Ocean Cruise Terminal TaxiP&O Iona & Arvia Specialist

About Ocean Cruise Terminal

Ocean Cruise Terminal is Southampton's facility for P&O Cruises' mega-ships. Iona, launched in 2020 as Britain's largest cruise ship at the time, and her sister ship Arvia both operate from this terminal. With a combined passenger capacity of over 10,000, embarkation and disembarkation days here are among the busiest at any UK cruise port.

This is exactly why having a pre-booked private transfer makes such a difference. On a busy Saturday, Iona alone could be disembarking 5,000 passengers while simultaneously boarding 5,000 new ones. The roads around the Western Docks are congested. Your driver knows the best approach route and timing.

Cruise Lines at Ocean Terminal

• P&O Cruises — Iona (5,200 passengers), Arvia (5,200 passengers)

Other P&O ships (Britannia, Aurora, Arcadia) typically use Mayflower Terminal. Always check your e-ticket.

Embarkation Day at Ocean Terminal

P&O's timed check-in system is strict at Ocean Terminal due to the volume of passengers. You'll have a specific time window — usually a 2-hour slot. Arriving significantly outside your window means waiting. We time your pickup to land you at the terminal at the start of your allocated window.