Park & Ride parking at Ocean Cruise Terminal.
Park at our secure off-site compound, three miles from the port, then catch our shuttle to your departure terminal. The cheaper option for longer voyages and smaller groups. Ocean Terminal is the busiest of the Southampton cruise berths, on the eastern side of the port at Berths 46 and 47. P&O's Arvia and Iona sail from here, along with Cunard's Queen Anne and Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas. Same 20-yard handover as every terminal we cover.
Why P&R suits Ocean
Ocean Cruise Terminal sits on the eastern docks at the junction of the Rivers Test and Itchen. It handles two ships at once across Berths 46 and 47, and regularly hosts the biggest P&O ships — Arvia, Iona, Britannia — as well as Cunard and Royal Caribbean visits.
Access is from the A33 (Platform Road) through Dock Gate 4. Southampton Central station is around two miles away. We meet you in the short-stay car park, right in front of the gangway — no detour, no queueing at a pay-and-display barrier. For longer cruises, our Park & Ride shuttles you in from our own compound three miles from the port.
For park & ride specifically: at our secure compound three miles from the port. we then shuttle you to ocean cruise terminal through dock gate 4, around 10 minutes door-to-terminal. Park at our secure off-site compound, three miles from the port, then catch our shuttle to your departure terminal. The cheaper option for longer voyages and smaller groups.
Five short steps
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Book your Park & Ride slot
Pick your sailing dates and select Ocean Cruise Terminal as your departure terminal. We hold your compound slot and shuttle seat together.
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Drive to our compound
Our gated compound is around three miles from the port. CCTV-monitored, overnight lockdown, body-cam handover, fully insured.
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Hop on the shuttle to Ocean
Our shuttles run on the schedule that matches your sailing. Around 10 minutes from compound to Ocean Cruise Terminal short-stay car park, dropped at the gangway. Dock Gate 4 access.
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Enjoy your cruise
Your car stays parked behind gates in our CCTV compound for the whole sailing. The same staff who parked it bring it back.
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Shuttle back from the terminal
Text us when you dock at Ocean. We collect you from the terminal, run you back to the compound, and you drive home.
Who sails from Ocean Cruise Terminal
P&O Cruises, Cunard, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises regularly use Ocean Cruise Terminal. Whichever line you are sailing with, the park & ride process is the same.
- Arvia
- Iona
- Britannia
- Queen Anne
- Anthem of the Seas
Hotels near Ocean
Holiday Inn Southampton Eastleigh M3, Premier Inn Southampton City Centre are within reasonable walking distance for a pre-cruise stay. We can take the car straight from the hotel forecourt if you prefer.
Numbers behind Park & Ride at Ocean
What it costs
Live Southampton cruise parking prices. Prices are the same at every terminal. Longer trips get cheaper per day. The live quote during booking is always the final number.
- 1 night from £50 Total for a 1-night trip
- 2 nights from £55 Total for a 2-night trip
- 3 nights from £60 Total for a 3-night trip
- 4 nights from £70 Total for a 4-night trip
- 5 nights from £75 Total for a 5-night trip
- 6 nights from £80 Total for a 6-night trip
- 7 nights from £85 Total for a 7-night trip
- 8 nights from £90 Total for a 8-night trip
- 9 nights from £95 Total for a 9-night trip
- 10 nights from £100 Total for a 10-night trip
- 11 nights from £105 Total for a 11-night trip
- 12 nights from £110 Total for a 12-night trip
- 13–14 nights from £120 Total for a 13–14 night trip
- 15–21 nights from £140 Total for a 15–21 night trip
- 22–30 nights from £160 Total for a 22–30 night trip
- 31–365 nights from £180 Total for a 31–365 night trip
Park & Ride at Ocean: your questions
At our secure compound three miles from the port. We then shuttle you to Ocean Cruise Terminal through Dock Gate 4, around 10 minutes door-to-terminal.
P&O Cruises, Cunard, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises use Ocean Cruise Terminal regularly. Recent ships there include Arvia, Iona, Britannia, Queen Anne.
Ocean Cruise Terminal is at Cunard Road, Southampton (SO14 3QN). Approach: M27 to A33 (Platform Road) into the Eastern Docks. Follow signs for Dock Gate 4.. Southampton Central station is approximately 2 miles.
Yes. Holiday Inn Southampton Eastleigh M3 and Premier Inn Southampton City Centre are within reasonable walking distance.
Park & Ride is usually the right call for two adults or a small group on a longer cruise (7+ nights) where the per-day price difference adds up. For shorter cruises, large families, or anyone tight on luggage capacity, our Meet & Greet at Ocean saves the shuttle time.
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