Southampton or Dover post-cruise London hotel, transfer & sights

A post-cruise flexible package of London hotels, transfers and sightseeing

London picture at night

Finish your cruise holiday in style after disembarkation at Southampton or Dover with a short city break package in London. This very popular and value for money package includes transfers from your cruise ship to London hotel, optional sightseeing and accommodation.

The Southampton or Dover post-cruise package break in London is component based with great flexibility. For example it is up to you how many nights you stay in London and there is a wide choice of hotels.

London based package includes:

  • A full day London guided sightseeing tour including entry to Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral and a River Thames cruise
  • Flexible length of hotel stay at a choice of 4- or 5-star London city centre hotels
  • Transfers to Heathrow or Gatwick Airport

Optional extras:

  • Fully guided small group day trip to Stonehenge, Bath & Windsor with entry to Stonehenge and Windsor Castle 
  • Fully guided small group day trip to Oxford, Cotswolds & Country Pub Lunch with entry to Divinity School Oxford 

We also offer alternative private cruise tours which give you the ultimate in flexibility and comfort. Take a cruise transfer privately from Southampton to London and add on a private guided tour to Windsor or Stonehenge too, if you wish.

PRIVATE SOUTHAMPTON POST-CRUISE BREAK IN LONDON

Private flexible cruise transfer with hotel break + option to visit Windsor or Stonehenge.

  • Flexible length of hotel stay (1-10 nights) at a choice of 4- or 5-star London city centre hotels
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned transportation from Southampton cruise port to your London hotel or airport
  • Option to add on a private Stonehenge or Windsor experience
  • Free walking tours included

Southampton or Dover Post-Cruise Break in London

Tower of London
Tower of London

End your cruise holiday in style with a city break in London. After being transferred from your cruise ship at Southampton or Dover to London, you can explore the capital to your heart’s content, all whilst staying in luxury 4- or 5-star accommodation.

This is a stress free, simple package that combines all the basics you need after disembarkation from your cruise ship to stepping on your flight home. A London hotel, transfer and an optional add-on sightseeing tour covering world famous attractions on your second day. It is up to you how long you stay in London, (though there is a minimum of two nights) – this showcases just how flexible the package is.

Transfer to your London hotel after cruise ship disembarkation

After disembarking your cruise ship, you will be transferred in a shared executive vehicle to your hotel on whichever transfer tour you have chosen. Nearly all Southampton and Dover cruise ships start disembarkation around 7am and are fully disembarked by 9 am, so you have the whole day to explore on your transfer tour.

Your choice of London hotel

Hotel with lights on
Amba Charing Cross Hotel

We have a great range of 4- and 5-star London City centre hotels in a wide variety of city centre locations available on this post Southampton or Dover cruise hotel package.

London has no tight downtown area in the North American sense, all the sights and destinations are spread out. A London highlights tour is an optional extra for your first full day.

All the hotels are close to an Underground Station to get out and about in the evenings and any further days you are in London. We have a dedicated section of the web site addressing how to use the London Underground and the fares system. We also cover London’s popular Hop-on, Hop-off sightseeing buses.

There is normally a wide range of hotels available in London. All current offer hotels are listed and detailed on the tour details and reservations page linked from the reservations banner further below.

Optional tour of London details

On your first full day a guided tour is available to book, covering all the main sights of London. You’ll visit world famous St. Paul’s Cathedral, an architectural triumph and wedding venue of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer.

You then follow the Thames through the heart of London to the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben for a photo stop. You’ll continue to Buckingham Palace to enjoy the pomp and ceremony of the changing of the Royal Guards (subject to operating dates).

After lunch, entry is included to The Tower of London. Here you will learn of real life tales of torture, execution, Royal prisoners, and life in a former Royal Palace, before having a chance to admire and marvel at the Crown Jewels.

Your sightseeing tour ends with a guided boat cruise on the River Thames, where you will enjoy a commentary and excellent views of The Shard, Shakespeare’s Globe and the Houses of Parliament. Your tour ends in Westminster, in the shadow of the London Eye and Parliament, a great location to continue exploring or return to your hotel.

Reservations, payment & full details

Black Van Shuttle

All cruise breaks have a 10% cancellation fee until 28 days before arrival. For cancellations within 28 days of arrival, the cancellation fee is the total price of the reservation.

Payment is by credit card on a secure on-line system in British Pounds, US Dollars or Euro. All taxes, parking charges etc.. are included. Tips are not included in the price.

The price for each package largely reflects the hotel you select and how many nights you choose to stay in London. Full details of each hotel option available for your dates are on the tour detail and reservation pages linked through the banner below.

