Riga, Latvia

Riga, Latvia's capital, sits on the Daugava River near the Baltic coast. Its UNESCO-listed Old Town has the House of the Blackheads, St Peter's Church and the Dome Cathedral, the Art Nouveau quarter around Alberta iela has some of Europe's… More about Riga →

House of the Blackheads on Riga's Town Hall Square in daylight
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Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Riga day.

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Where is the Riga cruise port?

Most ships berth at Riga Passenger Port on Eksporta iela 3A (berth MK-4), on the Daugava embankment just north of the Old Town. Town Hall Square and the House of the Blackheads are about 2 km (25 minutes) on foot. A few calls use the Krievu Island berths, about 13 km out, where a ship shuttle is needed.

Terminal

Krievu Island cruise berths has no map position yet.

Getting to the Riga cruise port

Old Town (House of the Blackheads) → Riga Passenger Port (Eksporta iela 3A)

2 km · ~25 min by car

Flat walk along the river into the Old Town.

Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.

TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Walk
Free
~25 min
St Peter's Church tower about €9 for adults.

Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.

Driving to the port

Routes start at Riga Passenger Port. Ships at Krievu Island need the shuttle first. There is no ATM in the terminal. Distances, times and prices are approximate.

Riga Cruise Terminals

2 terminals

Riga Passenger Port (Eksporta iela 3A)

Central passenger terminal, where most cruise ships berth.

Krievu Island cruise berths

Overflow berths at Krievu Island, about 13 km from the centre; a ship shuttle is needed.

Not on the map yet

Eating in Riga

Coffee per item
EUR 3
per item
Soft drink per item
EUR 3.50
per item
Casual lunch per person
EUR 7.50–18.50
per person
Restaurant dinner per person
EUR 15.90–22.50
per person

Prices are approximate, from an Old Town café-restaurant. Lunch and dinner are single-dish prices, not full meals.

Where to eat

Old Town (Vecriga)

Cafes and restaurants around Livu and Dome squares.

Central Market area

Food stalls and casual eateries in and around the market halls.

Destination

About Riga

Riga, Latvia's capital, sits on the Daugava River near the Baltic coast. Its UNESCO-listed Old Town has the House of the Blackheads, St Peter's Church and the Dome Cathedral, the Art Nouveau quarter around Alberta iela has some of Europe's finest facades, and the Central Market fills five former Zeppelin hangars. The beach resort of Jurmala is a short train ride away.

Time zone
Eastern European Time
Currency
EUR

Things to Do in Riga

Riga Old Town

House of the Blackheads, Town Hall Square and St Peter's Church.

Art Nouveau quarter

Ornate facades on Alberta and Elizabetes streets.

Riga Central Market

Market halls in former Zeppelin hangars.

Jurmala

Beach resort town west of Riga, reached by train.

Cruise Ships Visiting Riga

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Phoenix Reisen

Atlas Ocean Voyages

Fred Olsen

Holland America Line

MSC Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line

P&O Cruises

Ponant Cruises

Princess Cruises

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Saga Ocean Cruises

Viking Ocean