NORTH EUROPE/BALTIC/ATLANTIC Major cruise ports
This directory lists major ocean cruise ports of call featuring port name (in some cases grouped under country or island) address and contact details, cruise ship and passenger facilities, transport connections/ transfers and planned expansion, if applicable.
The ports are listed alphabetically in five main geographical areas: North Europe/Baltic/Atlantic; Mediterranean/Black Sea; Africa and the Middle East; North, South and Central America; The Caribbean; Far East/Australasia/South Pacific
NORTH EUROPE/BALTIC/ ATLANTIC
A CORUNA, SPAIN
Autoridad Portuaria de a Coruña, Avenida de la Marina 3, 15001-A Coruna Tel: +34 981 219621; Fax: +34 981 219607 Website:
www.puertocoruna.com Commercial manager: Irene Souto Blazquez Cruiseship/passenger facilities: Max length 484mtr, 11mtr water depth. Cruise terminal. Transport connections: City centre is 250mtr walk from the Transatlantic Pier. A Coruna is the closest port to the Pilgrimage site of Santiago de Compostela, 45 minutes by motorway. Airport 10 minutes by road. Vigo, 90 minutes by motorway. Taxi and bus services available.
AALBORG, DENMARK
Port of Aalborg Ltd, Langerak 19, 9220 Aalborg Tel: +45 99 301511; M: +45 29 207211 Website:
www.aalborghavn.dk Cruise manager, Port of Aalborg: Michael Lind Cruiseship/passenger facilities: Dedicated passenger berth in central part of city. Mobile reception area with security, lounge, souvenir shop. Transport connections: When berthing at 4041 and 4050, the vessel is right in the city centre. Complimentary shuttle service to city centre when berthing at 4110 or any other berth. Taxi service available on request. Aalborg airport 5km, Aalborg Railway station and Aalborg Bus Terminal 2km.
AARHUS, DENMARK Vandvejen 7, DK-8000, Aarhus Tel: +45 8613 3266 Website:
www.aarhushavn.dk Chief commercial officer: Nicolai Kroyer Cruiseship/passenger facilities: Four berths, three close to city centre: 10/12 200mtr length with 5.5mtr depth, 45 & 55 and bollards, 0.8km to city. Berth 113/115 180mtr long with 8.3mtr water depth 0.8km to city. Berth 129/131 410mtr long with 10mtr depth. Additional berth 3km from city, 1,300mtr length.
Transport connections: 40km from airport, connecting buses from main railway station.
ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND Aberdeen Harbour Board, 16 Regent Quay, Aberdeen AB11 5SS Tel: +44 1224 597000; Fax: +44 1224 571507 Website:
www.aberdeen-harbour.co.uk Harbour master: Ray Shaw Cruiseship/passenger facilities: Cruise vessels normally berth at Blaikies Quay or Clipper Quay, which have water depths of 6mtr CD and 9mtr CD respectively. Max vessel loa 166mtr. Transport connections: Railway/bus station/city centre less than 1km. Airport less than 15km, taxi service available. Planned expansion: Aberdeen South Harbour is under construction and due for completion in 2020. Will provide 5 berths for cruise liners - max loa 300mtr with direct embarkation and extensive quayside marshalling area. Water depth of up to 10.5mtr CD.
AKUREYRI, ICELAND Port of Akureyri, IS-600, Iceland Tel: +354 460 4200; Fax: +354 460 4209 Website:
www.port.is Port director: Petur Olafsson Cruiseship/passenger facilities: Two quays available for big ships, water depth 9.5mtr max, max ship length 350mtr. Three more quays for smaller ships up to 140mtr, water depth 8mtr max. Cruise service centre. Free wifi for pax and crew. New tug boat 2018 with 42 pull power. Transport connections: City centre 500mtr. Domestic airport 2km.
Planned expansion: New cruise quay 100mtr from town centre ready 2022. For ships up to 140mtr.
ALESUND, NORWAY Skansekaia 3C, N-6002 Alesund
Tel: +47 70 163400 Website:
www.alesund.havn.no Port director: Ole Christian Fiskaa Cruiseship/passenger facilities: Skansekaia 195mtr in length with 10-13mtr water depth alongside; Cruise terminal 573mtr + 200mtr length quay with 11-12mtr water depth, Container terminal 205mtr in length, with 10-17mtr water depth. Transport connections: Alesund Airport 16km by road access. City centre (100mtr).
ALTA, NORWAY PO Box 2237, N-9508 Alta Tel: +47 7844 6910 Website:
www.altahavn.no Harbour captain: Arnt Nilsen Cruiseship/passenger facilities: Berth max 280mtr, draught 10.15mtr. High quality drinking water can be delivered 80mt per hour. Tenderboats can be used. Transport connections: Airport about 10 mins walking time (600mtr) from quay. Oslo 1hr 50 mins and Tromso 20 mins. 10 mins by shuttle bus/car to centre of Alta.
