Princess Cruises transfers at Southampton — what to know
Princess Cruises at Southampton
Princess Cruises runs a full European season from Southampton with ships including Sky Princess, Regal Princess, Crown Princess and Island Princess. Its British Isles and Baltic itineraries are popular with both UK and overseas guests flying in — so a large share of Princess transfers start at Heathrow or a London hotel, which we cover at fixed prices alongside the local Southampton run.
Which terminal you sail from
For 2026 Princess is an Eastern Docks operation: Sky Princess is listed mostly at the QEII Terminal (Berths 38/39, SO14 3GG) with Ocean Terminal (SO14 3QN) next, and Majestic Princess splits between Ocean and Mayflower (SO15 1HQ, Western Docks). QEII and Ocean are neighbours behind Dock Gate 4; Mayflower is the other side of the port. Your e-ticket has the exact terminal — share it at booking.
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 Princess Cruises guests
Most-booked pickups for Princess Cruises 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 Sky Princess and Majestic Princess in the current schedule, with Regal, Crown and Island Princess in other seasons, on British Isles, Norwegian fjords, Scandinavia & the Baltic, and the Mediterranean.