The busiest cruise terminal in the UK, Southampton is also the country’s second largest container port. Situated 10 miles inland at the confluence of two rivers, the Port of Southampton is sheltered from the coast and is easy to access by road.
We recommend booking your Southampton cruise parking or Southampton port parking as early as possible, given the volume of passengers that pass through its terminals each year. Home to P&O Cruises and Cunard and frequently visited by other major cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, MSC, and Norwegian Cruise Line, Southampton serves almost two million cruise passengers per annum.
When booking your Southampton cruise parking and Southampton port parking with APH you can be assured you are booking with the parking-for-travel experts. With over four decades’ experience in airport and port parking, we offer a seamless online booking experience, competitive pricing, and great customer service, all of which has led APH to be voted Best Airport Parking Company at the British Travel Awards – 13 years in a row.
We also understand that the security of your vehicle is of utmost importance while you are away. Rest assured we work only with tried and tested car parks and parking providers, to give you peace of mind.
To find out about more about Southampton cruise parking and Southampton port parking, including our valuable money-saving tips, just scroll down through our Southampton port parking guide below.
Here’s a quick overview of the Southampton cruise parking and Southampton port parking options we currently have on offer.
Situated just a short transfer bus away from Southampton Port, this is the ideal car parking option for anyone looking for a safe and reliable car park that won’t break the bank. All car parks are security-protected, so there'll be no need to worry about your vehicle while you're away.
| Car Park | Customer rating | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Parking | 4.1 out of 5 | £162.00 |
We know that vehicle security is of utmost importance to our customers, whether they are booking port parking, cruise terminal parking or airport parking.
The Park Mark Safer Parking scheme is a Police Crime Prevention Initiative designed to reduce both crime and the fear of crime in car parks across the UK. Parking facilities that meet the scheme’s standards of security, maintenance, and management are accredited with a recognisable award.
Assessments for the award are carried out on an annual basis, to ensure standards are maintained.
Here at APH we are firm supporters of Park Mark Safer Parking Award.
Find out more about the Park Mark Safer Parking Award.
Our Southampton port parking reviews are collected and verified independently by Google, so you don’t just need to take our word for the standard of parking facilities and service we provide.
Check out our reviews below – you may well find them helpful when making your booking.
All customer feedback is welcome at APH, so we can continue to provide our customers – old and new – with the best port parking experience.
The Port of Southampton has four cruise terminals: QEII Cruise Terminal at Berth 38/39 Dock Gate 4; Mayflower Cruise Terminal at Berth 106, Dock Gate 10; City Cruise Terminal at Western Docks; and Ocean Cruise Terminal at Berth 46/4, Cunard Road.
Southampton Ferry Terminal is located at Terminal 1, Dock Gate 7.
Our Southampton port parking and Southampton cruise parking options serve all terminals.
If you have an early ferry departure or would like to break up your journey, an overnight stay close to the port is a great option. It also makes for a relaxing start to a cruise holiday, particularly for those who have travelled some distance to reach Southampton by car.
Our Southampton port parking and hotel packages and Southampton cruise parking and hotel packages can offer great value for money, as booking hotels and parking together is usually more economical than booking them separately.
Finding the best parking deal is important for most travellers and we are more than happy to share our money-saving tips for Southampton port parking and Southampton cruise parking.
Southampton port parking prices can fluctuate according to seasonality and also availability, in the same way that ferry ticket prices and cruise fares often do. An easy way to save on costs, therefore, is to book your parking early.
We have analysed the booking data for Southampton parking prices over previous years and the data confirms that by making your booking with APH six months prior to travel you can save, on average, more than 35 per cent compared with booking just one week ahead.
In cash terms, for example, this could mean paying £66.96 for a week’s parking instead of £103.52. That’s a saving of £36.56 – money better spent on board instead!
The chart below shows how average prices for Southampton port parking fluctuate over a period of six months.
Prices are correct at time of writing and subject to change
The most economical type of parking at a ferry or cruise terminal is off-port. This means your vehicle will be parked in a car park a short distance away from the port, with transfers provided between car park and ferry or cruise terminal.
At Southampton, we offer secure off-port parking with our partners Cruise Parking, Southampton Port, which provides on-demand transfers. The journey to the port takes 15 minutes.
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There are different types of parking to suit the varied requirements of ferry and cruise passengers. Here’s a quick overview of the types of port parking you might come across when planning your trips.
Usually the closet type of parking to the terminal, on-port parking, such as Triangle Car Park & Transfer, Southampton Port, refers to car parks that are situated within the port boundaries.
Just follow the signs to the port and the car park that you have booked, park your car, unload your bags, and take the short bus transfer to the ferry or cruise terminal.
On your return you take the short bus ride back to the car park to collect your car.
Here's a quick overview of how on-port parking works.
Best for: those preferring to park as close as possible to the terminal.
Usually the most economical parking option, off-port car parks, such as Cruise Parking, Southampton Port, are located away from the port – but still within easy striking distance. Once you have parked your car, you simply unload your luggage and take the free shuttle bus transfer to the cruise or ferry terminal.
Book your off-port Southampton cruise parking with APH and you can be assured of 24-hour security for your vehicle while you are away.
When you return from your trip, follow the signs to the car park transfer buses and take the short ride back to the car park to collect your car.
Here's a quick overview of how off-port parking works.
Best for: travellers looking for the most economical type of Southampton port parking, without needing to compromise on security and safety.
Use the map to find directions to our Southampton port parking and Southampton cruise parking facilities.