Getting to Southampton
It is very important to us at Cruise.co.uk that your cruise goes as smoothly as possible. Below you will find all the information you will need for your journey to Southampton port ready for your cruise.
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Directions by car
Mayflower Cruise Terminal/City Cruise Terminal
From the M3/M27:
1. From the M3 (South), merge on to the M27.
2. at junction 3, exit onto the M271 toward Southampton/The Docks. Follow signs for the Waterfront to Dock Gate 10.
3. At Redbridge Roundabout, take the first exit onto the A35 ramp to the A3024/Southampton/The Docks.
5. Merge onto A35/Redbridge Road.
6. Exit onto A35/Redbridge Road.
7. At the roundabout, take the fourth exit onto First Avenue.
8. At the next roundabout, take the first exit onto Western Avenue. Go through one roundabout.
9. At the following roundabout, take the second exit onto Herbert Walker Avenue and follow to the left. The cruise terminals will be on your right.
SatNav: The postcode for SatNav users is SO15 1HJ for the Mayflower Terminal and SO15 1AJ for the City Terminal.
Queen Elizabeth II Cruise Terminal
From the M3/M27:
1. From the M3 (South), merge on to the M27.
2. At junction 3, exit onto the M271 toward Southampton/The Docks. Follow signs for the Waterfront to Dock Gate 4.
3. At Redbridge Roundabout, take the first exit onto the A35 ramp to A3024/Southampton/The Docks.
4. Merge onto A35/Redbridge Road.
5. Continue on A3024/Millbrook Flyover. Continue to follow the A3024.
6. Take a slight right at A3057/West Quay Road. Continue to follow the A3057. Go through one roundabout.
7. Take a slight right at A33/Orchard Place. Continue to follow the A33.
8. Turn left at Central Road.
9. Slight right at Ocean Road.
10. Continue on to Test Road. The QEII Terminal is situated on your right.
SatNav: The postcode for the QEII Terminal for SatNav users is SO14 3GG
Air: Southampton Airport is approximately a 30 minute drive from the city centre. However both Heathrow and Gatwick airports are close and have easy access via the road and train to the cruise terminals.
Coach: Many cruise line will offer free return coach transfers to Southampton, with pick up points all over the UK. There are also some coach companies and private transfers who will offer a direct door to port service. Ask your Cruise Consultant for more details.
Train: From London Waterloo Station their is a direct service available to Southampton Central Station which is just a short taxi journey away from all four cruise terminals. Passengers travelling to their Southampton cruise terminal by rail should arrive at Southampton Central Station and proceed with their baggage to the main exit. Taxi services are readily available, and most cruise operators will also operate courtesy coach transfers between Southampton Central Station and the cruise terminals - please check your travel documents for further details.
Hotels: If you are looking to avoid the last minute rush to the docks then there are plenty of hotels in and around Southampton Docks. The De Vere and Hilton hotels are both close to the port and offer a transfer service to the port. (There may be an extra charge for this service).
Car Parking
There are two main car parks in Southampton Cruise and Passengers Services (C&PS) and AB Port Parking (ABP). Cunard, P&O and Princess use C&PS where as NCL, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Fred Olsen use ABP. Many cruise lines may offer free car parking if you book early. Also see more information below:
Cruise and Passenger Services
Dock Gate 4, Eastern Docks, Southampton.
Provides parking (long term) for passengers on all cruise ships leaving from Southampton. Book Up to three weeks in advance.
Web site: www.candps.com
Associated British Ports Cruise Car Parking
ABP, Ocean Gate, Atlantic Way, Southampton, SO14 3QN
ABP is the nominated cruise car parking provider for Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line.
Web site: www.abparking.co.uk
Holiday Inn
Parking depends on availability. Cruise parking must be booked in advance. Includes free parking up to 15 days if stayed at hotel the night before
Herbert Walker Avenue, Southampton, SO15 1HJ
Web site: www.holiday-inn.com
De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel
Cruise passenger rates include transport from the hotel to the cruise ship terminals but not back again after the cruise.
West Quay Road, Southampton, SO15 1AG
Web site: www.devere-hotels.com
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