CITY CRUISE TERMINAL
Bird’s Eye View of Southampton’s City Cruise Terminal
The City Cruise Terminal is located in the Western Docks of Southampton, with access provided through Dock Gates 8, 10, or 20.
This terminal, along with the newest one, Horizon, is the closest to Southampton’s coach and railway stations. These are the only terminals that could potentially be reached on foot, although only a few passengers would consider making this 10-15 minute walk with luggage.
The hotels nearest to the City Cruise Terminal are the Novotel, Ibis, and Holiday Inn. The Ibis and Novotel are located opposite Dock Gate 10, and the Holiday Inn is near Dock Gate 8. These could be reached on foot by those who are reasonably fit and not burdened with heavy luggage.
The Leonardo, Moxy, and Premier Inn West Quay are popular hotels located just a short distance beyond the Holiday Inn. Our Southampton hotels page provides a comprehensive guide to all hotels in the city centre and near the port.
The City Cruise Terminal is not served by public transport. Local transport can get you to the city centre, and from there it’s a short taxi ride (or a 15-minute walk) to the terminal. For those coming from London, a variety of convenient transfer options from the capital and its airports to Southampton’s City Cruise Terminal are available. If you plan to drive, we can help you arrange long-term parking at the cruise terminal.
City Cruise Terminal Address
Berth 101, Western Docks, Herbert Walker Avenue, Southampton, SO15 1HJ
Map of City Cruise terminal
MAYFLOWER CRUISE TERMINAL
The Mayflower Cruise Terminal is situated in the Western Docks of Southampton. However, it’s not within a walkable distance from Southampton’s hotels, railway, and coach stations. To enter the docks, use Dock Gates 8, 10, or 20.
The hotels closest to the Mayflower Cruise Terminal are the Novotel, Ibis, and Holiday Inn. The Ibis and Novotel are located opposite Dock Gate 10, while the Holiday Inn is near Dock Gate 8.
You can find a comprehensive comparison of these and other hotels in the city centre and near the port on our Southampton hotels page.
The Mayflower Cruise Terminal is not served by public transport. Local transport can get you to the city centre, and from there it’s a short taxi ride to the terminal. For those coming from London, a variety of convenient transfer options from the capital and its airports to Southampton’s Mayflower Cruise Terminal are available. If you plan to drive, we can help you arrange long-term parking at the cruise terminal.
Mayflower Cruise Terminal Address
Berth 106, Dock Gate 10, Herbert Walker Avenue, Southampton, SO15 1HJ
Map of Mayflower Cruise terminal
HORIZON CRUISE TERMINAL
Southampton welcomed its fifth cruise terminal, the Horizon Cruise Terminal, in the summer of 2021.
Situated in the Western Docks, it’s right next to the City Terminal, making these two the only terminals potentially within walking distance of the centre of Southampton.
The coach and Central railway station, along with a few hotels such as the Novotel, Ibis, and Holiday Inn, are roughly a 15-minute walk away. However, this would require a reasonable level of fitness and minimal luggage. Otherwise, a brief taxi ride will get you there.
Our Southampton hotels page offers a selection of hotels conveniently located near all of Southampton’s cruise terminals.
The Horizon Cruise Terminal stands out for its focus on green technology. As the first of its kind in the UK, the terminal boasts eco-friendly features like roof-mounted solar power and shore power facilities. This significantly cuts down on pollution by allowing cruise ships to plug into shore-side power instead of relying on fuel-consuming generators. In terms of docking capacity, the terminal is the largest, capable of accommodating two mid-sized vessels at once or one very large vessel.
Which cruise ships dock at Southampton’s fifth terminal?
The Horizon Terminal is a collaborative project between MSC Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line. While these companies have signed agreements to use the facility, it also serves luxury cruise lines like Regent Seven Seas Cruise Lines and Oceania Cruises. The Port Authority determines which ships dock at which terminal, a system that is also in place for the other four terminals.
Horizon Cruise Terminal Address
Berth 102, Herbert Walker Avenue, Western Docks, Southampton, SO15 1HJ
Map of Horizon Cruise terminal
