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Overview
Dubai Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for Dubai and nearby highlights on Arabian Gulf itineraries.
- Best season
- October to April
- Nearest airport
- DXB
- Nearby places
- Dubai Creek, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesCosta CruisesAIDA CruisesCelestyal CruisesResorts World Cruises
Overview
Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal is a practical cruise gateway for Abu Dhabi and nearby highlights on Arabian Gulf itineraries.
- Best season
- October to April
- Nearest airport
- AUH
- Nearby places
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Corniche
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesCosta CruisesCelestyal CruisesAIDA Cruises
Overview
Doha Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for Doha and nearby highlights on Arabian Gulf itineraries.
- Best season
- October to April
- Nearest airport
- DOH
- Nearby places
- Souq Waqif, Museum of Islamic Art, Corniche
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesCosta CruisesCelestyal CruisesAIDA Cruises
Overview
Khalifa Bin Salman Port is a practical cruise gateway for Manama and nearby highlights on Arabian Gulf itineraries.
- Best season
- October to April
- Nearest airport
- BAH
- Nearby places
- Bab Al Bahrain, Bahrain Fort, Manama Souq
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesCosta CruisesAIDA CruisesExplora Journeys
Overview
Port Sultan Qaboos is a practical cruise gateway for Muscat and nearby highlights on Arabian Gulf itineraries.
- Best season
- October to April
- Nearest airport
- MCT
- Nearby places
- Mutrah, Al Alam Palace, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesCosta CruisesAIDA CruisesCelestyal Cruises
Overview
Khasab Port is a practical cruise gateway for Khasab and nearby highlights on Arabian Gulf itineraries.
- Best season
- October to April
- Nearest airport
- KHS
- Nearby places
- Musandam fjords, Khasab Fort, dhow cruises
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesCosta CruisesAIDA CruisesCelestyal Cruises
Overview
Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach is a practical cruise gateway for Sir Bani Yas Island and nearby highlights on Arabian Gulf itineraries.
- Best season
- October to April
- Nearest airport
- AUH
- Nearby places
- Beach, wildlife reserve, safari experiences
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesCosta Cruises
Overview
Jeddah Islamic Port is a practical cruise gateway for Jeddah and nearby highlights on Red Sea itineraries.
- Best season
- October to April
- Nearest airport
- JED
- Nearby places
- Historic Jeddah, Corniche, King Fahd Fountain
- Common cruise lines
- AROYA CruisesMSC Cruises
Overview
Port of Aqaba is a practical cruise gateway for Aqaba and nearby highlights on Red Sea itineraries.
- Best season
- October to April
- Nearest airport
- AQJ
- Nearby places
- Aqaba coast, Wadi Rum, Petra
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineOceania Cruises
Overview
Safaga Port is a practical cruise gateway for Safaga and nearby highlights on Red Sea itineraries.
- Best season
- October to April
- Nearest airport
- HRG
- Nearby places
- Red Sea beaches; Luxor on a full-day excursion
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineOceania Cruises
Overview
Port of Barcelona is a practical cruise gateway for Barcelona and nearby highlights on Western Mediterranean itineraries.
- Best season
- April to October
- Nearest airport
- BCN
- Nearby places
- La Rambla, Sagrada Familia, Gothic Quarter
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineCosta Cruises
Overview
Civitavecchia Port (Rome) is a practical cruise gateway for Civitavecchia and nearby highlights on Western Mediterranean itineraries.
- Best season
- April to October
- Nearest airport
- FCO
- Nearby places
- Rome, Vatican City, Civitavecchia waterfront
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineCosta Cruises
Overview
Port of Naples is a practical cruise gateway for Naples and nearby highlights on Western Mediterranean itineraries.
- Best season
- April to October
- Nearest airport
- NAP
- Nearby places
- Historic Naples, Pompeii, Capri and Sorrento
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineCosta Cruises
Overview
Marseille Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for Marseille and nearby highlights on Western Mediterranean itineraries.
