Terminal guide · Western Docks
City Cruise Terminal Southampton: parking, drop-off and directions
ABP's own car parks are right next to City Terminal for Celebrity, Disney, MSC, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and some Fred Olsen sailings. The terminal is also about a 15-minute walk from Southampton Central station.
Key facts
- Address
- Berth 101, Solent Road, Southampton SO15 1HJ
- Entrance
- Dock Gate 8
- On foot
- 0.2 miles (4 minutes) from Dock Gate 8, or 0.3 miles (7 minutes) from Dock Gate 10; 0.6 miles (about 15 minutes) from Southampton Central, via Dock Gate 10
- From the airport
- Southampton Airport is about 20 minutes (4.7 miles) by car
- Taxis
- Taxis can drop off at the terminal, and there's a rank outside
Quick answer
Cheapest: park & ride from £98–£136 for 7 nights.
Least effort: meet & greet from £122–£135.
Official: ABParking (£129 for 7 nights in January 2027) for Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean and Fred Olsen Cruise Lines.
Example prices for a 7-night sailing in August 2027, found in early October 2026.
City Terminal parking options
| Operator | 7 nights7-14 Aug 2027 | 14 nights7-21 Aug 2027 | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Parking (all terminals)Park & rideSelf-park with a transfer of about 8 minutes to any terminal. | £128–£131 | £166–£168 | Check price |
| Ocean Way Car Park (all terminals)Park & rideSelf-park in Ocean Village with a transfer to any terminal. | £106 | £154 | Check price |
| Airlynx Drop and GoPark & ride1.9 miles from the port, with a 5-8 minute transfer. No vans, minibuses or motorhomes; £5 per person each way above 4 passengers. | £98 | £158 | Check price |
| Southampton Cruise Parking ServicesPark & ride1.8 miles from the port, with a transfer to your terminal. | £136 | £188 | Check price |
| Portside Meet and GreetMeet & greetHand your keys over at the terminal and your car is parked for you. | £122 | £169 | Check price |
| Cruise AzureMeet & greetMeet & greet at any terminal. Drop-off is a fixed 30-minute slot; refunds only within 14 days of booking, with a £25 fee. | £135 | £170 | Check price |
| ABParkingOfficial on-port parkingABP's own car parks inside the port, next to City and Horizon terminals. You park yourself and keep your keys. For Celebrity, Disney, MSC, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and some Fred Olsen sailings; not P&O or Cunard. We found £129 for 7 nights in January 2027. | — | — | Check price |
Prices we found in early October 2026 for example sailings in August 2027. They change by date, so check the operator's price for your sailing. — means not offered for that sailing or not quoted.
Driving and drop-off
Enter the port at Dock Gate 8. The terminal is on your left-hand side.
Taxis and private drop-offs can stop outside the terminal. For what happens next, from the drop-off lanes and bag drop to security and boarding, read our step-by-step guide to the day.
Walking and public transport
ABP's own car parks are right next to City Terminal for Celebrity, Disney, MSC, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and some Fred Olsen sailings. The terminal is also about a 15-minute walk from Southampton Central station.
On foot it's 0.2 miles (4 minutes) from Dock Gate 8, or 0.3 miles (7 minutes) from Dock Gate 10, or 0.6 miles (about 15 minutes) from Southampton Central, via Dock Gate 10. QuayConnect runs from Southampton Central to Town Quay, about a 12-minute walk via Dock Gate 8.
Upcoming calls at the City Terminal
From the port's provisional schedule, published up to Fri 29 Jan 2027. Times are the ship's arrival and departure; boarding times are on your cruise documents. A busy day means 3 or more cruise ships are in port, so allow 1–2 hours to board. For every terminal at once, see the cruise ship schedule.
