth cover amazing locations, sun-soaked Mediterranean coastlines, dramatic Atlantic shores, and charming Northern European cities. The beauty of sailing from Portsmouth is that the journey begins the moment you arrive at the terminal. Drive in, step aboard, and let the ship do the rest. No terminals, no turbulence, no stress, just open water, and the trip you've been eagerly awaiting.
From Portsmouth, you can travel to amazing destinations. You can sail to the Norwegian fjords, the historic cities of the Baltic, the sun-soaked Canary Islands, and the vibrant ports of the Mediterranean.
The location is: Portsmouth International Port, Wharf Rd, Portsmouth.
There are plenty of ways you can reach here, depending on what you choose. By road, the M275 highway runs just next to our door, and there is a long-term multi-story parking lot available. By train, direct services run from London Waterloo, London Victoria, Brighton, Gatwick Airport, Southampton, and Cardiff. And by taxi.
It depends on the port. If it is allowed by the local regulations, an optional shuttle service may be provided, but with an additional charge. Full information will be provided to you once you’re on board.
Yes, there is a long-stay multi-storey car park at the port, open 24 hrs a day, and it takes just a few minutes' walk from the terminal building. Parking should be pre-booked through My Ambassador Sailing.
Portsmouth is ideally located for cruises. It handles millions of passengers and is well known as the Great Waterfront City. The M275 motorway runs right to the terminal, easier to reach by car, and the international cruise terminal is just 2 miles from the city centre.
With all vacations to foreign countries, you will need to have a valid e-passport or a machine-readable passport with sufficient blank pages for entry and exit stamps. To learn more, visit the Ambassador Cruise Line website.
For all cruises, there is no luggage restriction. For safety concerns, each bag/suitcase must not weigh more than 23 kg. As you need to keep all your luggage in your cabin, pack accordingly.
As mentioned in the FAQ section of the Ambassador’s website, your luggage is your responsibility and has to be with you. The luggage cannot be left on board. If you want more details, you can check with the Ambassador's Guest Services team.
Yes, booking your Portsmouth cruise through Trips & More More is simple and hassle-free. Our travel experts are available 24/7 to answer your questions, helps you find the best available sailing, and make sure everything runs smoothly for you.
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