Sunday golf Posted September 4 #1 Share Posted September 4 We have cruised from Dover before, where embarkation was so easy. Would be interested to know if anyone has started their cruise from Southampton. Was it relaxed, any tips/advice would be appreciated. Looking to book for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Port Power Posted September 4 #2 Share Posted September 4 I’ve cruised from Southampton a few times. Very easy. As you do not state, nor note in you avatar, where you are from, or if you are flying or driving to the port, it is difficult to know what advice to give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavementends Posted September 4 #3 Share Posted September 4 (edited) I walked from the train station pulling my carryon. Not very far but a bit tricky to find the way to the port. Google maps helps. I thought I would kill time getting lunch at the hotel nearby but they started boarding early. I was able to walk on, no waiting at all, and was on board for lunch. Salisbury is a good overnight the night before the cruise. Caterbury is also OK but requires a train connection. Edited September 4 by pavementends 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted September 4 #4 Share Posted September 4 I sailed from Southampton last year and don't remember having any issues. I have a cruise booked out of Southampton for 2025 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday golf Posted September 4 Author #5 Share Posted September 4 Thank you sounds good. We live in the UK and would use a taxi to take us to the Mayflower Cruise Terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PinonNoir Posted September 4 #6 Share Posted September 4 We did Southhampton from London last summer. I think it was about $200 USD for a limo from our hotel to the dock. We used Getyourguide.com to find a driver. Super easy transfer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Port Power Posted September 4 #7 Share Posted September 4 So you will get out of the taxi, drop your luggage, do the usual formalities and board the ship. Done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyjones Posted September 4 #8 Share Posted September 4 (edited) 3 hours ago, Sunday golf said: Thank you sounds good. We live in the UK and would use a taxi to take us to the Mayflower Cruise Terminal. Check that before you direct your taxi - Silversea usually uses City Cruise terminal, the big ships of other cruise lines use the Mayflower and they are a significant distance apart. Pray that you don’t get the Ocean Cruise terminal, it’s even further away, and it’s old and pretty ghastly. Even with those caveats, Southampton should be a smooth embarkation. I always check on MarineTraffic app to see exactly where my ship is docked. Edited September 4 by jollyjones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBP&O2/O Posted September 5 #9 Share Posted September 5 The Southampton Port VTS website is /was the most accurate for berth assignment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyjones Posted September 5 #10 Share Posted September 5 At this website: https://www.southamptonvts.co.uk/Live_Information/Shipping_Movements_and_Cruise_Ship_Schedule/Cruise_Ship_Schedule/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TheRampantSnail Posted September 5 #11 Share Posted September 5 16 hours ago, Sunday golf said: Thank you sounds good. We live in the UK and would use a taxi to take us to the Mayflower Cruise Terminal. We live in West Sussex and have driven and parked when doing a round trip and also taken a taxi when return home required a flight. Both methods are very easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyjones Posted September 5 #12 Share Posted September 5 Sorry, my error, it’s not the Ocean terminal, it’s the QE ll terminal that is so awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday golf Posted September 6 Author #13 Share Posted September 6 Thanks for the help. Looking forward to cruising from the UK again before too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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