Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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… More about 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.

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Where is the Newcastle upon Tyne cruise port?

Ships dock at the International Passenger Terminal in North Shields (Northumbria Quay or Whitehill Point), about 12 km east of central Newcastle. The city centre is roughly 30 minutes away by taxi or the Metro.

Terminal

Whitehill Point has no map position yet.

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.

TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
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

International Passenger Terminal (Northumbria Quay)

Passenger terminal at Royal Quays, North Shields; handles up to 2,000 embarking passengers.

Northumbria Quay berth

Cruise berth beside the terminal.

Whitehill Point

Second cruise berth.

Not on the map yet

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

FacilityServesRatesReservationRate notes
Port car park
International Passenger Terminal (Northumbria Quay)
~GBP 18/day
Not available
Serves International Passenger Terminal (Northumbria Quay) · Reservation: Not available
About £18 per 24 hours; check cruise rates with your line.

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.

Hotels here
  • Premier Inn North Shields (Ferry Terminal)

South Shields

Seaside guesthouses.

Budget guesthouses and a mid-range seafront hotel across the river.

Hotels here
  • 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.

Hotels here
  • Village Hotel Newcastle
  • Holiday Inn Newcastle South

Hotel prices vary; check current rates.

Eating in Newcastle upon Tyne

Coffee per item
GBP 3
per item
Soft drink per item
GBP 3
per item
Casual lunch per person
GBP 8.95
per person
Restaurant dinner per person
GBP 17.50
per person

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.

Time zone
United Kingdom Time
Currency
GBP

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.

Cruise Ships Visiting Newcastle upon Tyne

AIDA Cruises

Ambassador Cruise Line

Costa Cruises

Crystal Cruises

Fred Olsen

Norwegian Cruise Line

TUI Cruises