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Leith-Edinburgh cruise port

Region Ireland - UK - British Isles

Local Time 2024-05-17 10:45

Port Leith-Edinburgh cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Leith-Edinburgh, Newhaven-Rosyth-Queensferry, Scotland. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Edinburgh's principal cruise port is Port Leith, but some ships may alternatively stop at Newhaven (tender cruise port). Both seaports are located on Firth of Forth's southern shore. Firth of Forth (mainland Scotland) is River Forth's estuary. Aberdeen Harbour is approx 100 mi (160 km) away. Edinburgh is Scotland's capital city. By population (around 0,5 million, metro 1,35 million) it is ranked country's 2nd largest - after Glasgow . Edinburgh is also UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting international and UK tourist with its historic sights, castles, numerous entertainment and activities options, the annual Edinburgh Festival.

Forth Ports (Edinburgh's cruise port operator company) manages a total of 7 UK seaport terminals and anchorages - Leith, Dundee, London-Tilbury , plus the anchorages Rosyth, South Queensferry and Newhaven (England). In 2018, Edinburgh received 114 cruise ship calls with 150,000+ tourists (passengers and crew). In 2019, the number grew to 155,000.

Port Leith (Edinburgh)

Port Leith (locode GBLEI) is to the northeast of Edinburgh City and is within the city's council area. Leith is one of Edinburgh's most profitable enterprises, with annual cargo shipping capacity 1.5+ million tons.

Leith Docks became Edinburgh's port in early-19th-century, when there were built numerous facilities serving the shipbuilding and ship repair industries. During 19th-century, Leith also became a major port serving Scotland's herring export trade.

Currently, Port Leith is Scotland's biggest enclosed (harbor) deepwater port, with capability to handle vessels up to 50,000 DWT (deadweight tons). Port Leith provides easy access to major roads in Scotland, including A1 highway, Edinburgh by-pass, M8 and M9. It offers road and rail connections and is perfectly located for North Sea shipping operations of any kind. Port's busy cruising season is March through October, with roundtrip itineraries offered mainly by large liners operated by Cunard , Princess , MSC , Costa .

In January 2023, the cruiseferry Tallink Victoria I (permanently berthed at Imperial Dock and being chartered by the Scottish government to house Ukrainian refugees) became Port Leith's first vessel to receive shore-power . The technology allows berthed vessels to switch off their diesel engines/electricity generators and instead use electricity from the city grid for their onboard hotel services. In this case, the ship was provided with electricity generated from non-fossil fuels (wind turbines).

In January 2023 was also completed the Port's electrical network extension (connection to the Harbour Berth) that now allows shore-power supply to offshore construction vessels homeported in Leith.

Port Rosyth (Edinburgh)

An alternative cruise port for Edinburgh is Port Rosyth (locode GBROY), but it is rarely used. Large-sized liners usually anchor near South Queensferry (opposite to Rosyth), from where their passengers are tendered ashore. Port Rosyth is located across Forth Railway Bridge, approx 35-min drive distance from Edinburgh's downtown. Rosyth is a ferry port used by Blue Star Ferries .

Next photo shows South Queensferry's cruise ship anchorage area.

South Queensferry (aka "The Ferry") is a small port town located approx 10 mi (16 km) to the northwest of Edinburgh downtown. The town is between Forth Railway Bridge and Forth Road Bridge. The prefix "South" is used to distinguish it from the town "North Queensferry". Both towns are named for the established by Queen Margaret (aka Margaret of Wessex, 1045-1093) ferry service between them. The service was discontinued in 1964, when the Forth Road Bridge was inaugurated.

The above photo shows Rosyth Dockyard (part of the seaport). Rosyth Dockyard is a naval dockyard owned and operated by Babcock Marine Ltd (2007-founded subsidiary of Babcock International Group / multinational corporation). Before the company's privatization in 1987, the large shipyard complex was named "Royal Naval Dockyard Rosyth" and was operated as British Government-owned and contractor-managed facility. In 1997, Babcock International purchased the shipyard. Currently, this is the shipbuilding yard for the UK's newest and largest aircraft carriers of the Queen Elizabeth-class.

