Southampton Cruise Terminals
Southampton has several cruise terminals. We provide pre-booked long-distance private collections and drop-offs at each one, with your allocated terminal confirmed as part of your booking.
The terminal allocated to your ship can change and passengers should always check their cruise documentation for the correct terminal before travelling. We do not claim permanent cruise-line terminal assignments. We confirm your terminal from your ship and sailing details when you book.
City Cruise Terminal
One of Southampton's principal cruise terminals, handling a range of major cruise lines and sailings throughout the year.
Southampton Transfer can provide pre-booked long-distance arrival or departure transfers at City Cruise Terminal. Please provide your cruise line, ship and terminal where known. Terminal assignments may change and should be checked against your official cruise documents. Your driver's instructions depend on the confirmed terminal and journey direction.
Horizon Cruise Terminal
A modern terminal serving contemporary cruise operations, with facilities designed for efficient embarkation and disembarkation.
Southampton Transfer can provide pre-booked long-distance arrival or departure transfers at Horizon Cruise Terminal. Please provide your cruise line, ship and terminal where known. Terminal assignments may change and should be checked against your official cruise documents. Your driver's instructions depend on the confirmed terminal and journey direction.
Mayflower Cruise Terminal
A well-established Southampton cruise terminal used by several major cruise lines for embarkation and turnaround calls.
Southampton Transfer can provide pre-booked long-distance arrival or departure transfers at Mayflower Cruise Terminal. Please provide your cruise line, ship and terminal where known. Terminal assignments may change and should be checked against your official cruise documents. Your driver's instructions depend on the confirmed terminal and journey direction.
Ocean Cruise Terminal
A purpose-built terminal offering comfortable facilities for cruise passengers departing from or arriving into Southampton.
Southampton Transfer can provide pre-booked long-distance arrival or departure transfers at Ocean Cruise Terminal. Please provide your cruise line, ship and terminal where known. Terminal assignments may change and should be checked against your official cruise documents. Your driver's instructions depend on the confirmed terminal and journey direction.
QEII Cruise Terminal
Located at the western end of the port, serving a number of cruise sailings with dedicated passenger facilities.
Southampton Transfer can provide pre-booked long-distance arrival or departure transfers at QEII Cruise Terminal. Please provide your cruise line, ship and terminal where known. Terminal assignments may change and should be checked against your official cruise documents. Your driver's instructions depend on the confirmed terminal and journey direction.
Collections from every terminal
Your driver collects you directly from your allocated terminal. Provide your ship name, arrival date and expected disembarkation time and we plan the collection to match.
Request a Fixed QuoteLong-distance transfers to and from each terminal
We connect every Southampton cruise terminal with Heathrow, Gatwick and Central London in both directions. Choose your route below to request a fixed quotation.
Flying in before your cruise?
We provide long-distance private transfers from Heathrow, Gatwick and Central London to Southampton hotels — ideal if you are staying overnight before sailing. We are not a local taxi service; we specialise in the full-distance private transfer to your hotel.
Transfers to Southampton hotelsFrequently Asked Questions
Cruise terminal FAQs
Yes. We provide pre-booked long-distance arrival and departure transfers at all of Southampton's main cruise terminals — City, Horizon, Mayflower, Ocean and QEII. Your allocated terminal is confirmed as part of your booking.
No. We do not provide short local taxi journeys within Southampton. We specialise in pre-booked long-distance private transfers between Southampton Cruise Port, Heathrow, Gatwick and Central London.
Quotations are per vehicle, not per passenger. Your fixed price is confirmed before booking based on your full journey details.
No. Submitting the form requests a fixed quotation. Your booking is confirmed only after availability, price and payment have been confirmed in writing.
Official travel information
Useful official sources for checking terminal, flight and cruise information before you travel.
- Heathrow Airport — official website
- Gatwick Airport — official website
- Visit Southampton — cruise information
- Joining a cruise in Southampton — Visit Southampton guide
- UK government travel advice
Terminal, flight and cruise information can change. Passengers should confirm final details using their airline, cruise line and official travel documents.
Read our cruise terminal guides
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