southampton
An important port city and one of the world’s oldest and most established ocean liner destinations. The city has excellent air, rail and road connections to the rest of the country
The port of Southampton is situated on one of the world’s finest natural harbours and is the busiest and most popular of the UK’s cruise ports, handling over 500,00 passengers this year. You can set sail from Southampton to a wide range of destinations worldwide with Cunard, Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Lines, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean International.
Mayflower Cruise Terminal/City Cruise Terminal
Directions by Car:
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
Directions by Car:
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.
Directions by Train:
Passengers travelling to their Southampton cruise terminal by rail should alight 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.