Isle of Portland, United Kingdom

Portland Port sits on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, on the south coast of England. It is a working commercial port with a cruise terminal on the quay, where ships berth alongside at the Queen's Pier berths or the 350 m Deep Water Berth… More about Isle of Portland →

Aerial view of Portland Harbour, its breakwaters, the port quays and the Isle of Portland under a clear blue sky
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Cruise Ships in Isle of Portland

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Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Isle of Portland day.

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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.

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Where is the Isle of Portland cruise port?

Cruise ships berth alongside at Portland Port on the Isle of Portland, at the Queen's Pier berths or the Deep Water Berth, with a cruise terminal and a tourist information point on the quay. The port shuttle bus runs throughout the day to the bottom of Spring Road in Weymouth, about 15 minutes away, with a stop outside Portland Castle. Walking inside the port estate is not allowed, and there is no pick-up or drop-off at the port gate.

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Getting to the Isle of Portland cruise port

Weymouth town centre (Esplanade) → Portland Port cruise berths

9.3 km · 15–43 min by car

Seaside town and harbour on the mainland, about 9.3 km by road. The port shuttle takes about 15 minutes from the bottom of Spring Road.

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

TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Port shuttle bus
Variesper person
~15 min
Runs continuously during the call, about 15 minutes each way between the quay and Weymouth, with a stop outside Portland Castle.
Bus
GBP 2.40–3per person
~43 min
Adult single about £2.40 to £3, approximate. Buses cannot enter the port estate.
Taxi
Variesper vehicle
16–26 min
Metered fare. No pick-up or drop-off at the port gate.

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

Driving to the port

Most passengers use the port shuttle bus between the quay and Weymouth, with a stop outside Portland Castle. There is no pick-up or drop-off at the port gate and no walking inside the port estate. Distances, times and prices are approximate.

Isle of Portland Cruise Terminals

1 terminal

Portland Port cruise berths

Cruise terminal on the quay, with check-in, security and a tourist information point. Ships berth alongside at the Queen's Pier berths or the 350 m Deep Water Berth; there is no tendering.

Eating in Isle of Portland

Breakfast per person
GBP 10–20
per person
Casual lunch per person
GBP 10–30
per person
Restaurant dinner per person
GBP 20–60
per person

Prices are approximate, typical price bands around Weymouth harbour.

Where to eat

Custom House Quay

Cafes, pubs and seafood restaurants on the north side of Weymouth harbour.

Hope Square and Trinity Street

Harbour south side, by the port shuttle stop at Spring Road.

The Esplanade

Cafes and restaurants along the seafront.

Destination

About Isle of Portland

Portland Port sits on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, on the south coast of England. It is a working commercial port with a cruise terminal on the quay, where ships berth alongside at the Queen's Pier berths or the 350 m Deep Water Berth, with no tendering. A port shuttle bus runs throughout the day to Weymouth harbour, about 15 minutes away, with a stop outside Portland Castle. Walking inside the port estate is not allowed.

Climate
Mild and maritime, with mild winters, warm summers and plenty of sunshine (about 1,900 hours a year). Average highs are about 9 to 10 C from December to February and about 20 C in July and August. Rainfall is about 770 mm a year; October to January is the wettest period (about 83 to 99 mm a month), and May to July the driest (about 41 to 46 mm).
Time zone
United Kingdom Time
Currency
GBP

Things to Do in Isle of Portland

Weymouth harbour and beach

Seaside town with a sandy beach and a working harbour, reached by the port shuttle.

Portland Castle

A Tudor coastal fort on the shore of Portland Harbour, with the port shuttle stopping outside. Adult entry about £10.

Portland Bill Lighthouse

The lighthouse at the southern tip of the Isle of Portland.

Jurassic Coast

The World Heritage coastline of Dorset and East Devon.

Cruise Ships Visiting Isle of Portland

Phoenix Reisen

Ponant Cruises

Atlas Ocean Voyages

Costa Cruises

Disney Cruise Line

Holland America Line

Norwegian Cruise Line

Silversea