| Date | Ship | Cruise line | Arrives | Departs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 13 Oct 2026 | Silver Dawn | Silversea Cruises | TBA | TBA |
| Fri 16 Oct 2026Busy day: 4 ships in | Borealis | Fred Olsen Cruise Lines | TBA | TBA |
| Sun 25 Oct 2026 | Borealis | Fred Olsen Cruise Lines | TBA | TBA |
| Sat 31 Oct 2026Busy day: 4 ships in | Regatta | Port call | TBA | TBA |
| Sun 8 Nov 2026 | Borealis | Fred Olsen Cruise Lines | TBA | TBA |
| Fri 20 Nov 2026 | Norwegian Star | Norwegian Cruise Line | TBA | TBA |
| Mon 23 Nov 2026 | Borealis | Fred Olsen Cruise Lines | TBA | TBA |
| Tue 8 Dec 2026 | Borealis | Fred Olsen Cruise Lines | TBA | TBA |
| Thu 10 Dec 2026 | Balmoral | Fred Olsen Cruise Lines | TBA | TBA |
| Wed 16 Dec 2026Busy day: 3 ships in | Balmoral | Fred Olsen Cruise Lines | TBA | TBA |
| Fri 18 Dec 2026 | Borealis | Fred Olsen Cruise Lines | TBA | 19:30 |
| Tue 22 Dec 2026 | Balmoral | Fred Olsen Cruise Lines | TBA | TBA |
| Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Balmoral | Fred Olsen Cruise Lines | AM | PM |
| Mon 18 Jan 2027 | Borealis | Fred Olsen Cruise Lines | AM | PM |
| Wed 20 Jan 2027 | Balmoral | Fred Olsen Cruise Lines | AM | PM |
| Thu 21 Jan 2027 | Borealis | Fred Olsen Cruise Lines | AM | AM |
Ships that use the City Terminal
Usually sail from here
- Balmoral (Fred Olsen Cruise Lines)
- Norwegian Star (Norwegian Cruise Line)
- Borealis (Fred Olsen Cruise Lines)
- Silver Dawn (Silversea Cruises)
City Terminal questions
What is the postcode for the City Cruise Terminal?
The City Cruise Terminal is at Berth 101, Solent Road, Southampton SO15 1HJ. Enter the port at Dock Gate 8. The terminal is on your left-hand side.
Can I walk to the City Terminal?
ABP's own car parks are right next to City Terminal for Celebrity, Disney, MSC, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and some Fred Olsen sailings. The terminal is also about a 15-minute walk from Southampton Central station. On foot it's 0.2 miles (4 minutes) from Dock Gate 8, or 0.3 miles (7 minutes) from Dock Gate 10, or 0.6 miles (about 15 minutes) from Southampton Central, via Dock Gate 10.
How much is parking at the City Terminal?
For a 7-night sailing in August 2027 we found park & ride from £98–£136 and meet & greet from £122–£135. Official parking: ABParking (£129 for 7 nights in January 2027) for Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean and Fred Olsen Cruise Lines.
Which ships sail from the City Terminal?
Ships that usually use it include Balmoral, Norwegian Star, Borealis and Silver Dawn. Terminals can change, so check your cruise documents.
Which dock gate do I use for the City Terminal?
Dock Gate 8. Enter the port at Dock Gate 8. The terminal is on your left-hand side.
How far is the City Terminal from Southampton Central station?
It's 0.6 miles (about 15 minutes) from Southampton Central, via Dock Gate 10. Leave the station by the southern side; there are taxi ranks on both sides, and taxis can drop you outside the terminal.
Is there a taxi rank at the City Terminal?
Yes. There's a taxi rank outside each Southampton cruise terminal, and private taxis can drop off at the door.
How do I get to the City Terminal by bus?
QuayConnect runs from Southampton Central to Town Quay, about a 12-minute walk via Dock Gate 8.
How far is the City Terminal from the airports?
Southampton Airport is about 20 minutes (4.7 miles) by car. Bournemouth is about 45 minutes, Heathrow about 1 hour 25 minutes and Gatwick about 1 hour 45 minutes. Allow extra time for traffic.
Is there parking next to the City Terminal?
Yes. ABParking runs ABP's own car parks next to City and Horizon terminals for Celebrity, Disney, MSC, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and some Fred Olsen sailings. You park yourself and keep your keys.