Make the most of your journey from Southampton with a full day of sightseeing on your transfer to London or Heathrow. Accompanied by a friendly driver and expert guide, enjoy a seamless and memorable day visiting three of England’s most iconic landmarks: admire the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral, wander the ancient mystery of Stonehenge, and the majestic royal town of Windsor.
This post-cruise tour is available on all dates when Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Oceania, NCL, Celebrity, Princess, and Disney cruise ships are visiting Southampton. This service is also available to passengers on other ships not listed, when dates and arrival times coincide with ships listed.
Enjoy hassle-free collection from your cruise ship before departing Southampton aboard a luxury air conditioned coach with your expert guide.
After travelling through the picturesque countryside and villages of Wiltshire, we make our first stop in the historic city of Salisbury. Here you will enjoy a visit to the peaceful Cathedral Close, entering through the medieval St Ann’s Gate and walking among beautiful period buildings steeped in history. Take a moment to admire the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral*, crowned by the tallest spire in England at 404 feet. Constructed between 1220 and 1258, this architectural masterpiece stands as one of the finest examples of early English Gothic design.
Our journey continues to one of the world’s most extraordinary ancient monuments, Stonehenge. Shrouded in mystery and intrigue, this prehistoric stone circle has inspired visitors for centuries. As you explore the site, your guide will share insights into what is known, and what may never be known, about its origins, its builders and its alignment with the movements of the sun. We will spend approximately 90 minutes here. Entry includes shuttle transfers to the stones, access to the visitor centre, gift shop and café.
After a scenic drive of around 75 to 90 minutes, we arrive in Windsor, home to over 900 years of royal history. Overlooking the River Thames, Windsor Castle is an enduring symbol of the British monarchy and the official residence of His Majesty King Charles III. Inside, admire the grandeur of the State Apartments, adorned with masterpieces from the Royal Collection, and visit St George’s Chapel, the resting place of many British monarchs and the setting for the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
If you choose not to visit the Castle, there is plenty to enjoy in Windsor and nearby Eton. Explore elegant streets lined with shops and tearooms, stroll along the riverside promenade or cross the bridge to see the historic Eton College. Your guide will be on hand to help you make the most of your free time in this charming royal town.
We depart Windsor to begin drop offs at Heathrow and then in central London.
*Please note there is not enough time to enter the Cathedral on this tour.
Departure
Nearly all cruises at Southampton arrive between 5:00am and 6:00am in the morning, with disembarkation starting around 7:00am. Your driver will meet you at the terminal building exit from 8:00am. Your driver will be holding a sign reading ‘International Friends’ and will accompany you to the coach. We plan to leave Southampton by 8:30am. There are 4 cruise terminals at Southampton, all slightly different but you will have a typical walk of about 75 yards to the vehicle where the driver will load your luggage into the hold. In the unlikely event your ship is delayed into port, we will delay our departure time accordingly (applicable only to the listed ships we service). For all delayed ship arrivals we will aim to leave at the latest one hour after docking (earlier if possible).
This service is available to those arriving on ships not listed if the dates and disembarkation times coincide with those listed. You will need to disembark and make your way to a ship that we are servicing that date as that is where you will meet our coach.
Arrival at London & Heathrow
We depart Windsor at 4:00pm and drop at Heathrow Terminals and selected Heathrow hotels and terminals 4:30pm-5:30pm subject to traffic, arriving in Central London 5:30pm-6:00pm. We also drop at any London city centre train station. If you are flying from Gatwick, Stansted or Luton Airports we can drop you at Victoria Rail or Coach Station around 6:45pm-7:00pm, where there are frequent trains and airport buses to each airport.
Please note on arrival in London we may use other vehicles to ensure we complete the drop offs as quickly and efficiently as possible. If this does happen our drivers, guides or tour managers will manage this.
Tour Timings
| Departs Arrives |
08:30am 09:15am |
Southampton Cruise Port Salisbury |
| Departs Arrives |
9:45am 10:15am |
Salisbury Stonehenge |
| Departs Arrives |
12:15pm 1:45pm |
Stonehenge Windsor |
| Departs | 4:00pm 4:45pm 5:30pm |
Windsor Begins drop offs at Heathrow Airport Begins drop offs in Central London |
Please note that all timings above are estimated and assuming normal traffic conditions. Due to the changeable nature of road conditions, we cannot guarantee a precise time when you will arrive at Heathrow and London.
Luggage
Each person is allowed a maximum of 2 items of hold luggage (75x51x28 cm-23kg each) and 1 item of carry on luggage (55x40x20 cm-10kg each).
Limits on luggage are worked out based on the space available in the vehicles hold. If you bring extra luggage there is a possibility it will not fit in the vehicle. In this instance you will be responsible for arranging separate transportation for your luggage to your hotel or airport, which could result in you missing the start of your tour/transfer.
Should you wish to bring any mobility aids (wheelchairs or walkers) you MUST contact us in advance to let us know. We will require full dimensions and weight. These items must be able to be folded and stored in the luggage hold. Wheelchairs must be counted as 1 item of your hold luggage.
Transfer tour includes:
| Departure Dates | Adult | Child 5-15yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2026: July 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, 18, 19, 23, 24, 27, 30 | $400 | $340 |
| 2026: August 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 31 | $400 | $340 |
| 2026: September 4, 7, 12, 13, 18, 19, 25, 26, 27 | $400 | $340 |
| 2026: October 3, 10, 12, 16, 18, 24 | $400 | $340 |
| 2026: November 5 | $400 | $340 |
| 2027: March 22, 29 | $430 | $350 |
| 2027: April 12, 19, 24, 29, 30 | $430 | $350 |
| 2027: May 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 | $430 | $350 |
| 2027: June 3, 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 | $430 | $350 |
| 2027: July 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31 | $430 | $350 |
| 2027: August 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21, 22, 26, 29, 30 | $430 | $350 |
| 2027: September 2, 3, 5, 10, 16, 17, 25, 26 | $430 | $350 |
| 2027: October 4, 7, 8, 15, 16, 17, 30 | $430 | $350 |
Rates are per person