Southampton Cruise Port Arrivals & Departures
Which ships are in Southampton, which terminal they use, and how to time your transfer — plus fixed-price, ship-tracked cruise transfers to and from every terminal.
Where to check today’s schedule
Southampton is the UK’s busiest cruise port, and the ships in dock change every day. For today’s live arrivals and departures, check the official Associated British Ports (ABP) Port of Southampton schedule and your own cruise line, and cross-check ship-tracking sites such as VesselFinder or CruiseMapper. Always confirm your embarkation or disembarkation time against your cruise e-ticket — it is the source of truth for your terminal and time.
Southampton’s five cruise terminals
Ships dock at one of five terminals across two dock areas. Your cruise line decides which — Horizon and QEII are separate terminals on opposite sides of the port, so check your ticket.
| Terminal | Postcode | Docks | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Cruise Terminal | SO14 3QN | Eastern Docks | View transfers |
| QEII Cruise Terminal | SO14 3GG | Eastern Docks | View transfers |
| City Cruise Terminal | SO15 1HJ | Western Docks | View transfers |
| Mayflower Cruise Terminal | SO15 1HQ | Western Docks | View transfers |
| Horizon Cruise Terminal | SO15 1AW | Western Docks | View transfers |
Getting to and from the port on turnaround day
Saturday is the busiest turnaround day in Southampton, so on-the-day cars are scarce exactly when the crowd leaves together. A pre-booked, fixed-price transfer avoids the scramble: viaUNO Cars is a licensed Southampton operator running its own fleet, with meet & greet, ship tracking and a price locked in before you travel. Central Southampton to any terminal is from £33.50 (Premium), and we also run Heathrow → cruise terminal, London → cruise terminal and Southampton hotel transfers for a pre-cruise overnight.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check Southampton cruise port arrivals and departures today?
The authoritative live schedule is published by Associated British Ports (ABP), which operates the Port of Southampton, and by each cruise line for its own sailings. Ship-tracking sites (VesselFinder, MarineTraffic, CruiseMapper) also show ships currently in or approaching the port. Always confirm your own embarkation or disembarkation time against your cruise e-ticket, as terminals and times can change.
Which cruise terminal will my ship be at in Southampton?
Southampton has five terminals: Ocean (SO14 3QN) and QEII (SO14 3GG) in the Eastern Docks, and City (SO15 1HJ), Mayflower (SO15 1HQ) and Horizon (SO15 1AW) in the Western Docks. Your terminal is set by the cruise line and printed on your e-ticket. viaUNO Cars covers every terminal.
What is the busiest day for cruises in Southampton?
Saturday is the busiest turnaround day in Southampton, with Friday and Sunday also peaking in summer. On a busy turnaround morning several thousand passengers disembark and embark within a few hours, so pre-booking a transfer with a fixed price and a named driver avoids the taxi-rank scramble.
How do I time my transfer to my ship?
For embarkation, arrive within your allotted check-in window (usually early-to-mid afternoon) — viaUNO times the pickup so you are not queuing on the kerb. For disembarkation, we track your ship’s live arrival and adjust the pickup automatically at no charge if it docks late.
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