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City Cruise Terminal

City Cruise Terminal, Berth 101, Solent Road, Western Docks, Southampton, SO15 1AJ

Berth 101 is generally used by Royal Caribbean Limited, which means that ships belonging to Royal Caribbean , Celebrity Cruises and Silversea will normally be docked there. However, MSC Cruises , Norwegian Cruise Line , Saga Cruises and Fred Olsen can often be seen there too.

If you’re wanting to watch cruise ships arrive or depart, then Mayflower Park offers a fantastic vantage point!

Getting there:

Access to the terminal is via Dock Gate 10. Both Southampton Railway Station & coach station are just over a mile from the terminal building. Whilst it is easily walkable, it’s very busy around the docks, so we would recommend catching a taxi. There is a dedicated taxi rank outside the Arrivals Hall.

Southampton Airport is 5 miles away. You can get into Southampton from the airport either by taxi, or on the train.

Driving there yourself? You’ll arrive in Southampton via the M3 and M27, and there are clear signposts to the Docks. A short stay car park is available adjacent to the City cruise terminal, which is pay and display. For long stay parking you’ll need to book through ABParking  – and the car park for this is adjacent to the terminal building.

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Terminal telephone number: 02380 48 88 00.

A fully licensed bar and café (Ceanos) is available in the Departure Lounge, after check-in. Toilets, plentiful seating and refreshment facilities are all available.

Lost Property?

Any Baggage enquiries for P&O, Cunard, or Princess Cruises , please contact The Baggage Handling Company  02380 87 31 11 For lost property for P&O, Cunard, or Princess Cruises please contact  02380 65 64 26

If your baggage or lost property enquiry is for Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruise Lines & Azamara , please contact Intercruises Shoreside and Port Services – 02380 68 26 80

For all other cruise lines please contact the cruise line directly

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Southampton (England)

Cruise port schedule, live map, terminals, news.

Region Ireland - UK - British Isles

Local Time 2024-06-15 06:01

Port Southampton cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Southampton, England. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Port Southampton is the UK's largest passenger (ferry and cruise) port and Britain's second-largest cargo/container port (following Felixstowe). Its first dock was opened in 1843. Most of its operations back then were regular Transatlantic crossings between UK and USA. Since 1982, the port is owned and operated by ABP (Associated British Ports Holdings Ltd).

Currently, Southampton is ranked the UK's largest cruise port and UK's second-largest container port (after Felixstowe).

Port Southampton

Port Southampton (locode GBSOU) is currently the UK's largest seaport, handling annually over GBP 40 billion of exports. The worth of its total trade is ~GBP 75 billion. Southampton is also UK's largest port for vehicle exports and home to UK's second-largest containership terminal (after Felixstowe) handling annually ~1 million TEU-containers.

The port (all its facilities) is managed by ABP (London-headquartered corporation) that owns 21x UK seaports and manages ~1/4th of Britain's sea-shipping trade. ABP Southampton is port's Statutory Harbour Authority, VTS Authority (vessel traffic service) and Pilotage Authority. Pilotage (vessel assistance by ABP pilots) is compulsory on arrival-channel navigation, for berthing-unberthing operations and also when the vessels shift anchorage in Southampton Harbour.

As cruise port, Southampton handles 500+ ship calls and 2+ million passengers annually. As ferry port, Southampton serves ~3 million passengers to and from Isle of Wight .

In the period 2012-2017, in port development projects were invested over GBP 280 million, including over GBP 50 million in new vehicle export facilities. On November 2, 2017, was inaugurated the Pacific Terminal (vehicle export terminal) that serves UK car manufacturers. The new facility has parking capacity 3400 spaces and is part of ABP's GBP 50 million investment plan for the port. Southampton is UK's main vehicle handling port, with 9 shipping lines making every month 110 visits to 52 ports in 40 different countries.

In 2017, the port handled some of world's largest boxships - MOL Triumph and MOL Trust (each with TEU capacity 20170 containers). The largest ever to visit the port boxship so far - Milan Maersk (20568 TEUs) - docked here on November 7, 2017. The Triple-E class vessel has LOA length 399 m (1309 ft), width 59 m (194 ft), above waterline height 60 m (197 ft).

Port's sheltered inland location and also Isle of Wight (in the English Channel) protect it from the effects of bad weather. Additional advantages are the close proximity to London City and the excellent rail / road infrastructure linking to the rest of England and bypassing the capital city's congestion.

In March 2021, DP World Southampton (cargo terminal) received "Freeport" status from the UK government. DP World Southampton also started an infrastructure investment project (GBP 40 million) which includes: dredging and widening of the boxship berths (via partnership with ABP), purchasing (GBP 10M) 11 Kalmar Hybrid Straddle Carriers (vehicles which lift TEUs moved by quay cranes), redevelopment of the dockyard for empty TEU storage , quay extension (by 120 m / 394 ft) to allow the world’s biggest gantry cranes to serve all the terminal's berths.

In March 2022, ABP officially opened for business developments an area of 30 acres (12 hectares), including 22 acres (at Redbridge Ward/which has a Freeport status) and 8 acres (in the Marchwood Industrial Park).

Each cruise ship visit to Southampton generates ~GBP 2,7 million in economic impact, of which about half remains within the region. The sector also annually supports ~14000 local jobs.

Southampton cruise port

Port Southampton has 5 cruise terminals in addition to passenger ferry terminals, container terminal and drydock facilities for marine vessel refurbishments and repairs. Major turnaround/departure cruise ports in the UK are England's Bristol , Dover , Harwich , Hull , Liverpool , Tilbury-London , Newcastle and Portsmouth , and Scotland's Leith-Edinburgh and Greenock-Glasgow .

In late-November 2020 ABP announced that for the building of the 11695-m2 (125890-ft2) new cruise terminal at Berth 102 (Western Docks) is contracted Brymor Group (Portsmouth-based construction company). The new (5th) terminal will provide shore-to-ship power supply. The new terminal (via partnership with NCLH-Norwegian and MSC Cruises ) received a GBP 8 million (EUR 8,9 M / USD 10,65 M) grant from the UK's Getting Building Fund. Also in late-November 2020, MSC signed a long-term agreement with Port Southampton for preferential docking rights. The deal started in summer 2021 with the homeporting of MSC Magnifica at the Port's newest/5th terminal (named in May "Horizon Cruise Terminal"). By this agreement, every year MSC has to homeport at least one ship in Southampton. For 2021, MSC scheduled for Magnifica 21x roundtrips from Southampton, including to the Mediterranean, mini-cruises to Northern Europe and 7-days to Norway's Fjords.

• After receiving a GBP 7 million government grant, in 2020 ABP Southampton introduced shoreside power connectivity for liners mooring at the new Horizon Cruise Terminal. Shore-power (aka "cold ironing") enables docked vessels to receive electricity from the city's power grid. From the berth, vessels can plug-in directly to the grid for full onboard operations without using their diesel engines (or gas turbines) which are shut down right after berthing.
• In mid-May 2021 ABP announced that Mayflower Cruise Terminal will be also equipped with shorepower technology.

In 2018, the port had scheduled 8 maiden calls (new ships visiting for the first time) - AIDAperla, Norwegian Bliss, MSC Meraviglia, Sapphire Princess; MS Zuiderdam, Seven Seas Navigator, and MS Koningsdam. In 2018, here was held the naming ceremony for the former P&O Adonia ship - now Azamara Pursuit (August 28), followed by a 2-night Cruise to Nowhere . Cruise port's busiest day in 2018 was August 31 - a 6 ship day with booked for berthing here Arcadia (P&O), Aurora (P&O), Braemar ( Fred Olsen ), Independence of the Seas (Royal Caribbean), Mein Schiff 3 (TUI) and Queen Victoria (Cunard).

For season 2018, MSC Cruises scheduled an extended itinerary program with more regular departures from the UK. The company intends to homeport here one of its newer (bigger) ships.

For 2017, the cruise port reported a record-breaking year with over 2 million cruise passengers. It is estimated that every visiting cruise ship brings around GBP 2 million to the city's economy. In 2017 the port received over 500 passenger ship calls. The busiest long weekend (15 cruise ships) was in June.

In June 2016, the 3 NCLH (abbrev "Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings") owned companies - Oceania , RSSC-Regent and NCL Norwegian - were consolidated/headquartered together in a building previously used by Carnival UK. The move came ahead of NCL returning to UK port departure cruises in 2017 (for the first time since 2010) with the ship Norwegian Jade leaving roundtrip from Southampton. NCLH's new UK company address is: "Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd, 4th Floor, Mountbatten House, Grosvenor Square, Southampton, SO15 2JU".

On May 21, 2016, RCI-Royal Caribbean International and the port authority ABP signed a GBP 5,5 million deal. It secures City Cruise Terminal (Berth 101) as the Royal Caribbean's official UK cruise departure port for the period 2016-2023. The Southampton cruise port's contribution to the UK economy was ~15000 cruise shipping-related jobs and GBP 1+ billion economic impact. On April 11, 2016, the new RCI ship Ovation of the Seas arrived and docked at Berth 101 (City Cruise Terminal, Western Docks). The ship stayed for a few days in Southampton before the repositioning cruise (53-days "Global Odyssey" itinerary) ending in port Tianjin-Beijing China .

On April 20, 2015, the RCI-Royal Caribbean ship Anthem of the Seas was officially named in Southampton. The christening ceremony was led by the godmother Emma Wilby (British travel agent). On May 3, 2015, Cunard Line's 175th Anniversary Celebrations were held in the cruise port. The special event was attended by all three Cunard liners - Queen Mary 2 , Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria . The three ships left the port together on their scheduled itineraries, en-route to, respectively, NYC New York, Hamburg and Guernsey (Channel Islands) .

