Best cruise ships from Southampton if you get seasick
Of the 132 cruise ships we rate, 10 sail from Southampton, UK. The steadiest by our ratings are the 9 ships in our moderate motion band: Arvia (summer), Iona, Sky Princess (to October 2026, then March to September 2027), Majestic Princess (summer 2026), Britannia (summer), MSC Preziosa (October 2026 to April 2027 and October to December 2027), Ventura, Queen Anne and Queen Victoria. Arvia is the largest, at 184,700 gross tons. These are our ratings of how much each ship moves in normal conditions, not a promise: rough water moves every ship.
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Every ship we rate from Southampton, steadiest first
Ranked by our motion rating, then by gross tonnage: a heavier hull is slower to respond to a swell, which is why the largest ships feel steadiest.
| Ship | Cruise line | Our motion rating | Gross tonnage | Season | Best cabin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvia | P&O Cruises | Moderate | 184,700 | Summer | Decks 4 and 5, midship |
| Iona | P&O Cruises | Moderate | 184,089 | Not stated | Decks 9 to 11, midship |
| Sky Princess | Princess Cruises | Moderate | 145,281 | To October 2026, then March to September 2027 | Decks 8 to 10, midship |
| Majestic Princess | Princess Cruises | Moderate | 144,216 | Summer 2026 | Decks 5 to 8, midship |
| Britannia | P&O Cruises | Moderate | 143,730 | Summer | G, F and E Decks (decks 8 to 10), midship |
| MSC Preziosa | MSC Cruises | Moderate | 139,072 | October 2026 to April 2027 and October to December 2027 | Decks 8 to 10, midship |
| Ventura | P&O Cruises | Moderate | 116,017 | Not stated | E, D and C Decks (decks 8 to 10), midship |
| Queen Anne | Cunard | Moderate | 114,188 | Not stated | Decks 4 to 6, midship |
| Queen Victoria | Cunard | Moderate | 90,049 | Not stated | Deck 1 forward of the Grand Lobby, or Decks 4 and 5, midship |
| Aurora | P&O Cruises | High | 76,152 | Not stated | Decks 8 to 10, midship |
The season column is copied from each ship's homeport listing. Not stated means the listing names Southampton with no season, so check your own sailing dates with the cruise line.
The water you sail through first
The ship is half of it. The other half is the water you cross leaving Southampton, and each page below rates that water month by month.
- Is the English Channel rough?Every sailing from Southampton starts in the Channel.
- Is the Bay of Biscay rough?Crossed on the way south to Spain, Portugal, the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean.
- Is the North Sea rough?Crossed on the way to the Norwegian fjords, roughly two days in each direction.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best cruise ship from Southampton for seasickness?
By our ratings, Arvia (summer), Iona, Sky Princess (to October 2026, then March to September 2027), Majestic Princess (summer 2026), Britannia (summer), MSC Preziosa (October 2026 to April 2027 and October to December 2027), Ventura, Queen Anne and Queen Victoria are the best cruise ships from Southampton for seasickness: all 9 sit in our moderate motion band. Arvia is the largest, at 184,700 gross tons. No rating is a promise: rough water moves every ship, so the month you sail and where your cabin sits matter too.
Where should I book a cabin on a cruise from Southampton if I get seasick?
Book midship on a low deck: on any cruise ship that is the part that moves least, and cabins at the bow and stern move most. On the ships we rate from Southampton, that means Arvia: Decks 4 and 5, midship; Iona: Decks 9 to 11, midship; Sky Princess: Decks 8 to 10, midship; Majestic Princess: Decks 5 to 8, midship; Britannia: G, F and E Decks (decks 8 to 10), midship; MSC Preziosa: Decks 8 to 10, midship; Ventura: E, D and C Decks (decks 8 to 10), midship; Queen Anne: Decks 4 to 6, midship; Queen Victoria: Deck 1 forward of the Grand Lobby, or Decks 4 and 5, midship; Aurora: Decks 8 to 10, midship.
When do cruise ships sail from Southampton?
Arvia and Britannia sail from Southampton in summer. Sky Princess sails from Southampton until October 2026, then from March to September 2027. Majestic Princess sails from Southampton in summer 2026. MSC Preziosa sails from Southampton from October 2026 to April 2027 and from October to December 2027. The other 5 we rate list Southampton as their homeport with no season given. Deployments change, so check the dates of your own sailing with the cruise line.
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Motion ratings are ours, from each ship's size and build, and describe typical conditions, not a forecast. Homeports and seasons come from our ship records and change, so check your own sailing. Ship and cruise line names are trademarks of their respective owners; we are not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Seasickness sensitivity varies from person to person; this page is informational and not medical advice.