- Best season
- April to October
- Nearest airport
- MRS
- Nearby places
- Old Port, Notre-Dame de la Garde, Le Panier
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesCosta CruisesRoyal CaribbeanCelebrity Cruises
Overview
Port of Palma de Mallorca is a practical cruise gateway for Palma and nearby highlights on Western Mediterranean itineraries.
- Best season
- April to October
- Nearest airport
- PMI
- Nearby places
- Palma Cathedral, old town, beaches
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesCosta CruisesAIDA Cruises
Overview
Port of Genoa is a practical cruise gateway for Genoa and nearby highlights on Western Mediterranean itineraries.
- Best season
- April to October
- Nearest airport
- GOA
- Nearby places
- Old Port, Genoa Aquarium, historic centre
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesCosta CruisesRoyal Caribbean
Overview
La Spezia Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for La Spezia and nearby highlights on Western Mediterranean itineraries.
- Best season
- April to October
- Nearest airport
- PSA
- Nearby places
- Cinque Terre, Pisa, Florence on a long excursion
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise Line
Overview
Valletta Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for Valletta and nearby highlights on Western Mediterranean itineraries.
- Best season
- April to October
- Nearest airport
- MLA
- Nearby places
- Valletta walls, Upper Barrakka Gardens, St John’s Co-Cathedral
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise Line
Overview
Port of Lisbon is a practical cruise gateway for Lisbon and nearby highlights on Western Mediterranean itineraries.
- Best season
- April to October
- Nearest airport
- LIS
- Nearby places
- Alfama, Belém, Praça do Comércio
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineCunard
Overview
Port of Málaga is a practical cruise gateway for Málaga and nearby highlights on Western Mediterranean itineraries.
- Best season
- April to October
- Nearest airport
- AGP
- Nearby places
- Alcazaba, old town, Picasso Museum
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise Line
Overview
Port of Piraeus (Athens) is a practical cruise gateway for Piraeus and nearby highlights on Eastern Mediterranean & Adriatic itineraries.
- Best season
- April to October
- Nearest airport
- ATH
- Nearby places
- Athens Acropolis, Plaka, Acropolis Museum
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineCelestyal Cruises
Overview
Santorini Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for Santorini and nearby highlights on Eastern Mediterranean & Adriatic itineraries.
- Best season
- April to October
- Nearest airport
- JTR
- Nearby places
- Fira, Oia, caldera views
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineCelestyal Cruises
Overview
Mykonos Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for Mykonos and nearby highlights on Eastern Mediterranean & Adriatic itineraries.
- Best season
- April to October
- Nearest airport
- JMK
- Nearby places
- Mykonos Town, Little Venice, windmills
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineCelestyal Cruises
Overview
Galataport Istanbul is a practical cruise gateway for Istanbul and nearby highlights on Eastern Mediterranean & Adriatic itineraries.
- Best season
- April to October
- Nearest airport
- IST
- Nearby places
- Old City, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineCelestyal Cruises
Overview
Kuşadası Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for Kuşadası and nearby highlights on Eastern Mediterranean & Adriatic itineraries.
- Best season
- April to October
- Nearest airport
- ADB
- Nearby places
- Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, waterfront
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineCelestyal Cruises
Overview
Port of Dubrovnik is a practical cruise gateway for Dubrovnik and nearby highlights on Eastern Mediterranean & Adriatic itineraries.
- Best season
- April to October
- Nearest airport
- DBV
- Nearby places
- Old Town, city walls, cable car
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise Line
Overview
Port of Kotor is a practical cruise gateway for Kotor and nearby highlights on Eastern Mediterranean & Adriatic itineraries.
- Best season
- April to October
- Nearest airport
- TIV
- Nearby places
- Bay of Kotor, old town, San Giovanni Fortress
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise Line
Overview
Port of Split is a practical cruise gateway for Split and nearby highlights on Eastern Mediterranean & Adriatic itineraries.
- Best season
- April to October
- Nearest airport
- SPU
- Nearby places
- Diocletian’s Palace, Riva promenade, old town
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise Line
Overview
Port of Trieste is a practical cruise gateway for Trieste and nearby highlights on Eastern Mediterranean & Adriatic itineraries.