In late-March 2014, RCI announced that Explorer of the Seas will be deployed in Europe and homeported in Southampton for summer 2015 (April through September). The list of roundtrips included 3- and 8-night Baltic Sea, 11- to 16-night Mediterranean and 10- to 14-night Madeira, Canary Islands and Azores.

(statistics) In 2013, the cruise port handled around 1,7 million passengers. In 2011 were handled nearly 1,5 million passengers (11% increase over 2010). Each cruise ship call in Port Southampton generates an economic impact of about GBP 2,5 million.

(statistics) Following the COVID crisis, in 2022 Port Southampton handled a record 489 cruise ship calls, including 8 maiden visits (by AIDAcosma, AIDAperla, Azamara Onward, Celebrity Beyond, Enchanted Princess, Norwegian Prima, Silver Moon, Arvia).

For 2023, the cruise port had scheduled a total of 492 ship calls/booked berthings (including 7 maiden/first-time visits) and expected ~2 million passengers.

In 2023, cruise shipping in Southampton contributed the record GBP 1 billion to Hampshire's maritime economy. The season was marked by ~2,6 million cruise tourists handled during 460 ship calls. Each ship call brought ~GBP 2,7 million to the local economy.

Cruise itineraries to and from Southampton England

Follows a list of destinations visited by cruise ships leaving out of Southampton:

• World Cruises - around the world voyages from Southampton include either westbound Transatlantic crossings (with Panama Canal transition or around South America routes) or eastbound (with Suez Canal transition or around Africa routes). Depending on direction, smaller itinerary segments end up in USA ports ( New York , Miami , San Francisco ), Asia ports ( Dubai , Singapore , Hong Kong ), Australia ( Sydney , Brisbane , Melbourne , Adelaide , Fremantle-Perth ) or even New Zealand ( Auckland ).
• Iceland and Greenland are often visited on itineraries around Britain (themed "British Isles") visiting ports in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
• Baltic Sea itineraries visit Norway (Norwegian Fjords), the European Arctic (North Pole), Scandinavia and Russia ( St Petersburg / overnight stays).
• Mini-Cruises from UK (to Belgium, France, Holland) are generally booked as "shopping" or "short-break" vacations. Most of these deals (with regularly scheduled departures) are offered by P&O Ferries‎ . Several times a year, Cunard's QM2 liner offers 2-day cruises to Hamburg Germany .
• Iberia (voyages to ports in Portugal and Spain) visit ports on the Europe's Atlantic Coast, and are often combined with Gibraltar .
• The Canaries itineraries (to Canary Islands) are usually combined with Madeira Island (Port Funchal) .
• Mediterranean Sea - Western Med itineraries (visiting Spain, France, Italy, Malta) are often combined with ports in North Africa (Morocco, Egypt, Tunis).
• Roundtrips to the Mediterranean/Eastern Med itineraries visit ports in Greece (including Greek Islands), Turkey and Italy.
• Roundtrips to the Mediterranean/Holy Land voyages (to Israel and Egypt) are usually combined with ports in Greece and Turkey.
• Black Sea roundtrips from Southampton are among the longest and visit ports in Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Russia.

(RepositionCruises.com) Transatlantic crossings to the USA (NYC) and New England-Canada are operated regularly by Cunard ( QM2 ). Transatlantic voyages to the Caribbean (roundtrips or one-ways) are offered seasonally. Regular deals UK to the Caribbean are offered by P&O with fly-cruise packages that include flights from the UK to Barbados (ship departures from Bridgetown port ).

"Project Orient Limited” (POL) plans to build two ocean liners for a regular passenger shipping service between Europe/UK and Australia (Southampton - Sydney). The scheduled itinerary will be 26 days in one direction (Southampton to Sydney, and the reverse Sydney to Southampton). The included ports of call are Fremantle (at the 20-day mark), also Dubai, Mumbai (India) and Singapore. Each of the STX France-built ships will be 200,000 GT tons and with capacity 1600 pax. The expected cruise pricing starts from around GBP 2900 per person (one-way).

The list of UK cruise lines (with regular departures out of Southampton) includes Cunard , P&O UK , RCI-Royal Caribbean , Celebrity , Princess , AIDA , MSC , NCL-Norwegian , Fred Olsen , Saga UK , Marella UK .

Southampton cruise terminal

Southampton cruise port is very easy to access. The city is located on England's southern coast's central part and has great road and rail links to the other major UK cities. The cruise ship port comprises two docks (Eastern and Western) with all 4x passenger terminals and 4 berths (docking locations).

(QE2) Queen Elizabeth II Cruise Terminal

• Location: Eastern Docks
• Address is "ABP QEII Terminal 38/39 Test Road, Eastern Docks Southampton SO14 3GG".
• GPS coordinates are N 50°53′05.4″, W 01°23′44.9″
• Berth 38, Berth 39
• Dock gate - 4 (GPS N 50°53'47.2", W 1°23'55.1")

The QE2 terminal is for Cunard ships only. Terminal facilities include short-stay parking, bar, cafe, taxi rank.

This is the famous dock from where RMS Titanic left on her maiden voyage in 1912. Many of the Titanic victims (nearly 500) were Southampton citizens.

The home dock of the Cunard's liners (Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary 2) was open by HM The Queen in 1966.

In 2015-2016, the "Cunard Terminal" was renovated for GBP 5 million. The renovation project was funded by Carnival Corporation and ABP (Associated British Ports) and carried out over 2 stages. Phase 1 (completed 2016-Q1) included building infrastructure improvements (check-in area, baggage handling area, X-ray / security screening area), also installing a 46-person elevator and reorganizing the drop-off passenger area. Phase 2 (completed in 2016-Q4) included the installation of a new ship-to-shore walkway.

In October 2018 started construction works on the new (GBP 15 million) multi-deck parking with capacity 3000 vehicles. This is the 8th multi-deck parking at the seaport. For the project was contracted Morgan Sindall Construction and Infrastructure, with scheduled completion by June 2019.

(NEW) Horizon Cruise Terminal (Western Docks' Berth 102)

In late-November 2020, ABP announced that for the building of the 11695-m2 (125,890-ft2) new cruise terminal at Berth 102 (Western Docks) is contracted Brymor Group (Portsmouth-based construction company). The new (5th) terminal features roof-mounted solar panels (2000+ PVs/photo-voltaic modules) and provides shoreside power supply .

The new terminal (via partnership with NCLH-Norwegian and MSC ) received a GBP 8 million (EUR 8,9M / USD 10,65M) grant from the UK's Getting Building Fund.

Port Southampton's newest cruise terminal costs GBP 55 million (EUR 64M / USD 76M) and was completed in July 2021.

In early-April 2021, ABP started an online contest for the name of the building. Fans had the chance to win a 7-night free cruise for two in a balcony cabin (roundtrip from Southampton) by simply submitting their name suggestions for the terminal before April 28. After receiving 4000+ name suggestions, in May ABP announced the facility's name - "Horizon Cruise Terminal".

In mid-June 2021, ABP Southampton installed an airbridge (GBP 5 million / EUR 5,8M) at Berth 102 (Horizon Terminal). The 235-tonne airbridge (jetway) was custom-built (to automatically adjust with the tide). It is permanently positioned at the quay and provides the docked ships with ship-to-shore passenger access.

As of 2021, ABP operates 21 seaports plus other shipping-related businesses, annually contributes GBP 7,5 billion (EUR 8,8B / ~USD 10,4B) to the UK economy, and supports ~119,000 jobs.

Ocean Cruise Terminal

• Address is "Cunard Road, Eastern Docks, Southampton SO14 3QN".
• GPS coordinates are N 50°53′29.6″, W 01°24′02.5″
• Dock gate - 4 (GPS N 50°53'47.2", W 1°23'55.1")

Ocean Cruise Terminal was inaugurated in 2009. It features a modern design (Art-Deco) building, short-stay parking, bar, cafe, taxi rank.

In October 2018 started the GBP 12 million (2-year) reconstruction project via partnership with P&O Cruises ( Carnival UK ). Following the upgrade, Ocean Terminal now can handle bigger liners, among which P&O UK's newest ship Iona (2021). The upgrade was completed in March 2019 and increased the terminal's capacity by 50%.

Project's Phase 1 (completed in March 2019) included infrastructure upgrades and adding 18 new bollards (150-ton each) replacing the old 50-ton ones. Bollards are quayside vertical posts used for mooring (lines). Terminal's building was redesigned and significantly improved and increased (as passenger capacity).

Project's Phase 2 included installing 2 new gangways (airbridges) and 2000 solar panels (mounted on the building's roof). Both gangways were specially designed for the 5200-passenger Carnival XL class ships (Iona being the first) and arrived from Barcelona on January 4, 2020. Ocean Cruise Terminal also received LNG bunkering capabilities.

The renovated and enlarged terminal was completed in May 2020, and like the terminals Horizon and Mayflower also provides the berthed vessels with shoreside power .

City Cruise Terminal

• Location: Western Docks
• Address is "Solent Road, Western Docks, Southampton SO15 1HJ".
• GPS coordinates are N 50°54′00.6″, W 01°24′51.8″
• Dock gate - 8 (GPS N 50°53′58.1″, W 01°24′40″) or 10 (GPS N 50°54′14.8″, W 01°25′02.8″)

At City Terminal can dock even the world's largest passenger ships. Dock facilities include short-stay parking, bar, cafe, taxi rank. Located nearby is Mayflower Park - a great vantage point to watch the departing ships.

