Cruises from Tilbury: travelling to port
For Summer 2009 Cruises and Autumn West Indies cruises, Marco Polo sails from the London Cruise Terminal at Tilbury in Essex which is conveniently situated on the River Thames just 25 miles east of London and 7 miles from junction 31 of the M25. Tilbury is highly accessible by both road and rail.
Long-term port parking
The Port of Tilbury offers secure car parking at a rate of £8 per vehicle per night for all Summer Nordic Cruises. For the 32 night Autumn West Indies Cruises, there are special rates:-
T813 £160 total
T969 £176 total
To reserve a car parking place at Tilbury, simply tick the relevant box in section 3 of the booking form and the cost will be added to your holiday and full details will be sent with your tickets and cruise documentation. It should be noted that we act as agents only for car parking reservations and bookings are subject to the Port of Tilbury’s car parking conditions.
National Express Coach Services to London
For National Express coaching to London Victoria Coach Station from any one of 1200 nationwide pick up points please call National Express on 08717 818181.
Special Cruise Coach Service between London and Tilbury
If you are travelling via London by coach or rail, or live in the London area, we operate a special coach service exclusively for Marco Polo passengers, between London Victoria Coach Station and the London Cruise Terminal at Tilbury at a cost of £20 per person return.
To book this service, simply tick the relevant box in section 3 of the booking form and the cost will be added to your holiday and full details will be sent with your tickets and cruise documentation.
Rail
There is a railway station at Tilbury Town and C2C operate a regular service from London Fenchurch Street Station. Tilbury Town is about one mile from the cruise terminal and taxis are available for the short transfer.
Hotel accomodation
If you prefer to travel at a more leisurely pace and would like to overnight in the Tilbury area we have negotiated special discount rates at the following hotels. To make a booking simply quote reference ‘Marco Polo Cruise’ and call either of the following hotels directly:-
Park Inn, Lakeside, North Stifford - Tel: 01708 719900
Thurrock Hotel, Purfleet Tel: 01708 860222
