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A transatlantic cruise will often begin or end at the port of
Southampton. This port sits a little over an hour from London and has
served as England’s major port for centuries. It was Southampton where
the pilgrims set out on their journey to America. It was here that King
Henry V embarked on his journey to successfully beat the French at the
Battle of Agincourt.
These days, Southampton is the home to Cunard’s ships, the Queen
Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and Queen Mary 2. One of the best attractions
this city has to offer is right at their dock. This is where the Royal
Naval Museum is located, as well as several significant ships in
England’s history, like HMS Victory.
A cruise from Southampton is not complete without a trip to
Stonehenge. The circle of giant stones is believed to have been built
in 3000 B.C. and serves as a mystical mystery to this day. Scholars and
scientists are still unsure of how this structure came to be, what its
purpose was and how the stones were transported before the invention of
the wheel.
Many cruisers take the opportunity to venture to London while on a
cruise that includes a stop in Southampton. London has plenty of
attractions to keep you busy for weeks. Here you can visit Buckingham
Palace, Westminster Abbey and The Tower of London to get a speed course
on English monarchy and history. To fully immerse yourself in British
life, make sure you schedule a teatime at Brown’s Hotel, which boasts
two tea sommeliers. Check out our Southampton cruise deals below, and
start planning your cruise today!
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