In 2017, the Fred Olsen -owned ship Black Watch offered a total of 8 cruises leaving roundtrip from Rosyth. Operated in the period August 14 through October 14, the roundtrip itineraries included 7-night Norwegian Fjords, 10-night Northern European cities, 16-night Canary Islands and Madeira . Also roundtrip from Rosyth, In 2017 the company offered (for the first time ever) 2 river cruises. The itineraries were themed "French Rivers" and "German Waterways".

According to statistical data provided by Peter Wilson (cruiseforth.com), for season 2019, from all the 110 scheduled to visit Edinburgh cruise liners, 34 were booked at Newhaven, 29 at Rosyth, 25 at Leith and 22 at Queensferry.

In October 2022 was announced the "Forth Green Freeport" project to transform Rosyth into a modern port, an advanced shipbuilding and manufacturing center as well as a major logistics hub. The project (budgeted ~GBP 1 billion/~EUR 1,14B) included the construction of a new cargo terminal, a new rail freight connection, manufacturing facilities for the marine renewable energy industry (offshore wind farms) and green power generation.

  • Forth Green Freeport covers an area of ~150 hectares/~370 acres (sites within Rosyth and Burntisland) owned by the companies Babcock International Group plc, Forth Ports Ltd and Scarborough Muir Group Ltd.
  • Forth Green Freeport's employment at Rosyth and Burntisland included ~7000 newly created local jobs in addition to ~50,000 new jobs across Scotland.

In July 2022, DFDS Seaways (Danish ferry company) signed with Ptarmigan Shipping an agreement for a new freight ferry route connecting Rosyth with Zeebrugge-Bruges Belgium (opened in 2023)

Leith-Edinburgh cruise terminal

Smaller-sized cruise ships to Edinburgh dock at Leith port's cruise terminal located approx 3 mi (5 km) from downtown Edinburgh. Cruise vessels enter the port from River Forth's estuary. The dock can accommodate vessels with max LOA length 720 ft (220 m).

Newhaven UK is a tender cruise port, meaning passengers are tendered between the anchored ship and the quay (~10-min ride). Newhaven Port Authority complimentary provides bus transfer to Ocean Terminal's shopping mall. At the quay, there are a taxi rank and a bus station.

Port Leith is an important destination for Northern Europe's ship cruising industry. The port handles around 40 cruise vessels and 20,000 passengers annually. Leith Cruise Terminal provides good facilities for turnarounds (roundthrips) and transit calls.  Its central location is convenient for shore excursions and tours to Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

The cruise ship terminal building features a modern design and has all the necessary passenger facilities, including waiting area, phone, internet, toilets. More amenities are offered by the "Ocean Terminal" shopping mall, located at 5-min walking distance from the Leith cruise port terminal. The mall has shops, banking facilities, restaurants, cafes, car parking, and is served by Lothian Buses lines 11, 22, 34, 35, 36. Lothian Buses started the direct service "X99 Cruiselink" Queensferry-Edinburgh (in 2018) and Newhaven-Edinburgh (in 2019).

At Port Leith are available taxis and shuttle buses. The port's parking area is adjacent to the cruise terminal and can accommodate up to 450 vehicles (cars and tour buses). The closest to the cruise port airport (Edinburgh Airport) is about 30 min ride. The closest to the port railway station (Waverley) is about 15-min ride from the cruise terminal.

At Ocean Terminal is also the permanently berthed Royal Yacht Britannia (officially "HMY Britannia"). This is Queen Elizabeth II's former royal yacht, operated in the period 1954-1997.

Large cruise ships dock at Newhaven (Edinburgh City's district) located between Leith and Granton. It is approx 3 km (2 ml) north of downtown Edinburgh. These liners actually anchor near Newhaven and their passengers are transported between the anchorage point and the tender pier via tender boats. This distance is approx 1,7 mi (3 km) or about 15-min ride.

At Port Rosyth, due to the lack of public transportation service, the available ways for cruise ship passengers are taxis (at the passenger / ferry terminal building) and eventually shuttle bus service provided by the cruise company.

Most cruise operators offer shuttles to Edinburgh's downtown. This service is at fee pp. The local bus operator Cramond Coaches provides an alternative shuttle service to downtown. Cramond Coaches staff will be waiting at the pier. Their buses go to Charlotte Square, from where passengers can catch the green bus (hop-on / hop-off) for the popular Edinburgh Tour. Cruise line's bus shuttle offers 25-min travel to Waterloo Place (a green bus stop).