Planned expansion: New cruise berth planned. Will be ready in 2022, can berth ships 340mtr LOA.
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS Passenger Terminal Amsterdam, Piet Heinkade 27, 1019 BR, Amsterdam Tel: +31 20 509 1000; Fax: +31 20 509 1009 Website:
www.ptamsterdam.com Managing director: Dick de Graaff Cruiseship/passenger facilities: 2,067ft quay length and 32-41ft draught, just 14 nautical miles from the locks to PTA. Terminal offers: 5,000sq mtr waiting area, tourist information desk, gift shops and a cafeteria. Moevenpick Hotel (4 star deluxe, 410 rooms) connected to terminal. Passengers and crew can use free internet in the terminal. 42 bus spaces indoor. Dedicated crew lounge. Transport connections: 15 to 20 minutes by car to Amsterdam Schipol International Airport. Tram line close to terminal (10-15 minute walk), directly to Railway Station and City Centre.
ANTWERP, BELGIUM
Antwerp Cruise Port, Grote Markt 1, 2000 Antwerp Tel: +32 3 338 9518 Website:
www.visitantwerpen.be/en/cruises-en Cruise manager: Nadine Brasseur Cruiseship/passenger facilities: One cruise berth with computer controlled gangway. Max ship dimensions for berth, 265mtr length, width no restrictions, 8mtr draught. Cruise terminal and coach parking. Transport connections: City centre 100mtr, Airport 10km. Planned expansion: New cruise terminal and pontoon, will be completed end 2020.
ARENDAL, NORWAY
Kristen Staksnaesvei 63, NO-4810 Eydehavn Tel: +47 975 27000 Website:
www.arendalhavn.no Contact: Gordon Fuglestad Cruiseship/passenger facilities: Max ship length 280mtr and 150mtr. Max ship draught 25mtr. Transport connections: Kristiansand Airport 70km.
ARRECIFE, LANZAROTE, CANARY ISLANDS
Autoridad Portuaria de Las Palmas, Muelle de Los Marmoles, s/n 35500 Arrecife, Lanzarote Tel: +34 928 214 600; Fax: +34 928 214 603 Website:
www.palmasport.es/es/puerto-de-arrecife/ President: Luis Ibarra Betancort Cruiseship/passenger facilities: Port of Arrecife has a berth available for cruiseships at Muelle de Los Marmoles, a 840-mtr length dock with 10-14mtr depth, 50mtr wide. First section of the dock Muelle de Los Marmoles has -10mtr depth, the rest about -14mtr depth. Extension works completed to add 430mtr at -20mtr depth to Muelle Los Marmoles
berthing line. A small building is used as the passenger terminal for domestic traffic (ferry) offering all the essential services. Another berth for cruise ships in Puerto Naos, 320mtr length dock and 10mtr depth - with a dolphin dock to extend berthing line with mooring point 35mtr. Transport connection: International airport approximately 5km south from Arrecife. Good road network through Lanzarote. Regular sea communication with the rest of the islands. Planned expansion: Construction of 322mtr breakwater to south of Cruceros dock/Puerto naos) to be completed by end 2020.
AVONMOUTH/BRISTOL, ENGLAND C/o The Bristol Port Company, St Andrew’s House, St Andrew’s Rd, Avonmouth, BS11 9DQ Tel: 44 117 9820000; Fax: 44 117 9820698 Contact: James Stangroom, commercial manager Cruiseship/passenger facilities: Turnaround calls: Avonmouth Dock 221mtr, (266*30.5mtr lock), Transit calls: Royal Portbury Dock 310mtr loa (367*42.5mtr lock). Tidal restrictions up to 14mtr range.
Transport connections: Bristol city centre 7 miles; Bristol International airport 14 miles and railway station 2 miles. Port for Bath and access to the Cotswolds, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon.
AYR, SCOTLAND
ABP Ayr & Troon, Port Office, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA8 8AH Tel: +44 1292 281 687; Fax: +44 1292 287 787 Website:
www.abports.co.uk Port manager: Stuart Cresswell Cruiseship/passenger facilities: 110mtr loa maximum; anchorage – unlimited, safe and sheltered; tender landing pontoon (wheelchair accessible); 24 hour CCTV, marquee reception available; traditional Scottish welcome with bagpipes. Troon - 120mtr loa max and draught 6mtr; secure berth, safe and sheltered; 24hr CCTV, marquee reception available. Transport connections: Motorways and dual carriageways to Glasgow (45 minutes) and Edinburgh (90 minutes); Glasgow Prestwick International Airport (5km); Ayr mainline rail station (5 minutes).