Terminal's capacity was doubled after a 7-year redevelopment project.

Southampton City Cruise Terminal (Berth 101) is Royal Caribbean's official UK homeport (departure port for roundtrip itineraries). The list of terminal's improvements made by the RCCL corporation includes new paperless check-in operations, faster curb-to-gangway processing, new security screening zones, step-free access to larger RCI ships (up to Quantum-Class), free Wi-Fi (throughout the terminal), digital signage (wayfinders), new air-conditioning, improved logistics.

Mayflower Cruise Terminal

• Address is "Herbert Walker Ave, Western Docks, Southampton SO15 1HJ".
• GPS coordinates are N 50°54′18.6″, W 01°25′45.8″
• Dock gate - 10 (GPS N 50°54′14.8″, W 01°25′02.8″) or 20 (GPS N 50°54′48.2″, W 01°27′39.4″)

Mayflower Terminal is generally associated with the P&O UK ships . Its facilities include taxi rank, bar, cafe, an art gallery. The terminal was inaugurated in 1960. Here are homeported RMS Queen Mary 2 and P&O UK's largest and newest liners.

A new cruise ship dock was opened on April 28, 2015 (Berth 104 / Dock Gate 10). Mayflower Terminal's redevelopment project cost around GBP 6 million and resulted in increased passenger capacity and berthing (allowing even the world's biggest cruise vessels to dock here). In the terminal's refurbishment project were engaged 200+ workers on the refurbishment. Works started in December 2014. After their completion, the Mayflower Terminal has 36 check-in desks, larger passenger lounge, more security search lanes, expanded passenger drop-off/pick-up areas (at the terminal's entrance).

Like the new Horizon Terminal, Mayflower also provides shorepower connectivity for the docked liners.

Cruise ship terminals directions and parking

Port Southampton is accessible via the M27, some 80 mi / 130 km from London (~ 1:50 hours drive distance) and some 200 mi / 320 km from Norwich (~ 3:50 hours drive distance).

• (option 1) From North, East and London regions - drive on M3 southbound. Follow the Southampton signs. Merge onto M27, follow the M27 West signs. Leave M27 at Junction 3. At the roundabout take 1st exit (M271) toward Southampton Docks. At next (Redbridge) roundabout take 1st exit onto A3024 leading to a dual carriageway and heading into Southampton (assigned Dock Gate). This route brings you close to Dock Gate 20 and Dock Gate 10 (CITY CRUISE TERMINAL, MAYFLOWER CRUISE TERMINAL).
• (option 2) From North, East and London regions - From the end of M3 (junction 14) follow the A33 signs for Southampton Docks. This route brings close to EASTERN DOCKS (Dock Gate 4) where are located OCEAN CRUISE TERMINAL and QE2 CRUISE TERMINAL.
• From west regions - from the end of A31 Poole-Bournemouth follow road through New Forest. Join M27. Leave M27 at Junction 3. At the roundabout take 3rd exit (M271) toward Southampton Docks. At next (Redbridge) roundabout take 1st exit onto A3024 leading to a dual carriageway and heading into Southampton (assigned Dock Gate). This route brings you close to Dock Gate 20 and Dock Gate 10 (CITY CRUISE TERMINAL, MAYFLOWER CRUISE TERMINAL). For Eastern Docks stay on this road and follow the signs to Dock Gate 4 (OCEAN CRUISE TERMINAL, QE2 CRUISE TERMINAL).

Lost property/baggage enquiries

• P&O, Cunard and Princess cruise passengers should contact - for baggage inquiries (phone number 023 8087 3111) and for lost property (phone number 023 8065 6426).
• Celebrity and Royal Caribbean passengers should contact for lost baggage/property - phone number 023 8068 2680.
• For other Southampton cruise lines please contact the line/company or your booking agent directly.

Europe's largest cruise ship port Southampton has:

• Port address is "Herbert Walker Avenue, Southampton SO15 1, United Kingdom".
• UN-LOCODE (United Nations location code) - GBSOU.
• four dedicated cruise terminals
• capability to accommodate more than 4 vessels at a time
• supported by excellent road, rail and air infrastructure
• deepwater channel
• deepwater berths
• no restrictions on length and GT tonnage of cruise ships
• sheltered harbor area

Access is unrestricted by tides. The port's average tidal range is ~5 ft (1,5 m) with 17 hours per day of rising water. This allows even the largest cargo vessels and cruise ships to access the port for up to 80% of the time.

The cruise port is accessible the whole year round - 24/7, 365 days a tear.

Cruise ships usually arrive in Southampton in early morning (4:30, 5, 6, 6:30, 7:30 or 8 AM) and depart from Southampton in late afternoon (4:30, 5, 6 pm) or in the evening (8, 9:30 or 10 pm).

Port Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal 3 Quay has GPS coordinates N 50°53'44.2", W 1°24'22.4"

Port Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal 2 Quay has GPS coordinates N 50°53'39.6", W 1°24'19.4"

Follows the list of cruise ship management companies (agencies) serving the major lines:

• CARNIVAL UK serves Cunard, P&O and Princess ships.
• DENHOLM WILHELMSEN LTD serves AIDA, Fred Olsen, MSC, Saga and Marella ships.
• INTERCRUISES serves Azamara, Celebrity and RCI-Royal Caribbean ships.
• Old Town: one of the most famous landmarks in Southampton it the old town northern entrance – “Bargate”. Visit the the Archaeological Museum, the Medieval Merchants House, the Tudor House, the Maritime Museum and the God’s House Tower remains.
• Shopping Centers: visit the Above Bar shopping center (the main one), the Ocean Village or the new West Quay mall.
• Theater: visit the popular Mayflower theater.
• Southampton City Art Gallery : Victorian art collection.
• Aviation Museum: explore RJ Mitchell’s WW2 Supermarine Spitfire pioneering work at the Solent Sky Aviation Museum.
• Titanic Trail: start at Musician’s Memorial and end at the Maritime Museum. The museum is located at Town Quay in the Wool House. Explore the tragic faith of the famous ocean liner.
• Jane Austen Walking Trail: the famous author was seven when she came to Southampton. She often spent her vacations in the city and much later she moved to Southampton.
• New Forest National Park (train travel time from Southampton 15 min / southwest) - free ponies, deer, wildlife, great for walking, cycling, horse-riding
• Stonehenge Tour (car travel time from Southampton 50 min / northwest, or 30 min train travel to Salisbury)
• Isle of Wight (ferry travel time from Southampton 30-60 min / south) - beaches, historical buildings, food
• Portsmouth (travel time from Southampton 40 min by car and 45 min by train / southeast) - Charles Dickens' birthplace, naval port, maritime-themed attractions (Historic Dockyard, the restored ships HMS Victory and Mary Rose)
• Winchester (train travel time from Southampton 15 min / north) - cobbled streets, Wolvesey Castle ruins; Great Hall (houses a replica of King Arthur's Round Table), Cathedral

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City Cruise Terminal

City cruise terminal - berth 101.

Designed to accommodate the larger ships visiting the UK, Southampton's City Cruise Terminal is one of its' busiest.

Getting Here

By car, head towards the Western Docks. Follow the A33, West Quay Road. Look for signage for Dock Gate 10; City terminal is just through there.By train, the closest station is Southampton Central. Regular local and national services run here, with links to Southampton Airport Parkway (a 5 minute walk from the airport) running frequently. It’s just under 1 mile to walk from the station to the terminal, however it takes around 15-25 minutes. We suggest catching a taxi. There are dedicated ranks either side of the station, with journeys costing around about £5 - £7. Luggage shouldn’t cost any extra.Private hire taxis can be booked by calling WestQuay Cars on 023 8099 9999

For those arriving in Southampton, there is an arrivals lounge with comfortable seating. Open to the public, this offers the opportunity for friends and family coming to meet you to wait inside in relative comfort.

Facilities in the arrivals include standard and disabled access toilets, vending machines offering a limited range of drinks and snacks, as well as a magazine stand offering a range of complimentary magazines. Copies of Map & Guide to Southampton can also be found here – great for seeing what’s in walking distance as well as what’s on offer in the city.

Taxi ranks and coach bays can be found just outside the terminal as you exit. Pre-booking with a local firm can save waiting in long queues; we suggest using WestQuay Cars, as they have a large number of drivers with a variety of vehicle types depending on your needs. Enterprise Rent A Car operates a kiosk most days from the arrival lounge if you are looking to book a car last-minute.

Departures - A Quick Guide

Dropping off your Luggage

A dedicated drop-off area for luggage is available outside the terminal. Just swing by to drop your luggage off with porters before continuing on to park.

Where to Park

A short stay Pay & Display car park can be found opposite the main building, with disabled bays right next to the drop-off point. Passengers requiring use of disabled bays must notify ABP in advance, as demand for these can be high in peak season.

Just before you Check-In

As soon as your luggage is safely with porters (remembering to keep any hand luggage with you), head into the terminal. You will need to go through security before check-in, so make sure you’ve got your tickets and passport ready.

Upon clearing security, you will be able to check-in at one of 50 service desks. The number of desks available varies between cruise operators and ship sizes. Just remember to stick to the time your travel agent or cruise operator suggests, as it can get quite busy.

Departure Lounge

A range of facilities are available for your use while waiting to board.

