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Yes... I do get where you’re coming from. We wouldn’t sail Cunard again but thoroughly enjoyed the Literature Festival... some great guest speakers.

Avid readers? You would probably love The Literature Festival @ Sea on Cunards Queen Mary 2, a 7 night transatlantic crossing... usually November time.

Thank you so much for your reply... so might be a good idea to pack something 'smart casual' in our hand luggage 😀...thanks

Good evening... first time on Viking! On Jupiter, Ancient Adriatic Treasures, sailing April 2024, and getting excited! Our flight from London arrives @ 15.55hrs and I wonder if any of you seasoned Viking cruisers can tell me how long Viking transfers take from airport to the ship in Choggia? I've booked dining for 19.30 hours and I'm thinking that I may have to reschedule. Thanks.

Thank you for posting this... booked WiFi for autumn cruise 😊

We have sailed out of Southampton on several different cruise lines over the past two years and can recommend CPS, on site at Southampton, for car parking if you are sailing with Princess, P&O or Cunard... these are the cruise lines that CPS deal with. ABP is another on site company that we have used for parking if you are sailing with Celebrity, Fred Olsen, MSC, NCL, Royal Caribbean or Saga. Car parking is bookable online, in advance, with either of these companies. We always travel down the day before, staying overnight locally. Holiday Inn on Herbert Walker Avenue, Southampton is so convenient and budget friendly but have also splurged on the Southampton Harbour Hotel for a very special occasion!

I honestly don't mind where I'm allocated... just happy to be on holiday and cruising 😄

Thanks for this tip 😊

I will be embarking on a QM2 cruise soon out of Southampton, Queens Grill, and wondering what will be open for lunch. I have a fairly early arrival time allocated. I have previously done a TA out of New York and had a great lunch in the Golden Lion ~ I wasn't in the Grills on that trip, and didn't explore other dining options. So what can I expect to be open for lunch? Thanks.

Thank you so much for your prompt reply! Very helpful 👍

We are thinking of using Eastgate Street multi-storey whilst on a cruise in a few months. Has anyone used this and does anyone local to Southampton know if these charges are correct? Thanks... https://www.southampton.gov.uk/travel-transport/find-and-plan/find-parking/cruise-parking/

We are thinking of using Eastgate Street multi-storey... https://www.southampton.gov.uk/travel-transport/find-and-plan/find-parking/cruise-parking/

I have just managed to book Lotus Spa services for a Sky Princess cruise, 2023. System now seems to be working... Logged in ( UK ) to my account via princess.com and able to pay with credit card. Previous attempts had failed.

Trainline currently have a discount on Railcards, 33% off; so £20 for 1yr or £47 for a 3yr card... travel 1st class to London! 🤩

Direct train from Glasgow to London Euston ( 4hr 30min ) then private transfer / taxi to Southampton?

Followed with great interest... first time on QM2 for me later this year, TA. Enjoyed your daily reports and super photos, thank you!

Sleep7, I am so thrilled to have come across your wonderful trip report... full of amazing photos, fun-filled excursions and an insight into the Viking way! Thoroughly enjoyed reading and travelling along with you 😎 I will be doing this itinerary plus the Venice / Athens section, Ancient Adriatic Treasures, April 2024 and first time on Viking ( like many, I have had bookings cancelled ) So needless to say, I have bookmarked this and will refer to it frequently over the next 653 days!! Thank you 😘

...and a pyjama party pub crawl! So classy! Definitely not on my bucket list.

Your trip sounds wonderful... enjoy! Look forward to reading your report, have fun.

Try getting a quote from West Quay Cars... they are Southampton based. I have not used but I have booked for later in the year.