BANGOR, N. IRELAND
Quay Marinas Ltd, Bangor Marina, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5ED Tel: +44 2891 453297 Website:
www.quaymarinas.com Harbour master: Kevin Baird Cruiseship facilities: Ships anchor in the bay, no restrictions. Pontoon in front of terminal building. 10mtr depth contour lies 0.2 miles north of harbour entrance. ISPS compliant. Pilotage not required. No berthing fees. Landing charges, incl. security, £3.50 per manifested passenger. Transport connections: Passenger terminal in Bangor centre close to visitor attractions, golf and other amenities. City of Belfast 30mins. All attractions in Northern Ireland can be reached by coach.
BARROW-IN-FURNESS, ENGLAND Associated British Ports, Port Office, Ramsden Dock Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 2TW Tel: +44 1229 822911; Fax: +44 1229 835822 Website:
www.abports.co.uk Assistant port manager: Chris Clouter Cruiseship/passenger facilities: Able to accommodate vessels up to 200mtr LOA. Transport connections: Town centre 0.5km- 2.6km, International airport 177km. Lake District 30mins.
BAYONNE, FRANCE
50-51 Allee Marine, 64102 Bayonne Cedex Tel: +33 559 465881; Fax: +33 559 465887 Marketing manager: Olivier Hautin Website:
www.bayonne.port.fr Port of Bayonne
Cruiseship/passenger facilities: Facilities to accept
vessels up to 170mtr length maximum, 30mtr beam, 7.5mtr depth. Dedicated berth Quai Edmond Foy for disembarkation in the city centre. Transport connections: Biarritz International Airport 7 miles by motorway. High speed train to Paris, railway station in Bayonne 1 mile. Road connections to Madrid, Paris, Brussels, Saint Jean de Luz, Marseille, Italy.
Port of Saint Jean de Luz Cruiseship/passenger facilities: Facilities to accept vessels up to 160mtr length maximum, draught 6.3mtr maximum. Passengers use vessel tender to disembark in the city centre at a dedicated berth. Transport connections: Biarritz International Airport 7 miles by motorway. High speed train to Paris, railway station in Saint Jean de Luz (500mtr), road connections to Madrid, Paris, Brussels, Marseille, Italy. Port of Hendaye
Cruiseship/passenger facilities: Facilities to accommodate any type of vessel (no restrictions). Dedicated berth for receiving tenders (about 15 minutes tendering time). Transport Connections: Biarritz International Airport 1 mile by motorway. High speed train to Paris, railway station in Hendaye city centre (10 minutes from disembarkation pier). Road connection (motorways to Madrid, Bilbao, Paris and Marseille).
BELFAST HARBOUR, N. IRELAND Belfast Harbour Commissioners, Harbour Office, Corporation Square, Belfast BT1 3AL Tel: +44 2890 554422; Fax: +44 2890 554411 Website:
www.cruise-belfast.co.uk Cruiseship facilities: Two deepwater berths designated for passenger ships: Airport Road (D1) 450mtr length, 10mtr draught. Stormont Wharf, 500mtr length, 8.5-10.2mtr draught. 2 berths at Herdman Channel for vessels upto 200mtr loa; Pollock Dock max length 250mtr, 8.5mtr draught. Tour buses can be positioned on pier adjacent to berths. Welcome reception building at Airport Road. Transport connections: City centre 1 mile from either berth (5 minutes by car). Taxi service by arrangement. Shuttle bus can be arranged.
BERGEN, NORWAY
Nostegaten 30, PO Box 6040, N-5892 Bergen Tel: +47 55 568950 Website:
www.bergenhavn.no Head of cruise development: Nils Møllerup Port operation officer cruise: Frode Sagmo Cruiseship facilities: Skoltegrunnskai / Festningskai/ Jekteviken / Bontelabo - all quays are ISPS approved. Max. ship length 350mtr. Transport connections: Cruise ships quays are within walking distance of the city. Ships berthed at Jekteviken transported with bus. Bus connection to Flesland International Airport 16km outside Bergen. Road/rail connections to European systems.
BILBAO, SPAIN
Nuevo Edificio Oficinas Generales, 48980 Santurtzi (Vizcaya) Tel: +34 944 871200; Fax: +34 944 871410 Website:
www.bilbaoport.es Operations, logistic, comm. director: Luis Gabiola Cruiseship facilities: 2 cruise ship docks 684mtr (366+318), draught 12mtr. 1 maritime station 1,700sq mtr. Another cruise ship dock 355mtr, draught 12mtr. Newly opened maritime station, 3,200sq mtr.
Transport connection: City centre 15km, International airport 15km, railway, metro, taxi and bus services available.
BODO, NORWAY
Bodoterminalen, PO Box 138, NO-8001, Bodo Tel: +47 7555 1080/90 Website:
www.bodohavn.no Cruiseship/passenger facilities: 3 berths from 150mtr - 300mtr. Draught from 6-11mtr. Transport connections: Bodo Airport 2km, Railway Station.
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