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Sky Princess Southampton: terminal, sailings and parking
Sky Princess uses different Southampton terminals on different sailings. Here's the terminal for each sailing where the port has published it, and parking that works for each.
Quick answer
- Terminal
- Varies: Mayflower Cruise Terminal, QEII Cruise Terminal
- Entrance
- Depends on terminal
- Next sailing
- Sat 10 Oct 2026, departs 16:00Busy day: 3 ships in
- Sailings in the next year
- 21
- 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
Meet & greet and park & ride work for every terminal, so they're the safest choice when your terminal varies.
The official option for Princess Cruises is CPS valet parking (£152 for 7 nights in August 2027).
Compare all parkingAbout Sky Princess
Ship facts
- Entered service
- 2019
- Guests
- 3,660 (double occupancy)
- Crew
- 1,346
- Size
- 141,000 gross tons
- Length
- 330 m
- Pools
- 4
- Who it's for
- Families welcome (kids' club: The Treehouse / The Lodge / The Beach House)
What it has
- Two Sky Suites have balconies Princess calls the largest at sea, overlooking the Movies Under the Stars screen.
- Four pools, including the Retreat Pool and Wake View Pool, plus eight hot tubs.
- The Sanctuary is an adults-only top-deck retreat with light meals and open-air massages.
- Three main dining rooms plus Crown Grill steakhouse, Sabatini's Italian and the Chef's Table Lumiere.
- Lotus Spa's Enclave thermal suite has a hydrotherapy pool, steam rooms and heated stone beds.
Places to eat
- Crown Grill
- Sabatini's Italian Trattoria
- Alfredo's Pizzeria
- Chef's Table Lumiere
- World Fresh Marketplace
- The Salty Dog Grill
Ship facts from Wikipedia, princess.com, princess.com, checked early October 2026. Cruise lines change venues and facilities, so check Princess Cruises' website before you sail.
Upcoming Sky Princess 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. 16 of these sailings are on busy days, with 3 or more cruise ships in port. The next is Sat 10 Oct 2026, with 3 ships in. Allow 1–2 hours to board on those days. What to expect on the day
| Date | Terminal | Departs | Next Southampton call | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 10 Oct 2026Busy day: 3 ships in | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | 16:00 | Sat 24 Oct 2026 | 14 nights |
| Sat 24 Oct 2026Busy day: 4 ships in | QEII Cruise Terminal · Berth 38/39 | — | Thu 5 Nov 2026 | 12 nights |
| Thu 5 Nov 2026 | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | — | Mon 22 Mar 2027 | Long voyage |
| Mon 22 Mar 2027 | TBC | — | Mon 29 Mar 2027 | 7 nights |
| Mon 29 Mar 2027 | TBC | — | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | 14 nights |
| Mon 12 Apr 2027 | TBC | — | Sat 24 Apr 2027 | 12 nights |
| Sat 24 Apr 2027 | TBC | — | Sat 8 May 2027 | 14 nights |
| Sat 8 May 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | TBC | — | Sat 15 May 2027 | 7 nights |
| Sat 15 May 2027Busy day: 4 ships in | TBC | — | Sat 22 May 2027 | 7 nights |
| Sat 22 May 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | TBC | — | Sat 29 May 2027 | 7 nights |
| Sat 29 May 2027Busy day: 4 ships in | TBC | — | Sat 12 Jun 2027 | 14 nights |
| Sat 12 Jun 2027Busy day: 4 ships in | TBC | — | Sat 26 Jun 2027 | 14 nights |
| Sat 26 Jun 2027Busy day: 5 ships in | TBC | — | Sat 10 Jul 2027 | 14 nights |
| Sat 10 Jul 2027Busy day: 5 ships in | TBC | — | Sat 17 Jul 2027 | 7 nights |
| Sat 17 Jul 2027Busy day: 5 ships in | TBC | — | Sat 24 Jul 2027 | 7 nights |
| Sat 24 Jul 2027Busy day: 5 ships in | TBC | — | Sat 7 Aug 2027 | 14 nights |
| Sat 7 Aug 2027Busy day: 4 ships in | TBC | — | Sat 21 Aug 2027 | 14 nights |
| Sat 21 Aug 2027Busy day: 5 ships in | TBC | — | Sat 28 Aug 2027 | 7 nights |
| Sat 28 Aug 2027Busy day: 5 ships in | TBC | — | Sat 11 Sep 2027 | 14 nights |
| Sat 11 Sep 2027Busy day: 4 ships in | TBC | — | Sat 25 Sep 2027 | 14 nights |
| Sat 25 Sep 2027Busy day: 5 ships in | TBC | — | — | — |
Sky Princess: ship and parking questions
Which terminal does Sky Princess use in Southampton?
Sky Princess uses different terminals on different sailings; recently Mayflower Terminal and QEII Terminal. Check the table below and your cruise documents.
What is Sky Princess like?
Two Sky Suites have balconies Princess calls the largest at sea, overlooking the Movies Under the Stars screen. Four pools, including the Retreat Pool and Wake View Pool, plus eight hot tubs. The Sanctuary is an adults-only top-deck retreat with light meals and open-air massages. Three main dining rooms plus Crown Grill steakhouse, Sabatini's Italian and the Chef's Table Lumiere.
How many passengers does Sky Princess carry?
Sky Princess carries about 3,660 guests (double occupancy) and about 1,346 crew.
How big is Sky Princess and when was it built?
Sky Princess is 141,000 gross tons and 330 metres long; it entered service in 2019.
Is Sky Princess good for children?
Yes. Sky Princess has a kids' club (The Treehouse / The Lodge / The Beach House). Check Princess Cruises' website for age groups and opening times.
What restaurants are on Sky Princess?
Places to eat include Crown Grill, Sabatini's Italian Trattoria, Alfredo's Pizzeria, Chef's Table Lumiere, World Fresh Marketplace and The Salty Dog Grill. Some may cost extra.
How many pools does Sky Princess have?
Sky Princess has 4 pools.
What time does Sky Princess leave Southampton?
On Sat 10 Oct 2026, Sky Princess 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 Sky Princess cruise?
Meet & greet and park & ride work for every terminal, so they're the safest choice when your terminal varies. The official option for Princess Cruises is CPS valet parking (£152 for 7 nights in August 2027). Compare all parking →