Cunard transfers at Southampton — what to know
Cunard at Southampton
Southampton is Cunard’s spiritual home port — the start and end point of the Queen Mary 2’s famous seven-night transatlantic crossings to New York, alongside Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and the newest ship, Queen Anne. Cunard sailings are mostly longer voyages, which means heavier luggage and a need for punctual, comfortable transfers — exactly what a pre-booked private car is built for.
Which terminal you sail from
Cunard predominantly sails from Ocean Cruise Terminal in the Eastern Docks (Berth 46/47, SO14 3QN), occasionally using Mayflower in the Western Docks. Your e-ticket confirms the exact terminal — tell us which when you book and your driver delivers you to the right forecourt.
How we work embarkation & disembarkation
For embarkation we time arrival to your check-in window so you are not queuing on the kerb; luggage goes straight to the porters at the terminal forecourt. For disembarkation we track your ship’s arrival live and adjust pickup automatically — there is no charge if the ship docks late. Meet & greet is at the terminal exit with a name board.
Pickups for Cunard guests
Most-booked pickups for Cunard sailings: central Southampton hotels, Southampton Central station, Southampton Airport (Parkway), and long-distance runs from Heathrow, Gatwick, London, Winchester, Portsmouth, Salisbury and Bournemouth. Typical ships from Southampton include Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Anne, on transatlantic crossings to New York, Northern Europe, Norwegian fjords, the Mediterranean and annual world voyages.