• Plenty of comfortable seating
• A fully licensed bar serving hot and cold food and drink.
• A selection of complimentary magazines on a dedicated stand, with ranges changing through the year
• Adequate standard and disabled access toilets

Grabbing a bite to eat

Café Ceanos offer a range of refreshments in the departure lounge, with a good selection of food and drink available. Fresh tea and coffee are available for the early starts, and why not grab a hot bacon bap for just £3. Smaller snacks start at 95p, sandwiches £2.95 and beef burgers costing £3.25 are also available.For those wishing to start their holidays early alcoholic beverages are also available. With single spirits and beers ranging from £2.50 - £3.75, and champagne costing between £18.50 - £30 for a half or full bottle.

Useful to Know

There are a few things that you may need that unfortunately aren’t available at the terminal. These include

We suggest heading over to Harbour Parade or Harbour Park. An ATM can be found just outside Tesco Home Plus, as well as ATM’s, public phones and Wi-Fi available from West Quay Shopping Centre.

If you do accidentally misplace your wallet or luggage it is best to contact your Cruise line Operator. Below are the numbers you may need:

Cunard, P&O and Princess

• Main number: 02380 656400
• Lost Property: 02380 656426
• 0207 092286

Royal Caribbean International

• 0207 6368426

Norwegian Cruise Line

• Lost Baggage: 07901 978175
• Main 0207 3706293

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• Berth 101 Dock Gate 8 or 10 Western Docks Southampton
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City Cruise Terminal Southampton

City Cruise Terminal is one of Southampton Port's busiest terminals. The terminal is easily reached by car or public transportation.

If you're driving, take the A33 West Quay Road to the Western Docks. Look for Dock Gate 10 signage.

A short-term Pay & Display car park is located directly across from the main building, with disabled parking bays right next to the drop-off point.

The nearest train station is Southampton Central. There are regular local and national services, as well as frequent connections to Southampton Airport Parkway. The walk from the station to the terminal is just under a mile. There are dedicated taxi ranks on either side of the station, and journeys cost between £5 and £7.

City Cruise Terminal arrivals lounge has comfortable seating, this is open to the public and allows friends and family who are coming to meet you to wait inside the arrivals lounge. 

In the arrivals area, there are standard and disabled access toilets, vending machines with a limited selection of drinks and snacks, and a magazine stand with a selection of complimentary magazines. Copies of the Southampton Map and Guide can also be found here. 

Departures 

Outside the terminal, there is a designated luggage drop-off area. Simply stop by to leave your luggage with the porters before proceeding to the parking lot.

Head into the terminal as soon as your luggage is safely with porters (remember to keep any hand luggage with you). You must go through security before checking in, so have your tickets and passport ready.

After passing through security, you will be able to check in at one of 50 service desks. The number of available desks varies according to cruise line and ship size. Remember to stick to the time your travel agent or cruise line recommends, as it can get quite crowded.

Departure Lounge

While you wait to board, you can use a variety of facilities.

• There is plenty of comfortable seating.
• A fully licenced bar that serves hot and cold food and beverages.
• A dedicated stand with a selection of complimentary magazines, with ranges changing throughout the year.
• Toilets of adequate quality and accessibility for the disabled

Please note: There are no ATM machine and no payphones available in the terminal building.

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Lost property/ baggage enquiries.

P&O, Cunard, Princess Cruises   Any Baggage enquiries for the above lines please contact  The Baggage Handling Company Tel:  023 8087 3111   For lost property for the above lines please contact Tel:  023 8065 6426

Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruise Lines & Azamara For any baggage or lost property enquires please contact Intercruises Shoreside and Port Services – 023 8068 2680

For all other cruise lines Please contact your cruise line or booking agent directly

Directions to the Terminals

Please note that the information below refers to the BERTH that a ship is scheduled to arrive at / depart from.

For any other berth number, please check with your cruise operator for full details and see "Directions to Terminals"

For parking and directions to all of the cruise terminals, as well as local information, please click HERE or visit: www.abparking.co.uk   

Accuracy of Information

Please be advised that the Cruise Ship Schedule is strictly provisional and is subject to alteration without prior notice (Please refer to our Disclaimer). More precise details can be found under 'Planned Movements' (left) within six days of the indicated arrival date. 

We feed cruise ship times and berthing details directly to this web site from ABP's own live data. The information below will be updated every 10 minutes day and night, and will always show the latest arrival and departure times known to the port.

No other website has the benefit of this live information, and in the case of any conflict, this page or our planned movements page are likely to be the most up-to date and accurate. 

Whilst we make every effort to provide you with information that is as accurate as possible, the departure and arrival of cruise ships at ABP Southampton's cruise terminals can be affected by weather, air pressure, tidal times, technical problems and changes to itineraries by the cruise lines.

The cruise list is compiled from ABP's live shipping information.

However, we cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage or delay as a result of relying on this information. You must check (with your tour operator or cruise line) before your arrival or departure which cruise terminal a cruise ship will be berthed at, and your boarding time.

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WELCOME TO SOUTHAMPTON

Southampton is the UK’s busiest cruise port and famous as the home port for the QE2 and departure port for the ill-fated Titanic. Today, the ports four cruise terminals offer cruisers destinations around Europe as well as regular transatlantic crossings in the footsteps of famous liners in the age before quick and easy jet travel.

With so many things to see and do though it might be hard to decide what do to during your limited time. Let this guide give you suggestions for things to see and do before (and after!) your cruise from Southampton.

The links below will help you jump around the guide to the sections that interest you most, and at the bottom is a  map  of all the points of interest mentioned.

SOUTHAMPTON CRUISE TERMINAL   |   PASSENGER & LUGGAGE DROP OFF   |   PORTS OF CALL FOR SHIPS DEPARTING SOUTHAMPTON   |   CURRENCY   |  TIPPING   |  BANKS & ATMS   |   GETTING AROUND   |   WEATHER   |   VISITOR’S CENTER   |   FESTIVALS & EVENTS   |   DINING   |   SHOPPING   |   MAP

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SOUTHAMPTON CRUISE TERMINAL

There are four terminals at the Port of Southampton stretched across over 2 miles of waterfront, so it is important to know which terminal your cruise ship will be using or you might try to drop your luggage off at the wrong one.

If you are using a GPS or map program (we use  Here WeGo ), input the following to find the correct terminal:

Mayflower Cruise Terminal : Berth 106,  Herbert Walker Ave, Southampton SO15 1HJ

City Cruise Terminal :   Berth 101, Solent Road, Western Docks, Southampton SO15 1AJ

Ocean Cruise Terminal : Berth 46/47, Eastern Docks,   Southampton, SO14 3QN

Queen Elizabeth II Cruise Terminal : Berth 38/39,  Test Road, Southampton SO14 3GG

View a  map of the cruise terminals  from the Port of Southampton.

• Mayflower Terminal
• City Terminal
• Ocean Terminal
• QE II Terminal

PASSENGER & LUGGAGE DROP OFF

EMBARKATION:   Luggage drop-off at the car parks is provided on a limited basis (indicated on the signage). For faster service, you can drop off your luggage and companions at the terminal first.

DISEMBARKATION:   When returning you can either retrieve your vehicle and return to the terminal to pick up your companions and luggage in the loading area, or take your luggage and companions to your car park to retrieve your vehicle.

The area next to the cruise terminal is for loading and unloading only so you should be prepared to unload/load quickly to allow others to do the same.

TAXIS : As to be expected there is a high demand for taxis during peak disembarkation hours and they may not be readily available. Please account for this wait time in your plans for departure day, especially when booking a flight home.

PORTS OF CALL FOR SHIPS DEPARTING SOUTHAMPTON

For 2019 Southampton has ships with itineraries scheduled to include:

Alesund, Norway | Amsterdam, The Netherlands | Athens, Greece |  Barcelona, Spain   | Belfast, UK | Bergen, Norway | Bilbao, Spain | Boston, USA | Brest, France | Cadiz, Spain | Cartegena, Spain | Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas | Cherbourg, France | Civitavecchia, Itay | Copenhagen, Denmark | Cork, Ireland | Dublin, Ireland | Flam, Norway |   Fort Lauderdale, USA   | Geiranger, Norway | Genoa, Italy | Gibraltar | Gijon, Spain | Halifax, Canada | Hamburg, Germany | Hamilton, Bermuda | Haugesund, Norway | Hellesylt, Norway | Helsinki, Finland | Invergordon, UK | Kings Wharf, Bermuda | Kirkwall, UK | La Coruna, Spain | Labadee, Haiti | Le Havre, France | Le Verdon-sur-mer, France | Leixoes, Portugal | Lerwick, UK | Lisbon, Portugal | Livorno, Italy | Malaga, Spain | Marseille, France | Miami, USA | Naples, Italy | Nassau, Bahamas | New York, USA | Newcastle, UK | Nice, France | Olden, Norwary | Oslo, Norway | Philipsburg, St Maarten |   Port Canaveral, USA   | Portland, ME, USA | Reykjavik, Iceland | Riga, Latvia | Rotterdam, The Netherlands | San Juan, Puerto Rico |   Santa Margherita, Italy |  Skagen, Denmark | South Queensferry, UK | St John’s, Canada | St Peter Port, Guernsey | St Petersburg, Russia | Stavanger, Norway | Stockholm, Sweden | Tallin, Estonia | Valencia, Spain | Vigo, Spain | Zeebrugge, Belgium

*Please Note: These scheduled ports of call are not guaranteed as the cruise line may make changes to their itineraries due to weather or other reasons. 