  • Edinburgh castle: the castle is the most popular landmark in the city. It is two kilometres from Edinburgh cruise port. It is located on a volcanic rock’s top. The view from the highest point offers a panorama of the Firth of Forth and Fife. Inside you can see the Great Hall, the St Margaret’s Chapel and the Stone of Destiny.
  • The Royal Mile: the one-mile long road connects the Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, both Royal Residences.
  • Royal Botanic Garden: the second oldest (after Oxford’s) British botanic garden. It dates from 1670 and was originally medicinal plants garden. It is located in the north of the city and is amazing, especially in the spring time.
  • Edinburgh Fringe Festival: the world’s largest art festival is held for three weeks every August.
  • National Museum of Scotland: located on Chambers Street. It was reopened in July 2011 after a renovation for £47 million. It houses 16 galleries and displays more than 8,000 different objects.
  • Camera Obscura: spend a really fun time! Located in Victorian rooftop chamber near the Edinburgh Castle’ entrance.

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Edinburgh (Leith) Cruise Terminal

Proudly known as Scotland’s largest enclosed deep-water port, the Port of Leith can easily accommodate up to two-medium sized ships. North-east of Edinburgh, and just under three miles away from the heart of the city, the port boasts easy access to the vibrant city centre via road and rail networks.

Edinburgh (Leith) Cruise Terminal information

Which cruise lines use edinburgh cruise terminal.

Cruise lines including Silversea Whisper, Star Clippers, Oceania, Azamara and Scenic, all have cruises departing from Edinburgh Cruise Terminal.

Contact details for Edinburgh Cruise Terminal:

Should you have any queries get in touch with Edinburgh Cruise Terminal by calling 0131 555 8855 or go to forthports.co.uk for more information.

Address: Imperial House, Albert Dock, Edinburgh EH6 7DN

Does Edinburgh Cruise Terminal have Wi-Fi?

Yes, you can access Edinburgh Cruise Terminal's Wi-Fi meaning you can save data and keep up-to-date with friends and family, browse online to pass the time, and share plenty of photos.

Does Edinburgh Cruise Terminal have an onsite café?

Yes, Edinburgh Cruise Terminal has all your light refreshment needs covered as both Costa Café and Tiki Café can be located in the Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre. You can grab a sandwich and an organic coffee from Tiki Café or try some fine Italian coffee and a snack from Costa - the choice is yours. The shopping centre also has many other amenities to keep you entertained before setting off on your cruise, including a VUE cinema.

Edinburgh Cruise Terminal parking:

On-site parking at Edinburgh Cruise Terminal is available, with there being 1,600 parking spaces at the Blue Car Park, Ocean Drive, Leith Harbour & Newhaven EH6 6JJ. For more details go to oceanterminal.com .

Travelling to Edinburgh (Leith) Cruise Terminal

Travelling to edinburgh cruise terminal by car:.

The journey is 400 miles from London via M6 and A1 to A19 and A199 and there are car-parking facilities located at the terminal.

Travelling to Edinburgh Cruise Terminal by train:

Regular service from London St Pancras to Edinburgh Waverley takes about 5.5 hours. Visit nationalrail.co.uk .

Best Edinburgh hotels near the cruise terminal

Dakota edinburgh:.

Ferrymuir, South Queensferry EH30 9QZ. Rooms from £108 ( dakotahotels.co.uk ). It is about a 25-minute drive from Leith Cruise Terminal.

St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh:

9-13 Market St, EH1 1DE. Rooms from £30 ( st-christophers.co.uk ). It is a 20-minute drive from the terminal.

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Newhaven is a district in the City of Edinburgh, Scotland, between Leith and Granton and about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of the city center. Edinburgh itself is easily accessible via taxi or bus 7, 10 or 11 (a ten minute ride), right across the street from the tender dock. You can pay for a single (£2) or dayticket (£5.00) when you get on the bus. And you don’t need to carry exact change since you can now pay with a credit card as you board the bus.

Newhaven is a tender port. Distance from anchorage to tender pier: 1.5 Nautical miles, a 20 minute tender ride.

From the tender dock it is an easy walk into the nearby shopping center, or better take the free shuttle to see one of the most popular attractions: The Royal Yacht Britannia at Ocean Terminal in Leith with a large shopping mall. When exiting the tender dock, turn right and walk through the Welsh Fishmongers building to catch the free shuttle bus.

