Airport and Pier Transfers

LONDON (SOUTHAMPTON) TRANSFERS

Carnival Cruise Line offers transportation services between London Heathrow International Airport, London Gatwick International Airport, Victoria Coach Station, the Victoria Coach Station and the Port of Southampton on the day of embarkation only. Guests may purchase transportation up to two days prior to their sail date.

FLIGHT AND TRANSPORTATION TIMES

Airport-to-pier transportation

To purchase Carnival's transportation service, your flight must arrive by no later than the time listed below on the day of your cruise:

  • London Heathrow International Airport – before 12:00 PM on the embarkation day
  • London Gatwick International Airport – before 11:30 AM on the embarkation day

Driving times from the airports to the Port of Southampton are as follows:

  • London Heathrow International Airport – 1.5 hours based on traffic conditions
  • London Gatwick International Airport – 2 hours based on traffic conditions

Kindly allow 1.5 hours to exit Customs in both airports.

Airport to pier transfer service will be provided as follows:

  • London Heathrow International Airport – between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM
  • London Gatwick International Airport – at 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM

NOTE: Guests who purchase their own air tickets and are using Carnival’s Airport Transportation are required to provide flight information via Online Check-In no later than two days prior to their cruise date. The airport is staffed based on known flight information. Once all known flights are met, the staff is released and service is no longer available.

London City Departures – Transfer from Victoria Coach Station to Southampton

  • Located at 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London, SW1W9TP
  • Only one departure at 11:30 AM for embarkation.

PURCHASING TRANSPORTATION

To purchase transportation, guests can contact either their travel agent or Carnival reservations directly at 1-800-327-9501. Guests can also purchase transportation here, or by following these steps:

1. Log in to access My Cruise Manager.
2. Click "Categories" located at the top of the web page, then select "Airport Transfers."
3. Once on the "Airport Transfers" page, make your selection.
4. After making your transfer purchase, return to Online Check-In and provide your flight itinerary.

Guests who purchase their own airfare tickets are required to provide flight information via Online Check-In when purchasing transportation. Changes to flight details are the responsibility of the guest and must be entered into Online Check-In no later than two days prior to their cruise. Carnival is not responsible for providing transportation to guests who schedule flights outside of the service times listed above or providing incorrect flight information.

UPON ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT

After collecting their luggage, guests should proceed to customs and into the arrivals area. Once there, a representative will escort guests to the pier transportation.

Guests who arrive prior to their sail date must return to one of the below meeting points on the day of sailing no later than 11:00 AM.

Meeting Points:

  • London Heathrow International Airport – arrivals halls (T1, T2, T3 and T5)
  • London Gatwick International Airport – arrivals halls (North and South Terminals)

Guests staying in London prior to their sail date may purchase transfers from London Victoria Coach Station to Southampton. Transfer departure is at 11:30 AM. Victoria Coach Station is a motorcoach station in London, located at 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London, SW1W9TP.

Once guests have arrived at the Victoria Coach Station, please proceed to check the departure screens to locate the coach bay number, which will be indicated under “Carnival Pride – Southampton”.

Transfer service will be provided by Intercruises Shoreside and Port Services. Should guests have questions regarding the transfer service, the transfer provider can be reached at the following contact numbers on the day of the sailing only:

  • Office hours (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM [17:30]) – +44 (0) 207467 7690
  • Emergency number (out of office hours) – +44 (0) 7989 88 1258

ON THE RETURN HOME

After debarking, a pier representative will direct guests to a motorcoach once they have collected their luggage and exited the terminal.

CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

The vehicle operator is an independent contractor. Carnival assumes no liability for losses, damages, or injuries in connection with the use of the operator. Carnival reserves the right to discontinue transportation service at any time. Prices and acceptable flight times are subject to change without notice.


* Transportation rates are subject to change and unused services are non-refundable.