MONEY MATTERS

The currency of the United Kingdom is the British Pound (GBP) or Pound Sterling, which is divided into 100 pence. It is printed on plastic or paper bills in the following denominations: £5, £10, £20, and £50 (uncommon). It also includes the following coins: 1p (penny), 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2.

Although it’s not mandatory, tipping is customary in the United Kingdom and service industries will appreciate a tip for a job well done. Tipping is generally at a much lower level than visitors from the USA will be used to.

RESTAURANTS:   It is customary to offer your waiter or waitress a tip of around 10% for good service. Service standards can be variable but are generally good and you will find the service is good though normally less attentive than say the USA. If the service isn’t great you can leave a smaller tip or even no tip. If you are dining with a large group (usually 8 or more) the restaurant may add a service charge to your bill automatically so check for this before you add your tip. This is usually indicated at the bottom of a menu if the restaurant does this, or it will be indicated on your bill.

PUBS/BARS : Tipping is not expected, but if you wish to tip, the usual approach is to offer the server a drink for themselves. This will be accepted and taken as the cash value of a suitable drink. In some places, you’ll find a “tip jar” on the bar.

TAXIS:   A tip of 10% or a suitable rounding up of the fare to a round number is customary, especially if your driver helps you with your luggage.

Paying with a credit or debit card is very common and in most restaurants, bars, and even taxis,  you’ll be able to add a tip to the total on the machine when you settle the bill if you don’t have cash. Some credit card machines have buttons with possible tips percentages on them so it will calculate the tip for you if you choose that option. You are always given the option to select the amount you’d like to tip, or you can opt not to put the tip on your card and give a cash tip instead.

BANKS & ATMS

Finding an ATM (Automated Teller Machine) will not be too difficult in Southampton, with the nearest one to the terminal located at Southampton Central Railway Station and several options in the town centre. We’ve also pinned several other banks and ATMs that are near the terminal to the map below.

Generally, in the UK, you will find ATMs at banks, grocery stores, railway stations and bookmakers. Any high street will normally have several machines available to use.

GETTING AROUND SOUTHAMPTON

Whilst the port is right on the edge of the town, it’s still about a twenty-minute walk to get to the town centre, so you might want to use a taxi or   Uber  to get there quickly and easily. There will typically be taxis waiting at the terminal, especially during peak embarkation and disembarkation times

Once in the centre, the town is very walkable like many UK cities and you’ll be able to enjoy the shops, restaurants and attractions very easily. But if you prefer, you can make use of Southampton’s public transport system.

SOUTHAMPTON WEATHER

The weather in Southampton is nothing if not changeable, but in general, you’ll find the summers are comfortable while the winters can be cold and windy. The best times to visit Southampton for warm-weather outdoor activities are from late June to early September.

The hottest part of the year is normally July and August with average daily high temperatures around 21°C (70°F). The coldest part of the year is the beginning of December to the beginning of March with average daily high temperatures below 10°C (50°F).

SOUTHAMPTON VISITOR’S CENTER

Southampton doesn’t currently have a visitors centre.

For the  Official Southampton Pocket Guide  click  here.

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Southampton has many events and activities taking place, especially in the summer months, so you’re bound to find some fun things to do while you’re in town.

if you are planning a cruise during any big events in Southampton it is best to book any hotels as far in advance as possible to get your desired accommodations.

Also, keep event dates in mind if you want to join in the fun, or come another time to enjoy a quieter Southampton.

While you’ll have plenty to eat aboard your cruise, you shouldn’t give up the chance to try some of the great things Southampton has to offer.

Being a large city, you can enjoy cuisines from around the world in Southampton.

A couple that come highly recommended are:

Casa Brasil   – For meat lovers, little can beat a Brazilian all you can eat buffet. Turn your card green side up and they will keep bringing freshly cooked marinated meat until you give in and turn the card red side up to indicate enough.

Cattle Steakhouse   – If a great British steak is what you need, or a delicious burger, then Cattle Steakhouse has you covered.  

Southampton is the biggest place to shop on the south coast of the UK and therefore has plenty of options for those seeking some retail therapy or who need a last minute item they forgot to pack.

Westquay Shopping Centre   has over 100 stores right in the heart of the city offering big named brands and plenty of food options.

Marlands Shopping Centre   offers more boutique and speciality stores for those looking for something special.

Outside the indoor shopping centres, the city offers   Bedford Place   which offers independent stores and upmarket businesses as well as Queensway and   Oxford Street   to cover any shoppers requirements.

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Known as the cruise capital of Northern Europe, Southampton has five different cruise terminals and welcomes around 2.5 million passengers annually. First time cruisers along with more seasoned sailors can sometimes find this busy port confusing. In this bumper post I’ve put together your ultimate companion guide with everything you need to know about cruising from Southampton (Bookmark this post for future reference!).

I’ll cover the best travel options to get to your cruise terminal, the best places to stay in Southampton before your cruise, the best places park, along with what to do in and around Southampton if you have some extra time before or after your cruise.

Southampton is a turnaround port (where a port is both the start and end point of a cruise itinerary). It’s also a ‘home’ port for many cruise lines, so it can get quite busy on turnaround days (usually on a weekend) when thousands of passengers embark and debark their cruise ship. It can also get especially busy during the peak summer months.

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SOUTHAMPTON CRUISE TERMINALS

What are the different cruise terminals in southampton.

The Port of Southampton has five cruise terminals:

The Mayflower, Horizon and City cruise terminals are located in what’s known as the Western Docks, on the banks of the River Test, while the Ocean and QEII cruise terminals are located in the Eastern Docks located at the confluence of the River Test and the River Itchen.

What Facilities are available at Southampton Cruise Terminals?

There are luggage drop-off areas at all of the cruise terminals where porters are be on-hand to help load your luggage. Remember to keep your hand luggage with passports, any tickets and medication with you. All the cruise terminals have vending machines and a Ceano’s cafe serving teas, coffee, chilled drinks, alcohol and hot and cold food. Complimentary magazines and visitor information are available.

Toilets are available in both arrivals and the departure lounge. Wheelchair assistance is also available. There is a taxi rank and short stay parking at each terminal. It’s worth knowing that none of the Southampton Cruise Terminal have an ATM (Cash machine), payphone or WiFi.

Which Cruise terminal will my ship sail from?

While some Cruise lines and ships will predominantly sail to and from of a particular cruise terminal, sometimes you’ll find that some cruise lines might operate out of multiple cruise terminals throughout the season which adds an extra level of complexity.

As a general rule of thumb, the following cruise lines usually depart from/return to the terminals below – but there have been known to be exceptions.

Due to scheduling arrangements at the port, sometimes your cruise ship might depart from one cruise terminal but return to a different one in Southampton. We’ve experienced this on a couple of occasions so it’s best to check this in advance before arranging or pre-booking your car parking or onward travel after your cruise.

My tip is to check the Southampton Port Cruise schedule or Cruise Mapper for the up-to-date schedules and planned movements. Always double check with your travel agent or the documentation sent by your cruise line. Sometimes a last-minute change in cruise terminal might occur and notifications are sent from your cruise line or travel agent via email or text.

TRAVELLING TO SOUTHAMTON PORT

There are several ways you can travel to Southampton Cruise Terminals.

How to get to Southampton Cruise terminals by air:

From Southampton airport: A Taxi between Southampton Airport and the cruise terminals is about £20 and takes around 20 minutes. Direct trains from Southampton Airport to Southampton Central station take around 8 minutes and run every 10-15 minutes the cost is £3.90 each way.

The nearest airport is Southampton International Airport, but most long-haul flights will arrive in Heathrow or Gatwick.

There is also a bus service which runs every 10-15 minutes between Southampton Airport and Town Quay and costs £2.70 each way and takes around 55 minutes. If you are taking the Bus or Train, you will also need to travel between Town Quay or Central station and your cruise terminal on via taxi or on foot.

From Heathrow Airport: A taxi between Heathrow Airport and Southampton cruise terminals will usually take around 90 minutes and costs around £180 each way.

There are no direct train services from Heathrow Airport to Southampton Central. Therefore, travelling from Heathrow Airport to Southampton Central by train will require a minimum of 2 changes (usually at London Paddington, Reading, or London Waterloo) and you may also need to navigate the London Underground (tube) which is not always advisable with heavy or bulky luggage.

The average journey time by train between Heathrow Airport and Southampton Central is 2 hours and 37 minutes. Tickets start at £32.30 when you book in advance Once you arrive at Southampton Central, you will also need to travel between Central station and your cruise terminal on via taxi or on foot.

A National Express Bus Service between Heathrow Airport and Southampton is available with no changes. This costs around £20 and takes around 2 hours. Once you arrive at Southampton coach station, you will need to travel the last part to your cruise terminal either by taxi or on foot.

Private transfers Between London Heathrow and Southampton are also available

From Gatwick Airport : A taxi will usually take around 90 minutes and costs around £180 each way. Private transfers Between Gatwick Airport and Southampton are also available

Trains run directly from Gatwick Airport to Southampton station every hour and the journey takes an average of 2 hours each way. Tickets for this journey start from £6 when you book in advance. Once you arrive at Southampton Central, you will also need to travel between Central station and your cruise terminal on via taxi or on foot.

A National Express Bus Service is available between Gatwick Airport and Southampton is available – but there is with one change at Heathrow Airport. Tickets are around £40 and the journey takes around 4 hours.

How to get to Southampton Cruise terminals by rail:

Southampton Central Station is the closest railway station to the Port of Southampton cruise terminals. Once you arrive at the station you will need to take a taxi to your cruise terminal. It is also possible to walk – see approximate walking times and distances below.