At the Ocean terminal in Leith there are Hop on/off buses to get you the Edinburgh.

Hotels near the Cruise Terminal Printable map to take along. Newhavem is at the center top.

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Sightseeing:

The historic harbor and deepwater anchorage at Newhaven, with its picturesque quayside, bars, cafes and restaurants offers a truly unique cruise shipping mooring.

Just inland from the historic Newhaven pier lighthouse, the Victorian fish market contains a traditional fish monger.

Edinburgh has one of the most beautiful cityscapes in the world, making it the ideal city break destination. With Scotland's most famous castle dominating the city skyline, there is plenty to see and do with the perfect balance between all things traditional and contemporary.

Discover world-class museums and galleries, take a tour on an open-top bus or even visit the city's own zoo. From the world famous Festivals to top-class restaurants and bars, not to mention fabulous shopping, you'll be spoilt for choice.

Built on extinct volcanoes atop an inlet from the North Sea (the Firth of Forth) and enveloped by rolling hills, lakes (lochs), and forests, Edinburgh invites exploration. This is a city of elegant streets, cobbled alleys, and incomparable sunsets.

Edinburgh (pronounced Edin-burra) is also a busy, noisy place with a spectacular landscape of hills and crags. The buildings of this vibrant capital city , from the historic houses of the Royal Mile to the elegant Georgian terraces and crescents of the New Town, offer the perfect complement to the natural setting. The city's layout is linear, in a pattern set by Castle Rock and Castle Ridge, down which the Royal Mile descends to the palace of Holyroodhouse. North of this lies a shallow valley holding the lovely Princes Street Gardens, with Waverley Station, the city's main railroad station at the eastern end. Above the gardens, and to the north is Edinburgh's main street, Princes Street. This is an ideal vantage point from which to view the castle and Old Edinburgh.

Tours Excursions Transportation:

It pays to compare your cruise line tours here .

City hop on/off tour buses start at Newhaven Harbour. About every 20 minutes, giving a combination of 3 tours.

Nearby Places:

Shopping and food.

Edinburgh's main shopping drag is Princes Street -- lined with numerous U.K. department stores and chain retailers. Definitely check out Jenner's (48 Princes Street), considered the Harrod's of Scotland. Another "don't miss": Harvey Nichols, the famed London department store, recently opened its first Scottish branch in Edinburgh's St Andrews Square.

The currency throughout the UK is the pound (£). You may also hear the slang term quid for pounds. Scottish bank notes are frowned upon in other parts of the UK, so change the notes before leaving Scotland.

Please make sure you get change in English notes as Scottish notes are not everywhere accepted in the rest of the UK.

Cash machines (ATM) or less formally 'holes in the wall' are very widely available and usually dispense £10 and £20 notes.

Visa, Mastercard and Maestro, are accepted by most shops and restaurants.

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Communication:

English is spoken throughout the country, but sometimes with heavy accents!

Most cafe's and restaurants offer free WiFi.

The local emergency telephone number is 999, however the EU-wide 112 can also be used.

Opening Hours and Holidays:

Shopping hours are in general:

Small stores 6 or 7 days a week (10am - 6pm) Larger stores in general stay open til' 9PM Hyper marts often 24/7

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Say “Firth of Forth” five times fast. These aren’t made up words, but the description of the location of Edinburgh. A firth is an estuary and this one just happens to be an estuary of the Forth River. Edinburgh lies on the southern shore of this area. Entrenched in its natural surroundings, the city of Edinburgh is one of Europe’s most idyllic cities, attracting cruisers from all over the world. Edinburgh features a booming culture, and in the summer it’s home to some of the world’s most popular festivals , including the renowned Edinburgh International Festival, which is three weeks of theater, opera, dance and musical performances. Contact our experts for help planning a cruise to Edinburgh, whether it’s during a festival or any other time of year. Featured below are a few of the best ways to spend your time when cruising to Edinburgh, Scotland:

  • See the Scottish Crown Jewels and the room where Mary, Queen of Scots gave birth to the next King of Scotland at Edinburgh Castle.  
  • The Royal Botanic Garden offers 70 acres of beautiful plants, many of which are used for research.  
  • Learn about the history of Scotland, from its earliest days to the present, at the newly renovated National Museum of Scotland.  
  • Go aboard Queen Elizabeth’s Royal Yacht Britannia, which was decommissioned in 1997. This is a ship that held 45 of the royal household and even a Rolls-Royce. 

