Southampton Cruise Terminal Guide
All 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.
Five terminals, one port — Britain's busiest cruise hub
Southampton is the UK's busiest cruise port, with five active cruise terminals spread between the Town Quay (Dock Head) and the Western Docks. Knowing the right terminal, berth and dock gate before you travel makes the difference between a smooth sailing and a stressful one. Our drivers serve every terminal daily and meet you dockside with a name board — whether you're sailing with P&O from the Mayflower, Cunard's Queen Mary 2 from the QEII, or Norwegian from the Horizon terminal.
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.
Southampton's five cruise terminals
Berth numbers, dock gates and the cruise lines that use each terminal.
City Cruise Terminal
Berth 101
Dock Gate 8 · Western Docks
Cruise lines: MSC Cruises & global family cruise lines
Newest-generation terminal with passenger walkway from the multi-storey car park. Meet & greet at the arrivals barrier beside the check-in hall.
Ocean Cruise Terminal
Berth 46
Dock Gate 10 · Western Docks
Cruise lines: Royal Caribbean & Princess Cruises
Fully accessible terminal with short-stay parking on the roof. Driver meets you kerbside by the baggage hall and helps with heavy luggage.
Mayflower Cruise Terminal
Berth 106
Dock Gate 4 · Town Quay / Dock Head
Cruise lines: P&O Cruises
Closest terminal to the city centre. Meet & greet inside the arrivals area; well suited to executive saloon and V-Class MPV transfers.
QEII Cruise Terminal
Berths 38 & 39
Dock Gate 4 · Town Quay / Dock Head
Cruise lines: Cunard (Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria & Queen Elizabeth)
Home of the classic Cunard transatlantic fleet. Name-board meet & greet inside the terminal, with luggage help for oversized cruise trunks.
Horizon Cruise Terminal
Berth 102
Dock Gate 10 · Western Docks
Cruise lines: Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) & Celebrity Cruises
Southampton's newest cruise terminal (opened 2023). Modern arrivals hall — driver waits by the exit barrier with a name board.
Which terminal is my cruise ship at?
Your cruise line's sailing letter and e-ticket state the terminal and berth. As a quick guide: P&O → Mayflower, Cunard → QEII, Royal Caribbean & Princess → Ocean, MSC → City, and Norwegian & Celebrity → Horizon.
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.
Southampton cruise terminal FAQs
How many cruise terminals are there in Southampton?+
Southampton has five active cruise terminals: City (Berth 101), Ocean (Berth 46), Mayflower (Berth 106), QEII (Berths 38 & 39) and Horizon (Berth 102). Your sailing letter and ticket confirm exactly which terminal and dock gate to use, which we re-check when you book.
Which dock gate do I need for my cruise ship?+
As a general rule the Mayflower and QEII terminals use Dock Gate 4 (Town Quay / Dock Head), the City terminal uses Dock Gate 8, and the Ocean and Horizon terminals use Dock Gate 10 (Western Docks). We confirm your exact gate and terminal when you book so your driver routes straight there.
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 fixed-fare taxi to the Southampton cruise terminals starts from £35 for local runs and from £145–165 for inbound transfers from Heathrow or London. V-Class MPVs and 8-seater minibuses are available for cruise families with heavy luggage.
Book your Southampton cruise terminal transfer
Fixed fares, meet & greet dockside and every cruise line covered, 24/7.