Choosing the right parking service can make it easier to plan your journey from the parking facility to Southampton Cruise Port. We offer two options: Park and Ride and Park and Stroll.
This page explains how each service works, who it may suit and the main differences between them.
Park and Ride Southampton is designed for passengers who prefer to use a shuttle transfer to continue from the parking facility towards Southampton Cruise Port.
After arriving and parking your vehicle, you use the shuttle service for the journey towards the port. Return arrangements are provided for the journey back after your cruise.
Drive → Park → Shuttle → Cruise Port
After your cruise, follow the return arrangements provided with your booking and return to the parking facility to collect your vehicle.
Park and Ride may suit passengers who:
Park and Stroll Southampton is designed for passengers who prefer to walk from the parking facility towards Southampton Cruise Port.
After parking your vehicle, you continue towards the port on foot rather than using the shuttle service.
Drive → Park → Walk → Cruise Port
After returning from your cruise, follow your booking arrangements to return to the parking facility and collect your vehicle.
Park and Stroll may suit passengers who:
| Feature | Park and Ride | Park and Stroll |
|---|---|---|
| Journey to port | Shuttle transfer | Walk |
| Shuttle required | Yes | No |
| Best suited to | Passengers who prefer a transfer | Passengers who prefer walking |
Both options provide a way to continue your journey from the parking facility to Southampton Cruise Port. The main consideration is whether you prefer a shuttle transfer or walking.
Park and Ride is a Southampton Port parking service where you leave your vehicle at the parking facility and use a shuttle transfer to continue towards Southampton Cruise Port.
Park and Stroll is a Southampton Port parking service where you leave your vehicle at the parking facility and continue towards Southampton Cruise Port on foot.
Yes. Park and Ride includes a shuttle transfer towards Southampton Cruise Port, with return arrangements provided for the journey back after your cruise.
Choose Park and Ride if you prefer a shuttle transfer. Choose Park and Stroll if you prefer to walk towards Southampton Cruise Port.
Yes. Park and Stroll is the service for passengers who want to continue towards Southampton Cruise Port on foot after parking.
Once you know which option suits your journey, arrange your parking around your cruise dates.
Choose Park and Ride Southampton if you prefer a shuttle transfer, or Park and Stroll Southampton if you prefer to walk towards Southampton Cruise Port.