© John Angerson
Southampton
Southampton is often referred to as ‘cruise capital’ with voyages departing to the Baltics, Canary Islands, Norwegian Fjords and the Mediterranean. P&O (Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company) still continues to be one of the market leaders in cruises. Their flagship vessel the ‘Azura’ offers its 3,100 passengers: 15 public decks, 11 restaurants, five boutiques, four swimming pools, two lounges and more than 900 private balconies.