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City Cruise Terminal Southampton

City Cruise Terminal sits on the western side of Southampton docks and is one of the port’s busiest, regularly used by MSC and other major lines.

Quick answer

City Cruise Terminal is at Berth 101, Western Docks, Southampton SO15 1HJ. Allow extra time at peak embarkation — the terminal is a 10-minute drive from Southampton Central station.

Address & access

Berth 101, Western Docks, Southampton

SO15 1HJ

Parking nearby

  • On-port secure parking
  • Off-port meet & greet (cheaper)
  • Park-stay-cruise hotels

Hotels nearby

  • Leonardo Royal Grand Harbour
  • Novotel Southampton
  • Holiday Inn Southampton

Where is City Cruise Terminal?

City Cruise Terminal (Berth 101) is in Southampton’s Western Docks, close to the city centre and West Quay. It’s well signposted from the M271 and M27.

Getting there

  • By car: M27 → M271 → follow brown “Docks/Cruise” signs to Gate 10/Berth 101.
  • By train: Southampton Central is ~10 minutes by taxi.
  • By air: Heathrow ~75–90 min, Gatwick ~90 min, Southampton Airport ~20 min.

Parking near City Cruise Terminal

On-port and off-port meet-and-greet parking are both available. Off-port operators are usually cheaper and shuttle you the short distance to the terminal.

Local tip

Drop luggage with the porters first, then park — it saves carrying cases across the apron on embarkation day.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the postcode for City Cruise Terminal?+

SO15 1HJ (Berth 101, Western Docks). Use Gate 10 for access.

Which cruise lines use City Cruise Terminal?+

MSC Cruises and various other lines depending on the season — always check your ship’s confirmed terminal before travelling.

Last updated: 1 June 2026