Durrës, Albania

Durres is Albania's main port and one of its oldest cities, on the central Adriatic coast. A large Roman amphitheatre, the Venetian Tower and Byzantine walls stand in the old town a short walk from the port, the seafront promenade runs… More about Durrës →

The Venetian Tower in Durrës in daylight with palms and blue sky
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Ship schedule

Next 4 calls · all times local (Central European Time)

ShipDateArrivalDeparture
June 2027
Oceania Sirena
Oceania Cruises
Tue 8 Jun
Arrival07:00
Departure17:00
October 2027
Amera
Phoenix Reisen
Wed 27 Oct
Arrival08:00
Departure22:00
November 2027
Oceania Insignia
Oceania Cruises
Mon 8 Nov
Arrival08:00
Departure18:00
August 2028
ms Europa 2
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Fri 25 Aug
Arrival07:00
Departure19:00

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Cruise Ships in Durrës

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Planning a day in Durrës?

The crowd calendar shows every ship and how busy the port is, hour by hour, plus the quietest and busiest days for the next 90 days.

See the Durrës cruise crowd calendar

Where is the Durrës cruise port?

Ships dock at the Port of Durres, next to the city centre at the north end of Durres bay; passengers use the passenger terminal on Rruga Doganes. The Roman amphitheatre and the Venetian Tower are about 2 km (25–30 minutes) on foot, the seafront promenade starts about 2 km away, and Tirana is about 38 km by road.

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Getting to the Durrës cruise port

Durres Amphitheatre and Venetian Tower → Durres passenger terminal

2 km · 25–30 min by car

Walk along Rruga Doganes into the old town; the Venetian Tower is on the way (1.8 km, 25 min).

Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.

TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Walk
Free
25–30 min
Amphitheatre ticket about 300 ALL. Approximate.

Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.

Driving to the port

Routes start at the passenger terminal. Prices are in ALL; distances, times and prices are approximate.

Durrës Cruise Terminals

1 terminal

Durres passenger terminal

Passenger (ferry and cruise) terminal on Rruga Doganes, at the port's main passenger area.

Eating in Durrës

Coffee per item
ALL 100
per item
Soft drink per item
ALL 190
per item

Espresso and soft drink prices are approximate, from a cafe on the seafront promenade.

Where to eat

Seafront promenade

Cafes and restaurants along the bay near the port.

Destination

About Durrës

Durres is Albania's main port and one of its oldest cities, on the central Adriatic coast. A large Roman amphitheatre, the Venetian Tower and Byzantine walls stand in the old town a short walk from the port, the seafront promenade runs south along the bay, and the capital, Tirana, is about 38 km inland. Kruja Castle and UNESCO-listed Berat are popular day trips.

Time zone
Central European Time
Currency
ALL

Things to Do in Durrës

Durres Amphitheatre

Large Roman amphitheatre in the old town.

Venetian Tower and the seafront

Medieval tower and the promenade along the bay.

Tirana

Albania's capital, with Skanderbeg Square and Bunk'Art.

Kruja Castle

Hilltop castle and bazaar north of Tirana.

Cruise Ships Visiting Durrës

Oceania Cruises

Phoenix Reisen