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Southampton - Perfectly Placed

Southampton has traditionally been the British home of the passenger liner and today handles more passenger liners than any other UK port.

Southampton's deep water and unique double tide allows it to handle the biggest passenger ships in the industry without tidal restrictions.  The port has three dedicated passenger terminals, with a forth under construction, and is ideally located as a UK gateway for passengers joining or disembarking from vessels and wishing to enjoy the sights and scenery of Southern England. Access to London, and its airports, is swift and convenient using either road or rail transport.

The combination of services, facilities and location provides Southampton with a major advantage over other UK ports and current improvements in terminal facilities will consolidate this unrivalled position.

Airport Links

Besides close proximity to the London airports of Heathrow and Gatwick, closer airport facilities can be found in Bournemouth and Southampton.  Offering national and international flights these facilities mean passengers have easy access to the Port of Southampton.

Cruise Itinerary Calls

From the unique history of the City of Winchester and Stonehenge to the scenery of the New Forest, the South of England has something for every visitor and Southampton is the ideal base to explore this attractive region.

Located centrally on the UK South Coast, Southampton is less than two hours from the bustling sights and sounds of London, alternatively equally rewarding day trips are accessible from Southampton itself.

The South of England is rich in history from the prehistoric times of Stonehenge through the Saxon and Arthurian legends that abound around Winchester to the 19th century naval tradition of Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory at Portsmouth.

Any cruise ship calling in Southampton can provide passengers with a wealth of choice for day excursions and CPS can provide a full booking and escort service for excursions.

For those who prefer to relax Southampton is the region’s leading commercial centre, famed for its leisure and shopping facilities.

Port Information

• 28 miles from major European shipping lanes
• Depth of main channel 12.6m at low water
• (extra 4.54m available at mean high water springs)
• 17 hours of rising water in every 24
• Maximum tidal range 4m
• Quay walls 6.25m above lowest astronomical tide
• 24-hour pilotage and harbour patrol service

QE II Terminal:

Depth of water alongside: 10.5m

Quayside length:              508m

Mayflower Terminal:

Depth of water alongside: 10.2m

Quayside length:              350m

City Terminal:

Depth of water alongside: 10.2m

Quayside length:              370m

Ocean Terminal:

Depth of water alongside: 10.2m

Quayside length:              480m