- Best season
- April to October
- Nearest airport
- TRS
- Nearby places
- Piazza Unità, Grand Canal, Miramare Castle
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesCosta CruisesNorwegian Cruise Line
Overview
Port of Corfu is a practical cruise gateway for Corfu and nearby highlights on Eastern Mediterranean & Adriatic itineraries.
- Best season
- April to October
- Nearest airport
- CFU
- Nearby places
- Old Town, fortress, Paleokastritsa
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise Line
Overview
Port of Southampton is a practical cruise gateway for Southampton and nearby highlights on Northern Europe & Fjords itineraries.
- Best season
- May to September
- Nearest airport
- SOU
- Nearby places
- Old town walls, SeaCity, nearby Winchester
- Common cruise lines
- P&O CruisesCunardRoyal CaribbeanMSC CruisesPrincess Cruises
Overview
Port of Copenhagen is a practical cruise gateway for Copenhagen and nearby highlights on Northern Europe & Fjords itineraries.
- Best season
- May to September
- Nearest airport
- CPH
- Nearby places
- Nyhavn, Little Mermaid, Tivoli Gardens
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess Cruises
Overview
Port of Amsterdam is a practical cruise gateway for Amsterdam and nearby highlights on Northern Europe & Fjords itineraries.
- Best season
- May to September
- Nearest airport
- AMS
- Nearby places
- Canals, Museum Quarter, Dam Square
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineHolland America Line
Overview
Port of Hamburg is a practical cruise gateway for Hamburg and nearby highlights on Northern Europe & Fjords itineraries.
- Best season
- May to September
- Nearest airport
- HAM
- Nearby places
- Speicherstadt, Elbphilharmonie, harbour
- Common cruise lines
- AIDA CruisesMSC CruisesCunardTUI Cruises
Overview
Port of Bergen is a practical cruise gateway for Bergen and nearby highlights on Northern Europe & Fjords itineraries.
- Best season
- May to September
- Nearest airport
- BGO
- Nearby places
- Bryggen, Mount Fløyen, fish market
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanNorwegian Cruise LineHurtigruten
Overview
Geiranger Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for Geiranger and nearby highlights on Northern Europe & Fjords itineraries.
- Best season
- May to September
- Nearest airport
- AES
- Nearby places
- Geirangerfjord, Eagle Road, waterfalls
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess Cruises
Overview
Flåm Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for Flåm and nearby highlights on Northern Europe & Fjords itineraries.
- Best season
- May to September
- Nearest airport
- BGO
- Nearby places
- Flåm Railway, Aurlandsfjord, Stegastein viewpoint
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess Cruises
Overview
Port of Reykjavík is a practical cruise gateway for Reykjavík and nearby highlights on Northern Europe & Fjords itineraries.
- Best season
- May to September
- Nearest airport
- KEF
- Nearby places
- Hallgrímskirkja, Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanNorwegian Cruise LineCelebrity Cruises
Overview
Port of Stockholm is a practical cruise gateway for Stockholm and nearby highlights on Northern Europe & Fjords itineraries.
- Best season
- May to September
- Nearest airport
- ARN
- Nearby places
- Gamla Stan, Vasa Museum, Royal Palace
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess Cruises
Overview
Port of Tallinn is a practical cruise gateway for Tallinn and nearby highlights on Northern Europe & Fjords itineraries.
- Best season
- May to September
- Nearest airport
- TLL
- Nearby places
- Old Town, Toompea Hill, Town Hall Square
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess Cruises
Overview
PortMiami is a practical cruise gateway for Miami and nearby highlights on Caribbean itineraries.
- Best season
- December to April
- Nearest airport
- MIA
- Nearby places
- South Beach, Brickell, Bayside
- Common cruise lines
- Royal CaribbeanCarnival Cruise LineMSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineCelebrity Cruises
Overview
Nassau Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for Nassau and nearby highlights on Caribbean itineraries.
