Transferring between ships at Southampton

We will bearriving early in the morning at the Mayflower terminal on one cruise line and departing that afternoon from the QE 2 Terminal. Has anyone done this transfer, or have any ideas on how to economically and efficiently accomplish this. Walking between the terminals with the luggage necessary for a multicruise itinerary is not viable since the two berths are at opposite ends of theport.

There will be taxis waiting outside the Mayflower to take you on the short trip to QEII terminal. However you may be too early to check your luggage in.

http://www.cruisesouthampton.com/places/ocean-cruise-terminal

It's not just the distance - QE11 terminal is deep in the docks, with only a painted line between pedestrians and truck traffic. A taxi from the rank at Mayflower terminal will cost only about £7.

Problem, as the Exile says, is that you'll be thrown off your ship by 9.30 and that may be too early to drop your bags at QE11. Guessing it,s a Cunard cruise - can I suggest you e-mail them and enquire if they have early bag-drop at Southampton, I know some cruise lines do.

Mebbe keep the taxi and after dropping your bags get the driver to drop you at Bugle Street (for old-town sights) or the Bargate (for shopping)

JB :)

There will be taxis waiting outside the Mayflower to take you on the short trip to QEII terminal. However you may be too early to check your luggage in.

 

http://www.cruisesouthampton.com/places/ocean-cruise-terminal

Thank you for your assistance.