Fixed-price taxi and minibus transfers to and from Southampton Cruise Port. Door-to-door service for cruise passengers across the UK.
Southampton handles close to two million cruise passengers a year, more than any other UK port, and it's easy to see why — it's home to five separate cruise terminals (City, Horizon, Mayflower, Ocean and QEII), each capable of handling a different ship on the same day. Cunard, P&O Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess, MSC and Norwegian Cruise Line all sail regularly from here, alongside smaller luxury lines like Regent Seven Seas and Silversea. If you're sailing on Cunard's Queen Mary 2, you're departing from the same stretch of dock where RMS Titanic left on her maiden voyage in 1912.
With five terminals spread across the Eastern and Western Docks, knowing exactly which one your ship is using matters — a pre-booked transfer means your driver already has that confirmed before you land, rather than you trying to work it out with a suitcase in hand.
Cruise passengers typically travel with more luggage than a standard airport trip. Our recommendations:
If you're unsure which vehicle suits your group and luggage, contact us before booking.
Southampton's five terminals aren't all in the same spot — Mayflower, Horizon and City sit in the Western Docks, while Ocean and QEII are in the Eastern Docks, several minutes apart by road. Tell us your terminal when you book and your driver will take you straight there, rather than the general "Southampton Docks" area.
Southampton's size means ships come and go around the clock, particularly during peak Mediterranean and transatlantic season. We operate 24/7, 365 days a year — your driver will be there regardless of the time your sailing departs or returns.
DM Airport Transfers provides pre-booked private taxis and minibuses to and from Southampton’s cruise terminals. Journeys can be arranged from airports, hotels, railway stations and home addresses for passengers who want their cruise transport confirmed before travel.
For passengers travelling to a ship, the required arrival time matters more than the sailing time alone. Check the cruise line’s embarkation instructions and allow a suitable margin for the road journey. A private taxi can collect from the agreed address and take you directly to the relevant Southampton terminal area.
Return travel after a cruise can also be pre-booked to an airport, hotel, railway station or home address. Disembarkation can happen over a period of time, so keep your phone available and use the agreed pickup instructions to coordinate with the driver.
Private transfers can connect Southampton with Heathrow, Gatwick, Southampton Airport and other UK airports. If you are flying in on the same day as the cruise, leave a sensible connection window for immigration, baggage reclaim, possible flight disruption and the road journey to the port.
Cruise passengers often travel with more luggage than on a short break. Larger MPVs and minibuses can be requested for five to eight passengers, but the number and size of suitcases must be considered alongside the seats. Tell us about large cases, mobility equipment or other bulky items when requesting the transfer.
Private transfers can also be arranged between the cruise terminals and Southampton hotels or railway stations. This is useful for passengers staying before or after the cruise, or combining a rail journey with the final transfer to the ship.
Use the booking form for the exact pickup and destination. The price is confirmed before the journey, and return transport can be requested at the same time.
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