- Best season
- December to April
- Nearest airport
- NAS
- Nearby places
- Downtown Nassau, Cable Beach, Paradise Island
- Common cruise lines
- Royal CaribbeanCarnival Cruise LineMSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineDisney Cruise Line
Overview
Cozumel Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for Cozumel and nearby highlights on Caribbean itineraries.
- Best season
- December to April
- Nearest airport
- CZM
- Nearby places
- Coral reefs, San Miguel, island beaches
- Common cruise lines
- Royal CaribbeanCarnival Cruise LineMSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineCelebrity Cruises
Overview
Port of San Juan is a practical cruise gateway for San Juan and nearby highlights on Caribbean itineraries.
- Best season
- December to April
- Nearest airport
- SJU
- Nearby places
- Old San Juan, El Morro, Condado
- Common cruise lines
- Royal CaribbeanCarnival Cruise LineCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise Line
Overview
St. Thomas Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for Charlotte Amalie and nearby highlights on Caribbean itineraries.
- Best season
- December to April
- Nearest airport
- STT
- Nearby places
- Magens Bay, Charlotte Amalie, Skyride
- Common cruise lines
- Royal CaribbeanCarnival Cruise LineCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise Line
Overview
Port St. Maarten is a practical cruise gateway for Philipsburg and nearby highlights on Caribbean itineraries.
- Best season
- December to April
- Nearest airport
- SXM
- Nearby places
- Great Bay, Front Street, Maho Beach
- Common cruise lines
- Royal CaribbeanCarnival Cruise LineCelebrity CruisesMSC Cruises
Overview
Bridgetown Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for Bridgetown and nearby highlights on Caribbean itineraries.
- Best season
- December to April
- Nearest airport
- BGI
- Nearby places
- Central Bridgetown, Carlisle Bay, The Garrison
- Common cruise lines
- Royal CaribbeanP&O CruisesCelebrity CruisesMSC Cruises
Overview
George Town Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for George Town and nearby highlights on Caribbean itineraries.
- Best season
- December to April
- Nearest airport
- GCM
- Nearby places
- Seven Mile Beach, Stingray City, George Town
- Common cruise lines
- Royal CaribbeanCarnival Cruise LineCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise Line
Overview
St. John’s Antigua Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for St. John’s and nearby highlights on Caribbean itineraries.
- Best season
- December to April
- Nearest airport
- ANU
- Nearby places
- St. John’s, Nelson’s Dockyard, beaches
- Common cruise lines
- Royal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesMSC CruisesP&O Cruises
Overview
Juneau Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for Juneau and nearby highlights on Alaska itineraries.
- Best season
- May to September
- Nearest airport
- JNU
- Nearby places
- Mendenhall Glacier, Mount Roberts Tramway, downtown Juneau
- Common cruise lines
- Princess CruisesHolland America LineRoyal CaribbeanNorwegian Cruise LineCelebrity Cruises
Overview
Ketchikan Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for Ketchikan and nearby highlights on Alaska itineraries.
- Best season
- May to September
- Nearest airport
- KTN
- Nearby places
- Creek Street, totem heritage, Tongass rainforest
- Common cruise lines
- Princess CruisesHolland America LineRoyal CaribbeanNorwegian Cruise LineCelebrity Cruises
Overview
Skagway Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for Skagway and nearby highlights on Alaska itineraries.
- Best season
- May to September
- Nearest airport
- SGY
- Nearby places
- White Pass Railway, Klondike history, downtown Skagway
- Common cruise lines
- Princess CruisesHolland America LineRoyal CaribbeanNorwegian Cruise Line
Overview
Port of Seward is a practical cruise gateway for Seward and nearby highlights on Alaska itineraries.
- Best season
- May to September
- Nearest airport
- ANC
- Nearby places
- Kenai Fjords, SeaLife Center, Resurrection Bay
- Common cruise lines
- Princess CruisesHolland America LineRoyal CaribbeanNorwegian Cruise Line
Overview
Port of Vancouver is a practical cruise gateway for Vancouver and nearby highlights on Alaska itineraries.
