Southampton Cruise Parking Services Reviews 

769
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Considering 210 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention how helpful, friendly, and welcoming the staff are, making the initial arrival and car drop-off a completely stress-free and pleasant process. Consumers also appreciate the simple booking process, clear directions to the facility, and the peace of mind knowing their vehicles are safely stored in secure covered spaces. However, some customers also noted frustrating delays and timing issues during the pickup and delivery service after returning from their trips. A few people described waiting extended periods out in the cold or rain for the shuttle buses, alongside dealing with disorganized queues.

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Service

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of service, noting that the drop-off and transfer process is extremely... See more

Staff

Customers report positive experiences with staff, highlighting their helpful and friendly attitude throughout... See more

Location

Consumers find location to be ambiguous, noting that while the directions to the office were clear and easy... See more

Booking process

Clients share positive opinions on booking process, describing it as straightforward, intuitive, and very... See more

Delivery service

Reviewers mention ambiguous feedback about delivery service, with highly mixed experiences regarding waiting... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything went smoothly exactly as described in their very clear instructions. The office was easy to find and my car was emptied of baggage for transfer to a van. The car was parked in the onsite... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were welcomed at the reception, and the car was checked before we were delivered to the cruise terminal without fuss. On our return 5 weeks later, we were collected from the terminal and taken to o... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SCPS may only a year old, but from my personal experience, the customer is at the heart of their service. Travel to/from Southampton cruise terminals is rarely a stress free experience. However, SCPS... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time cruisers and found the experience of parking so easy. Directions clear, pick up and transfer to dock very efficient. Knowing the car was in a secure covered space gave peace of mind whilst... See more

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  1. #1 of 1 best companies in Park and Ride
  2. #11 of 19 best companies in Airport shuttle service
  3. #10 of 19 best companies in Car park
  4. #7 of 9 best companies in Valet parking service

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Southampton Cruise Parking Services (SCPS Indoor & Secure) provide the ultimate cost-effective cruise parking facility located at Southampton port next to Dock 20. We offer a swift park-and-ride experience with a complimentary shuttle transfer that takes you to all cruise port terminals within around 5 minutes traveling time. Our facility stands out from other cruise parking providers as we provide exclusive ‘indoor and secure’ parking, providing a safer alternative as your vehicle is placed within our securely locked compound with the added bonus of your car being returned nice and clean without any seagull residue. We provide you with peace of mind by logging mileage and taking photographic evidence of your vehicle upon arrival to ensure it returned to you in the same condition you left it. We guarantee that your car remains within our premises and have comprehensive car insurance to cover any unlikely event that your car could get damaged whilst we are manoeuvring it on-site. Book with us today, letting us keep your car safe whilst you cruise away.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous service

Fabulous service, easy to find, clear instructions, no waiting dropped car off and straight to the ship. Pick up was super quick and there in 5 minutes of texting. Car was as we left it. 14.06.2026 definitely be using again and would recommend 👌

14 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Parkinv Service

We used Southampton Cruise Parking Services last year and have booked with them again this year. Such an easy online service to book your car for parking. On arrival the booking in service is so easy and chilled. Once your car’s booked in they take you to the port. On your return they collect you from the port and your car at Cruise Parking forecourt ready for you. We can not fault the service we were provided by Southampton Cruise Parking Services.

29 May 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was very good service from the day I…

It was very good service from the day I drop my car of, plus transport us to the cruise ship. The driver was very helpful with our cases and dropping us of. Plus for driver this morning who pick us up again took us to our car where it was ready and waiting. This is the best parking service for cruise and I will definitely used them again. Thank you guys for looking after my car and taking to ship and collection.

13 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy

Easy, straightforward and hassle free. Secure indoor parking and swift transfer to the cruise terminal. Will definitely use again for our next cruise!

13 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unprofessional

Outside contractor used not the transport shown on their website. All felt very unprofessional from start to finish, people falling in & out of the minibus driver took no notice whatsoever. I came away with bruising cuts & swollen leg. Made to wait 25 minutes in the rain for the single minibus to collect us from our cruise terminal. Cheap parking for a reason wouldn’t recommend.