Southampton or Dover Post-Cruise Break in London

Flexible cruise transfer break Based on 2 sharing:

  • Shared cruise transfer to London city centre hotel, via transfer tour (optional extra)
  • Choice of hotels and length of stay 1-14 nights
  • Highlights of London day tour optional extra – including entrances to Tower of London, St Paul’s and Thames River Cruise

Pre-Cruise Package in London

Aerial photo from London

Pre cruise package in London includes:

  • Flexible length of hotel stay at a choice of hotels in London.
  • Optional Extra – In London fully guided London sightseeing tour with entry to Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral and River Thames cruise
  • Transfer tour from hotel to your Southampton or Dover cruise ship. Wide choice of transfer options available.

Flexible booking. Secure payment in British Pounds, US Dollars or Euro.

Southampton Taxi Transfer to London

Southampton – London Direct Transfers – Car Prices & Vehicles

STANDARD SALOON CAR (e.g. Toyota Prius)
Toyota Prius
  • Central London, Heathrow, Gatwick, London City Airport, Luton, Stansted
  • 1-2 passengers
  • 2 large, 2 hand luggage
ESTATE CAR (e.g. Ford Mondeo)
Ford Mondeo
  • Central London, Heathrow, Gatwick, London City Airport, Luton, Stansted
  • 3 passengers
  • 3 large, 4 hand luggage
MPV (e.g. Ford Galaxy)
Ford Galaxy
  • Central London, Heathrow, Gatwick, London City Airport, Luton, Stansted
  • 4-5 passengers
  • 4 large, 5 hand luggage
LARGE CAR / VAN (e.g. Mercedes Vito)
Mercedes Vito
  • Central London, Heathrow, Gatwick, London City Airport, Luton, Stansted
  • 6-8 passengers
  • 8 large, 8 hand luggage
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE CAR (e.g. Vauxhall Vivaro)
Vauxhall Vivaro
  • Central London, Heathrow, Gatwick, London City Airport, Luton, Stansted
  • 1-4 passengers plus one wheelchair
  • 8 large, 8 hand luggage
Observations

* London reference hotel used: Marriott Kensington hotel

Large luggage: 35.5 x 29.5 x 16in or 90 x 75 x 43cm (max: 25Kg)

Hand luggage: 22 x 18 x 10in or 56 x 45 x 25cm (max: 10Kg)

On-line instant reservations enable you to book your transfer instantly and securely.

Shared Shuttle Transfers – Between London & Cruise Ships

Van shuttle

These shared shuttle transfers offer a budget-friendly and convenient way to travel between London and Southampton Cruise Port, available in both directions. You can select your pickup and drop-off locations from the list of London Zone 1 hotels provided below.

Features:

  • Cancel up to 15 days in advance for a 85% refund
  • From Central London to/from Southampton Port 
  • Convenient pick-ups/drop-offs in central London
  • 1 Check-in luggage + 1 Hand luggage per person
  • Two free walking tours included: The Wizard Walk walking tour & The Royals and Landmarks tour

Central London to Southampton Port

Pick-up: *Please choose between A, B and C (click the hotel for more information and exclusive prices): 
A. Meliá White House
B. The Westminster London Curio Collection by Hilton
C. The Holiday Inn Kensington High Street

*Pick-up will take place between 7:30 am and 9:35 am. The exact time will be advised on your voucher, which you’ll receive approx. 7 days prior to your transfer.
*Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time for boarding.

Drop-off: You will be transferred to the Southampton Port cruise terminal, arriving approximately at 11:35 am.

Southampton Port to Central London

Pick-up: Following your arrival at Southampton Port via cruise ship, your driver will be waiting to greet you at the cruise terminal exit from 8:00 am. The shared transfer shall depart at 8:30am from Southampton Port and will guide you through to Central London.

Drop-off: *Please choose between A, B and C (click the hotel for more information and exclusive prices): 

A. The Holiday Inn Kensington High Street 
B. The Westminster London Curio Collection by Hilton
C. Meliá White House

Drop offs in London will start at approximately 10:30 am.

Private direct transfers between Dover and London

Private Van Shuttle

Dover Cruise terminal is about 75 miles (120km) from Central London. Heathrow Airport is the other (west) side of London from Dover and is much longer but in terms of travel time is similar, around 2 hours direct by vehicle.

We have a full range of vehicles ranging from saloon cars right up to large touring coaches so whatever your group size and amount of luggage we can offer a competitive proposal for your transfer needs.

At airports and cruise terminals the price includes meet and greet, the classic reception formula of our drivers being there with your name on a board as you exit customs/luggage. At hotels will come to the reception area to find you at the time you have stipulated at the time of reservation.

London – Dover Private Group Transfers & Tour Transfers – full details

Get the most out of your post-cruise city break in London with a variety of hotel options, transfer services, and sightseeing opportunities.