Beirut, Lebanon
Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, sits on a headland jutting into the eastern Mediterranean, a fast-paced city where East meets West. More about Beirut →
Cruise Ships in Beirut
No ships are scheduled in Beirut yet
New calls appear here as cruise lines publish them.
Where is the Beirut cruise port?
The Port of Beirut lies on the city's northern waterfront, just east of the centre, in the Quarantaine district. It is a large working harbour with 16 quays, handling cargo as well as passenger ships. How ships arrive and where they berth can vary, so check with your ship for details.
Martyrs' Square in Downtown is about 4.5 km and 10 minutes away by road, or about 45 minutes on foot. The Pigeon Rocks are about 10 km away, around 20 minutes by taxi, and the airport is about 13 km and 20 minutes to the south.
Getting to the Beirut cruise port
Martyrs' Square, Downtown Beirut → Port of Beirut
3.1–4.5 km · 10–45 min by car
Martyrs' Square is the heart of Downtown Beirut, west of the port: about 4.5 km and 10 minutes by road, or about 3.1 km and 45 minutes on foot.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Driving to the port
Taxis and ride-hailing cars are the usual way around, and traffic in Beirut can be heavy. Agree taxi fares before you set off.
Eating in Beirut
- Coffee per item
- $2.01–5.50
- per item
- Casual lunch per person
- $11.11–19
- per person
- Restaurant dinner per person
- $16.98–42
- per person
- Soft drink per item
- $1.68–3.50
- per item
Most cafes and restaurants price their menus in US dollars, and some also show Lebanese pounds. Espresso costs about 2 to 5.50 dollars, a casual lunch such as a shawarma plate or sandwich about 11 to 19 dollars, and a restaurant main about 17 to 42 dollars.
Where to eat
Hamra
Busy street of cafes, bars and casual Lebanese eateries in west Beirut.
Downtown (Beirut Central District)
Restored central streets with upscale restaurants near the port.
Ashrafieh and Sodeco
East Beirut neighbourhoods with cafes and restaurants.
About Beirut
Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, sits on a headland jutting into the eastern Mediterranean, a fast-paced city where East meets West. Its seafront promenade, the Corniche, runs about 5 km along the coast past the lighthouse to the Pigeon Rocks, two great sea stacks off the Raouche shore, a well-known city landmark.
Downtown centres on Martyrs' Square, and the city's museums trace thousands of years of history. Much of the appeal lies in exploring lively neighbourhoods such as Hamra and Ashrafieh, with their cafes, restaurants and nightlife. Check the ship schedule for upcoming calls.
- Climate
- Mediterranean, with hot, humid and almost rainless summers and mild, wet winters. Based on long-term averages near the airport, the average temperature is about 14 C in January and 28 C in August; afternoons reach about 31 to 32 C in July and August and about 19 C in January and February. Most rain falls from November to March, heaviest in December and January at around 150 mm a month, while June to August is practically dry. Roughly 650 mm of rain falls a year. All figures are approximate.
- Time zone
- Eastern European Time
- Currency
- Lebanese pound (LBP)