Mayflower Cruise Terminal, Southampton: postcode, dock gate and transfers
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The Mayflower Cruise Terminal is at Berth 106 in the Western Docks. Put SO15 1HJ in the satnav and use Dock Gate 20. Private transfers from Heathrow start at £153 per car, and from central London at £183.
SO15 1HJ
Then follow the port signs for Berth 106.
Dock Gate 20
Western Docks.
106
Shown on your e-ticket as the berth or terminal.
MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises, Celebrity, NCL and Holland America.
Where the Mayflower Cruise Terminal is
The Mayflower Cruise Terminal is at the western end of the Western Docks, at Berth 106. It has its own entrance, Dock Gate 20, further west than the City and Horizon terminals. Satnavs often send drivers to Dock Gate 10. Mayflower passengers need Dock Gate 20, which is further along.
Terminal allocations change from sailing to sailing. Always go by the terminal and dock gate printed on your cruise documents, and follow the port signs once you are near the docks.
Fixed fares to the Mayflower Cruise Terminal
| Route | Saloon (up to 4) | MPV (up to 6) | Road distance | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | £153 | £168 | 69 miles | about 75–95 minutes |
| Gatwick | £200 | £215 | 94 miles | about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes |
| Central London | £183 | £198 | 85 miles | around 2 hours |
One-way fares per vehicle, luggage included, from our booking engine. The same fare applies in either direction. A return booked together is charged at 1.8 times the single fare. Weekday rush hours, Friday, weekend mornings and Christmas dates carry a surcharge, which the booking page shows before you pay.
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Which cruise lines sail from Mayflower Cruise Terminal?
It is most often used by MSC Cruises, Celebrity, NCL and Holland America. Lines do move between terminals, especially on busy days when several ships are in, so the terminal on your ticket is the one that counts.
Transfer guides by cruise line: P&O Cruises, Cunard, MSC, Royal Caribbean, Princess and Celebrity.
Drop-off, luggage and parking
Your driver takes you through Dock Gate 20 to the terminal drop-off, where porters take the large cases and tag them for the ship. You keep your hand luggage, passports and any medication with you.
If you drive yourself, parking here is ABParking long-stay parking for most lines, or CPS valet parking if you sail with P&O Cruises, Cunard or Princess. Our Southampton cruise parking guide compares the prices with the cost of a transfer.
Arrive at the check-in time on your e-ticket rather than early, because terminals stagger arrivals to keep queues short. See what time to arrive and the embarkation day guide.
Going home from the Mayflower Cruise Terminal
On disembarkation day your driver tracks the ship and waits at the terminal pick-up area, so you are not paying for a car while the port clears the ship. Most people are in the car between 08:00 and 10:15, depending on their luggage tag.
Return guides: Southampton cruise terminal to Heathrow, to Gatwick and to London.
Mayflower Terminal in winter: finding Dock Gate 20 in the dark
Mayflower Terminal at Berth 106 sits at the western end of the docks and is entered through Dock Gate 20, yet many satnavs still steer drivers to Gate 10. In daylight a wrong turn costs a few minutes. On a December morning before sunrise, with rain and heavy traffic around the Western Docks, it can become a stressful loop back along the main road while the check-in window ticks away.
Our drivers go straight to Gate 20 because they make this run regularly, and in winter they leave extra margin for fog on the M27 and M3. On homecoming mornings the car is positioned for the ship's real arrival, not the brochure time, which matters when a storm in the Channel delays a berth. The normal berth time is about 06:00, and we check the ship's progress before every collection.
- Straight to Dock Gate 20, with no satnav detour via Gate 10
- A warm car for pre-dawn embarkations
- An MPV for up to six travellers with four large cases
Mayflower is the closest terminal to the New Forest, and our Chewton Glen chauffeur service suits a quiet winter stay before or after your cruise.
Questions
What is the postcode for the Mayflower Cruise Terminal?
Use SO15 1HJ and follow the signs for Berth 106. Check the postcode printed on your cruise e-ticket, as allocations can change.
Which dock gate is the Mayflower Cruise Terminal?
Dock Gate 20, in the Western Docks.
Which cruise lines use the Mayflower Cruise Terminal?
It is most often used by MSC Cruises, Celebrity, NCL and Holland America. Your e-ticket confirms the terminal for your sailing.
How much is a transfer from Heathrow to the Mayflower Cruise Terminal?
From £153 one way for a saloon (up to 4 people), per vehicle with luggage included. From central London it is from £183, and from Gatwick from £200.
Where do I park at the Mayflower Cruise Terminal?
Parking here is ABParking long-stay parking for most lines, or CPS valet parking if you sail with P&O Cruises, Cunard or Princess. Off-site park and ride operators are cheaper but add a shuttle.
Do you run Mayflower Terminal transfers for winter and repositioning cruises?
Yes. Winter departures and repositioning voyages from Berth 106 are handled exactly like summer ones, with a fixed fare per vehicle agreed before travel and luggage included. The main difference is timing: we allow for darker mornings and possible fog, so you reach Dock Gate 20 with time in hand.
How do you keep track of a ship due into Mayflower if winter weather slows it down?
We monitor the ship's expected arrival on the morning of your return. If heavy weather has delayed it, the driver sets off later to suit, so the car arrives when you are ready to leave rather than hours early or after you have given up waiting.
We are staying in the New Forest before our December sailing. Can you pick us up there?
Yes. Hotels and cottages in the New Forest are a short drive from the Western Docks, and we can collect from your accommodation on the morning you sail. Rural lanes can be icy on winter mornings, so the driver will build in a little extra time on top of the usual journey.
More Southampton cruise guides
- Ocean Cruise Terminal guide
- QEII Cruise Terminal guide
- City Cruise Terminal guide
- Horizon Cruise Terminal guide
- All five Southampton cruise terminals
- Southampton cruise parking: CPS vs ABParking
- What time to arrive at the terminal
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Parking at the Mayflower Terminal
Driving yourself? Compare the port car parks, valet services and off-site options for the Mayflower Terminal in our Southampton cruise terminal parking guide, with current prices by terminal. For a door-to-ship car instead, see every area we cover.