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Queen Victoria Southampton: terminal, sailings and parking
Queen Victoria uses different Southampton terminals on different sailings. Here's the terminal for each sailing where the port has published it, and parking that works for each.
Quick answer
- Terminal
- Varies: Mayflower Cruise Terminal, Ocean Cruise Terminal, QEII Cruise Terminal
- Entrance
- Depends on terminal
- Next sailing
- Fri 16 Oct 2026Busy day: 4 ships in
- Sailings in the next year
- 20
- Parking from
- £76 for 7 nights
Terminals can change between sailings. Always check your cruise documents. First time? Read what happens at the terminal.
Best parking for this ship
Meet & greet and park & ride work for every terminal, so they're the safest choice when your terminal varies.
The official option for Cunard is CPS valet parking (£152 for 7 nights in August 2027).
Compare all parkingAbout Queen Victoria
Ship facts
- Entered service
- 2007 (refitted 2017)
- Guests
- 2,079
- Crew
- 980
- Size
- 90,049 gross tons
- Length
- 294 m
- Passenger decks
- 12
- Who it's for
- Families welcome (kids' club: The Play Zone / The Kids' Zone / The Teen Zone)
What it has
- The Royal Court Theatre was the first at sea with private boxes.
- Two-storey library linked by a spiral staircase, plus a glass-roofed Winter Garden lounge.
- A wrap-around outdoor promenade on Deck 3 lets you circle the ship on foot.
- Nine restaurants and twelve bars, including the Steakhouse at the Verandah and the Lido buffet.
- The Golden Lion pub serves British classics such as fish and chips, plus flights of Cunard ales.
Places to eat
- Britannia Restaurant
- Princess Grill
- Queens Grill
- Steakhouse at the Verandah
- The Lido
- The Golden Lion
Ship facts from Wikipedia, cunard.com, cunard.com, cunard.com, checked early October 2026. Cruise lines change venues and facilities, so check Cunard's website before you sail.
Upcoming Queen Victoria sailings from Southampton
Terminals and departure times come from the port's provisional schedule (published up to Fri 29 Jan 2027); later dates show the usual terminal. Length is worked out from the ship's next Southampton call. 16 of these sailings are on busy days, with 3 or more cruise ships in port. The next is Fri 16 Oct 2026, with 4 ships in. Allow 1–2 hours to board on those days. What to expect on the day
| Date | Terminal | Departs | Next Southampton call | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct 2026Busy day: 4 ships in | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | — | Sat 7 Nov 2026 | 22 nights |
| Sat 7 Nov 2026Busy day: 4 ships in | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | — | Wed 11 Nov 2026 | 4 nights |
| Wed 11 Nov 2026 | Ocean Cruise Terminal · Berth 46 | — | Fri 27 Nov 2026 | 16 nights |
| Fri 27 Nov 2026Busy day: 3 ships in | Ocean Cruise Terminal · Berth 46 | — | Fri 4 Dec 2026 | 7 nights |
| Fri 4 Dec 2026 | Ocean Cruise Terminal · Berth 46 | — | Wed 16 Dec 2026 | 12 nights |
| Wed 16 Dec 2026Busy day: 3 ships in | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | — | Mon 28 Dec 2026 | 12 nights |
| Mon 28 Dec 2026 | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | — | Sun 3 Jan 2027 | 6 nights |
| Sun 3 Jan 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | QEII Cruise Terminal · Berth 38/39 | PM | Sun 10 Jan 2027 | 7 nights |
| Sun 10 Jan 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | Mayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106 | PM | Fri 30 Apr 2027 | Long voyage |
| Fri 30 Apr 2027Busy day: 4 ships in | TBC | — | Wed 12 May 2027 | 12 nights |
| Wed 12 May 2027Busy day: 4 ships in | TBC | — | Fri 28 May 2027 | 16 nights |
| Fri 28 May 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | TBC | — | Fri 11 Jun 2027 | 14 nights |
| Fri 11 Jun 2027 | TBC | — | Sun 27 Jun 2027 | 16 nights |
| Sun 27 Jun 2027Busy day: 4 ships in | TBC | — | Sun 11 Jul 2027 | 14 nights |
| Sun 11 Jul 2027Busy day: 4 ships in | TBC | — | Fri 23 Jul 2027 | 12 nights |
| Fri 23 Jul 2027Busy day: 4 ships in | TBC | — | Fri 6 Aug 2027 | 14 nights |
| Fri 6 Aug 2027Busy day: 4 ships in | TBC | — | Fri 20 Aug 2027 | 14 nights |
| Fri 20 Aug 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | TBC | — | Sun 5 Sep 2027 | 16 nights |
| Sun 5 Sep 2027Busy day: 4 ships in | TBC | — | Fri 24 Sep 2027 | 19 nights |
| Fri 24 Sep 2027Busy day: 3 ships in | TBC | — | — | — |
Queen Victoria: ship and parking questions
Which terminal does Queen Victoria use in Southampton?
Queen Victoria uses different terminals on different sailings; recently Mayflower Terminal, Ocean Terminal and QEII Terminal. Check the table below and your cruise documents.
What is Queen Victoria like?
The Royal Court Theatre was the first at sea with private boxes. Two-storey library linked by a spiral staircase, plus a glass-roofed Winter Garden lounge. A wrap-around outdoor promenade on Deck 3 lets you circle the ship on foot. Nine restaurants and twelve bars, including the Steakhouse at the Verandah and the Lido buffet.
How many passengers does Queen Victoria carry?
Queen Victoria carries about 2,079 guests and about 980 crew.
How big is Queen Victoria and when was it built?
Queen Victoria is 90,049 gross tons and 294 metres long; it entered service in 2007 and was refitted in 2017.
Is Queen Victoria good for children?
Yes. Queen Victoria has a kids' club (The Play Zone / The Kids' Zone / The Teen Zone). Check Cunard's website for age groups and opening times.
What restaurants are on Queen Victoria?
Places to eat include Britannia Restaurant, Princess Grill, Queens Grill, Steakhouse at the Verandah, The Lido and The Golden Lion. Some may cost extra.
What time does Queen Victoria leave Southampton?
On Sun 3 Jan 2027, Queen Victoria is scheduled to depart at PM, according to the port's provisional schedule. Your boarding time is on your cruise documents.
Where can I park for a Queen Victoria cruise?
Meet & greet and park & ride work for every terminal, so they're the safest choice when your terminal varies. The official option for Cunard is CPS valet parking (£152 for 7 nights in August 2027). Compare all parking →