Fully licensed taxi ranks are available either side of the station, along with clearly designated areas for pre-booked taxis. Taxis can also be booked directly, or through your hotel.

Southampton Taxi Companies:

• Radio Taxis Tel: 02380 666 666
• West Quay Cars Tel: 02380 999 999
• Aero Taxis Tel: 02380 01 02 03
• Beeline Cars Tel: 02380 660 666
• Southampton Taxis Tel: 02382 182 183

The Journey between Southampton City centre, coach and rail stations is approximately 5 minutes and costs around £10.

How to get to Southampton Cruise terminals by coach:

National Express operate a regular service to Southampton’s central coach station from all over the UK. A taxi is recommended from the coach station to reach your cruise terminal, but if you’d prefer to walk, walking times are provided below (see ‘on foot’ section below). National Express Coaches Timetables and Tickets.

Alternatively, you can book coach travel through the official coach providers for many cruise companies. such as Eavesway and Intercruises . If your cruise fare includes complimentary coach travel, you will be given a voucher to book this via the coach providers website. Coach transfers booked with Eavesway and Intercruises are the only coach services which will drop off and pick up right next to the terminal buildings.

How to get to Southampton Cruise terminals by car:

The Port of Southampton is located within close distance of the UK motorway network via M27 and M3 motorways. All cruise terminals are located just off the A33. After leaving the motorway, the port and relevant cruise terminals are clearly signposted as you make your way into the city.

Each cruise terminal has disabled bays, as well as drop-off points and short stay Pay & Display car parking facilities – perfect if you have family or friends who are dropping you and waving you off or picking you up and welcoming you back from your cruise.

There are also plenty of long-stay parking options in Southampton – keep reading for more information.

Walking to Southampton Cruise terminals:

While you might arrive in Southampton by other means, you may wish to walk the last part of the journey on foot. Just remember that Southampton is not only a busy cruise port but also an industrial port. So it is always best to stick to the designated paths.

All 5 cruise terminals are within walking distance of Southampton City Centre.

CRUISE PARKING IN SOUTHAMPTON

If you are driving to Southampton, then you will need to find somewhere to park your car while on your cruise. There are plenty of cruise parking options in Southampton to choose from and the best one for you will usually depend on a number of factors such as, cost, location, security, and whether you require accessible parking or electric vehicle charging options.

Car parking for cruisers in Southampton fall into the following categories.

Official Port Parking – Usually closest to your cruise terminal and the most expensive. You might also have complimentary parking included in your cruise fare so it’s best to check when you book. Depending on the duration of your parking you may or may not need to leave your keys with the parking provider.

CPS offer official port parking services for Cunard, P&O and Princess cruises and ABParking offer official port parking for Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Fred.Olsen and MSC Cruises. Your cruise fare may include complimentary parking and if you, you will be provided with a voucher code to book on the relevant providers site.

Public Carparks – Centrally located in Southampton. These public carparks are just a short taxi ride to the cruise terminals – some are even within walking distance. These barrier-controlled carparks can sometimes be reserved in advance and will have a Park Mark and CCTV and are one of the cheaper options.

Some of the main barrier-controlled Car Parking in Southampton Include:

• Triangle Parking (closest to Ocean Terminal)
• West Quay Car Park (closest to City Terminal)
• Eastgate Street Multi-Storey Car Park
• NCP Southampton Portland Terrace
• Grosvenor Square MSCP Car Park
• Bedford Place Multi-Storey Car Park

Park & Ride Services – Slightly cheaper than the official port parking, but not the cheapest option. Usually located slightly further away from the port and include two-way coach transfers to the cruise terminals. They are also a great option if you don’t want to drive into Southampton which can get busy on embarkation/ disembarkation days – especially in the high season. Park and Ride services usually require you to hand your car keys over to the parking provider.

• Penguin Parking
• Cruise Azure Parking
• Portside Meet & Greet

Stay & Cruise Hotel Deals – Many of the hotels in and around Southampton offer Stay and Cruise Deals where your accommodation is combined with up to 15 days parking. These can be a great combination if you also need to stay in Southampton the night before your cruise. Most deals include breakfast and two-way transfers to your cruise terminal. Sometimes these deals can be cheaper than the standalone official port parking too, so it’s worth doing a price comparison. See below for Hotels which offer Stay & Cruise Deals with parking

Alternative parking – these can range from Private Driveways, gated parking, or Valet Parking Services. The cost, location, and security features will vary from provider to provider, and you may or may not need to leave your keys with the providers. You may also need to factor in a taxi to get you to and from the port.

SOUTHAMTON CRUISE HOTELS

One of my golden rules is never travel on the day of your cruise – especially if there are flights involved. Extending your stay in Southampton either before or after your cruise can make a more relaxing start or end to your holiday too which means you can also explore more of the area.

Where to stay in Southampton before your cruise

Where to stay depends on four main things – your budget, who you’re sailing with, how you’re getting to port and what terminal you’re departing from. Most hotels will get booked up very quickly in high season so as soon as you’ve booked your cruise, it’s best to start making reservations.

Southampton hotels with Stay & Cruise with Parking Deals

SIGHTSEEING IN SOUTHAMPTON BEFORE YOUR CRUISE

If you have dropped your luggage off early and have a few hours free before you need to board your ship then this can be a great time to explore some of Southampton’s historic city centre. Or you might want to extend your stay in Southampton a little longer before or after your cruise. In both cases there is plenty to do and Southampton can act as a perfect base to explore the Hampshire, the South of England and London.

If you have a few hours : then head to West Quay for a bit of retail therapy or to pick up some last minute cruise essentials.

A great place to head for a coffee in Southampton is Mettricks which is conveniently located in West Quay Shopping Centre (there’s also one up near the Guildhall too). I highly recommend it over the retail chains as it’s a family-run, independent coffee house in Southampton serving speciality coffee which is roasted in the city. Opening in 2013, Mettricks was the first speciality coffee house of its type and is a fantastic stop off point for great coffee and a delicious and brunch while you wait to board your ship.

If you have a day to spare : then you can explore more of this Historic City. Southampton Split into quarters:

@sotonbloggers on Instagram has some great ideas and suggestion and is my go-to account for Southampton for new places to eat drink and discover while you’re in the city. There’s lots of ideas and info on this great account and definitely worth a follow.

If you’re planning to stay longer: before or after your cruise, these are also great options to explore:

• Isle of Wight
• New Forest and Burleigh
• Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
• Windsor Castle
• Hampton Court
• Marwell Zoo
• Paulton’s Park

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Cheap Hotels near Southampton Cruise Docks in England UK

Port of Southampton in England UK

Southampton is one of Britain’s major ports located on the south coast of England, in the county of Hampshire.

Cruise ships dock in Southampton at the Western docks or Eastern docks. The 5 cruise terminals; Ocean, QEII (Queen Elizabeth II), Mayflower, Horizon and City Terminal are all located within easy reach from the city centre, train station (5 minutes by taxi) and airport (5 miles).

City centre hotels and bed & breakfasts are only a short walk from pubs, parks, and restaurants.

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Where to Stay Pre and Post Cruise ?

Many Southampton hotels and b&b’s can be found in the city centre or right next to the harbour and waterfront. Many offer free car parking and are located near Southampton cruise ship terminals . Some of the best Southampton hotels are located within walking distance of the cruise port.

When flying into London for a couple of days before the cruise or staying a couple days after a cruise, gives you the opportunity to visit the capital city of England. Visit Westminster Abbey, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, etc. Stay in central London close to Waterloo Station (popular is the Westminster area), from where a direct train service leaves to Southampton Central Railway Station. Many properties can be found close to London Waterloo station .

If you’re arriving late or when having an early morning departure from London Heathrow or Gatwick airport ( Stansted, Luton ), many nice places are located nearby and have an airport shuttle too.

• Port of Southampton
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Cheap hotel located in central Southampton UK, near the train station. Modern rooms.

Budget friendly accommodation 1 mile from junction 7 of M27. Port is within easy reach.

One of the nearest hotels from the cruise docks. Located on Southampton waterfront.

Port of Southampton in Hampshire United Kingdom

For decades, the Port of Southampton has been the homeport for many mighthy war ships and luxurious cruise liners. In 1907 it was Britain’s premier passenger port with transatlantic voyages provided by the White Star Line . Opened in 1911 was The White Star Dock, later known as Ocean Dock, from where the Titanic was to leave Southampton on 10 April 1912 to New York City . In 1912 it was the home port for 23 steamship companies including Royal Mail, Union Castle and American Lines. Today its the primary cruise port of the United Kingdom and Western Europe. It’s also a major ferry and cargo port. Southampton is well known as being the home port for Cunard’s majestic transatlantic ocean liner Queen Mary 2 , offering seven day transatlantic crossings from the UK to New York .

4 Popular Hotels in Southampton near Cruise Docks

1. jurys inn southampton ★★★★.

Distance from Cruise Port : 6 minutes City Centre, Bar & Restaurant, Double & Triple Rooms

2. Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa ★★★★★

Distance from Cruise Terminals : 4 to 6 minutes Luxury 5 Star Establishment, Spa & Wellness Centre, Top Hotel

3. Holiday Inn Express Southampton – M27, J7 ★★★

Distance from Cruise Port : 20 to 25 minutes Free Parking, Affordable Hotel, Breakfast Included

4. ibis Southampton ★★★

Distance from Cruise Port : 5 to 8 minutes Good Value for Money (Affordable), Cruise Parking

Cruise Passenger Terminals – Pier

Southampton is currently home to 5 cruise ship passenger terminals, located at the Western docks or Eastern docks. By train, the closest station is Southampton Central. Regular local and national rail services run here, with links to Southampton Airport Parkway (station which is a 5 minute walk from the airport) running frequently.