- Best season
- May to September
- Nearest airport
- YVR
- Nearby places
- Canada Place, Stanley Park, Gastown
- Common cruise lines
- Princess CruisesHolland America LineRoyal CaribbeanNorwegian Cruise LineCelebrity Cruises
Overview
Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore is a practical cruise gateway for Singapore and nearby highlights on Asia itineraries.
- Best season
- November to March for Southeast Asia; spring and autumn for Japan
- Nearest airport
- SIN
- Nearby places
- Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay, Chinatown
- Common cruise lines
- Royal CaribbeanResorts World CruisesCelebrity CruisesPrincess CruisesNorwegian Cruise Line
Overview
Port of Yokohama is a practical cruise gateway for Yokohama and nearby highlights on Asia itineraries.
- Best season
- November to March for Southeast Asia; spring and autumn for Japan
- Nearest airport
- HND
- Nearby places
- Minato Mirai, Chinatown, Red Brick Warehouse
- Common cruise lines
- Princess CruisesMSC CruisesRoyal CaribbeanCelebrity Cruises
Overview
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal is a practical cruise gateway for Hong Kong and nearby highlights on Asia itineraries.
- Best season
- November to March for Southeast Asia; spring and autumn for Japan
- Nearest airport
- HKG
- Nearby places
- Victoria Harbour, The Peak, Kowloon
- Common cruise lines
- Royal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesPrincess CruisesNorwegian Cruise Line
Overview
Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal is a practical cruise gateway for Shanghai and nearby highlights on Asia itineraries.
- Best season
- November to March for Southeast Asia; spring and autumn for Japan
- Nearest airport
- PVG
- Nearby places
- The Bund, Pudong, Yu Garden
- Common cruise lines
- Royal CaribbeanMSC CruisesAdora Cruises
Overview
Phuket Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for Phuket and nearby highlights on Asia itineraries.
- Best season
- November to March for Southeast Asia; spring and autumn for Japan
- Nearest airport
- HKT
- Nearby places
- Old Town, beaches, Phang Nga Bay
- Common cruise lines
- Royal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess Cruises
Overview
Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur) is a practical cruise gateway for Port Klang and nearby highlights on Asia itineraries.
- Best season
- November to March for Southeast Asia; spring and autumn for Japan
- Nearest airport
- KUL
- Nearby places
- Kuala Lumpur, Petronas Towers, Batu Caves
- Common cruise lines
- Royal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess Cruises
Overview
George Town Penang Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for George Town and nearby highlights on Asia itineraries.
- Best season
- November to March for Southeast Asia; spring and autumn for Japan
- Nearest airport
- PEN
- Nearby places
- George Town, street art, Penang Hill
- Common cruise lines
- Royal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess Cruises
Overview
Benoa Cruise Port (Bali) is a practical cruise gateway for Benoa and nearby highlights on Asia itineraries.
- Best season
- November to March for Southeast Asia; spring and autumn for Japan
- Nearest airport
- DPS
- Nearby places
- Nusa Dua, Ubud, Balinese temples
- Common cruise lines
- Celebrity CruisesNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess CruisesHolland America Line
Overview
Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal is a practical cruise gateway for Sydney and nearby highlights on Australia & New Zealand itineraries.
- Best season
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- SYD
- Nearby places
- Opera House, The Rocks, Harbour Bridge
- Common cruise lines
- Royal CaribbeanCarnival Cruise LinePrincess CruisesCelebrity Cruises
Overview
Brisbane International Cruise Terminal is a practical cruise gateway for Brisbane and nearby highlights on Australia & New Zealand itineraries.
- Best season
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- BNE
- Nearby places
- South Bank, Lone Pine, central Brisbane
- Common cruise lines
- Royal CaribbeanCarnival Cruise LinePrincess Cruises
Overview
Melbourne Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for Melbourne and nearby highlights on Australia & New Zealand itineraries.
- Best season
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- MEL
- Nearby places
- Melbourne CBD, Federation Square, St Kilda
- Common cruise lines
- Princess CruisesCelebrity CruisesCunardHolland America Line
Overview
Port of Auckland is a practical cruise gateway for Auckland and nearby highlights on Australia & New Zealand itineraries.