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Edinburgh is one of the most famous cities in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As a leading Northern European cruise destination, visiting cruise ship passengers have increased by over 50 per cent in recent years.

Edinburgh can welcome virtually any vessel of any size – transit or turnaround. Edinburgh's tourism offer of Culture, heritage and a distinctive experience for visitors makes it a marquee destination for leading cruise lines and a popular choice with visitors, recently voted “Best UK Port of Call".

Leith is Edinburgh’s marquee port, situated next to the award winning tourist attraction, The Royal Yacht Britannia, and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre. The facilities allow Leith to cater for both turnaround and transit calls, offering a number of non-tidal berths. Adjacent to the Cruise Terminal building is a safe and secure coach/car park. Edinburgh’s historic city centre is just 4km away.

The Port of Rosyth can also accommodate turnaround and transit calls. Located 25km from Edinburgh you will pass below the Forth Bridge, the largest listed building in Britain and one of the most recognisable landmarks in the world. With a maximum air draft of 44m, the bridge stands alongside the Forth Road Bridge and provides a magnificent gateway to Rosyth.

The Hound Point Anchorage lies next to the Bridges and enjoys views to both shores. Only accessible to very large vessels and following a ten minute tender ride to Hawes Pier, Edinburgh City centre is just a 17 km drive away.

Forth Ports are currently developing an additional deep water anchorage at Newhaven Harbour adjacent to the Port of Leith. Newhaven Harbour has unrivalled connections to Scotland's inspring capital and to our most iconic landmarks and visitor desinations. Further details on Newhaven Harbour can be viewed here .

Further information on the three main access ports to Edinburgh, The Lothians and Fife can be found on the Forth Ports Cruise website.

Information for cruise passengers and crew is available at https://www.cruiseforth.com/ There is a new App, available to download for free on App Store and Google Play.

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  • Forth Ports Limited, Carron House, Dock Road, Grangemouth, Stirlingshire, FK3 8TY
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Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh in Leigh, Scotland

Edinburgh has two cruise terminals one in Leith (where years ago we shot the movie Small Faces) and Rosyth.

The Port of Leith is the largest enclosed deepwater port in Scotland, Ocean Terminal . It has an ability to handle ships up to 50,000 DWT, which means only the smaller cruise ships can dock there. However, that is quite a selection. The terminal has a huge shopping city see here , one shop offering a coffee and lunch area with large windows overlooking The Royal Yacht Britannia, which is now retired from service and is permanently moored there and has become Edinburgh’s number one attraction. We suggest time is allowed to take this in before or after you sail. This vessel served the British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, from 1954 until 1997. She was the 83rd such vessel since King Charles II, subject of Jean’s film on Nel Gwynne with whom he was good friends. You will see how much more comfort you have on your ship than her Majesty had. The furnishings are all still in place as you will see from Jean’s film. During this yacht’s 43-year career, she travelled more than a million nautical miles around the globe. Over 300,000 tourists visit the yacht each year.

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Ocean terminal has a very handy bus terminal outside and different buses take you to different parts of the city just three miles away. It is only two miles from the castle! Just ask though we show some on our films of Edinburgh.

Jean’s Harry Potter spots to see in Edinburgh with local boys Sam & Finlay

Jean’s film on Edinburgh City from Ocean Terminal

  Here are some of the ships that use Ocean Terminal, Leith  –  Variety Voyager, Seaboard Quest, Ocean Majesty, , Corinthian, Hebridean Sky, Silver Wind, Star Pride

Port of Leith, Edinburgh Cruise Terminal – official port site  

Rosyth Cruise Terminal – Could be said to be the home of The Black Watch and the ship claimed to be the best ship afloat on the seas, the Europa 2 , uses Edinburgh’s Rosyth Cruise Terminal. The terminal is located 25km from Edinburgh with stunning views of the Forth Road and Forth Rail bridges. Adjacent buses, five minutes from East Coast Main Line, ten minutes from Edinburgh Airport.

