Lerwick, United Kingdom
Lerwick is the capital of Shetland, Britain's most northerly islands, set on Bressay Sound on Mainland Shetland. More about Lerwick →
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Ship schedule
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ShipDateArrivalDeparture
April 2027
MS Spitsbergen
HX Expeditions335 passengers
Sat 3 Apr
ArrivalNot yet published
DepartureNot yet published
May 2027
MS Fridtjof Nansen
HX Expeditions530 passengers
Mon 10 May
ArrivalNot yet published
DepartureNot yet published
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Cruise Ships in Lerwick
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Today · Fri 6 NovNo ships
0 people in port
No cruise ships today
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Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Lerwick day.
Planning a day in Lerwick?
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.
Where is the Lerwick cruise port?
Most ships berth at Mair's Pier or Holmsgarth 5, about 1 km north of the town centre, with a free shuttle to the centre. Larger ships anchor in the harbour and tender to the landing pontoon at Victoria Pier in the town centre.
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Getting to the Lerwick cruise port
Commercial Street and Victoria Pier (town centre) → Mair's Pier
2.3 km · ~35 min by car
About 2.3 km, a 30–35 minute walk south, or take the free shuttle.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Walk
Free
30–35 min
Free shuttle
Freeper person
Varies
Free shuttle from the cruise berths to the town centre; the last one leaves town 45 minutes before departure.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Driving to the port
Routes start at Mair's Pier. A free shuttle runs from the cruise berths to the town centre. Distances, times and prices are approximate.
Lerwick Cruise Terminals
3 terminals
Victoria Pier tender pontoon
Tender landing stage and welcome pavilion in the town centre.
Eating in Lerwick
- Casual lunch per person
- GBP 15.75
- per person
- Restaurant dinner per person
- GBP 21.50
- per person
Prices are approximate, from a waterfront café-bar menu.
Where to eat
Commercial Street and the waterfront
Cafes and restaurants in the town centre near Victoria Pier.
Destination
About Lerwick
Lerwick is the capital of Shetland, Britain's most northerly islands, set on Bressay Sound on Mainland Shetland. Its flagstone Commercial Street, the Lodberries on the waterfront and Fort Charlotte reflect a long seafaring history, while the Shetland Museum, Iron Age Clickimin Broch, Jarlshof and Shetland ponies draw visitors further afield.
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Things to Do in Lerwick
Commercial Street and the Lodberries
Historic flagstone street and waterfront merchant houses.
Shetland Museum and Archives
The island's museum at Hay's Dock, with free entry.
Fort Charlotte and Clickimin Broch
17th-century fort and an Iron Age broch near town.
Jarlshof and Sumburgh Head
Prehistoric-to-Norse settlement near Sumburgh; adult entry from about £7.50.