9 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Class Service

On arrival for the departure you were brilliant and on our arrival back we notified you as requested and your were there waiting for us to take us back to the car.

You operate a first class service, so congratulations.

9 June 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Need a little work

We left our car with Southampton Cruise Parking Services during the half term break. We dropped our car off with them, then they promptly drove us to the docks for our cruise. Once there, we were made aware of the collection point upon our return. All good so far...5/5

Following Southampton CPS instructions...24 hours before our return, I emailed them to make them aware I would be off the boat early, because I had an important appointment (I received no reply/confirmation).

The day of arrival - Following their instructions (again), I text 30 mins before departing the boat, to inform them of my imminent arrival. Once on land, and at the meeting point, I sent another text informing them that I had arrived and was ready. On my text messages, I provided name, passengers and name of ship. I swiftly received a reply to this text message saying my driver would be with me in 10 mins time. Whilst waiting, I noticed more passengers join the waiting area, but I had no way of identifying if they were waiting like me for Southampton CPS, or simply using other methods or services to find their ways home. After 15 mins a taxi from Southampton CPS arrived and I spoke to the driver, who had started loading other passengers into his vehicle. I realised at this point there was no queuing system, so it was effectively a free for all, which wasn't ideal. The driver of the taxi also informed me that 2 other taxis were on their way, in about 5 mins time. I waited about 7-8 mins and no signs of these taxis. Given, I had a meeting to get to, and this waiting system lacked any organisation, the taxi drivers weren't asking for names, simply just loading the first ones onboard. I decided I had no choice but to use an independent taxi services at the cost of £20. Now, this isn't the end of the world but I thought I'd mention it to the office at Southampton CPS. 3/5

Once back at their office/storage unit, I spoke to a member of staff who was very apologetic and confirmed she had received my email 24hours earlier, so understood I needed picking up. She arranged for the owner to speak to me about the matter. I explained to him what happened and I couldn't run the risk of waiting for x amount of taxis before getting returned. He said he understood. I asked that he reimburse my taxi fee (£20), which he agreed to. He took my bank details and we had a gentlemen's agreement he'd pay me later that day. They were his words. Unfortunately, I never received this payment, which I was actually quite surprised by as I'm a little old fashioned and I think if you give your word, that's good! Also, it was only a small amount of money (£20) but this didn't sit quite right with me. 1/5

The van wasn't damaged or scratched in any way. The colleagues working for Southampton CPS were attentive and polite. 5/5.

Overall score of 3/5

Would I use them again? Probably not until they fix their queueing system out and matey-boy pays me that £20 quid he promised me!!

22 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good parking service but disappointed with third party driver

We used Southampton Cruise parking as we were very impressed with them when we used them last year. The guys and the service was very good again this year, however they appear to have contracted a third party ‘Pete’s Airlink’ who took us to the terminal. The driver made a number of personal comments to a fellow passenger which made the experience quite uncomfortable. In addition there was a verbal altercation between the driver and a passenger at the terminal. All in all this was not the stress free start to our cruise which we were expecting. I should add that the regular staff were very good but this was a disappointing experience for us down to this individual.

29 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Simple to use system of drop off and…

Simple to use system of drop off and pick up. Car was safe during our cruise and waited for me , ready to go when the bus dropped us off. Bus driver was very helpful, and loaded the bags into my car for me. Only issue was they could do with a bit space when you drop the car off. Will use this service again

25 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant Service

Brilliant Service from booking our space right through to collecting the car at the end of our cruise. Very impressed with how organised and helpful the staff were at Southampton

30 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and efficient service

Super easy to find
Efficient and friendly service … bags loaded on to the minibus and taken off at the ship
Return pick up was smooth there in no time and again helped with all our luggage
Very reasonable price
Highly recommend!

25 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good overall would use again

Booking easy. Staff friendly & helpful. Bit of a wait for the bus to take us to the terminal. Car not videoed on arrival - staff too busy so I vidoed it myslelf.
The pick-up instructions were unhelpful. No flag, banner or sign & we walked 50yds to the wrong area & the link in the pdf instructions to locate the bus did not work.
The terminal staff were helpful & we phoned the office & got clear instructions to the bus which was already waiting

16 May 2026

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