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Cruising from Tilbury? Everything You Need to Know Before You Go!

Travel Life With Lucy
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I'm Lucy. I make videos and content about cruises, Disney, and just general travel content.

Tilbury might feel a little bit out of the way, but it is actually quite straightforward.

I would recommend booking your space as soon as possible in case spaces sell out.

Make sure you keep your hand luggage and important documents and items and medication on you.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Pre-book a taxi or use Uber as taxis may not always be waiting.
✓Check train schedules to ensure your train stops at Tilbury Town.
✓Book Ambassador Cruise Line coach transfer from Victoria Coach Station in advance.
✓Pay Dartford crossing tolls in advance or up to the following day.
✓Book on-site parking in advance if cruising with Ambassador.
✓Keep hand luggage and important documents with you, not in dropped-off luggage.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting to the terminal — Use public transport, pre-book taxis, or book coach transfer; follow detailed driving directions.
Parking — Book on-site parking in advance; avoid unsecured free parking; research alternative options.
Where to stay — Choose hotels with free parking or consider Premier Inn, Travelodge, Ibis, or other chains mentioned.
What to do before boarding — Visit Tilbury Fort, see the ship view, eat at The World's End, or shop at Lakeside Shopping Center.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do I get to Tilbury Cruise Terminal by public transport?
QWhat are the parking options near the cruise terminal?
QWhere should I stay the night before embarking from Tilbury?
QWhat can I do around Tilbury before my cruise?

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Thinking of cruising from London Cruise Terminal in Tilbury, Essex? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned cruiser, this video is packed with essential tips to help you prepare for embarking from Tilbury! 🚢 In this video you’ll get to know •How to get to Tilbury by train, coach, car, or from the airport •Parking options near the cruise terminal •Where to stay the night before (from budget to boutique!) •Things to do around Tilbury before you sail If you have any questions or tips, please leave them in the comments below 😊 I'd really appreciate if you could give the video a thumbs up as it let's YouTube know to get my videos out there, and also hit the subscribe button and bell icon to receive notifications of new videos! Thank you so much for watching! 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/travellifewithlucy Useful Links 🔗 C2C Train Timetable - https://www.c2c-online.co.uk/timetable/ 99 Bus Timetable - https://www.ensignbus.com/uploads/1/5/6/5/15657682/ensignbus_99_08-24.pdf Ensign Bus Fares - https://www.ensignbus.com/fares.html (99 currently under review) Dartford Crossing - https://www.gov.uk/pay-dartford-crossing-charge What3Words - https://what3words.com/back.branded.mess **ASDA CAR PARK IS CHARGABLE** Since posting this video I have discovered that the asda parking is chargable via websites, that again I would not recommend as it is not a secure car park Premier Inn - https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/home.html Travelodge - https://www.travelodge.co.uk/ Ibis - https://ibis.accor.com/en.html Stifford Hall Hotel - https://stiffordhallhotel.com/ The Bell Inn - https://www.bell-inn.co.uk/ Orsett Hall - https://www.orsetthall.co.uk/ Tilbury Fort - https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/tilbury-fort/ 00:00 Intro 00:27 How to get there 03:54 Parking tips 05:05 Where to stay 06:27 Things to do 07:45 Bye!