+44 2382250406 Parking for Princess Cruises at Southampton
Keep your keys
Avoid stress
Free shuttle
If you’re sailing with Princess Cruises from Southampton, booking your parking in advance is one of the most smartest steps before departure. Princess Cruises does not operate its own parking at Southampton Port, so passengers must arrange parking through official terminal providers or independent services. Dolphin Park & Ride provides secure park and ride parking for Princess Cruises passengers from £79. You drive to our Southampton car park, park your vehicle, keep your keys, and take a shuttle directly to your assigned Princess Cruises terminal. Availability is limited for each sailing, so early booking is recommended once your cruise is confirmed. This page explains how parking works for Princess Cruises departures from Southampton, the available options, and why many passengers choose Dolphin Park & Ride for secure, affordable long-stay parking with a direct shuttle to the terminal.
This page explains your parking options as a P&O passenger, what most travellers choose to do, and why many P&O Cruises passengers use Dolphin Park & Ride for secure, affordable long-stay parking with a free shuttle directly to the terminal.
About Dolphin Park & Ride
Princess Cruises passengers often sail for longer than most. Grand Voyages, World Cruises, and extended itineraries mean your car could be parked for two, three, or even four weeks. That is a different level of commitment to leaving a vehicle with someone and we built Dolphin Park & Ride with exactly that in mind.
We are a Southampton-based cruise parking provider operating close to Southampton Cruise Port, specialising exclusively in long-stay parking for cruise passengers. Unlike valet or meet and greet services, you park your own car in your allocated space and keep your keys for the entire voyage. Your vehicle stays exactly where you left it — monitored, insured, and untouched — whether you are away for 7 nights or 35.
Parking starts from £79. For longer Princess Cruises voyages the saving over official terminal parking is even more significant. We recommend booking as soon as your sailing is confirmed — spaces are limited per sailing and World Cruise dates fill particularly early.
Which Terminals Do Princess Cruises Use in
Southampton?
Princess Cruises typically departs from Ocean Cruise Terminal and Mayflower Cruise Terminal at Southampton Cruise Port, depending on the ship and sailing schedule. Southampton has four terminals in total:
Your specific terminal will be confirmed in your Princess Cruises booking documentation. Dolphin Park & Ride's free shuttle serves all Southampton cruise terminals, so you are transferred directly to whichever terminal your sailing departs from — no matter which ship you are on.
Why Princess Cruises passengers choose us
Dolphin Park & Ride is a practical choice for passengers looking for secure, affordable parking near Southampton Port without compromising on convenience.
Keep Your Keys
your car remains exactly where you parked it
Shuttle transfers included
to the terminal on departure and back on return Secure parking with CCTV monitoring and controlled access
Secure & Monitored
24/7 CCTV surveillance and secure fencing for maximum protection
No Hidden Fees
clear, upfront pricing
Parking from £79
lower than typical official terminal parking for 7 days
P&O terminals
Mayflower, Ocean, and others
Parking Options for Princess Cruises
Passengers at Southampton
Princess Cruises passengers departing from Southampton typically choose from three main parking options, depending on budget, convenience, and travel preferences.
Official Terminal Parking
Official terminal parking at Southampton Port is operated by providers such as CPS and ABParking, with car parks located at or near the cruise terminals. This option allows you to park within the port area without needing a transfer.
However, there are a few key limitations:
- Spaces are limited and sell out quickly, especially for Princess Cruises sailings
- Prices are usually the highest, often exceeding £140 for a 7-day cruise
- High-demand itineraries such as World Cruises and Grand Voyages are booked months in advance
Meet and Greet Parking
Meet and greet parking involves driving to a designated drop-off point near the Southampton cruise terminal and handing your vehicle to a driver. The vehicle is then parked off-site and returned when you return from your cruise.
This option is suitable for passengers who want a quick drop-off with minimal walking. However, it requires handing over your car and keys for the full duration of your trip, which many Princess Cruises passengers prefer to avoid, especially on longer sailings.
Park and Ride — Dolphin Park & Ride
Dolphin Park & Ride offers a secure and straightforward park and ride service for Princess Cruises passengers travelling from Southampton. You drive to our car park, park your vehicle in your allocated space, keep your keys, and take a shuttle directly to your assigned cruise terminal.
How Dolphin Park & Ride Compares to Port Parking
For Princess Cruises passengers comparing parking options at Southampton:
| Feature | Official Parking | Dolphin Park & Ride |
|---|---|---|
| Price (1 week) | From £140+ | From £79 |
| Keep Your Keys | ✖ | ✔ |
| Car moved while away | Often | Never |
| Walk with luggage | ✔ | No-Free shuttle |
| Availability | Sells out fast | Limited per sailing |
| Shuttle included | ✖ | Yes, both ways |
| Transparent pricing | Extras common | No hidden fees |
How Dolphin Park & Ride
Princess Cruises Passengers
Booking and using our service takes four simple steps:
Select your Princess Cruises sailing date and cruise duration. For Grand Voyages and World Cruises, we recommend booking 6–8 weeks ahead — these are our highest-demand sailing periods and spaces go early. You receive a confirmation email with your arrival instructions, address, and GPS link.
Drive to our car park on your departure day and park in your allocated space. There is no key handover — your keys stay in your pocket for the entire Princess Cruises voyage, however long that may be.
Our shuttle departs directly to your cruise terminal. The journey typically takes 8–12 minutes depending on traffic. No carrying luggage across the port — board your Princess ship relaxed.
After disembarking, call the pickup number in your confirmation email. We collect you from the terminal and return you to your car. Whether you have been away for one week or six, your car is exactly where you left it.
Parking Prices for Princess Cruises at Southampton
Dolphin Park & Ride pricing for Princess Cruises passengers starts from £79 for a one-week cruise. Pricing varies based on cruise duration and sailing date.
Typical price comparison for a one-week Princess Cruises sailing
What is included in the price:
- Secure long-stay parking for the full duration of your Princess Cruises sailing
- Free shuttle transfer to your terminal on departure
- Free shuttle collection from your terminal on return
- No booking fees, no hidden extras
Princess Cruises is well known for longer voyages — Grand Voyages, World Cruises, and extended itineraries of two weeks or more. For these sailings, the cost difference between official port parking and Dolphin Park & Ride is even more significant, making early booking especially worthwhile.
Why Princess Cruises Passengers Trust Dolphin Park & Ride
Leaving your vehicle for a Princess Cruises sailing — especially for longer voyages — requires a parking provider you can rely on. Dolphin Park & Ride is designed to give you complete confidence from drop-off to return.
Dolphin Park & Ride offers a secure and reliable parking solution for Princess Cruises passengers departing from Southampton, with a clear focus on safety, simplicity, and peace of mind.
CCTV-monitored car park
Your vehicle is monitored throughout your entire cruise
No key handover
You keep your keys and your car is never moved
Transparent pricing
The price at booking is the price you pay. Nothing added at arrival
Clear arrival instructions
Sent after booking with full address, directions, and GPS link
Efficient return pickup
Call on arrival and our shuttle will collect you promptly
Transparent pricing
No hidden fees, the price you book is final
Frequently asked questions
Parking for Princess Cruises Southampton
Book Parking for Your Princess Cruises
Sailing at Southampton
Dolphin Park & Ride offers Princess Cruises passengers a simple, secure, and affordable parking solution close to Southampton Cruise Port. Park your own car, keep your keys, and take our free shuttle to the terminal — from £79.
Spaces are limited per sailing. Book as soon as your cruise is confirmed.
