Deep Water Terminal
Main cruise berth for ships up to 360 m, about 5 km from town; shuttle to the centre.
Stornoway, United Kingdom
Stornoway is the main town of the Outer Hebrides, on the Isle of Lewis off Scotland's north-west coast. More about Stornoway →
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Where is the Stornoway cruise port?
Large ships dock at the Deep Water Terminal (up to 360 m) on the Arnish side of the harbour, about 5 km from the town centre, with a shuttle to town. Smaller ships use Pier No. 1 West or Pier No. 3 East in town, and ships at anchor tender to a landing pontoon by the ferry terminal at Pier No. 3.
Terminal
Pier No. 1 West has no map position yet.
Getting to the Stornoway cruise port
Stornoway town centre and Lews Castle → Deep Water Terminal
3–4 km · 15–55 min by car
About 3–4 km between the town centre and the Deep Water Terminal: shuttle, taxi or drive (about 15 minutes), or walk through the Lews Castle Grounds (45–55 minutes).
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Cruise shuttle
Variesper person
~15 min
Regular shuttle buses between the terminal and the town centre.
Drive
Variesper vehicle
~15 min
Taxi
GBP 7per vehicle
~15 min
Approximate estimate from the local metered tariff; a booking charge may apply.
Walk
Free
45–55 min
Part of the route uses private roads. The museum asks for a donation (about £5).
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Driving to the port
Smaller ships berth in the town harbour, a couple of minutes' walk from the centre. Local taxis are metered from about £4. Distances, times and prices are approximate.
Stornoway Cruise Terminals
3 terminals
Pier No. 1 West
Town berth for ships up to 140 m.
Not on the map yet
Pier No. 3 East and tender pontoon
Town berth for ships up to 150 m, with the tender landing pontoon by the ferry terminal.
Eating in Stornoway
- Coffee per item
- GBP 3.90
- per item
- Soft drink per item
- GBP 3.75
- per item
- Casual lunch per person
- GBP 13.50
- per person
- Restaurant dinner per person
- GBP 20.95
- per person
Prices are approximate, from café and restaurant menus in the town centre; the soft drink price is for orange juice.
Where to eat
Stornoway town centre and harbour
Cafes and restaurants around Cromwell Street and the harbourfront.
Destination
About Stornoway
Stornoway is the main town of the Outer Hebrides, on the Isle of Lewis off Scotland's north-west coast. Lews Castle and its museum overlook the harbour, and the island's highlights include the Callanish Standing Stones, the Gearrannan blackhouse village, Dun Carloway broch and the beaches of Harris. Gaelic is widely spoken.
- Time zone
- United Kingdom Time
- Currency
- GBP
Things to Do in Stornoway
Lews Castle and Museum nan Eilean
Victorian castle and island museum above the harbour; entry by donation.
Callanish Standing Stones
Neolithic stone circle on the west of Lewis, with a visitor centre (adult about £15).
Gearrannan Blackhouse Village and Dun Carloway
Restored thatched village and an Iron Age broch.
Harris beaches
White-sand beaches such as Luskentyre, a longer trip south.