- Best season
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- AKL
- Nearby places
- Auckland waterfront, Sky Tower, Waiheke Island
- Common cruise lines
- Royal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesPrincess CruisesNorwegian Cruise Line
Overview
Port of Tauranga is a practical cruise gateway for Tauranga and nearby highlights on Australia & New Zealand itineraries.
- Best season
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- TRG
- Nearby places
- Mount Maunganui, Rotorua, beaches
- Common cruise lines
- Royal CaribbeanCelebrity CruisesPrincess CruisesHolland America Line
Overview
Cape Town Cruise Terminal is a practical cruise gateway for Cape Town and nearby highlights on Africa & Indian Ocean itineraries.
- Best season
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- CPT
- Nearby places
- V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain, Cape Point
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineCunardAzamara
Overview
Durban Cruise Terminal is a practical cruise gateway for Durban and nearby highlights on Africa & Indian Ocean itineraries.
- Best season
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- DUR
- Nearby places
- Golden Mile, uShaka Marine, markets
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineCunard
Overview
Port of Gqeberha is a practical cruise gateway for Gqeberha and nearby highlights on Africa & Indian Ocean itineraries.
- Best season
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- PLZ
- Nearby places
- Beaches, Route 67, nearby reserves
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineCunardAzamara
Overview
Port Louis Cruise Terminal is a practical cruise gateway for Port Louis and nearby highlights on Africa & Indian Ocean itineraries.
- Best season
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- MRU
- Nearby places
- Caudan Waterfront, Central Market, Pamplemousses
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineCosta Cruises
Overview
Port Victoria is a practical cruise gateway for Victoria and nearby highlights on Africa & Indian Ocean itineraries.
- Best season
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- SEZ
- Nearby places
- Victoria, Mahé beaches, Morne park
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineOceania Cruises
Overview
Buenos Aires Cruise Terminal is a practical cruise gateway for Buenos Aires and nearby highlights on South America & Antarctica itineraries.
- Best season
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- EZE
- Nearby places
- Plaza de Mayo, La Boca, Recoleta
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineCelebrity CruisesPrincess Cruises
Overview
Rio de Janeiro Cruise Port is a practical cruise gateway for Rio de Janeiro and nearby highlights on South America & Antarctica itineraries.
- Best season
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- GIG
- Nearby places
- Copacabana, Sugarloaf, Christ the Redeemer
- Common cruise lines
- MSC CruisesCosta CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineCelebrity Cruises
Overview
Port of Valparaíso is a practical cruise gateway for Valparaíso and nearby highlights on South America & Antarctica itineraries.
- Best season
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- SCL
- Nearby places
- Colourful hills, funiculars, Viña del Mar
- Common cruise lines
- Princess CruisesNorwegian Cruise LineCelebrity CruisesHolland America Line
Overview
Port of Ushuaia is a practical cruise gateway for Ushuaia and nearby highlights on South America & Antarctica itineraries.
- Best season
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- USH
- Nearby places
- Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego, gateway to Antarctica
- Common cruise lines
- Antarctica expedition operatorsNorwegian Cruise LineCelebrity Cruises
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18 sample itineraries
Common cruise itineraries
These examples explain port order; they are not sailing dates or bookable offers.
Arabian Gulf
7nightsArabian Gulf from Dubai
1Dubai
2Abu Dhabi
3Sir Bani Yas
4Doha
5Bahrain
6Dubai
ⓘ Indicative route only; dates, availability and final ports depend on the cruise line programme at booking time.
Arabian Gulf
7nightsGulf & Musandam from Dubai
1Dubai
2Muscat
3Khasab
4Abu Dhabi
5Dubai
ⓘ Indicative route only; dates, availability and final ports depend on the cruise line programme at booking time.
Western Mediterranean
7nightsWestern Mediterranean from Barcelona
1Barcelona
2Marseille
3Genoa
4La Spezia
5Civitavecchia
6Naples
7Barcelona
ⓘ Indicative route only; dates, availability and final ports depend on the cruise line programme at booking time.
