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Ultimate Guide! Southampton cruise Terminal Guide You Need to See!

Cruising with the 4bs
Cruising with the 4bs
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👁️ 76K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 10:01

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive overview of the five cruise terminals located in Southampton, including the QE2, Ocean, City, Horizon, and Mayflower terminals. The guide details the specific characteristics of each location, such as the Ocean terminal being the busiest and the Horizon terminal being relatively new. The video explains the logistical aspects of arriving at the port, including how to navigate different lanes for drop-offs, coaches, and mini-buses. Information regarding official car parking is provided, noting that different cruise lines utilize different parking providers like CPS or ABP. The creator also addresses common traveler concerns, such as the possibility of terminal changes and the security process, which is described as being similar to an airport but much faster. Additionally, the guide covers nearby accommodations like the Holiday Inn and Leonardo Hotel, as well as the proximity of the train station to certain terminals. The video concludes by outlining the standard boarding procedure, which involves luggage drop-off, security checks, and boarding via an air bridge, while noting that disembarkation processes vary by cruise line.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC Cruises USA
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for MSC Cruises USA
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm Tom from cruising with the 4bs and this is our Southampton Cruise terminal Glide

that's a great terminal I'd probably say it's the best terminal in Southampton

it's a lovely terminal we'll take a closer look at that terminal shortly

so it's a very simple procedure different companies have different ways of doing it

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check the ABP Southampton terminal website the night before your cruise for terminal updates
Use official parking for specific cruise lines (CPS for P&O, Cunard, Princess; ABP for MSC, Royal, Disney)
Arrive early as the average time in the terminal is between 20 minutes and half an hour
Follow staff directions for drop-off lanes and luggage handling

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Terminal changesIt is very rare for your terminal to be changed, but check the ABP website and your emails the night before

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow many cruise terminals are there in Southampton?
QWhere are the terminals located?
QWhat do I do when I arrive at the terminal?
QWhere are the car parks?

Topics Covered

Embarkation3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Southampton3½ Happy Bacon
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