Southampton Disembarkation

[traveler20000]

Hi,

 

We are first time cruisers who are traveling the QM2 from New York to Southampton on July 5. My question is what is involved in the disembarkation process & about how much time does it take? :confused: We are trying to decide whether to hire a private car transfer to Heathrow or go through Cunard for this. We have a quote from a private company suggesting a 9AM pickup at the dock but we're concerned about not leaving enough time for the disembarkation process. Any specifics regarding this are sketchy on the Cunard website.

 

Thanks!

[DanZ]

Hi:

 

We arrive in Southampton on June 15. Our pre-cruise documents indicate that a coach transfre to London or Heathrow is approx. $82 per person. A private car is $210 per person. Both can be ordered on board.

 

Today I recieved a quote from a private car company I have used before in London: 175 Pounds (approx. $340) for a mini van for our family of four and eight peices of luggage to London/Kensington. They indicated that if the ship's arrival time is 07:00, pick up time would be approx. 10:00 or 10:30 after a breakfast on board and time for the disembarkation procedures. They would, of course be less for a car for two passengers. Website:

www.chauffeur.co.uk

 

Hope this helps!

Dan