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Mayflower Cruise Terminal Southampton: parking, drop-off and directions
Mayflower Terminal is about a mile inside the port from Dock Gate 10, which is too far to walk with luggage. Use official valet parking (for P&O, Cunard and Princess), meet & greet, or park & ride.
Key facts
- Address
- Berth 106, Herbert Walker Avenue, Southampton SO15 0GN
- Entrance
- Dock Gate 20 or Dock Gate 10
- On foot
- about 1 mile (20 minutes) from Dock Gate 10; about 1.5 miles (30 minutes) from Southampton Central
- From the airport
- Southampton Airport is about 25 minutes (5.3 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: CPS valet parking (£152 for 7 nights in August 2027) for P&O Cruises, Cunard and Princess Cruises.
Example prices for a 7-night sailing in August 2027, found in early October 2026.
Mayflower 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 |
| CPS valet parkingOfficial on-port valetThe official parking company for P&O and Cunard (Carnival UK), also covering Princess. Cars are parked inside the port at your ship's terminal. | £152 | £243 | 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
The port recommends Dock Gate 20: follow Western Avenue and West Bay Road, turn right down Imperial Way, then left at the end. The terminal is on your right. From Dock Gate 10, use the cruise filter lane on West Bay Road, which leads into Imperial Way.
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
Mayflower Terminal is about a mile inside the port from Dock Gate 10, which is too far to walk with luggage. Use official valet parking (for P&O, Cunard and Princess), meet & greet, or park & ride.
On foot it's about 1 mile (20 minutes) from Dock Gate 10, or about 1.5 miles (30 minutes) from Southampton Central. There's no bus stop near the terminal. Taxis from Southampton Central or the coach station take about 5 minutes.
Upcoming calls at the Mayflower 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8 Oct 2026 | Aurora | P&O Cruises | 05:45 | 16:00 |
| Sat 10 Oct 2026Busy day: 3 ships in | Sky Princess | Princess Cruises | 06:15 | 16:00 |
| Fri 16 Oct 2026Busy day: 4 ships in | Queen Victoria | Cunard | TBA | TBA |
| Sat 17 Oct 2026 | Ventura | P&O Cruises | TBA | TBA |
| Tue 20 Oct 2026 | Aurora | P&O Cruises | TBA | TBA |
| Wed 21 Oct 2026 | Arcadia | P&O Cruises | TBA | TBA |
| Fri 23 Oct 2026Busy day: 3 ships in | Queen Mary 2 | Cunard | TBA | TBA |
| Sat 24 Oct 2026Busy day: 4 ships in | Ventura | P&O Cruises | TBA | TBA |
| Mon 26 Oct 2026 | Arcadia | P&O Cruises | TBA | TBA |
| Sat 31 Oct 2026Busy day: 4 ships in | Ventura | P&O Cruises | TBA | TBA |
| Tue 3 Nov 2026 | Aurora | P&O Cruises | TBA | TBA |
| Thu 5 Nov 2026 | Sky Princess | Princess Cruises | TBA | TBA |
| Sat 7 Nov 2026Busy day: 4 ships in | Queen Victoria | Cunard | TBA | TBA |
| Wed 11 Nov 2026 | Arcadia | P&O Cruises | TBA | TBA |
| Fri 13 Nov 2026Busy day: 3 ships in | Ventura | P&O Cruises | TBA | TBA |
| Tue 17 Nov 2026 | Ventura | P&O Cruises | TBA | TBA |
| Fri 27 Nov 2026Busy day: 3 ships in | Aurora | P&O Cruises | TBA | TBA |
| Sun 29 Nov 2026 | Ventura | P&O Cruises | TBA | TBA |
| Mon 30 Nov 2026 | Arcadia | P&O Cruises | TBA | TBA |
| Thu 3 Dec 2026 | Arcadia | P&O Cruises | TBA | TBA |
| Fri 11 Dec 2026 | Aurora | P&O Cruises | TBA | TBA |
| Tue 15 Dec 2026 | Aurora | P&O Cruises | TBA | TBA |
| Wed 16 Dec 2026Busy day: 3 ships in | Queen Victoria | Cunard | TBA | TBA |
| Mon 21 Dec 2026 | Arcadia | P&O Cruises | TBA | TBA |
Ships that use the Mayflower Terminal
Usually sail from here
- Ventura (P&O Cruises)
- Aurora (P&O Cruises)
- Arcadia (P&O Cruises)
- Queen Elizabeth (Cunard)
Also used by
- Queen Mary 2 (Cunard)
- Sky Princess (Princess Cruises)
- Queen Victoria (Cunard)
Mayflower Terminal questions
What is the postcode for the Mayflower Cruise Terminal?
The Mayflower Cruise Terminal is at Berth 106, Herbert Walker Avenue, Southampton SO15 0GN. The port recommends Dock Gate 20: follow Western Avenue and West Bay Road, turn right down Imperial Way, then left at the end. The terminal is on your right. From Dock Gate 10, use the cruise filter lane on West Bay Road, which leads into Imperial Way.
Can I walk to the Mayflower Terminal?
Mayflower Terminal is about a mile inside the port from Dock Gate 10, which is too far to walk with luggage. Use official valet parking (for P&O, Cunard and Princess), meet & greet, or park & ride. On foot it's about 1 mile (20 minutes) from Dock Gate 10, or about 1.5 miles (30 minutes) from Southampton Central.
How much is parking at the Mayflower Terminal?
For a 7-night sailing in August 2027 we found park & ride from £98–£136 and meet & greet from £122–£135. Official parking: CPS valet parking (£152 for 7 nights in August 2027) for P&O Cruises, Cunard and Princess Cruises.
Which ships sail from the Mayflower Terminal?
Ships that usually use it include Ventura, Aurora, Arcadia and Queen Elizabeth. Terminals can change, so check your cruise documents.
Which dock gate do I use for the Mayflower Terminal?
Dock Gate 20 or Dock Gate 10. The port recommends Dock Gate 20: follow Western Avenue and West Bay Road, turn right down Imperial Way, then left at the end. The terminal is on your right. From Dock Gate 10, use the cruise filter lane on West Bay Road, which leads into Imperial Way.
How far is the Mayflower Terminal from Southampton Central station?
It's about 1.5 miles (30 minutes) from Southampton Central. 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 Mayflower 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 Mayflower Terminal by bus?
There's no bus stop near the terminal. Taxis from Southampton Central or the coach station take about 5 minutes.
How far is the Mayflower Terminal from the airports?
Southampton Airport is about 25 minutes (5.3 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.
Can I park at the Mayflower Terminal myself?
Not in a car park you can walk from. For P&O, Cunard and Princess sailings, CPS valet parks your car inside the port. For other lines, use meet & greet, which collects your car at the terminal, or park & ride.