Southampton Boat Show 2025 Chauffeur’s Guide

Planning to visit the UK’s most prestigious marine festival? The Southampton International Boat Show returns this September with a line-up of luxury yachts, hands-on water activities, and live entertainment that sets it apart. Whether you’re attending to explore the world’s finest vessels or simply to enjoy a day by the water, how you arrive is just as important as what’s waiting inside. For Londoners, that means choosing between crowded trains, traffic-heavy drives or booking a Southampton Boat Show chauffeur from London with OUNO.

• Dates: 19–28 September 2025
• Opening hours: 10:00–18:00 daily. Saturdays: Shipyard open until 21:00. Final Sunday: 09:30–16:30
• Location: Mayflower Park, Southampton (SO14 2AS)
• Getting there: Train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central; Southampton Boat Show chauffeur service from London or car via M3/M27; National Express coach; Red Funnel ferries from the Isle of Wight; Southampton Airport 20 minutes away
• Highlights: 300+ boats on the show marina, On-the-Water stage, The Lake watersports, Shipyard live music, new Boating Academy, Powerhub, Wooden Boat Stage, Chefs’ Ahoy, kids under 15 free with a valid ticket

A day at Southampton Boat Show deserves more than turnstiles and timetables. Here’s how to elevate the entire experience.

Forget the train shuffle. Travel door-to-door from London in under two hours. Choose a Mercedes S-Class for executive comfort, a V-Class for groups, or the all-electric EQS for silent, sustainable luxury. No surge. No cancellations. Just your chauffeur, on time.

Premium tickets transform your visit. Skip the queues with fast-track entry. Step straight into the Waterside Lounge overlooking the marina and On-the-Water stage. Enjoy a welcome glass of sparkling from Bolney, pastries in the morning, a table-served lunch, and afternoon nibbles. Drinks allocation is included, alongside cloakroom and private facilities.

Tour the 300+ crafts on the Show Marina. Catch jet ski stunts and power displays on the On-the-Water stage. Explore The Powerhub for performance talks, then wander to the Wooden Boat Stage for craft and heritage.

Test your balance at The Lake with paddleboarding and kayaking. Try-a-Boat sessions (included in your ticket) put you at the helm alongside experts.

Refuel with street food, savour a pint at the Guinness Bar, and stay into the evening at The Shipyard where live music runs until 21:00 on Saturdays.

No taxi queues. No station rush. Your Southampton Boat Show chauffeur is waiting where you agreed, luggage already handled. The ride back to London is quiet, comfortable, and stress-free.

Getting to Southampton from London is straightforward, with several transport options depending on your priorities. Whether you’re chasing speed, watching the budget, or looking for a seamless luxury journey, here’s what you need to know.

• Booking a chauffeur to Southampton Boat Show from London means a direct, door-to-door ride in under 2 hours
• Professional chauffeurs, fixed fares, no surge pricing
• Ideal for groups, families, or corporate guests wanting reliability and comfort

• London Waterloo → Southampton Central (journey times from 1h 5m)
• Exit via platform 4; short walk to the entrance or hop on the £1 CityLink bus to Town Quay

• National Express routes from London
• Budget-friendly but longer journey time than train
• Drop-off points near the city centre, short walk to entrance

• Follow AA road signs (M3, M27, M271) for best routes
• Parking at West Quay (4,000 spaces, ~5 minutes’ walk to the show)
• Premium ticket holders can add discounted official show parking

• Southampton Airport ~20 minutes from the show
• Connections via train (Southampton Airport Parkway) or chauffeur transfer

If you want to take your day up a level, the Premium Experience is the way to do it. Think fast-track entry, a private lounge with the best views in the show, food and drinks served throughout the day, and little details that turn a good day out into something unforgettable.

• Fast-track entry
• Exclusive Waterside Lounge with marina views
• Welcome sparkling wine (Bolney)
• Pastries, table-served lunch, and afternoon bites
• Drinks allocation included (wine, beer, softs)
• Cloakroom and private toilets
• Optional discounted official show parking

Children 3 and under free in the lounge

A few things are worth knowing before you set off. Once you leave the site there’s no re-entry, so plan your day carefully to make the most of your ticket. Dogs are welcome, though you’ll find restrictions in the busiest areas, and they won’t be allowed inside the Quayside Club VIP Lounge.

Comfortable shoes are a must — deck shoes are ideal — as you may be asked to slip them off or cover them when stepping aboard yachts. There’s no general luggage storage available, but Premium ticket holders can use the cloakroom in the Waterside Lounge. And finally, while children under 15 can enter free of charge, they’ll still need their own valid ticket to get through the gates.

The show is all about luxury, so why not start that feeling the moment you leave your door? With OUNO, your private car service to Southampton becomes part of the experience. Seamless, stress-free, and every bit as refined as the yachts waiting at the marina.

• Executive comfort: Mercedes S-Class, V-Class, EQS electric
• Reliability guaranteed: No surge. No cancellations. We respect your time.
• Door-to-door ease: Skip parking, trains, and luggage stress
• Flexibility: Hourly hire or return journey options through the OUNO app

Book your Southampton Boat Show chauffeur in 90 seconds. Get your fixed-fare quote today. Arrive at Southampton International Boat Show 2025 the way it deserves. In true OUNO style.

1. What are the dates for the Southampton International Boat Show 2025?
   The show runs from 19–28 September 2025 at Mayflower Park, Southampton.
2. What time does the Boat Show open and close?
   Most days run 10:00–18:00, with the Shipyard open until 21:00 on Saturdays. The final Sunday (28th) closes earlier at 16:30.
3. How do I get to the Southampton Boat Show from London?
   You can travel by train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central, by coach with National Express, or by car following the AA event signs. For the most seamless journey, book an OUNO chauffeur to the Southampton Boat Show from London for direct, door-to-door service..
4. Is there parking close to the show?
   Yes, West Quay has around 4,000 spaces just a five-minute walk from the entrance. Premium ticket holders can also add discounted official show parking.
5. Do children need tickets for the Southampton Boat Show?
   Children aged 15 and under go free, but they still need a valid ticket and must be accompanied by an adult.