Sailing tracked
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
The Ritz to Southampton Cruise Port · Hotel route
A fixed-price chauffeur between The Ritz London and Southampton Cruise Port — 78 miles, typically 2h 20–3h 15, in either direction. Booked in advance, met in person, sailing tracked on the way in.

What to expect
Travelling to The Ritz, your driver meets you at the Southampton Cruise Port passenger terminal with a name board, your sailing tracked. Leaving the hotel, the car waits at the door: pickups run from Arlington Street at the hotel’s side entrance, where the doormen know to expect pre-booked chauffeurs — smoother than stopping on Piccadilly itself.
Inbound legs are tracked live; the pickup shifts to your real arrival at no extra cost.
The Ritz to Southampton Cruise Port or the reverse — the fixed fare from £165 holds either way.
A named chauffeur with your board at Southampton Cruise Port, and a car at the door at The Ritz — no rank, no app, no waiting on a stranger.
Between the The Ritz lobby and the quay, the cases are the driver’s job, not yours.
The fleet
Six classes, one standard of care. The price you agree at booking is the price you pay — no meter, no surge.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius · VW Passat | 4 | 2 | £165 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £80 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class · BMW 7 Series | 3 | 3 | £110 |
| Estate | Mercedes E-Class Estate | 4 | 4 | £70 |
| Executive MPV | Mercedes V-Class · Vito | 7 | 7 | £85 |
| Minibus | Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16) | 16 | 16 | £120 |
Always included
How to book
Direction, date and time — online in a minute or one call to the office.
Saloon to sixteen-seat minibus, each with the fixed price shown before you commit.
Child seats, extra cases, a stop en route — arranged in advance.
Driver name, photo and number in your confirmation, live updates on the day.
The alternatives
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for The Ritz to Southampton Cruise Port.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from the rank | 2h 20–3h 15 | Metered — unpredictable | No booking, no fixed fare, and a queue at both ends |
| Rideshare app | 2h 20–3h 15 | Surge pricing | The fare climbs exactly when you need the car |
| Public transport | Longer, with changes | Cheapest | Cheapest until you count the changes and the cases |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 2h 20–3h 15 | Fixed from £165 | Booked ahead, tracked in, kerb to kerb |
Travel notes
If your stay includes the Palm Court, note that tea sittings run to a strict clock; we time airport departures around your sitting rather than the other way about.
The 78-mile run typically takes 2h 20–3h 15. Your driver reads the live traffic and, inbound, times the pickup to your actual sailing.
Every P5 chauffeur holds a full private-hire licence, is insured for you as a passenger, and is DBS-checked.
Pickups run from Arlington Street at the hotel’s side entrance, where the doormen know to expect pre-booked chauffeurs — smoother than stopping on Piccadilly itself.
At a glance
Your questions
Anything else — call us any time on 020 8129 4999.
From £165 for a saloon, agreed before you book — the same fare holds in the opposite direction, and larger vehicles are priced up front too.
No. The fare is fixed the moment you book; traffic, roadworks and the hour of day are our problem, not yours.
At the passenger terminal with a name board. The exact meeting point is confirmed with your booking.
Pickups run from Arlington Street at the hotel’s side entrance, where the doormen know to expect pre-booked chauffeurs — smoother than stopping on Piccadilly itself.
The drive is typically 2h 20–3h 15. For departures add a comfortable margin for boarding — we're happy to advise a pickup time when you book.
Yes — returns are welcome and often discounted, and inbound legs are tracked so a delay never strands you.
“Professional, reliable, and always on time. P5 Chauffeurs never lets you down.”
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