Western Mediterranean
7nightsSpain & Portugal
1Barcelona
2Palma
3Málaga
4Lisbon
ⓘ Indicative route only; dates, availability and final ports depend on the cruise line programme at booking time.
Eastern Mediterranean & Adriatic
7nightsGreek Isles from Athens
1Piraeus
2Mykonos
3Santorini
4Kusadasi
5Istanbul
6Piraeus
ⓘ Indicative route only; dates, availability and final ports depend on the cruise line programme at booking time.
Eastern Mediterranean & Adriatic
7nightsAdriatic & Eastern Mediterranean
1Trieste
2Split
3Dubrovnik
4Kotor
5Corfu
6Piraeus
ⓘ Indicative route only; dates, availability and final ports depend on the cruise line programme at booking time.
Northern Europe & Fjords
7nightsNorwegian Fjords
1Southampton
2Bergen
3Geiranger
4Flåm
5Southampton
ⓘ Indicative route only; dates, availability and final ports depend on the cruise line programme at booking time.
Northern Europe & Fjords
7nightsBaltic Capitals
1Copenhagen
2Stockholm
3Tallinn
4Copenhagen
ⓘ Indicative route only; dates, availability and final ports depend on the cruise line programme at booking time.
Caribbean
7nightsWestern Caribbean from Miami
1Miami
2Cozumel
3George Town
4Nassau
5Miami
ⓘ Indicative route only; dates, availability and final ports depend on the cruise line programme at booking time.
Caribbean
7nightsEastern Caribbean
1San Juan
2St. Thomas
3St. Maarten
4St. John’s
5Bridgetown
6San Juan
ⓘ Indicative route only; dates, availability and final ports depend on the cruise line programme at booking time.
Alaska
7nightsAlaska Vancouver to Seward
1Vancouver
2Ketchikan
3Juneau
4Skagway
5Seward
ⓘ Indicative route only; dates, availability and final ports depend on the cruise line programme at booking time.
Alaska
7nightsRound-trip Alaska from Vancouver
1Vancouver
2Juneau
3Skagway
4Ketchikan
5Vancouver
ⓘ Indicative route only; dates, availability and final ports depend on the cruise line programme at booking time.
Asia
5nightsMalaysia & Thailand from Singapore
1Singapore
2Port Klang
3Penang
4Phuket
5Singapore
ⓘ Indicative route only; dates, availability and final ports depend on the cruise line programme at booking time.
Asia
9nightsJapan from Yokohama
1Yokohama
2regional Japanese ports
3Yokohama
ⓘ Indicative route only; dates, availability and final ports depend on the cruise line programme at booking time.
Australia & New Zealand
12nightsAustralia & New Zealand
1Sydney
2Melbourne
3New Zealand scenic cruising
4Tauranga
5Auckland
ⓘ Indicative route only; dates, availability and final ports depend on the cruise line programme at booking time.
Africa & Indian Ocean
14nightsSouth Africa & Indian Ocean
1Cape Town
2Gqeberha
3Durban
4Port Louis
ⓘ Indicative route only; dates, availability and final ports depend on the cruise line programme at booking time.
South America & Antarctica
14nightsPatagonia & End of the World
1Buenos Aires
2southern South America ports
3Ushuaia
ⓘ Indicative route only; dates, availability and final ports depend on the cruise line programme at booking time.
South America & Antarctica
10nightsAntarctica Expedition
1Ushuaia
2Drake Passage
3Antarctic Peninsula
4Ushuaia
ⓘ Indicative route only; dates, availability and final ports depend on the cruise line programme at booking time.
Before port day
Useful information before sailing
Turnaround or port of call?
A turnaround port needs earlier arrival and airport transfers; a port of call gives you limited time ashore.
Visa rules follow the itinerary
Entry requirements depend on nationality, residency and every country in the itinerary.
Return-to-ship time
Departure time differs from all-aboard time. Check the announced return time before going ashore.