Explora Journeys transfers at Southampton — what to know
Explora Journeys at Southampton
Explora Journeys is the luxury brand of the MSC Group — all-suite ships pitched at a slower, longer-stay style of travel, a world away from the mini-cruise product MSC runs from the same port. Explora III appears in the 2026 Southampton schedule, using two different Western Docks terminals across its calls.
Which terminal you sail from
Explora III is listed at City Terminal (Berth 101, SO15 1HJ) and Horizon Terminal (Berth 102, SO15 1AW) on different 2026 calls — both Western Docks but separate gates. Check the terminal on your voyage documents and pass it to us so your driver approaches the correct dock gate.
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 Explora Journeys guests
Most-booked pickups for Explora Journeys 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 Explora III, on luxury Northern Europe and Atlantic voyages.