Southampton s new cruise terminal opens its doors today SOUTHAMPTON S new £55m cruise facility will welcome its first passengers today ahead of its official opening later this year. Horizon Cruise Terminal is fitted with more than 2,000 roof-mounted solar panels, which means that on a day-to-day basis it will generate more power than it uses. The huge £55m complex will also boast shore-to-ship power connectivity, allowing ships berthed alongside to switch their engines off. Horizon is the fifth cruise terminal to be built at the port of Southampton. Its opening is a further boost for the city s cruise industry as it continues to recover from the economic impact of the pandemic.