FRED OLSEN CRUISES LEAVING FROM ROSYTH CRUISE TERMINAL

  Here are some of the ships that use Rosyth  –  Marco Polo , Prinsendam, Crystal Symphony, Prinsendam, Aegean Odyssey, Europa 2 , Black Watch , Berlin, Pacific Princess , Artania

Rosyth Port, Edinburgh Cruise Terminal

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One of the major gateways between the UK and France, Cherbourg is now officially called Cherbourg-en-Contentin.

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Walvis Bay, Namibia

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Dakar, Senegal. Trip to Gorée Island.

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Forth Ports offers dedicated berthing facilities to cruise operators at Port of Tilbury in London, London Moorings, and Forth Ports Leith, Forth Ports Dundee and Forth Ports Rosyth in Scotland, each accommodating European and international turnaround and transit cruises.

We are the only port operator that can sail your passengers right into the heart of Great Britain’s leading capital cities. With an increasing number of vessels calling each year, our ports at Leith and Tilbury provide fast and easy access to Edinburgh and London respectively, allowing visitors more time to enjoy the outstanding attractions in these historic cities.

At all of our ports, our cruise terminals ensure a safe, comfortable, and efficient embarkation and disembarkation for your passengers, and we are currently investing even more at our cruise terminals to update facilities and enhance passenger experience.

Find out more about our primary and additional anchorages below.

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Key Cruise Ports

Port of tilbury (london).

The Port of Tilbury is home to the London International Cruise Terminal.  This is London’s only deep-water, purpose-built cruise facility, and is located just 22 nautical miles down-river from Central London.  The Port of Tilbury is a natural gateway for passengers to enjoy all the tourist spots that London has to offer with opportunity for cruise ships to berth at the International Cruise Terminal at Tilbury or sailing visitors right into central London and berth on one of the London Moorings, (managed in joint partnership with MBNA Thames Clippers).  This exciting opportunity allows the mooring of cruise ships in the heart of London at Greenwich Ship Tier, Tower Bridge Upper Tier and George’s Stair Tier on behalf of the PLA.

Forth Ports Leith (Edinburgh)

Forth Ports Leith (Edinburgh) is a visitor attraction all on its own, having been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site.  Home to the considerably more modern Leith Cruise Terminal, the port is only three miles from the city centre of Scotland’s capital; providing direct access to world famous visitor attractions such as Edinburgh Castle.

Forth Ports Dundee

Forth Ports Dundee is a key gateway into Dundee, located just a short walk from the city centre and the newly opened V&A museum, which opened in September 2018.

Forth Ports Rosyth

Forth Ports Rosyth is the gateway to Fife and the many top visitor attractions in the surrounding area. Situated next to the 3 Forth Bridges, Rosyth is Scotland’s key cruise turnaround hub, providing excellent links to local distilleries and world renowned golf courses.

Additional London Anchorages

Greenwich ship tier.

Position: 51’29.046N, 000’00.931W Largest facility and is central London’s deep water mooring.

  • Accommodates vessels up to 228 metres in length
  • Draft: 8.1 metres
  • Location 5 miles downstream from Tower Bridge it is close by the Naval College and in sight of the Cutty Sark
  • Vessels moored here are serviced through the world’s first floating cruise terminal

Tower Bridge Upper mooring

Position: 51’30.404N, 000’04.877W Caters for smaller, specialist vessels.

  • Accommodates vessels up to 158 metres in length
  • Draft: 6 metres
  • Location 300 metres from Tower Bridge, it shares the moorings with historic warship attraction HMS Belfast

George’s Stair mooring

Position: 51’30.225N, 000’04.299W Perfect for small ships and super yachts.

  • Accommodates vessels up to 120 metres in length
  • Draft: 2 metres
  • Location 1.5 cables downstream from Tower Bridge

Additional Scottish Anchorages

Position: 55° 58.90’ N, 003° 11.80’ W No. of Berths: 2 via tender Anchorage for large cruise vessels able to accommodate 300m+ cruise ships Max. Draught: 11m

  • Edinburgh’s deepwater anchorage
  • 3 miles from Edinburgh Castle and city centre
  • Dedicated excursion coach parking
  • Two tender berths within harbour
  • Tender time 15 mins to Newhaven Harbour from anchorage
  • ISPS compliant berth and security operation
  • 9.5 miles from Edinburgh Airport
  • Tender facility 24/7

