Cruise Cam Live – Port of Southampton Cruise Ships

This live camera from Solent Ships watches cruise ships at the Port of Southampton on England's south coast.

Southampton is the cruise capital of the UK and one of the busiest cruise ports in Europe, with several terminals serving lines such as P&O Cruises, Cunard, Royal Caribbean, MSC and Princess. It has a long history as a passenger port: the Titanic sailed from here in 1912, and Cunard's ocean liners have made it their home for decades.

What you'll see

• Large cruise ships arriving and departing
• Tugs guiding vessels in and out
• Container ships and car carriers on Southampton Water

Ships navigate Southampton Water and the Solent, passing the Isle of Wight, with a well-known double high tide that helps large vessels manoeuvre. The cruise season peaks in summer, with weekends often seeing several ships in port at once. Departures in the late afternoon and evening are especially popular with ship spotters. The stream is provided by Solent Ships.