Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Portsmouth, on the south coast of England, is Britain's historic naval city. Its Historic Dockyard holds HMS Victory, the Mary Rose and HMS Warrior, and the Spinnaker Tower rises over Gunwharf Quays and the harbour. More about Portsmouth →
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Ship schedule by month
October 2026 · from today · all times local (United Kingdom Time)
ShipDateArrivalDeparture
Showing 1 of 1 call in October
Cruise Ships in Portsmouth
Today and the next 7 days · all times local (United Kingdom Time)
Today · Fri 23 OctNo ships
0 people in port
No cruise ships today
Next 7 days
- Fri23 Oct–No ships0 ships
- Sat24 Oct–No ships0 ships
- Sun25 Oct1.5kTypical1 ship
- Mon26 Oct–No ships0 ships
- Tue27 Oct–No ships0 ships
- Wed28 Oct–No ships0 ships
- Thu29 Oct–No ships0 ships
Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Portsmouth day.
Planning a day in Portsmouth?
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 Portsmouth cruise port?
Ships dock at the cruise terminal at Mile End, north of the city centre beside the cross-Channel ferry terminals. The Historic Dockyard, Gunwharf Quays and Old Portsmouth are a short drive or bus ride south.
Terminal
Getting to the Portsmouth cruise port
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard → Portsmouth cruise terminal
4–5 km · 12–35 min by car
About 2.6 km on foot (35 minutes), or a short bus or taxi ride south through the city.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Walk
Free
~35 min
City bus
Variesper person
~20 min
Single fares capped at about £3.
Drive
Variesper vehicle
12–20 min
Taxi
GBP 9–11per vehicle
12–20 min
Approximate metered fare; a small extra charge applies for dockyard entry.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Driving to the port
Routes start at the cruise terminal. Southsea seafront: about 6 km, 15–20 minutes by car or a longer bus ride. Trains to London from about £10. Distances, times and prices are approximate.
Portsmouth Cruise Terminals
1 terminal
Parking at the Portsmouth cruise port
Official port parking
GBP 15/ day
Daily rate · per vehicle · confirm before travel
The port runs an on-site long-stay multi-storey car park, open 24 hours and a few minutes' walk from the terminal. Entry and exit are by number-plate camera; pay by card or app. Pre-booking is recommended. Valet parking and other city car parks are also available.
Parking facilities
FacilityServesRatesReservationRate notes
Cruise terminal multi-storey car park
Portsmouth cruise terminal
~GBP 15/day
Recommended
Serves Portsmouth cruise terminal · Reservation: Recommended
About £15 per 24 hours; shorter stays cost less.
Where to Stay Before Your Cruise
Pick the area first. Typical nightly prices, approximate.
Port area / Rudmore
Closest to the terminal.
Budget stay next to the port.
Hotels here
- Travelodge Portsmouth
City centre
Budget chains near the station.
Budget to mid-range chains near shops and the main station.
Hotels here
- ibis Portsmouth Centre
- Travelodge Portsmouth City Centre
- Premier Inn Portsmouth City Centre
Historic Dockyard / Gunwharf
Sights and waterfront.
Mid-range stay by the Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays.
Hotels here
- Premier Inn Portsmouth Dockyard
Hotel prices vary; check current rates.
Eating in Portsmouth
- Casual lunch per person
- GBP 17.95
- per person
- Restaurant dinner per person
- GBP 18.95–29.50
- per person
Prices are approximate, from a waterfront pub menu.
Where to eat
Gunwharf Quays
Waterfront restaurants and cafes by the Spinnaker Tower.
Old Portsmouth and Southsea
Pubs and restaurants around the old harbour and seafront.
Destination
About Portsmouth
Portsmouth, on the south coast of England, is Britain's historic naval city. Its Historic Dockyard holds HMS Victory, the Mary Rose and HMS Warrior, and the Spinnaker Tower rises over Gunwharf Quays and the harbour. The city's port is a boutique cruise homeport, where some cruises start and end, as well as a port of call.
- Time zone
- United Kingdom Time
- Currency
- GBP
Things to Do in Portsmouth
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
HMS Victory, the Mary Rose and HMS Warrior. Tickets from about £36.
Spinnaker Tower and Gunwharf Quays
The Spinnaker Tower over the harbour, and waterfront shopping at Gunwharf Quays.
Old Portsmouth
Historic fortifications, the Round Tower and the cathedral.
Southsea seafront
Promenade, Southsea Castle and the D-Day Story museum.