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Aurora Southampton: terminal, sailings and parking

Aurora usually sails from the Mayflower Cruise Terminal. Here are its upcoming Southampton dates, departure times where published, and the best parking for that terminal.

Quick answer

Terminal
Mayflower Cruise Terminal (Berth 106)
Entrance
Dock Gate 20 or Dock Gate 10
Next sailing
Thu 8 Oct 2026, departs 16:00
Sailings in the next year
25
Parking from
£97.95 for 7 nights

Terminals can change between sailings. Always check your cruise documents. First time? Read what happens at the terminal.

Best parking for this ship

Mayflower Terminal is about a mile inside the port from Dock Gate 10, which is too far to walk with luggage. Use official valet parking (for P&O, Cunard and Princess), meet & greet, or park & ride.

The official option for P&O Cruises is CPS valet parking (£152 for 7 nights in August 2027).

Compare Mayflower Terminal parking

About Aurora

Ship facts

Entered service
2000 (refitted 2025)
Guests
1,874 (normal operating capacity)
Crew
850
Size
76,152 gross tons
Length
270 m
Passenger decks
9
Pools
3

What it has

  • P&O's smallest ship, with a classic, intimate atmosphere and many loyal repeat guests.
  • Many sailings are adults-only, but selected cruises welcome all ages; there are no children's clubs.
  • Crystal Pool has a retractable roof; the Terrace Pool is framed by tiered decks.
  • 600-seat Curzon Theatre for shows and a 200-seat Playhouse Cinema.
  • A towering 35-foot sculpture anchors the atrium, with artworks throughout the ship.

Places to eat

  • Sindhu
  • The Beach House
  • The Glass House
  • Anderson's
  • Alexandria Restaurant
  • Medina Restaurant

Ship facts from Wikipedia, pocruises.com, pocruises.com, pocruises.com, checked early October 2026. Cruise lines change venues and facilities, so check P&O Cruises' website before you sail.

Upcoming Aurora sailings from Southampton

Terminals and departure times come from the port's provisional schedule (published up to Fri 29 Jan 2027); later dates show the usual terminal. Length is worked out from the ship's next Southampton call. 12 of these sailings are on busy days, with 3 or more cruise ships in port. The next is Fri 27 Nov 2026, with 3 ships in. Allow 1–2 hours to board on those days. What to expect on the day

DateTerminalDepartsNext Southampton callLength
Thu 8 Oct 2026Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 10616:00Tue 20 Oct 202612 nights
Tue 20 Oct 2026Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106—Tue 3 Nov 202614 nights
Tue 3 Nov 2026Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106—Fri 27 Nov 202624 nights
Fri 27 Nov 2026Busy day: 3 ships inMayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106—Fri 11 Dec 202614 nights
Fri 11 Dec 2026Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106—Tue 15 Dec 20264 nights
Tue 15 Dec 2026Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106—Tue 29 Dec 202614 nights
Tue 29 Dec 2026Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106—Sun 3 Jan 20275 nights
Sun 3 Jan 2027Busy day: 3 ships inMayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106PMFri 19 Mar 2027Long voyage
Fri 19 Mar 2027Busy day: 3 ships inUsually Mayflower Terminal—Fri 2 Apr 202714 nights
Fri 2 Apr 2027Busy day: 5 ships inUsually Mayflower Terminal—Wed 21 Apr 202719 nights
Wed 21 Apr 2027Usually Mayflower Terminal—Sun 25 Apr 20274 nights
Sun 25 Apr 2027Busy day: 3 ships inUsually Mayflower Terminal—Fri 14 May 202719 nights
Fri 14 May 2027Usually Mayflower Terminal—Wed 26 May 202712 nights
Wed 26 May 2027Busy day: 3 ships inUsually Mayflower Terminal—Wed 2 Jun 20277 nights
Wed 2 Jun 2027Usually Mayflower Terminal—Mon 21 Jun 202719 nights
Mon 21 Jun 2027Busy day: 3 ships inUsually Mayflower Terminal—Fri 25 Jun 20274 nights
Fri 25 Jun 2027Busy day: 3 ships inUsually Mayflower Terminal—Fri 9 Jul 202714 nights
Fri 9 Jul 2027Busy day: 3 ships inUsually Mayflower Terminal—Fri 16 Jul 20277 nights
Fri 16 Jul 2027Busy day: 3 ships inUsually Mayflower Terminal—Wed 21 Jul 20275 nights
Wed 21 Jul 2027Usually Mayflower Terminal—Fri 6 Aug 202716 nights
Fri 6 Aug 2027Busy day: 4 ships inUsually Mayflower Terminal—Wed 11 Aug 20275 nights
Wed 11 Aug 2027Usually Mayflower Terminal—Wed 1 Sep 202721 nights
Wed 1 Sep 2027Usually Mayflower Terminal—Mon 13 Sep 202712 nights
Mon 13 Sep 2027Usually Mayflower Terminal—Fri 17 Sep 20274 nights
Fri 17 Sep 2027Busy day: 5 ships inUsually Mayflower Terminal———

Aurora: ship and parking questions

Which terminal does Aurora use in Southampton?

Aurora usually sails from the Mayflower Cruise Terminal (Berth 106, Western Docks, Dock Gate 20 or Dock Gate 10).

What is Aurora like?

P&O's smallest ship, with a classic, intimate atmosphere and many loyal repeat guests. Many sailings are adults-only, but selected cruises welcome all ages; there are no children's clubs. Crystal Pool has a retractable roof; the Terrace Pool is framed by tiered decks. 600-seat Curzon Theatre for shows and a 200-seat Playhouse Cinema.

How many passengers does Aurora carry?

Aurora carries about 1,874 guests (normal operating capacity) and about 850 crew.

How big is Aurora and when was it built?

Aurora is 76,152 gross tons and 270 metres long; it entered service in 2000 and was refitted in 2025.

What restaurants are on Aurora?

Places to eat include Sindhu, The Beach House, The Glass House, Anderson's, Alexandria Restaurant and Medina Restaurant. Some may cost extra.

How many pools does Aurora have?

Aurora has 3 pools.

What time does Aurora leave Southampton?

On Thu 8 Oct 2026, Aurora is scheduled to depart at 16:00, according to the port's provisional schedule. Your boarding time is on your cruise documents.

Where can I park for a Aurora cruise?

Mayflower Terminal is about a mile inside the port from Dock Gate 10, which is too far to walk with luggage. Use official valet parking (for P&O, Cunard and Princess), meet & greet, or park & ride. The official option for P&O Cruises is CPS valet parking (£152 for 7 nights in August 2027). Compare Mayflower Terminal parking →