Disembarkation time and travel to Gatwick

[jdoggvegas]

I am traveling on the June 21st sailing on Celebrity Eclipse, arriving back to Southampton on July 5 at 5:30am. I have booked concierge class which allows priority disembarkation. I'm flying to Brussels post cruise. There is a 10:30am flight from Gatwick to Brussels. Would I be able to make this flight in time or should I book a later flight from Heathrow? Would it be necessary to take private transportation from the cruise terminal to the airport? Thanks for any help you can provide.

[Artemis]

I'm not usually afraid of tight connections, but think a 10:30 out of Gatwick is pushing it. This seems to be a decent summary of transfer options and logistics--also info for getting to Heathrow. http://www.londontoolkit.com/travel/gatwick_southampton.htm

 

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[WestLakeGirl]

Prority disembarkation isn't much....so many people have priority... Suites, Zentih, elite, aqua, handicapped. Could be that two thirds of the ship or even more have "priority".

 

That's not enough time. Pick a later flight

[shipgeeks]

It is also a long way to Gatwick; I seem to recall that our bus ride was close to a couple of hours. And as a big international airport, there will be lots of security lines and such.

[hobbsie65]

I live on the Isle Of Wight and go from Southampton to Gatwick all the time and it takes at least 2 hours (train) and Gatwick is very busy during the Summer so do not risk it - you would have to leave by 7am to stand a chance for a 10.30 flight.