Exploring Southampton Cruise Port: The Gateway to Maritime Adventures

Terminals and Facilities

The port boasts five modern cruise terminals: Mayflower, City, Ocean, QEII, and Horizon, each equipped with top-notch amenities to ensure a smooth passenger experience. Travellers can expect efficient check-in procedures, comfortable waiting areas, and easy accessibility to transportation links.

• Ocean Cruise Terminal
• Mayflower Cruise Terminal
• City Cruise Terminal
• QE II Cruise Terminal
• Horizon Cruise Terminal

Videos of the terminals will be available shortly.

Convenient Transport Links

Southampton Cruise Port is well-connected by road, rail, and air. The city’s train station is just a short taxi ride away, offering direct connections to London. Southampton Airport, located nearby, provides domestic and European flights, making it easy for international travellers to reach the port.

• Southampton Airport
• Southampton Central Train Station

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re embarking on a luxurious cruise or simply stopping by on a shore excursion, Southampton Cruise Port is an excellent starting point for any maritime adventure. With its rich history, modern facilities, and convenient transport links, it continues to be a favourite among cruisers worldwide.

Ocean Cruise Terminal

The terminal is easily accessible from the A33, Platform Road, please head for Dock Gate 4.

By car, follow the signs for Dock Gate 4, you will go through a manned security gate, Ocean Cruise Terminal is very close to the entrance, and you can access it by turning right at the first roundabout once inside the Port.

By rail, Southampton Central is the nearest station, around 1.5 miles from the terminal. There is a free bus service between the station and Town Quay, from Town Quay, it’s a 10-minute walk to the terminal. Catching a taxi is the easiest option, which can be found on either side of the train station.

The nearest airport is Southampton. While taxis are the quickest route to and from the port. The closest train station to the airport is Southampton Airport Parkway, and trains run frequently from Southampton Central to Southampton Airport Parkway.

Arrival

We encourage passengers to arrive at their allocated arrival time. There is an area for passenger drop-off and a short stay car park. Please note, if passengers wish to park in the long stay car park, this must be pre-booked.

Video Credits: Associated British Ports (ABP)

Starting your cruise from Ocean Cruise Terminal

Leaving your Cruise at Ocean Cruise Terminal