South Queensferry

Position: 56° 00’.34 N 003° 22’.6 W Tender time 15 mins Anchorage for large cruise vessels able to accommodate 300m+ cruise ships For vessels less than 275m L.O.A. a further anchorage is available in the following position: 56° 00’.29 N 003° 22’.48 W

  • Vessels not limited by draft
  • Tenders operate to Hawes Pier in South Queensferry
  • 9 miles from Edinburgh city centre

Ports with Cruise Services:

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* = pending BCP Designation (Designation planned for 30th April 2024)

Table Abbreviations

As referred to in Annex 2 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1014 :

(b) For products of animal origin, composite products, germinal products, animal by-products, hay and straw referred to in Article 47(1)(b) of (Regulation (EU) 2017/625 or covered by conditions or measures referred to in Article 47(1)(d)(e) or (f) of Regulation(EU) 2017/625

(c) For goods of non-animal origin referred to in Article 47(1)(d)(e) or (f) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625

(d) Regulation (EU) 2017/625 – For plants, plant products and other objects referred to in Article 47(1)(c)

POA – HC – NT & T: Products of animal origin, composite products, germinal products, animal by-products, hay and straw for Human Consumption (No temperature requirement & Frozen/Chilled products)

POA – NHC – T: Products of animal origin, composite products, germinal products, animal by-products, hay and straw not for Human Consumption (Frozen /Chilled Products)

POA – NHC – NT: Products of animal origin, composite products, germinal products, animal by-products, hay and straw not for Human Consumption (No Temperature Requirement)

PNAO – HC – NT & T: Products of non-animal origin for Human Consumption (No temperature requirement & Frozen/chilled products)

PNAO – NHC (Food) – NT & T: Feed of non-animal origin covered by conditions or measures referred to in Annex 2 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1014 (No temperature requirement & Frozen/chilled products)

PNAO – NHC (Food) – NT: Feed of non-animal origin covered by conditions or measures referred to in Annex 2 of Regulation (EU) 2019/1014 (No temperature requirement)

PNAO NHC (Other)(Plastic Kitchenware): Products of non-animal origin not for Human Consumption Other

PP: Plant products

PP (WP): Wood and wood products

OO: Other objects

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Edinburgh, Scotland

Port schedule.

Edinburgh, Scotland cruise ship port calendar shows all scheduled arrival and departure dates in a timetable format. The cruise calendar displays the ship’s estimated time of arrival including related information such as how crowded is the port, as well as the ship’s next port-of-call.

The following timetable provides valuable information and keeps track of the future cruise ship arrivals from all major cruise lines. In order to find out more about the cruise ship itineraries such as ports, dates, and arrival/departure times just follow the ship’s link.

  • Viking Neptune 930 passengers 19 May 2024 - 00:00
  • Norwegian Star 2.813 passengers 20 May 2024 - 07:00
  • Silver Dawn 691 passengers 21 May 2024 - 08:00
  • Regal Princess 4.272 passengers 24 May 2024 - 08:00
  • Queen Anne 3.353 passengers 26 May 2024 - 00:00
  • ms Nieuw Statendam 3.218 passengers 30 May 2024 - 08:00
  • Amadea 624 passengers 31 May 2024 - 08:00
  • Costa Favolosa 3.617 passengers 03 Jun 2024 - 09:00
  • Regal Princess 4.272 passengers 05 Jun 2024 - 08:00
  • Britannia 4.406 passengers 09 Jun 2024 - 00:00
  • Star Pride 312 passengers 10 Jun 2024 - 03:15
  • Star Pride 312 passengers 10 Jun 2024 - 06:00
  • Viking Venus 930 passengers 11 Jun 2024 - 00:00
  • Seven Seas Splendor 829 passengers 12 Jun 2024 - 08:00
  • ms Nieuw Statendam 3.218 passengers 13 Jun 2024 - 07:00
  • Jewel Of The Seas 2.573 passengers 13 Jun 2024 - 08:00
  • Viking Venus 930 passengers 17 Jun 2024 - 00:00
  • ms Nieuw Statendam 3.218 passengers 17 Jun 2024 - 08:00
  • Regal Princess 4.272 passengers 17 Jun 2024 - 08:00
  • ms Europa 2 516 passengers 17 Jun 2024 - 08:00
  • Norwegian Star 2.813 passengers 20 May 2024 - 19:00
  • Silver Dawn 691 passengers 21 May 2024 - 22:00
  • Regal Princess 4.272 passengers 24 May 2024 - 19:00
  • ms Nieuw Statendam 3.218 passengers 30 May 2024 - 17:00
  • Amadea 624 passengers 31 May 2024 - 23:00
  • Costa Favolosa 3.617 passengers 03 Jun 2024 - 21:00
  • Regal Princess 4.272 passengers 05 Jun 2024 - 19:00
  • Star Pride 312 passengers 10 Jun 2024 - 17:00
  • Seven Seas Splendor 829 passengers 12 Jun 2024 - 18:00
  • ms Nieuw Statendam 3.218 passengers 13 Jun 2024 - 16:00
  • Jewel Of The Seas 2.573 passengers 13 Jun 2024 - 18:00
  • ms Nieuw Statendam 3.218 passengers 17 Jun 2024 - 17:00
  • ms Europa 2 516 passengers 17 Jun 2024 - 18:00
  • Regal Princess 4.272 passengers 17 Jun 2024 - 19:00
  • Silver Spirit 648 passengers 19 Jun 2024 - 22:00

