Chauffeur to Southampton International Boat Show from Poole
Ten days of boats on the water in Southampton. A short run from Poole or Bournemouth, with a driver so you can enjoy the day and the hospitality.
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What's included
Door to door
Collected from home, a hotel or the office anywhere in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Sandbanks or Wimborne, and taken to Southampton Boat Show.
Your return, your time
We agree a collection time and meeting point at Southampton Boat Show, and the driver stays in touch by phone if the day runs late.
Groups and several cars
Up to seven in a Mercedes V-Class, and more cars on the same Southampton Boat Show booking for bigger groups, all timed as one job.
Fixed quote
Quoted for the whole Southampton Boat Show job — outward, waiting or return — and agreed before the day.
Executive and S-Class
Mercedes E-Class and S-Class for Southampton Boat Show guests and hospitality, with WiFi in every car.
Licensed drivers
Licensed, DBS-checked private hire drivers who plan the route around Southampton Boat Show traffic.
Cars for the day
Choose by passengers and luggage. For bigger Southampton Boat Show groups, we send more cars on the same booking.
Estate Car
Skoda Octavia / Skoda Superb / VW Passat
3 passengers · 3 suitcases · 3 cabin bags
Heathrow from £150
Executive Estate
Mercedes E-Class Estate
3 passengers · 2 suitcases · 2 cabin bags
Heathrow from £175
Luxury Car
Mercedes S-Class
2 passengers · 2 suitcases · 2 cabin bags
Heathrow from £220
Mercedes V Class
Mercedes V-Class
7 passengers · 7 suitcases · 7 cabin bags
Heathrow from £260
How it works
- 1
Send the details
The date, how many people, pickup addresses and when you want collecting after Southampton Boat Show.
- 2
Agree the price
We reply with a fixed price for the whole Southampton Boat Show job and the cars we'll send. No meter, no surprises.
- 3
Enjoy the day
Your driver collects on time, drops you at Southampton Boat Show and brings everyone home when it's over.
Getting to Southampton International Boat Show
- Venue: Mayflower Park, Southampton
- When: Usually September — check the official dates before booking
- Drive from Poole: about 50 minutes, before event-day traffic
On the day
Parking near the waterfront is tight during the show, so we drop off close to the entrance and collect when you're ready.
Who books it
Buyers, exhibitors, sailors and hospitality guests. Alongside our own cars we work with partner operators and a network of licensed drivers, so several vehicles for one group is straightforward.
Companies and agencies
Arranging Southampton Boat Show transport for clients or guests? We can invoice on a corporate account, and travel companies and event agencies can place work with us as a trade partner. See every event we cover on the event transport page.
Questions, answered
How much is a chauffeur to Southampton Boat Show from Poole or Bournemouth?
Southampton Boat Show is quoted per job, depending on the number of passengers, the cars and whether the driver waits or returns later. Send the details and we reply with a fixed price.
Can the driver wait during the event?
Yes. The driver can wait near Southampton Boat Show for the day or leave and return for an agreed collection time — whichever works out better for you. We confirm it in the quote.
Can you take a big group?
Yes. A Mercedes V-Class takes up to seven with luggage, and we can send several cars on one booking, timed to arrive at Southampton Boat Show together.
How long is the journey to Southampton Boat Show?
Typically about 50 minutes from Poole, but Southampton Boat Show days are busier than usual, so we plan an earlier departure to arrive on time.
Where do you collect from?
For Southampton Boat Show, anywhere in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Sandbanks, Wimborne, Ferndown and the surrounding area, and from hotels. Call 01202 028334 for anywhere else in Dorset or Hampshire.
Can my company pay by invoice?
Yes. Businesses can book Southampton Boat Show trips on a corporate account with monthly invoicing, and travel companies and agencies can work with us on a trade account.
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Book transport to Southampton Boat Show
Send the date, the group size and the pickup points, and we reply with a fixed quote.