Thread: Port Guide: Southampton

Port Guide: Southampton

Overview:

Southampton is the largest city in the county of Hampshire on the south coast of England, and is situated 75 miles southwest of London.

Southampton is a major port and the closest city to the New Forest. The New Forest is beautiful, and we have spent many vacations in the area. Southampton lies at the northernmost point of Southampton Water at the confluence of the River Test and River Itchen with the River Hamble joining to the south of the urban area. The local authority is Southampton City Council, which is a unitary authority.

Thanks to Norman for the above info and pictures here: http://www.cruiselinefans.com/southa...pton-info.html (A little Southampton info)

Southampton Cruise Ship Schedule

What to See & Do While Ashore:

Do Not Miss:

The Titanic Statue Memorials - (Titanic Monuments in Southampton) The Titianic Musicians & The Titanic Engineers are both of historical interest and close to the City Centre. See some pics of the Titanic Monument (Titanic Monuments in Southampton)

How To Get To & Around the Terminal:

Parking in and around the Southampton Cruise Terminal is accessible , but you have some choices.

ABP Parking - Southampton (Ph: 0844 880 6848, parking@abports.co.uk)

ABP Parking is the only parking service at the Southampton Terminal that can offer space guarantees for Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, MSC, NCL, Saga and Fred Olsen.

City Cruise Terminal - Southampton (Google Maps Link)

Cruise Information Desk: Telephone 023 8071 0175
Taxis: There is a dedicated taxi rank outside the Arrivals Hall.
Refreshments: A fully licensed bar and cafe is available in the Departure Lounge, after check-in. Visitors refreshment facilities are limited.

Additional passenger facilities: There is no viewing gallery at the City Cruise Terminal; however Mayflower Park is an excellent vantage point to watch the ship sail. A short-stay car park is available adjacent to the cruise terminal.

There is now an early luggage check in at the City Cruise Terminal Berth 101 next to Mayflower Park which is most often used for Royal Caribbean departures such as Navigator of the Seas. This option is not available at the other cruise terminals.

Southampton Cruise Parking


Southampton Central Train Station

There are no bus services to and from the cruise terminals. Taxis are available outside the main entrance or bookable through one of the main taxi providers. You can access the terminals via the Southampton Central Train Station and a short taxi ride. South West Trains is open 6am to 10pm for ticket sales by credit or debit card. Please note South West Trains no longer accepts payment by check.

National Express Coach Station

There are no buses from the National Express coach station to the cruise terminals. You can walk or take a taxi from outside the main entrance. It should not cost more than £5. There are also a number of coach drop off points near WestQuay Shopping Centre.

Language: English

Currency: British Pound - £

Weather: As with the rest of the UK, Southampton experiences an oceanic climate. Its southerly, low lying and sheltered location ensures it is amongst the warmer, sunnier cities in the UK. It has held the British national record June maximum temperature of 35.6 °C (96.1 °F) since 1976


Cruise Ships Sailing From Southampton:

P&O Oceana
P&O Arcadia
P&O Ventura
P&O Azura
P&O Adonia
P&O Oriana

Princess Cruises Grand Princess


Cunard Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Queen Mary 2
Cunard Queen Victoria


Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas

Fred.OIsen Black Watch
Fred.Olsen Boudicca
Fred.Oslen Balmoral


Saga Saga Pearl II







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Hi there - I'm working on a new Port Guide for Southampton and wanted to post it in its early form so that I might get some expert advice from you. Please post here if you don't like any of the above info and want to add some tips, advice or additional suggestions.

Thanks!

Am I OK to post this in here? Please remove it if you don't find it necessary...

Just thought I'd add that there is 1 bus that serves Dock Gate 4 from Southampton Central train station... the

U1C. "Uni link" Bus.
This is a university run bus and it leaves the station from the BACK. This is off platform 5 and it runs approximately every 10 minutes. It costs (at the time of posting this) £2 a single and £3 a whole day "rover" ticket.

If anyone would like me to find out how long it takes to get there just ask and I'll do a "wreckie" for you. (Actually do it and find out how long it takes with the traffic.)

U1 timetable: http://www.unilinkbus.co.uk/pdfs/u1.pdf

NB: Don't get the U1A, this is going in the opposite direction and will land you at the Airport, which is not where you want to be at all! (Plus you get all us student types on there - not pretty!)

Is there any way to include a map of the Southampton dock area? I'm waiting for an update to the dock schedule to confirm which area the Grand Princess will be leaving from on 11/3/12.

Thank you for the valuable information.

Tim, Celebrity Eclipse will also be homeporting in Southampton this summer.

Garry