Main cruise companies operating from the piers include Cunard , Royal Caribbean , P&O Cruises , Princess and Celebrity Cruises . The new Berth 104 cruise facility is scheduled to open in 2015.

Ocean Cruise Terminal – Berth 46/47

The Ocean terminal is accessed via Dock Gate 4. The facility is approximately 1 mile from both railway and coach stations. The airport is 5 miles away.

Berth 46/7, Cunard Way

Dock Gate 4, Eastern Docks

Southampton, Hampshire SO14 3QN United Kingdom

The terminal is located just off the A33, Platform Road. Just head for Dock Gate 4.

Mayflower Cruise Terminal – Berth 106

Mayflower terminal is accessed via Dock Gate 10. Train and coach station is half a mile away, the airport 5 miles.

Berth 106, Herbert Walker Avenue

Dock Gate 10, Western Docks

Southampton, Hampshire SO15 1HJ England UK

Travelling by car, follow the A33 heading for the Western Docks via Dock Gate 10. Follow the signs.

City Cruise Terminal – Berth 101

The City cruise terminal can be reached via Dock Gate 10, which is also half a mile from the railway and coach stations. SOU airport is 5 miles from this facility.

Solent Road

Dock gate 10, Western Docks

Southampton, Hampshire SO15 1AJ United Kingdom

Reaching the terminal by car, just head towards the Western Docks. Follow the A33, West Quay Road. Look for Dock Gate 10 sign, you reach the City terminal just through there.

The city terminal is less than a mile from the central railway station, which is a 15 to 25 minutes walk.

Queen Elizabeth II Terminal (QEII Berth 38/39)

The entrance to the Queen Elizabeth II port facility is via Dock Gate 4. Trains and coaches are 1 mile from terminal, and 5 miles from Southampton airport.

Southampton, Hampshire SO14 3GG England UK Directions

You can reach the terminal by following the signage for Dock Gate 4. The QEII terminal is located just off the A33, Platform Road in the Eastern Docks.

104 Cruise Terminal (2015)

Entrance is via dock gate 10. Berth 104 is located between City and Mayflower Cruise Terminals.

ABP 104 Terminal

Berth 104, Western Docks, Southampton

Book Best Accommodation close to the port

Southampton, the county city of Hampshire in southern England is a popular cruise destination with visitors from all over the world. Many people choose to book cheap hotels or b&b’s near one of the city’s port terminals for their onward journey on board cruise ships. It’s a city located alongside the River Itchen and River Test.

There’s a fabulous range of seafood restaurants and bars where you can enjoy a meal and a drink or two. You can find plenty of value for money deals in Southampton on hotels to keep within your budget, whatever time of year you wish to visit. Within easy reach of all cruise terminal buildings, there is also a good selection of bed and breakfasts, guest houses and apartments.

To get the very best accommodation deals, close to the city’s port, reserve a room in advance or check out last minute deals. At first compare prices, room availability, family and group discounts as well as bed and breakfast options.

Highly recommended is the Premier Inn West Quay. This hotel fills up fast, so book it early ! Closest hotels include the Holiday Inn, Grand Harbour and Ennios Boutique Hotel. Looking for a bed and breakfast ? Alcantara Guest House is highly recommended.

Parking — two car parkings are located at the cruise terminals of Southampton UK. High secure parking for Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, MSC, Norwegian Cruise Line NCL, Ocean cruises by Saga and Fred. Olsen is provided at the port by Associated British Ports (ABP). Long stay car parkings are located just near the cruise ship terminals, the majority are within walking distance. Shuttle car parks are located less than a five minute drive from the cruise terminal. Also a limited number of disabled car parking spaces are available.

If you sail with Cunard, P&O or Princess Cruises of the Carnival Group, safe and secure parking facilities in Southampton Docks is operated by CPS Cruise & Passenger Services. CPS also offers check-in services, passenger, stores and baggage handling, and mooring.

Southampton Airport SOU

SOU regional airport is located just outside the city centre off junction 5 on the M27, which is about 5 miles away from the terminals.

Central London ( Tilbury docks ) is approximately 80 miles or 128 km from the cruise docks.

How to Reach the terminals to and from Southampton Airport

From the airport to the port: Southampton Airport (Parkway) railway station is located within walking distance the airport terminal. You can easily access the station and airport via the footbridge

Trains to the city centre run up to every 15 minutes from Platform 2 (which is on the airport side of the railway station) to Southampton Central station. From where you can get a taxi to one of the cruise terminals.

Passengers disembarking in Southampton can catch a taxi to Southampton Central Station. From here a train runs frequently to Southampton Airport Parkway station, located within walking distance of the airport. There is a taxi rank located outside each cruise terminal. Trains run up to every 15 minutes.

From the airport to the port: Catch the Uni-Link U1 bus directly outside the airport terminal for Dock Gate 4. Please note: For security purposes, all passengers must alight at the Dock Gate 4 bus stop in Platform Road and walk the remaining distance to your cruise terminal.

From the port to the airport: Catch the U1 bus from Dock Gate 4 bus stop in Platform Road to the airport terminal.

London Airports

London Heathrow International Airport LHR

Heathrow airport is the closest major international airport from the port (65 miles or 105 km) For travelling between Southampton docks and Heathrow Airport, the best solution is taking the cheap Coach Buses. These National Express Coaches will bring you directly to London Heathrow International Airport LHR.

Longon Gatwick International Airport LGW

Gatwick is about 90 miles or 145 km from the port terminals. You can reach Southampton by either National Express coach bus, by train, or rental car.

Southampton Train Station — located 1,5 miles or 5 minutes by taxi from the Port of Southampton.

The central railway station is served by many major cities across the United Kingdom, including central London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Oxford, Cardiff, Leeds and Brighton. A journey of 1 hour 20 minutes will take you from London Waterloo station to Southampton Central.

There are also direct trains between Southampton and Gatwick Airport. These trains go all the way up to London Victoria Railway and Coach Station. Southampton Central Rail station is not next to any of the cruise terminals, so getting to the port requires a short and cheap taxi ride. The station has also a free shuttle service that links the station to the city centre and on to Town Quay, for the Isle of Wight Red Funnel and Hythe ferries. Bus services are operated by Bluestar, First, Stagecoach and Wilts & Dorset. Several hotels can be found within walking distance of the railway station.

One of Britain’s major ports

The city is home to one of England’s longest medieval walls and the old Tudor House Museum. Visit the SeaCity Museum across the Town Quay Marina, telling the story of the people of Southampton worked onboard the Titanic. The centre-piece of the gallery features a 1:25 scale, interactive model of the Titanic. Great shopping opportunities can be found at West Quay Mall with its large stores, shops and specialty boutiques.

Southampton is the gateway to many southern England historical attractions such as the 11th century Cathedral of Winchester and the legendary Arthurian Round Table. Nearby is the home of Beaulieu Palace House with its large gardens. In Portsmouth learn more about the 19th century naval tradition of Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory.

Ideal for family with kids is the close by Marwell Zoo, or for nature lovers the natural delights of the New Forest National Park is a short distance away. For a nice day out at the beach take the train west to Bournemouth.

Other major cruise ports in England include Newcastle’s Port of Tyne , Liverpool Cruise and Ferry terminals , Portsmouth Hampshire , Dover UK and Harwich passenger terminals .

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Port of Southampton

City Cruise Terminal 101 Berth, Dock Gate 8 Solent Road Southampton SO15 1HJ

Horizon Cruise Terminal 102 Berth, Dock Gate 10 West Bay Road Southampton SO15 1AW

Mayflower Cruise Terminal Berth 106, Gate 20 Herbert Walker Avenue, Southampton SO15 OGN

Ocean Cruise Terminal Berth 46, Dock Gate 4, Cunard Road, Southampton SO14 3QN QEII Cruise Terminal Berth 38, Dock Gate 4, Test Road Southampton SO14 3GG

From/To: London Heathrow/Pier (Southampton) Distance/Time: 77 miles/2 hours

From/To: London Gatwick/Pier (Southampton) Distance/Time: 91 miles/2 hours, 30 minutes

From/To: Victoria Coach Station/Pier (Southampton) Distance/Time: 80 miles/2 hours

Train transportation is available - South West Trains operate from London Waterloo direct to Southampton Central Station approximately every 30 minutes. Travel time is approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes.

Directions from Airport

From London Heathrow: Take A3113 from the airport to M25 (M25 is the London Orbital Freeway). Follow signs for M3 at junction 12 - join M3. Head south following signs for Southampton and Southampton Docks. On leaving the M3, take the M27 following signs Southampton Docks. At junction 3 - join M271 and continue to follow signs for Southampton Docks. Enter the gate for your assigned terminal as indicated in the addresses above.

From London Gatwick: Take A23 from airport to junction 9a. Join the M23 driving to junction 7. Join the M25 following signs for M3. Join at junction 12. Join M3 and head south following signs for Southampton and Southampton Docks. On leaving the M3 take the M27 following signs for Southampton Docks. At junction 3 - join M271 and continue to follow signs for Southampton Docks. Enter the gate for your assigned terminal as indicated in the addresses above.