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Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland cruise ships schedule

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Port of Leith, Edinburgh cruise calendar 2024-2025 provides the opportunity to search arrival and departure schedules of cruise ships arriving in port. The timetable displays dates and times cruise ships are scheduled to dock in port in two separate columns for arrivals and departures with the name of the ship, cruise operator, and maximum passenger capacity. Please note, the following cruise port schedule is created on updated itineraries from the major cruise lines.

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    Bus X99 (service introduced in 2018) is the preferred way to get to Edinburgh. It runs from May to Sept when cruise ships are anchored at South Queensferry. The bus provides direct service from Hawes Pier to St Andrew Square in the city center with a journey time of 25 minutes one way. Tickets are £6 one way adult ticket and £10 day ticket ...

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    Leith is an historic port that's been restored and now features everything from tours of the adjacent Royal yacht Britannia to numerous restaurants in the shopping mall. Edinburgh itself is easily accessible via taxi or bus (a ten minute ride) or an hop on/off bus (Majestic Tours) every 15 minutes in high season, 30 minutes in other seasons ...

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    Newhaven is a district in the City of Edinburgh, Scotland, between Leith and Granton and about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of the city center. Edinburgh itself is easily accessible via taxi or bus 7, 10 or 11 (a ten minute ride), right across the street from the tender dock. You can pay for a single (£2) or dayticket (£5.00) when you get on the bus.

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    Things to Know Before You Go. The Edinburgh Cruise Port at Leith offers Wi-Fi, restrooms, and seating, while the nearby Ocean Terminal mall has banks, eateries, and more. City tours require a great deal of walking on cobblestone streets, so sturdy shoes are a must. The weather can be cool during the summer months, and rain is common, so don't ...

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    The facilities allow Leith to cater for both turnaround and transit calls, offering a number of non-tidal berths. Adjacent to the Cruise Terminal building is a safe and secure coach/car park. Edinburgh's historic city centre is just 4km away. The Port of Rosyth can also accommodate turnaround and transit calls.

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    Port of Leith, Edinburgh Cruise Terminal - official port site . Rosyth Cruise Terminal - Could be said to be the home of The Black Watch and the ship claimed to be the best ship afloat on the seas, the Europa 2, uses Edinburgh's Rosyth Cruise Terminal.The terminal is located 25km from Edinburgh with stunning views of the Forth Road and Forth Rail bridges.

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    Port of Leith at a glance: Capable of handling ships up to 50,000 DWT 2 dry dock facilities Port can handle in excess of 1M tonnes of cargo Home to the Royal Yacht Britannia Scotland's marquee cruise call Demobilisation and mobilisation facilities Scotland's largest enclosed deep water port

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    Forth Ports offers dedicated berthing facilities to cruise operators at Port of Tilbury in London, London Moorings, and Forth Ports Leith, Forth Ports Dundee and Forth Ports Rosyth in Scotland, each accommodating European and international turnaround and transit cruises. We are the only port operator that can sail your passengers right into the ...

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    Leith is the 'port of Edinburgh' and arrival into the docks takes place through lock gates which protect the harbour from the tidal river Forth. As your ship approaches the cruise berth, you will tie up alongside the Royal Yacht Britannia which is open as a visitor attraction all year round. Britannia is situated along side the Ocean ...

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