International Passenger Terminal (Northumbria Quay)
Passenger terminal at Royal Quays, North Shields; handles up to 2,000 embarking passengers.
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
No cruise ships are scheduled in Newcastle upon Tyne today, Thursday 12 November 2026. The next is Bolette on Monday 22 February 2027. Over the next 12 months, 54 calls bring about 80,000 passengers.
Ship schedule
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Cruise Ships in Newcastle upon Tyne
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Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Newcastle upon Tyne day.
Planning a day in Newcastle upon Tyne?
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.
Getting to the Newcastle upon Tyne cruise port
Newcastle Central Station and Quayside → International Passenger Terminal
13–15 km · 20–50 min by car
About 13–15 km by road (20–35 minutes), or walk to the nearest Metro station and ride into the city.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Drive
Variesper vehicle
20–35 min
Metro
GBP 4.30per person
~50 min
Two-zone single about £4.30.
Taxi
Variesper vehicle
20–35 min
Metered fare.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Driving to the port
Routes start at the International Passenger Terminal. Local taxis are metered from about £2.40, with a 24-hour rank nearby. Distances, times and prices are approximate.
Newcastle upon Tyne Cruise Terminals
3 terminals
Whitehill Point
Second cruise berth.
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Parking at the Newcastle upon Tyne cruise port
Official port parking
GBP 18/ day
Daily rate · per vehicle · confirm before travel
The port car park is a few minutes' walk from the terminal. Parking is about £18 per 24 hours; cruise passengers should check rates with their cruise line. Pay by cash or card at the terminal or car park entrance; it cannot be booked in advance.
Parking facilities
Where to Stay Before Your Cruise
Pick the area first. Typical nightly prices, approximate.
North Shields (Royal Quays)
Closest to the terminal.
Budget chain hotel next to the ferry terminal.
- Premier Inn North Shields (Ferry Terminal)
South Shields
Seaside guesthouses.
Budget guesthouses and a mid-range seafront hotel across the river.
- Premier Inn South Shields Port of Tyne
- The Sea Hotel
- South Shore Guest House
Newcastle outskirts
Upper-mid chain hotels.
Upper-mid hotels on the ring roads, handy by car.
- Village Hotel Newcastle
- Holiday Inn Newcastle South
Hotel prices vary; check current rates.
Eating in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Coffee per item
- GBP 3
- Soft drink per item
- GBP 3
- Casual lunch per person
- GBP 8.95
- Restaurant dinner per person
- GBP 17.50
Prices are approximate, from a seaside cafe and a pub menu in Tynemouth.
Where to eat
Newcastle Quayside and city centre
Restaurants and cafes by the river and around Grey Street.
North Shields Fish Quay
Fish restaurants near the port.
Tynemouth
Cafes and pubs by Longsands beach and the priory.
Destination
About Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is the main city of North East England, known for its Tyne bridges, Grey Street's Georgian architecture, the castle that gave the city its name, and the Quayside with its contemporary art gallery and concert hall opposite in Gateshead. Cruise ships use the port at North Shields, a homeport where some cruises start and end, and a gateway to Durham, Hadrian's Wall and the Northumberland coast.
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Things to Do in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle Quayside and bridges
Tyne Bridge, Millennium Bridge, Baltic and Sage Gateshead.
Newcastle Castle and Grey Street
Norman keep and the Georgian city centre.
Durham Cathedral and Castle
UNESCO World Heritage Site about 30 minutes south.
Hadrian's Wall and Northumberland coast
Roman frontier, Alnwick and coastal castles.