THE BEST Pre-Cruise Southampton Hotel? We Experience THE WHITE STAR!

Nestled in the heart of Southampton, the White Star Tavern is a historic gem that seamlessly blends charm, character, and contemporary comfort. This boutique hotel, bar, and restaurant holds a rich maritime heritage, named after the iconic White Star Line, the shipping company behind the ill-fated Titanic, which departed from Southampton in 1912. The tavern itself has been a staple of the city’s hospitality scene, offering a welcoming haven for locals and visitors alike. We were fortunate to be invited by Visit Southampton for a 2 night pre-cruise stay. Book your stay 👉 https://www.whitestartavern.co.uk Activities in Southampton 👉 https://visitsouthampton.co.uk Steeped in history, the White Star Tavern pays homage to its nautical past with tasteful decor and a warm, timeless ambiance. Today, it boasts a range of modern amenities and facilities designed for both leisure and business travelers. The venue features elegant boutique-style rooms equipped with luxurious furnishings, en-suite bathrooms, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy a lively bar area offering craft beers, fine wines, and expertly mixed cocktails, alongside an award-winning restaurant renowned for its fresh, locally sourced British cuisine. Conveniently located near Southampton's cultural attractions, cruise terminals, and shopping districts, the White Star Tavern provides an ideal base for exploring the city. Whether you're seeking a comfortable stay, a fine dining experience, or a glimpse into maritime history, this iconic venue has something for everyone. Even though invited our thoughts and opinions are our own. Flight by Lichu is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3p9ObJO We are Tom and Dom and we experienced our first cruise on the MSC Virtuosa during her UK staycation cruises in 2021. We are relatively new to cruising, however we can now say we are officially hooked. Our mission is provide a fair and balanced review of our travels. We look at the types of food that is available onboard, from main dining rooms, room service, buffets and pool side snacks. Join our CRUISE CHAT facebook group 👉 https://m.facebook.com/groups/728759168363809/?ref=share Support us and receive exclusive benefits! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/tomanddomtravel/membership We have created a list of our cruise essentials. These are items we take with us when we travel and we hope they may be useful to you. We have also added a Wine list which contains some of the wines we have tried whilst cruising. Check out our Amazon Store to find out more 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/tomanddomtravel So far we have sailed on the following cruise ships: MSC Virtuosa, Marella Explorer, Marella Explorer 2, Queen Mary 2, Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess, MSC Preziosa, P&O Arvia, Ambassador Ambience, P&O Azura, Ambassador Ambition, Island Princess, P&O Aurora and Costa Diadema! Playlists Sky Princess April 2022 France, Portugal and Spain. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwQmQfGi-F-8BanyxCrr02B Enchanted Princess July 2022 Norway and Iceland. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwMkdnUoT-jQUtkVdwky40v MSC Preziosa October 2022 Northern Europe. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwRdSDMBOxenrnbZhAtNdhB P&O Arvia December 2022 Christmas and New Year Canaries. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwsJKRL2LZ3FhRCWlqh_PSz Ambassador Ambience April 2023 British Isles. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWxKYfA4_WdgnGybkiQNrUBX P&O Azura Canary Islands and Madeira February 2023 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWy4s3ECms-HeMsnFWpll29M Warner Leisure Hotels - Heythrop Park July 2023 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwFYE00iAaKMnLb-XY82XNs Ambassador Ambition November 2023. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWxi_IJ0XSl6iQGJ4pz4dZC7 Island Princess Iceland and Greenland August 2023. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWyQaMpv1ZHBPsnTp-qY65Gp P&O Aurora New Year's Eve December 2023 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWwC7NGiyHgs2INuxcjDkLzG Costa Diadema France, Italy and Spain October 2023 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWzRh8-kssocHXZipDZP6GP- Please like, subscribe and comment, it really does make a difference and allows our channel to grow. Thank you! You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! You can find our Socials on https://linktr.ee/tomanddomtravel #whitestartavern #travelvlog #tomanddomtravel #cruise #cruiseship #cruiseship #youtube #subscribe #cruisevlogger