Southampton has become the main cruise terminal for many of the major cruising companies, with over 240 cruise liners docking each year. The popularity of the cruising industry is set to increase over the coming years.
Amberley Lodge Guesthouse is always ready to welcome guests who are to be passengers with one of the cruise liners. We have included some information on this page that we hope will assist you when preparing to travel on a cruise.
The Cruise Terminals
Listed below are the links to the four main cruise terminals located in Southampton. Here you should be able to find information regarding their respective terminal facilities and amenities.
Travelling to the cruise terminals from Amberley Lodge Guesthouse
The cruise terminals are only approximately three miles away, taxis are both frequent and reliable and can be easily booked for you whilst you are here with us. The cost of a taxi to the cruise terminals is approximately £6.50.
Travelling to Southampton by Car and Car Parking
Please consult the map on our '
contact and find us' section of the website to find information on how to locate us via the M3 and M27 motorways. If you encounter any confusion regarding our location, feel free to give us a call and we will be more than willing to provide you with clear directions. Unfortunately we do not have sufficient parking spaces to keep your car for you whilst you are cruising but you may wish to book on site parking directly at the docks please visit You might wish to consider looking at the services offered by Enterprise in respect of hiring a car from your home to Southampton and again on your journey back. They have very interesting solutions.
National Express
When you arrive at the coach station (Harbour parade) in Southampton there is a taxi rank directly outside. A taxi to bring you to our bed and breakfast will cost approximately £4.50.
National Rail enquiries
When you arrive at Southampton Central train station there is a taxi rank directly outside. The cost of a taxi to bring you to our guest house is approx £5.00 or if you do not have too much luggage and would enjoy the walk, we are approx 10-15 minutes walking distance away and easy to find.