Cruise Crew

Welcome, Welkom, Bienvenido, स्वागत, ရေကြည်, Maligayang Pagdating, Selamat Datang, ДОБРЕ ДОШЪЛ, Dobrodošao! 

Do you work on the cruise ships? Do you have an hour or two to spare to explore Southampton? Then you’ve come to the right place. Take a look through this page to get inspired on what to do and where to go when you disembark.

We also have a handy digital map which shows you where everything is in relation to the cruise terminals. 

Key points of interest for crew

We understand that time off the boat is precious. Whether it's to stock up on essentials or to reconnect with loved ones, we've mapped out key points of interest around the city to help make your visit easier. Take a look below for local spots within walking distance of the ports that offer:

• Free Wi-Fi
• Special crew discounts
• Left luggage
• Souvenirs and gifts
• Leisure activities
• Toy shops
• Health and beauty services

(click the icon on the top right of the map to make it bigger)

Free Wi-Fi

If you are looking to connect with family or browse the internet, there are plenty of places in the city centre that offer free WiFi. The Nest Coffee House, Costa, Cafe Thrive and Starbucks are just a few of the cafés that have WiFi – the perfect way to sit back and relax for a few hours over coffee.

Westquay Shopping Centre also offer free WiFi through The Cloud, as well as the public library and IKEA. 

Plus, many of the city's local pubs and restaurants offer complimentary WiFi for their diners, such as Coishi on Above Bar Street. They not only offer a great selection of sushi and bento boxes in addition but also accept group bookings at an affordable price. 

Don't forget about the hotels - unwind in comfort at IBIS Hotel, Moxy or voco Southampton and enjoy free WiFi over a snack or drink. 

Offers and incentives

Lots of businesses in the city centre have special offers and discounts exclusive to crew members. Snap up 20% off Duke of Wellington's lunch time menu, get 10% off your order at Diego's Rotisserie, receive a free sit-down consultation at LUSH. All you will need to do is show a valid staff ID!

You can also look at the digital map above or see them listed below. 

Look out for the blue posters in the business's windows that look like this!