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England · Ships call at Southampton, England
Cool, cruise season starts
Southampton in March brings cooler conditions, with highs around 52°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. Rain is uncommon, with only about 2 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Cool, cruise season starts.
Crowds are moderate in March, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Dress in layers: a waterproof shell over a mid-layer handles the range between cool mornings and afternoon port temps.
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Sailings that are at sea during March, with the date each one leaves port.
America And Caribbean Discovery
P & O Cruises
Sails Jan 3, 2027
South America Discovery
Cunard Cruises
Sails Jan 5, 2027
Epic World Explorer
P & O Cruises
Sails Jan 6, 2027
Around the World in 180 Days Miami to London
Oceania Cruises
Sails Jan 6, 2027
Epic Global Adventure Miami to New York
Oceania Cruises
Sails Jan 6, 2027
South America Discovery
Cunard Cruises
Sails Jan 10, 2027
Southampton is where most cruises from the UK begin, and where transatlantic crossings to New York leave. Five terminals sit in the Eastern and Western Docks, 15 to 30 minutes’ walk from Southampton Central station. Most cruisers fly into Heathrow, about 75 to 90 minutes away by car, or drive down from London.
The average high temperature in Southampton during March is 52°F, with a low of 42°F.
Southampton typically sees 2 days of rain in March. Cool, cruise season starts.
For a March cruise to Southampton, you should pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal wear.