Cruises from Portsmouth
No-fly sailings from the South Coast to the Norwegian fjords, the Baltic cities, the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean, all beginning close to home.
No-Fly, Adult only Cruises From Portsmouth
Sailing from Portsmouth brings the whole of Europe within reach from the South Coast, with no flights, no airports and a departure point that could hardly be easier to reach. One of Britain's great maritime cities, Portsmouth sits just two miles from the centre and right beside the M275, a natural starting point for guests across the South of England and the Midlands.
From the moment you arrive at Portsmouth International Port your holiday is under way, with centuries of naval history all around you and the sea just ahead. Sail north to the Norwegian fjords, east to the Baltic cities, or south to the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean, all reached in comfort by sea. Browse the latest adult only, no-fly cruises departing from Portsmouth, from short breaks to longer voyages across the seasons.
Our Ships Departing From Portsmouth
Cruises from Portsmouth sail aboard Ambition, our smaller and wonderfully characterful ship.
Ambition, intimate and elegant.
Ambition welcomes up to 1,200 adult only guests and slips easily into the quieter ports along the way. Generous suites, gentle sea days and a warm British welcome make her a favourite for the fjords, the Baltics and the shorter escapes from the South Coast.
Our flagship Ambience sails from our home port of London Tilbury.
Where Can I Cruise To From Portsmouth?
Portsmouth's South Coast position opens up an especially wide sweep of Europe. From here you can sail to:
- The Norwegian Fjords: mirror-still water beneath towering cliffs, with ports such as Geiranger and Flåm, a lovely short crossing from the South Coast.
- The Baltic Cities: Copenhagen and the grand historic capitals of northern Europe, each one a full day of discovery.
- The Canary Islands: winter sunshine by sea, with islands such as Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote reachable direct from the UK.
- The Mediterranean: Iberia and the classic Mediterranean coast, with sun-warmed calls at ports such as Lisbon, Cádiz and Gibraltar.
Every one of these is reached gently by sea aboard our characterful ship, so the journey becomes part of the holiday rather than a necessary transition.
Sailing From Portsmouth
Portsmouth International Port is built for an easy, unhurried start. The terminal is compact and welcoming, boarding is smooth, and within a short time of arriving you can be aboard with the harbour spread out before you.
There is a lovely twist to sailing from here too. Portsmouth is a genuine destination in its own right, from the Historic Dockyard and HMS Victory to the views from the Spinnaker Tower, so if you would like to explore, many guests arrive the day before and make a short break of it. On sailing day itself the advice is simple: arrive at your embarkation time, step straight aboard, and the holiday begins.
Getting to Portsmouth Cruise Terminal
Portsmouth International Port (Wharf Road, PO2 8RU) sits within two miles of the city centre, with the M275 leading almost to the terminal door. It is one of the easiest ports in the country to reach.
- By car: the M275 runs directly to the port, with clear signs and a drop-off area right outside the terminal building.
- Parking: a secure 24-hour multi-storey car park is just a few minutes' walk from the terminal. Managed parking can be arranged in advance through My Ambassador Sailing, and free port parking is available on selected sailings.
- By coach: an Ambassador coach service runs for every Portsmouth sailing and can be added when you book or later through My Ambassador Sailing.
- By train: Portsmouth and Southsea station has direct services from London Waterloo, London Victoria, Brighton, Gatwick, Southampton and Cardiff, and is a five-minute drive or twenty-minute walk from the port.
For full directions, parking and transfer options, see the Portsmouth port information page.
Our Other UK Departure Ports
Portsmouth is one of seven Ambassador departure ports around the UK. If another sits closer to home, you can begin your adult only, no-fly holiday there instead.
Cruises From Portsmouth FAQs
Where can I cruise to from Portsmouth?
From Portsmouth you can sail no-fly, adult only, to the Norwegian fjords, the Baltic cities, the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean. Every sailing leaves direct from Portsmouth International Port with no flights needed.
Where do cruises from Portsmouth depart?
Cruises depart from Portsmouth International Port on Wharf Road (PO2 8RU), within two miles of the city centre and reached directly from the M275.
How do I get to Portsmouth Cruise Terminal?
By car the M275 leads almost to the terminal door. By train, Portsmouth and Southsea station has direct services from London Waterloo and beyond, a short drive or twenty-minute walk away. An Ambassador coach service is also available on every Portsmouth sailing.
Is there parking at Portsmouth?
Yes. A secure 24-hour multi-storey car park is a few minutes' walk from the terminal, with managed parking bookable through My Ambassador Sailing and free port parking on selected sailings.
Which ships sail from Portsmouth?
Cruises from Portsmouth sail aboard Ambition. Our flagship Ambience sails from our home port of London Tilbury.
