Explore on your own rating
The terminal is beside Alfama and downtown, with great transport.
Where ships dock
- Lisbon Cruise Terminal (Santa Apolónia / Jardim do Tabaco)
- Alcântara terminal (some ships)
Getting to town
From Santa Apolónia, walk the flat riverside to Praça do Comércio in about 15–20 minutes. Alfama is uphill right behind the terminal.
Tram 15E runs from Praça do Comércio to Belém; trains from Cais do Sodré are faster. Metro at Santa Apolónia station.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Euro (€). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for small purchases.
Entry: U.S. passport required. ETIAS (the EU travel authorization) is NOT yet in operation: the official EU site says no applications are being collected and a start date will be announced several months ahead (checked Oct 2026). Don't pay any site claiming to sell ETIAS now. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) does register non-EU travelers' passports and biometrics at Schengen external borders.
Top sights nearby
- Alfama and São Jorge Castle
- Praça do Comércio
- Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery
- Tram 28
Beaches
- Cascais and Estoril (train from Cais do Sodré)
Safety & tips
- Lisbon is hilly; wear good shoes.
- Pickpockets work Tram 28.
- Try pastéis de nata in Belém.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
From Belém allow 45 minutes back.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.