Grand Cruise Terminal
Two-berth terminal operated by Mwani Qatar; 24/7 passport and customs, aquarium, City Gallery, taxi and bus stands, duty free and cafes. Capacity: two mega-ships of up to 6,000 passengers each.
Doha, Qatar
Doha, the capital of Qatar, welcomes cruise ships into the heart of the city on the Doha Corniche. The redeveloped Old Doha Port is now the Mina District, with pastel-coloured streets, Box Park and the Museum of Islamic Art within walking… More about Doha →
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Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Doha 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.
Where is the Doha cruise port?
Ships berth at the Grand Cruise Terminal in Doha Port (Old Doha Port), Corniche Road, Mina District, operated by Mwani Qatar. The terminal can handle two mega-ships of up to 6,000 passengers each, runs 24/7 passport and customs services, and has an aquarium, taxi and bus stands, duty free, cafes and tourist information. Shuttles run to the city centre; the nearest Metro stations are Souq Waqif and National Museum.
Terminal
Getting to the Doha cruise port
Souq Waqif → Grand Cruise Terminal
3.9 km · ~10 min by car
Visit Qatar gives 5–10 minutes.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Karwa taxi
Variesper vehicle
5–10 min
Doha Metro (Souq Waqif or National Museum stations)
QAR 2per person
Varies
Approximate fare. Standard single journey QAR 2 on a reusable Travel Pass (paper Limited Use day pass QAR 6) (Qatar Rail fares policy).
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Doha Cruise Terminals
1 terminal
Parking at the Doha cruise port
Doha is mainly a port of call; no cruise-passenger parking information is published.
Where to Stay Before Your Cruise
Pick the area first. Typical nightly prices, approximate.
Msheireb and Souq Waqif
QAR 123–506 / night
Old town next to the port.
Typical hotel
QAR 123–506 / night
Port ~10 minAirport ~18 min
Hotels around Souq Waqif and Msheireb Downtown.
Hotels here
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Doha Old Town
- Hampton by Hilton Doha Old Town
- Central Inn Souq Waqif, Doha
West Bay
QAR 235–525 / night
Skyscrapers and beaches.
Typical hotel
QAR 235–525 / night
Port ~14 minAirport ~22 min
Business district at the north end of the Corniche.
Hotels here
- The Curve Hotel
- Marriott Executive Apartments City Center Doha
- Ezdan Hotel
The Pearl
QAR 403–574 / night
Marina island.
Typical hotel
QAR 403–574 / night
Port ~22 minAirport ~30 min
Artificial island with marinas and the pastel Qanat Quartier.
Hotels here
- Sedra Arjaan by Rotana
- Retaj Baywalk Residence
Al Sadd
QAR 158–506 / night
Mid-range city hotels.
Typical hotel
QAR 158–506 / night
Port ~16 minAirport ~23 min
Commercial district west of the centre.
Hotels here
- Centro Capital Doha by Rotana
- Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana
- ibis Doha
Eating in Doha
Prices are approximate.
Where to eat
Souq Waqif
Traditional market restaurants and karak tea stalls.
Mina District
Cafes and restaurants at the Old Doha Port.
Katara Cultural Village
Restaurants and cafes by the beach.
Destination
About Doha
Doha, the capital of Qatar, welcomes cruise ships into the heart of the city on the Doha Corniche. The redeveloped Old Doha Port is now the Mina District, with pastel-coloured streets, Box Park and the Museum of Islamic Art within walking distance, while Souq Waqif and the National Museum of Qatar are a 5–10 minute drive away. Doha is a winter (November–April) stop on Arabian Gulf itineraries.
The Grand Cruise Terminal, run by Mwani Qatar, can handle two mega-ships at once and has an aquarium and duty free. The Pearl marina island lies at the end of the Corniche.
- Time zone
- Arabian Standard Time
- Currency
- QAR
Things to Do in Doha
Museum of Islamic Art
Landmark museum within walking distance of the terminal.
Souq Waqif
Traditional market 5–10 minutes' drive away.
Mina District
Redeveloped Old Doha Port with colourful streets, cafes and Box Park.
The Pearl
Marina island at the end of the Corniche.