Directions by Rail - Direct train services link Southampton with many parts of the UK. South West Train operates 15-minute interval daytime fast service between London Waterloo and Southampton Central. Longer distance services provide direct links with Bristol, South Wales, the Midlands, the North and Scotland.

From outside the train station (southside and signed for Red Funnel and Isle of Wight) you can either use a taxi, or there is a free CityLink bus service (green coloured bus) which runs every 10-15 minutes between the rail station and Town Quay.

Cruises from Southampton, UK

The Port of Southampton – Cruise Capital of the UK

Southampton Cruise Terminals

Southampton port.

There are four cruise terminals in Southampton:

Queen Elizabeth II Terminal berths 38/39, Mayflower Terminal b 106, City Terminal, b 101, Ocean Terminal, b 46

Southampton cruise terminals play host to a wide variety of cruise lines including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, Cunard Cruises, Fred. Olsen and MSC Cruises.

Associated British Ports (DHB) have invested over £40 million in its four dedicated cruise terminals and surrounding infrastructure. Taking a cruise means no waiting around at busy airports, no confusing restrictions on hand baggage, unlimited cabin baggage and your holiday starts as soon as you arrive in Southampton.

Park, stay and cruise packages are offered by a wide range of hotels across the city as well as the surrounding area, enabling visitors to stay in the city before or after their cruise whilst allowing parking and assisting with travel arrangements to and from the cruise terminals.

Cruise terminals in Southampton:

Cruise terminal – queen elizabeth ii terminal, berths 38/39.

QE2 Cruise Terminal, Berth 38/39 Test Road, Eastern Docks, Southampton, SO14 3GG Dock Gate 4 is 1 mile from the Terminal. Both Southampton Railway Station & the coach station are 1 mile from Dock Gate 4. Southampton Airport is approximately 5 miles away. Southampton is serviced by the M3 and M27, with the Port well sign posted. Telephone Number: 023 8033 2389. A short stay car park is available adjacent to the Terminal. There is a dedicated taxi rank outside the Arrivals Hall. A fully licensed bar and café is available in the Departure Lounge, after check-in. Visitors’ refreshment facilities are limited. The viewing gallery is not open to visitors.

Cruise Terminal – Mayflower Terminal, berth 106

Mayflower Cruise Terminal, Berth 106, Herbert Walker Avenue, Western Docks, Southampton, SO15 1HJ Dock Gate 10 is less than a mile from the Terminal. Both Southampton Railway Station & coach station are ½ mile from Dock Gate 10. Southampton Airport is 5 miles away. Southampton is serviced by the M3 and M27, with sign posts to the Docks. Terminal telephone number: 023 8033 0106. A short stay car park is available adjacent to the Terminal. CPS valet parking service is available from this Terminal. There is a dedicated taxi rank outside the Arrivals Hall. A fully licensed bar and café is available in the Departure Lounge, after check-in. Rest rooms and refreshment facilities are available in the Arrivals Hall.

Cruise Terminal – City Terminal, berth 101

Southampton City Cruise Terminal, Berth 101, Solent Road, Western Docks, Southampton, SO15 1AJ Dock Gate 10 is 500 yards away from the Terminal. Southampton Central Railway Station & the coach station are approximately 1 mile from Dock Gate 10. Southampton Airport is 5 miles away. Southampton is serviced by the M3 and M27, with the Port well sign posted. Terminal telephone number: 023 8071 0175. A short stay car park is available adjacent to the Terminal. There is a dedicated taxi rank outside the Arrivals Hall. A fully licensed bar and café is available in the Departure Lounge, after check-in. There are vending machines in the Arrival Lounge for visitors. Mayflower Park is an excellent vantage point to watch the ship sail.

Cruise Terminal – Ocean Terminal, berth 46

Ocean Cruise Terminal, Berth 46/47, Eastern Docks, Southampton, SO14 3QN Ocean Terminal is about 400 yards from Dock Gate 4. Both Southampton Railway Station & the coach station are only 1 mile from Dock Gate 4. Southampton Airport is approximately 5½ miles away. Southampton is serviced by the M3 and M27, with the Port sign posted. Telephone Number: 023 8033 0730. A short stay car park is available for drop off and pick up of passengers. There is a dedicated taxi rank. A fully licensed bar and café is available in the Departure Lounge. Vending machines are also available.

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Where is the Port of Southampton?

Pier Terminal 101 Berth, City Cruise Terminal Southampton S015 1HJ

Royal Caribbean Directions to Southampton, England Cruise Terminal:

From London Heathrow Airport:

• Take the A3113 from the airport to the M25.
• Follow signs for the M3 at junction 12 – join the M3.
• Head south, following signs for Southampton and Southampton Docks.
• On leaving the M3, take the M27 following signs for Southampton Docks.
• At junction 3, join M271 and continue to follow signs for Southampton Docks.
• Dock Gate 10 is the entrance to the terminal area.

From London Gatwick Airport:

• Take the A23 from the airport to junction 9a.
• Join the M23 driving to junction 7.
• Join the M25 following signs for the M3.
• Join at junction 12.
• Join the M3 and head south, following signs for Southampton and Southampton Docks.
• At junction 3, join M271 and continue to follow signs for Southampton Docks. Dock Gate 10 is the entrance to the terminal area.

Rail Transportation

From London Waterloo Station:

• Direct Train Service is available on South West Railways from London Waterloo to Southampton Central Station.
• Approximate journey time is 1 hour 20 minutes.
• Timetable information can be obtained on the internet at www.rail.co.uk .
• Round-trip train fare from London's Waterloo station is approximately USD 65 (GBP 35).
• The Pier terminal is approximately 15 minutes by taxi from the Southampton train station.
• Approximate cost for taxi journey is GBP 8.00.

Parking Information

Parking at the Port of Southampton can be arranged in advance only by calling locally on +44 870 085 6030. There is very limited space available for cars not holding an advance reservation. For directions to the “Long Stay” car park, follow the above directions, but enter the Southampton Docks through Dock Gate 8.

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Southampton berth 102 - where is it?

By tring , April 13, 2015 in Fred. Olsen Cruise Line

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We have just had our tickets fro the Balmoral sailing on 3rd May and the terminal is 102, yet we appear to return to terminal 101 (according to the southampton port schedule). The 3rd May is a busy day with all three Cunards + Anthem of the Seas in port that day, so we thought we had done well staying, (and parking), at the Holiday Inn, where we could have walked to terminal 101, which was the original dock scheduled.

Does anyone know where berth 102 is and if we could still walk from the Holiday Inn? I have found a trip advisor thread from last year which said 102 was a marquee and gave directions when driving (basically follow the signs), but that is not much use to us on foot. The cruise terminal next to 101 is Mayflower (106) and the Queen Victoria is there.

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We have just had our tickets fro the Balmoral sailing on 3rd May and the terminal is 102, yet we appear to return to terminal 101 (according to the southampton port schedule). The 3rd May is a busy day with all three Cunards + Anthem of the Seas in port that day, so we thought we had done well staying, (and parking), at the Holiday Inn, where we could have walked to terminal 101, which was the original dock scheduled.   Does anyone know where berth 102 is and if we could still walk from the Holiday Inn? I have found a trip advisor thread from last year which said 102 was a marquee and gave directions when driving (basically follow the signs), but that is not much use to us on foot. The cruise terminal next to 101 is Mayflower (106) and the Queen Victoria is there.

I'm not sure if you can walk from the Holiday Inn.

If you were entering the docks through Dock Gate 10, directly opposite is the Solent Flour Mills building, I understand berth 102 is behind the Flour Mills building. The berth appears to be between the Mayflower and City Cruise terminals and is probably, as you suggested, a marquee. Perhaps you can spot the Flour Mills on Google maps.

On one cruise on Balmoral, we checked in at berth 104 the 'Fruit Shed', it wasn't the most salubrious environment.

Enjoy your cruise!

Thanks for that tigernut. I think we will be OK as I decided to ring Fred and was told the terminal is very near the City and Mayflower terminals. The ticket said 'passenger terminal 102' and it seems that 'passenger terminal' is a terminal name, (as are City and Mayflower).

I did a bit more searching for threads, both here and on TA, and it seems that 102 was a marquee and behind city terminal last year. It seems both City and Mayflower are being revamped to take the new megaships - so I presume it is a temporary structure.

There is a dock gate (8 I think, but not sure of that), which is just beyond the Holiday Inn car park and we were able to just walk through that gate to City Terminal previously, (a 10 min walk), so fingers crossed we will be able to do the same. Back to back passengers were using that as a way in/out of Southampton from City Terminal. From what I gather, sometimes that gate is closed and the only access is via gate 10, which I understand is by the Novotelle, (as you said). If there is building work, I presume that could alter normal access routes, but as it is only an 8 night cruise we could probably still stroll up to the Novotelle and back to the terminal with our luggage, or even take the luggage in by car before we go.

At worst we will have to get a taxi, so we can sort it on the day. We had plans on taking the luggage up early and going back to the hotel for another cup of coffee though, as we have late check out at Hol Inns with their loyalty club. We do like to do things easy if we can.

Thanks again,

There is a more recent description here, not sure if it adds anything though:

http://forums.cruisecritic.co.uk/showthread.php?p=45500351

Check post #8

That's one of the threads I found before I did my second post above. Having found out more I thought I would put the details on here as it could help other people.

I am just wondering if the new cruise ships will ever stop getting bigger! I hope Fred stick to what they have had so far, but there will be a shortage of smaller ships for them to buy as time goes on. That may well be when we give up cruising and stick to land holidays.

Thanks for the link though,

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