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Banana Cars
Seaport & Cruise Port Transfers from London
Door-to-terminal transfers from London to Southampton, Dover, Tilbury, Portsmouth and Harwich cruise ports. Room for cruise luggage, fixed fare upfront.
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Service - Professional
Drivers - Flight
Monitoring - Meet &
Greet
At a glance
Cruise Port Transfers at a Glance
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Door to terminal
Picked up at your London address and dropped at your cruise terminal, with no trains or transfers to change.
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Room for cruise luggage
Estates, MPVs and 16-seaters for the extra cases a cruise holiday needs.
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Fare before you book
See the price for every vehicle before you confirm, with no surprises added at booking.
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There and back
Book your journey to the port and your pickup when the ship returns in one go.
The service
Seaport and Cruise Transfers from London
Getting to a cruise port with a week or two of luggage is hard work by train. Most UK cruise terminals are outside London, and the last part of the trip often means another taxi or shuttle.
Banana Cars takes you door to door instead. Your driver collects you from your home, hotel or office in London, loads your bags and drives you straight to your cruise terminal. When your cruise ends, we can collect you from the port and bring you home.
Every journey starts or finishes in London. Get a quote with your address and port, and you will see the fare for each vehicle before you confirm.
Check-in and boarding times are set by your cruise line. Use your cruise documents to choose a pickup time that gets you to the terminal in time.
Ports covered
UK Cruise Ports We Travel To
Transfers between London and the main cruise ports in the south and east of England.
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Hampshire
Southampton
The UK's busiest cruise port, with five terminals: Ocean, Mayflower, City, QEII and Horizon.
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Kent
Dover
Dover's cruise terminals at the Western Docks, used by many shorter European cruises.
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Essex
London Tilbury
The London International Cruise Terminal at the Port of Tilbury, on the Thames east of London.
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Hampshire
Portsmouth
Portsmouth International Port, for cruises and ferries.
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Essex
Harwich
Harwich International Port, for cruises and North Sea ferries.
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Other ports
Sailing from somewhere else?
Enter your port in the booking form for a fare, or call us to check.
Ships in large ports such as Southampton use different terminals. Check your terminal in your cruise documents and add it to your booking.
How to book
How to Book Your Cruise Transfer
Four steps, and you see your fare before you confirm.
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Step 1: Enter Your Journey
Add your London pickup address, your cruise port, the date and a pickup time.
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Step 2: Choose Your Vehicle
Pick a vehicle with enough seats and space for every suitcase.
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Step 3: Add Your Cruise Details
Note your ship, terminal and any extra luggage. Choose Round Trip to add your return.
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Step 4: Travel to the Port
Your driver collects you, loads your bags and takes you to the terminal.
Good to know
Tips for a Smooth Cruise Transfer
A few details that make embarkation and disembarkation day easier.
Choosing a pickup time
Work back from the check-in time in your cruise documents. Allow extra time for traffic, especially on Friday and weekend departures and during school holidays.
Luggage
Cruise luggage adds up quickly. Count every large case when you choose your vehicle, and mention garment bags, mobility aids or extra items in your booking notes.
Your return pickup
Ships usually dock early in the morning, but passengers leave in groups over several hours. Book your pickup for your expected disembarkation time and keep your phone on.
Flying in before your cruise?
We also run airport transfers. Book a pickup from Heathrow or Gatwick to your London hotel the night before you sail.
Our fleet
Vehicles for Cruise Port Transfers
For cruise trips, choose by luggage first. Most travellers take more cases than on a normal holiday.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Large bags | Example* | Best for |
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| Saloon | 3 | 3 | Volkswagen Passat | Couples with light luggage |
| Estate | 4 | 4 | Toyota Corolla Touring Sports | Couples with extra cases |
| Executive | 3 | 2 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class | A premium start to your cruise |
| MPV-6 | 5 | 4 | Ford Galaxy | Families |
| Executive MPV-7 | 8 | 7 | Mercedes-Benz V-Class | Groups and larger families |
| 16 Seater | 16 | 14 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | Large cruise groups |
*Example vehicles are for illustration only. The exact make and model may vary; the vehicle category and capacity you book are what we provide.
Why Banana Cars
Why Book Your Cruise Transfer with Banana Cars
One car from your door to the ship, a fare you know in advance and room for all your luggage.
Get a QuoteProfessional drivers
Experienced, courteous drivers who help with your luggage.
Fixed, transparent pricing
The full fare is shown before you confirm.
Available 24/7
Early-morning departures and late returns are covered.
The right vehicle
From saloons to 16-seaters, chosen around your luggage.
Door to terminal
No trains, shuttles or carrying cases between connections.
Return trips
Book your port pickup at the same time as your outbound journey.
Areas we serve
Cruise Transfers from Across London
We collect cruise passengers from these areas and many more.
Frequently asked questions
Cruise Transfer FAQs
Common questions about getting to and from the port.
Call 020 3006 6550We run transfers between London and Southampton, Dover, London Tilbury, Portsmouth and Harwich. For other ports, enter your journey in the booking form or call us.
Yes. Every journey must start or finish in London, for example from your London home or hotel to the port, or from the port back to London.
Work back from the check-in time in your cruise documents, then allow extra time for traffic. Weekend and school holiday departures can be busier.
Yes. Book your return with Round Trip, or as a separate journey from the port. Choose your expected disembarkation time and keep your phone on so your driver can reach you.
Count every large case. An estate takes 4 large bags, an MPV-6 takes 4 bags for 5 passengers, and an Executive MPV-7 takes 7. Compare all vehicles on our fleet page.
Enter your airport and port in the booking form to check. Many travellers also book an airport transfer to a London hotel the night before they sail.
Sailing Soon?
Book your cruise transfer now and travel from your door to the terminal.