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Yes. Hotel collection can be arranged. Enter the full hotel name and address when booking and be ready with your luggage around the scheduled collection time.
Business Class
Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, Cadillac XTS, or similar.
- Fits up to 3 people
- Fits 2 carry-on bags, or 2 standard check-in, or 1 extra large check-in bag
- Available in most of our business districts
Max. 4 Max. 2 Max. 2
First Class
Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Audi A8, or similar
- Fits up to 3 people
- Fits 2 carry-on bags, or 2 standard check-in, or 1 extra large check-in bag
- Available in most of our business districts
Max. 4 Max. 2 Max. 2
Business Van / SUV
Mercedes V-Class, Chevy Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon Denali, or similar
- Fits up to 5 people
- Fits 12 carry-on bags, or 8 standard check-in, or 6 extra large check-in bag
- Available in most of our business districts
Max. 4 Max. 2 Max. 2
Leave London From Your Address
Starting a cruise after spending time in London creates a different journey from arriving at an airport. Instead of coordinating transport around a flight, your transfer can begin from the Central London address included in your reservation.
We provide Central London to Southampton Cruise Terminal transfers from hotels, apartments, residences and other suitable collection points, giving passengers a private connection to their cruise departure.
Enter your complete pickup address when booking rather than using a general London location. Accurate details help identify where your driver needs to collect you, particularly around hotels, apartment buildings and busy streets.
Standard address collections include 30 minutes of waiting time, with the first 15 minutes free, providing flexibility around your planned departure.
Plan Around Your Embarkation Time
Your cruise line will normally provide an embarkation or arrival window. Use this information when deciding when you want to leave Central London rather than planning solely around the ship's eventual departure time.
Road conditions can vary, particularly when leaving busy parts of London. Allowing an appropriate margin gives you more flexibility for the journey towards Southampton.
A pre-booked private vehicle keeps the transfer straightforward: your party is collected from the agreed London address and travels towards the cruise destination recorded on the reservation.
For passengers staying at a hotel, it is useful to be checked out and have all luggage ready before the planned collection time.
Keep Your Cruise Party Together
Cruise holidays can involve several large cases, hand luggage and additional belongings. If you are travelling as a family or group, the total baggage volume may be just as important as the number of passengers.
Tell us how many suitcases, smaller bags, pushchairs and other bulky items you are bringing. This helps determine whether a car, MPV or larger minibus is appropriate.
Vehicle options range from 4-seater cars through to 16-seater minibuses, allowing couples, families and larger parties to arrange one private journey rather than dividing the group across several vehicles where suitable.
Executive vehicles and selected EV options are also available. Baby, toddler and booster seats can be requested in advance for families travelling with children.
Arrive At Your Cruise Terminal
Southampton serves numerous cruise calls and has multiple cruise facilities, so your booking should contain the actual embarkation destination rather than simply "Southampton".
Check your cruise documents before travelling and provide the relevant terminal or port destination. Southampton VTS publishes cruise schedules with vessel and berth information, although operational berth arrangements can change.
Once the destination is confirmed, your Central London to Southampton Cruise Terminal transfer can take you from the London collection address towards the appropriate cruise location in one private journey.
Your fare is calculated from the journey details supplied and displayed upfront. We do not use demand-based surge pricing simply because travel demand is high.
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Outstanding Central London Airport chauffeur service. The chauffeur was waiting inside arrivals, helped with luggage, and the vehicle was immaculate. A truly VIP experience.James R., London
We regularly use 1ST Airport Taxis for executive London transfers. Professional chauffeurs, luxury vehicles, and exceptional reliability every time.Sarah M., Corporate Travel Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
You should find answers to your questions here. If not, please chat with our operator by clicking the chat button.
Can You Pick Up From An Apartment?
Yes, subject to suitable vehicle access and stopping arrangements. Provide the complete address and any useful collection instructions with your reservation.
When Should We Leave Central London?
Plan backwards from the embarkation information supplied by your cruise line and allow an appropriate margin for road travel. Do not base your departure solely on the ship's final sailing time.
How Much Address Waiting Is Included?
Standard address collections include 30 minutes of waiting time, with the first 15 minutes free.
Can We Bring Several Cruise Cases?
Yes. Tell us the quantity and approximate size of your luggage when booking. This helps determine which vehicle provides suitable passenger and baggage capacity.
Can Our Group Stay Together?
Larger vehicles are available, including minibuses accommodating up to 16 passengers, subject to the amount of luggage your group is carrying.
Can We Add More Than One Pickup?
Additional collection requirements should be entered or discussed when arranging the journey so the route, timing and price can reflect the requested itinerary.
Are Child Seats Available From London?
Yes. Baby, toddler and booster seats can be requested in advance. Provide each child's age when making your reservation.
Which Southampton Terminal Should I Book?
Use the embarkation information supplied by your cruise operator. Southampton VTS also publishes cruise vessel and berth schedules, but passengers should rely on their latest cruise documentation for their travel arrangements.
Is The London Transfer Price Fixed?
Your pre-booked price is calculated using the journey details entered when making the reservation and displayed upfront, without demand-based surge pricing.
