Guide to all five Southampton cruise terminals — City (Berth 101), Ocean (46), Mayflower (106), QEII (38/39), Horizon (102) — with dock gates & taxis.
Guide to all five Southampton cruise terminals — City (Berth 101), Ocean (46), Mayflower (106), QEII (38/39), Horizon (102) — with dock gates & taxis.
Southampton Cruise TerminalsAll five Southampton cruise terminals — City, Ocean, Mayflower, QEII & Horizon — with berth numbers, dock gates and the cruise lines that sail from each. Meet & greet dockside, fixed fares, 24/7.
Southampton is the UK's busiest cruise port, with more than 3 million cruise passengers in both 2024 and 2025 (Associated British Ports) and five active cruise terminals across the Eastern and Western Docks. Knowing the right terminal, berth and current vehicle-access instructions before you travel makes the difference between a smooth sailing and a stressful one. Cruise lines may use different terminals on different sailing dates, so our drivers verify the ship and date rather than assuming a permanent terminal assignment.
Your exact terminal is confirmed when you book. For the full list of fixed-fare routes to the port, see our Southampton cruise port transfer page.
Terminal facts reviewed October 2026. For the day’s berth assignment, check the Southampton VTS cruise schedule; your cruise documents remain the final authority.
The terminalsBerth numbers, dock gates and the cruise lines that use each terminal.
Berth 101
Dock Gate 10 · Western Docks
Cruise lines: Often Celebrity, MSC, Fred. Olsen, Silversea and others (varies by sailing)
Western Docks terminal at Berth 101. Meet & greet at the arrivals barrier beside the check-in hall; the assigned ship and access directions are checked for the sailing date.
Heathrow → City taxiCity → Heathrow taxi
Berth 46
Dock Gate 4 · Eastern Docks
Cruise lines: Often Cunard's Queen Mary 2, P&O Cruises and Princess (varies by sailing)
Eastern Docks terminal beside Ocean Village. Driver meets you kerbside by the baggage hall and helps with heavy luggage.
Heathrow → Ocean taxiOcean → Heathrow taxi
Berth 106
Dock Gate 10 · Western Docks
Cruise lines: Often Cunard, Princess, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas (varies by sailing)
Western Docks terminal at Berth 106, named after the Mayflower, which sailed from Southampton in 1620. Meet & greet inside the arrivals area.
Heathrow → Mayflower taxiMayflower → Heathrow taxi
Berths 38 & 39
Dock Gate 4 · Eastern Docks
Cruise lines: Often Royal Caribbean and some Cunard sailings (varies by sailing)
Named after Cunard's famous liner Queen Elizabeth 2. Name-board meet & greet inside the terminal, with luggage help for oversized cruise trunks.
Heathrow → QEII taxiQEII → Heathrow taxi
Berth 102
Dock Gate 10 · Western Docks
Cruise lines: Mostly MSC Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line (varies by sailing)
Southampton's newest cruise terminal, opened in 2021. Modern arrivals hall — driver waits by the exit barrier with a name board.
Heathrow → Horizon taxiHorizon → Heathrow taxi
Before you travelYour cruise line's sailing letter and e-ticket state the terminal and berth. Cruise lines can use different terminals on different dates, so always check the assignment for your exact ship and sailing rather than relying on a usual terminal.
We confirm your terminal and dock gate at booking and re-check sailing times on the day, so early dockings and delays are covered with no waiting charge.
Priority transfer routes
Fixed-fare transfers between the cruise port and the London airports, London and cities across the UK. Every route covers all five Southampton terminals.
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Which dock gate do I need for my cruise ship? +Ocean and QEII are in the Eastern Docks and normally approached through Dock Gate 4. City, Horizon and Mayflower are in the Western Docks and are normally approached through Dock Gate 10 (Gates 8 and 20 are also used at times). We check the sailing schedule and follow the port directions issued for your date.
Where will my taxi driver meet me at the terminal? +Your driver meets you inside the arrivals barrier or kerbside at your specific terminal with a name board, then helps with your luggage to the vehicle. For departures we drop you as close to the check-in hall as each terminal's access rules allow.
Do you serve every cruise line sailing from Southampton? +Yes — we transfer passengers sailing with P&O, Cunard, Royal Caribbean, MSC, Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity and Princess, plus all fly-cruise and charter operators. Every terminal and berth is covered, 24/7.
How much is a taxi to Southampton cruise terminal? +A local run from a Southampton hotel or the station to the terminal starts at £12, and Heathrow or London to the cruise port starts at £153 for a saloon. Every fare is fixed before you book, and MPVs and 8-seater vehicles are available for cruise families with heavy luggage.
Fixed fares, meet & greet dockside and every cruise line covered, 24/7.
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