Royal Caribbean's UK presence is built around Southampton. Primary terminal is QEII Cruise Terminal at Berths 38/39 — eastern docks, adjacent to Ocean Cruise Terminal.
Common RC ships at Southampton
- Anthem of the Seas
- Independence of the Seas
- Symphony of the Seas (occasional)
- Allure of the Seas (seasonal)
Saturday turnaround pattern
Royal Caribbean Saturdays are the peak workload at QEII. With Anthem-class ships carrying ~4,000+ passengers, embark + disembark on the same day means 8,000+ passenger movements.
Pricing
Same chauffeur economics as other Southampton cruise terminals:
- Local pickup: per-mile, £25-40
- London: per-mile, £150-200
- St Pancras: £165 fixed-fare
Vehicle for RC luggage
RC passengers tend to bring more luggage than other lines (longer cruises, formal nights). Suggested categories:
- 2 passengers: Standard saloon for budget; Executive saloon for the experience
- 3-4 passengers: Executive MPV — boot space matters
- 5+ passengers: Minibus