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Southampton cruise passengers
Private tours before, after and during your cruise
Your own driver-guide and luxury Mercedes, timed around your ship. Stonehenge, the Cotswolds, Windsor, Bath and London, from £895 per group.
- Rated 5.0 on Tripadvisor
- All five Southampton terminals
- Your luggage travels with you
How it fits your cruise
Pick the journey that matches your ship
Every cruise tour can be booked in up to three ways. The price is for your whole private group of up to 8, whichever you choose.
After your cruise
Ship → tour → airport or London
Leaving the ship in Southampton? We meet you at the terminal from 8.30am with room for your luggage, show you England, and drop you at Heathrow, Gatwick or your London hotel. It turns a transfer day into one of the best days of the trip.
Before your cruise
Airport or London → tour → ship
Flying in on embarkation day, or already in London? We meet you at Heathrow or Gatwick arrivals, or at your hotel, from 7.30am. You tour on the way and reach your terminal by about 3pm.
Port day
Ship → tour → ship
Is Southampton a stop on your cruise? We meet you at the terminal at 8am and have you back by 5pm, well before all-aboard. Tell us your all-aboard time and we plan the day around it.
The tours
Ten private tours from your ship
Each page has the full route, timings for every journey and live dates to book.
Stonehenge & Salisbury
The closest great sight to your ship, about 50 minutes away. The shortest day, so earlier flights and sailings work.
- After
- Port day
- Before
The Cotswolds
Bourton-on-the-Water, Bibury, Burford and hidden villages the coaches can’t reach.
- After
- Port day
- Before
Stonehenge & Windsor Castle
Two icons in one day. Windsor is 20 minutes from Heathrow, ideal around a flight.
- After
- Port day
- Before
Stonehenge & Bath
Two World Heritage sites, with a guided walk through Georgian Bath.
- After
- Port day
London in a Day
Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Tower and the stories in between, with your luggage safe in the car.
- After
- Port day
- Before (London hotels)
Blenheim Palace & the Cotswolds
Churchill’s birthplace, with Hidcote and Snowshill Manor on the full day.
- After
- Port day
- Before
Brighton, Arundel & the South Downs
England’s south coast, and the best choice for Gatwick flights.
- After
- Port day
- Before
Clarkson’s Farm
Diddly Squat Farm Shop, The Farmer’s Dog and the Cotswold lanes around them.
- After
- Port day
- Before
Tolkien’s Cotswolds
The Hobbit Door, Broadway Tower and the places said to have shaped Middle-earth.
- After
- Port day
- Before
Jane Austen’s Bath
A specialist Austen walking tour and the Roman Baths, both included.
- After
- Port day
Every price is for your whole private group of up to 8 guests, not per person. Want something else? Any of our tours can start or finish at your ship: ask us.
What’s included
On every cruise tour
- Meet and greet at any of Southampton’s five cruise terminals: Ocean, QEII, City, Horizon and Mayflower
- Heathrow, Gatwick or central London hotel pickup or drop-off
- Your luggage carried all day: 1 large suitcase and 1 small bag each
- A luxury Mercedes with Wi-Fi, air conditioning and bottled water
- Your own English-speaking driver-guide, and a route you can change
- Ship and flight tracking, so we move the pickup if you’re early or late
How it works
From booking to boarding
- Choose your tour and journeyBook online on the tour’s page, or ask us for a tailored plan.
- Tell us your shipAdd your ship, its timing for the day and any flight when you book.
- We confirm the day beforeYour guide texts you the pickup time and meeting point.
- Step off and goYour guide is waiting at the terminal, arrivals hall or hotel.
Not sure which fits?
Tell us your ship and we’ll plan it
Send us your ship, the date and what you’d like to see. We’ll reply with a plan and a confirmed price, usually within 24 hours. There’s no payment and no obligation.
Prefer to talk? Call 0800 787 9757 (+44 800 787 9757 from overseas) or message us on WhatsApp.
Questions from cruise guests
Which journey should we book?
After your cruise if you’re leaving the ship in Southampton and heading to London or the airport. Before your cruise if you’re flying in or staying in London and boarding that day. Port day if Southampton is a stop on your cruise and you’re sailing on that evening.
Will we be back at the ship in time on a port day?
Port days are planned to have you back at the terminal by 5pm, or about 4pm on Stonehenge & Salisbury. Tell us your all-aboard time when you book and we plan the day around it. If your ship sails before 6.30pm, please ask us before booking.
What if our ship or flight is late?
We track your ship and your flight and move the pickup to match. If a late arrival leaves less time, we shorten the tour rather than risk your ship or your flight. Stops we have to miss aren’t refunded.
Can we do a tour on the day we fly in?
Yes, if your flight lands at Heathrow or Gatwick by 8am. We meet you in arrivals and aim to reach your terminal by about 3pm. Bath is too far for embarkation day, so the two Bath tours aren’t offered before a cruise.
Can we fly home the same day?
Usually, yes. On Stonehenge & Salisbury we reach Heathrow at about 3–3.30pm, so flights after 6.30pm work. On the full Cotswolds days we reach Heathrow at about 6–6.30pm, so you need a flight after 9.30pm. Each tour page gives its own times.
Which terminals, airports and hotels do you cover?
All five Southampton cruise terminals, Heathrow, Gatwick and hotels in central London. Southampton hotels, other airports and other addresses are possible too: ask us for a price.
How much luggage can we bring?
Each guest can bring 1 large suitcase and 1 small bag, which stay locked in the vehicle all day. If you have more, tell us before you book so we can confirm space.
Is the price per person?
No. Every price is for your whole private group of up to 8 guests.
Do you offer transfers without a tour?
Yes. Ask us for a transfer price, or see chauffeur hire for a car and driver by the day.
What is your cancellation policy?
Most cruise tours can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the start, with a full refund. Jane Austen’s Bath is non-refundable.
Make the most of your day ashore
Private tours from £895 per group. Book online, or tell us your ship and we’ll plan it for you.