Cruise Port Transfers

A cruise holiday starts the moment you leave home – and the journey to the port should feel like part of it, not a chore. Our cruise port transfers take you door to ship from anywhere in London and the South East, or straight from your flight into Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton or London City. Every transfer is priced up front for the whole vehicle, with space for proper cruise luggage.

Choose your cruise port

• Southampton – the UK’s busiest cruise port, with five terminals: City, Mayflower, Horizon, Ocean and QEII. About 80 miles from London.
• Dover – Cruise Terminals 1 and 2 at the Western Docks, plus the ferry port for France. About 77 miles from London.
• Portsmouth – Portsmouth International Port for ferries and cruises, plus the harbour for the Isle of Wight. About 75 miles from London.
• Tilbury – the London International Cruise Terminal on the Thames, the closest to the capital at about 25 miles.
• Harwich – Harwich International Port for Scandinavian and northern European cruises and Hook of Holland ferries. About 75 miles from London.

Cruise transfer prices

All our cruise fares are fixed per vehicle – not per passenger. Here are some of our most booked cruise routes:

For any other pickup, enter your address in the quote form above for an instant price.

Why take a taxi to your cruise?

Getting to a cruise terminal by train usually means a trip across London, a change of train, and a local taxi from the station to the docks – all while wheeling a fortnight’s luggage. A pre-booked car does the whole journey in one go. Your driver loads your cases at home and unloads them at the terminal entrance, where the porters take over.

It’s also better value than you might think. The fare covers the whole car, so for two to eight people travelling together it often costs less per head than rail tickets plus taxis at both ends.

Timed around your boarding window

Cruise lines give passengers boarding windows to spread out arrivals, and check-in usually closes two to three hours before sailing. We ask for your ship and boarding time when you book, then plan your pickup to arrive comfortably within the window – with an allowance for motorway traffic and the queues at busy ports on sailing day.

From the airport to your ship

Flying in to join a cruise is common, especially for Southampton and Dover. We collect from all the London airports, track your flight and head straight to the port. If you land early and boarding hasn’t opened yet, your driver can suggest somewhere nearby to wait. If your flight is delayed, we adjust – and we’ll keep you updated so you’re not worrying about missing the ship.

Which vehicle do we need?

Travelling with a mobility scooter or folding wheelchair? Let us know when you book so we can send a suitable vehicle.

Coming home

Disembarkation mornings see thousands of passengers leave the ship within a few hours, and local taxis at the port are quickly snapped up. Book your return with us in advance and your driver will be waiting outside the terminal. We can take you home, to a London station or to any airport for your onward flight.

Where we collect from

We run cruise transfers from anywhere in London – homes, hotels and all the main railway stations – and from across Surrey, Sussex, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. We’ll also travel further for cruise passengers coming from the Midlands or the north who’d rather not face a long train journey with luggage.

• Airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City
• Stations: King’s Cross, St Pancras, Euston, Paddington, Waterloo, Victoria and Liverpool Street
• Hotels: any London hotel – just enter the hotel name as your pickup

Taxi vs parking at the port

Every UK cruise port has long-stay parking, and for some people it makes sense. But over a week or two the cost adds up, you still pay for fuel and tolls, and someone has to drive home after an early disembarkation. A return taxi transfer is often similar in price once everything’s counted – and it means everyone in your party can relax from the moment they leave home.

Groups and special occasions

Cruises are often a celebration: a big birthday, an anniversary, a family reunion. We regularly arrange multiple vehicles timed to arrive at the terminal together, with one point of contact for the organiser. Our 8-seat MPVs are perfect for families travelling with grandparents and children, and our executive MPVs add a touch of comfort for a special trip.

Accessibility

If anyone in your party uses a wheelchair, walking frame or mobility scooter, please let us know when you book. Our MPVs carry folding wheelchairs and many scooters, and your driver will allow extra time and drop you as close to the terminal as the port allows. Assistance dogs are always welcome.

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