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United Kingdom · Ships call at Portsmouth, England
Ships use Portsmouth International Port, north of the city center. A free shuttle runs into town. Southampton Airport is about 22 miles away; trains from Portsmouth reach London Waterloo in about 85 minutes.
Ships leave from Portsmouth International Port, George Byng Way, Portsmouth PO2 8SP. (Source: Cruise & Ferry)
Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.
What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.
Nelson’s flagship and the Mary Rose museum, in the naval dockyard.
Source: WhatsInPort
A viewing tower over the harbor at Gunwharf Quays.
Source: WhatsInPort
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The best months to visit Portsmouth by cruise ship are June, August, September. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.
Cruisers most often mention: Historic Dockyard and HMS Victory; Spinnaker Tower.
Portsmouth is a regular port of call for many cruise lines. The ships-calling list above has the next sailings for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include Portsmouth.