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East Kent Taxis — Cruise Transfers

Dover.
Southampton.
Portsmouth.
We'll get you there.

Specialist cruise port transfers to Dover from Heathrow, Gatwick and across England. East Kent transfers to Southampton and Portsmouth — fixed estimates from every town.

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Free cruise transfer quote

£10 off when you book a return
Dover CT1 & CT2 covered
£10 off when you book a return
Fixed fares — no surge pricing
£10 off when you book a return
Heathrow & Gatwick pickups
£10 off when you book a return
DBS checked drivers
£10 off when you book a return
24/7 availability
£10 off when you book a return
Dover CT1 & CT2 covered
£10 off when you book a return
Fixed fares — no surge pricing
£10 off when you book a return
Heathrow & Gatwick pickups
£10 off when you book a return
DBS checked drivers
£10 off when you book a return
24/7 availability
Dover Cruise Terminal transfer from Heathrow Gatwick
Dover Cruise Terminal — CT1 & CT2

Flying in?
We drive you to Dover.

✈ Heathrow Airport
→
Dover Cruise Terminal
~1h 45
✈ Gatwick Airport
→
Dover Cruise Terminal
~1h 15
Cruise ports we serve

Dover is home.
We cover the rest too.

★ Primary — Dover Cruise Terminal

Dover: the UK's
cruise gateway.

The Port of Dover — CT1 and CT2 — is one of the UK's busiest cruise home ports. Perfectly positioned for passengers arriving from across England and international travellers flying into Heathrow or Gatwick. We transfer to Dover from anywhere.

✈ Flying in? We collect from Heathrow and Gatwick and transfer directly to Dover Cruise Terminal. Fixed price — meet & greet available at extra charge.

P&O CruisesCarnivalMSC CruisesCunardPrincess CruisesFred. OlsenSaga CruisesMarellaVikingAmbassadorSealife CruisesRoyal Caribbean
Luggage assistance at the terminal
Track your driver in real time
Return collections arranged to your door
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Southampton Cruise Terminals

City Terminal, Ocean Terminal & Mayflower Terminal — the UK's largest cruise hub. Home to Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Norwegian and P&O. We transfer from all East Kent towns and collect on return day. Group vehicles available.

From Canterbury
~2h
Route
M20 · M3

Pick-up from: Canterbury · Whitstable · Herne Bay · Faversham · Ashford · Folkestone · Hythe · Margate · Ramsgate · Broadstairs · Deal · Sandwich and all East Kent towns

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Portsmouth International Port

Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries and seasonal cruise sailings to France, Spain and the Channel Islands. Door-to-port from all East Kent postcodes via M20 and M27. Early starts, groups and luggage assistance welcome.

From Canterbury
~1h 45
Route
M20 · M27

Pick-up from: Canterbury · Whitstable · Ashford · Folkestone · Margate · Ramsgate · Broadstairs and all East Kent areas

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Tilbury Cruise Terminal

Essex-based terminal serving Fred. Olsen, Ambassador and some P&O sailings. Available from East Kent via A2/M2 and Dartford Crossing.

From Canterbury
~60 min
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Multiple ways to travel

Pick the Right Vehicle

East Kent Taxis vehicle
Quickest option

Any Taxi

Next available vehicle, fastest pickup time.
East Kent Taxis saloon car
4 seater

Saloon

Classic comfort for everyday journeys around East Kent.
East Kent Taxis 6 to 8 seater vehicle
6–8 seater

People Carrier

Groups or airport runs — plenty of room for luggage.
East Kent Taxis executive car
Premium

Executive

Corporate comfort for business travel and client pickups.
East Kent Taxis electric hybrid vehicle
Eco friendly

Electric / Hybrid

Greener journeys, zero compromise on comfort.
What passengers say

Trusted for cruise transfers

5.0★
150+ reviews
★★★★★

"Flew into Heathrow, East Kent Taxis collected us from arrivals and drove straight to Dover for our P&O sailing. Seamless from start to finish — couldn't have been easier."

J
James & Patricia L.
Heathrow → Dover
★★★★★

"Gatwick to Dover CT2 for our Cunard crossing. Driver met us at arrivals with a name board. Fixed price, no surprises — exactly what you need after a long-haul flight."

S
Susan M.
Gatwick → Dover
★★★★★

"Canterbury to Southampton for our Royal Caribbean cruise. Long drive but a great driver, comfortable and the price quoted was the price we paid. Will use again."

K
Karen W.
Canterbury → Southampton
★★★★★

"Margate to Dover for our MSC cruise — 6am pick-up and the driver was already outside. Helped load every case without being asked. Brilliant."

T
Tony & Barbara H.
Margate → Dover
★★★★★

"Ashford to Portsmouth for our Brittany Ferries crossing. Reliable, on time and great value. Will book East Kent Taxis every time we travel by sea."

D
David R.
Ashford → Portsmouth
★★★★★

"Folkestone to Dover with mountains of luggage. Driver loaded everything cheerfully and collected us again on return. Wouldn't use anyone else for our cruises."

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Anne & Colin F.
Folkestone → Dover
Frequently asked

Cruise Transfer FAQs

Can you collect from Heathrow or Gatwick and take us to Dover?

Yes — we collect from both Heathrow and Gatwick airports and transfer directly to Dover Cruise Terminal CT1 or CT2. The price is fixed before you travel. Meet and greet is available at an extra charge — your driver will be waiting in arrivals when you land.

Which cruise lines sail from Dover?

Dover hosts P&O Cruises, Carnival, MSC Cruises, Cunard, Princess Cruises, Fred. Olsen, Saga Cruises, Marella Cruises, Viking, Ambassador Cruise Line, Sealife Cruises and Royal Caribbean at CT1 (Eastern Docks) and CT2 (Admiralty Pier).

Do you cover both Dover cruise terminals — CT1 and CT2?

Yes — both terminals covered. Let us know which terminal when booking, or tell us your cruise line and sailing date and we'll confirm the right one.

Do you transfer from East Kent to Southampton?

Yes — transfers from all East Kent towns to Southampton City Terminal, Ocean Terminal and Mayflower Terminal. Canterbury to Southampton is around 2 hours via M20 and M3. Early morning embarkation days covered and group vehicles available on request.

Can you take us from East Kent to Portsmouth?

Yes — door-to-port from all East Kent postcodes to Portsmouth International Port for Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries and seasonal cruise sailings. Around 1 hour 45 minutes from Canterbury via M20 and M27. Early departures and group bookings welcome.

Can you collect us from the port on our return?

Absolutely — return collections arranged for all ports. Once you know your disembarkation time we'll book the homeward journey and stay in contact if anything changes.

Do you have vehicles for groups with lots of luggage?

Yes — people carriers and larger vehicles for group cruise transfers. Please include the number of passengers and cases when requesting your quote so we allocate the right vehicle.

Call us.
We'll get you there.

Available 24/7 — fixed estimates, no surprises

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01227 454 454