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Cruise ports you can walk to from the ship
68 of our 220 port guides are rated Easy and have a town, old town or main sights within walking distance of the ship. Generated from our port data; check your pier, because some ports have more than one.
Caribbean (8)
| Port | From the ship |
|---|---|
| St. Maarten Sint Maarten (Dutch side) | Philipsburg's Front Street and Great Bay Beach are about a 15–25 minute flat walk along the waterfront, or a 5–10 minute water taxi ride to Captain Hodge Wharf. |
| San Juan Puerto Rico, USA | From the Old San Juan piers you're at the edge of the historic district; El Morro is about 1.1 miles away (20–30 minutes, uphill). From Pan American Pier, take a 10–15 minute taxi, rideshare, or shuttle. |
| Aruba Aruba | Downtown Oranjestad is right at the terminal. Eagle Beach is about 4.5 km (~2.8 miles) away and Palm Beach about 6.5 km (~4 miles), roughly 10 minutes by taxi. |
| St. Kitts (Basseterre) St. Kitts & Nevis | Port Zante opens straight onto downtown Basseterre. The Circus and Independence Square are a few minutes' walk. |
| Antigua (St. John's) Antigua & Barbuda | The piers are in downtown St. John's. Heritage Quay shops and the town center are steps away. |
| Grenada (St. George's) Grenada | The terminal opens through the Esplanade Mall into downtown St. George's. Market Square and the Carenage are short, flat walks. Fort George is a steep uphill walk with steps. |
| Bonaire (Kralendijk) Bonaire (Caribbean Netherlands) | Both piers are in town. Shops, Fort Oranje and Wilhelmina Square are a few minutes' walk. No taxi needed. |
| St. Croix (Frederiksted) U.S. Virgin Islands | Frederiksted's shops, restaurants and beaches are walkable from the pier. |
Bahamas & Bermuda (2)
Mexico & Central America (4)
| Port | From the ship |
|---|---|
| Cozumel Mexico | Punta Langosta is downtown: cross the pedestrian bridge and the main square is about a 5–10 minute walk. The International Pier and Puerta Maya are about 3 miles south of downtown, roughly 10–15 minutes by taxi. |
| Cabo San Lucas Mexico | Tenders take about 10 minutes. From the marina, downtown is a 10–15 minute walk. Medano Beach is about 20–30 minutes on foot. |
| Mazatlán Mexico | Old Mazatlán is about a 15–20 minute walk from the terminal. The Golden Zone (hotel strip) is farther north. |
| Ensenada Mexico | Downtown is walkable: follow the Malecón, then head to Avenida López Mateos (Calle Primera). That's about 15–20 minutes each way. |
Alaska & Pacific Northwest (7)
| Port | From the ship |
|---|---|
| Juneau Alaska, USA | Downtown berths put you right on S. Franklin Street, with shops, restaurants and tour pickups steps away. From AJ Dock, take the shuttle (free or about $5 all day, depending on line) or walk about 25–30 minutes through an industrial area. |
| Ketchikan Alaska, USA | The four downtown berths are right in town. Creek Street, the historic boardwalk, is at the north end, nearest Berth IV. |
| Skagway Alaska, USA | All docks are within about an 8–10 minute walk of downtown Broadway. The White Pass & Yukon Route depot is about 10 minutes from the docks. |
| Icy Strait Point (Hoonah) Alaska, USA | The complex is walkable, with a free gondola linking the dock areas. Hoonah village is about 1.5 miles away: a free shuttle runs, or walk the 30–40 minute shoreline path. |
| Haines Alaska, USA | Fort Seward is right by the dock. Downtown Main Street is about 0.5–1 mile, a flat 10–20 minute walk. |
| Seward Alaska, USA | Downtown is about 1.2–1.5 miles away. The Small Boat Harbor (Kenai Fjords tours) is about 1 mile, a 20-minute walk; the Alaska SeaLife Center is about 1.5 miles. |
| Vancouver (Canada Place) Canada | Canada Place is downtown. Waterfront SkyTrain station is a few minutes' walk. |
Western Mediterranean (7)
| Port | From the ship |
|---|---|
| Naples Italy | You arrive at Piazza Municipio and Castel Nuovo. The historic center is a 10–15 minute walk. Ferries and hydrofoils to Capri, Sorrento and Ischia leave from Molo Beverello next door. |
| Genoa Italy | Porto Antico and the old town are a 12–15 minute walk. Genova Piazza Principe station is about 500 m away. |
| Villefranche-sur-Mer (Nice) France | Tenders land in the village. The train station is a 5–10 minute walk uphill. |
| Cannes France | The Croisette, Le Suquet old town and Forville market are a 10–15 minute walk. |
| Málaga Spain | From El Palmeral, walk through the Palmeral de las Sorpresas to the Alcazaba in about 8 minutes. From Terminals A/B it's about a 25-minute waterfront walk; cruise lines may offer a shuttle. |
| Cartagena (Spain) Spain | Not to be confused with Cartagena, Colombia. The terminal is in town: the Roman Theatre Museum is about 10 minutes' walk and Calle Mayor 10–15 minutes. |
| Ajaccio (Corsica) France | The old town and Maison Bonaparte are about 5–10 minutes' walk. |
Eastern Mediterranean & Greek Isles (8)
| Port | From the ship |
|---|---|
| Rhodes Greece | The Old Town gates are a 5–15 minute walk from the ship. |
| Heraklion Greece | The old town, Lions Square and the Archaeological Museum are a 10–15 minute waterfront walk. |
| Argostoli (Kefalonia) Greece | The town center and Lithostroto shopping street are an 8–15 minute flat walk. |
| Kotor Montenegro | From either landing, the Sea Gate into the Old Town is a 2–5 minute walk. |
| Split Croatia | Diocletian's Palace is about 3–5 minutes from the Riva-side berths, or 14–18 minutes from outer berths. |
| Trieste Italy | Piazza Unità d'Italia is right beside the terminal. Trieste Centrale station is about 15 minutes' walk. |
| Koper Slovenia | Tito Square and the old town are about 200–300 m, roughly 5 minutes. A free lift avoids about 50 steps. |
| Bodrum Türkiye | Bodrum Castle is about 1.5 km away, a flat 15–20 minute waterfront walk. |
Northern Europe (9)
| Port | From the ship |
|---|---|
| Amsterdam / IJmuiden Netherlands | From PTA, Amsterdam Centraal is a 15-minute walk, or tram 26 one stop. From IJmuiden, check for a cruise-line shuttle; by public transport (bus 382 + train) allow 75–105 minutes. |
| Rotterdam Netherlands | Walk over the Erasmus Bridge to the center, or take the metro from Wilhelminaplein (3–4 minutes' walk) to Beurs. |
| Copenhagen Denmark | From Langelinie, the Little Mermaid is a few minutes' walk and Nyhavn 20–30 minutes. From Oceankaj, take bus 25 (or 164) to Orientkaj, then the M4 metro to the center (30–40 minutes). |
| Stavanger Norway | The cathedral is about 5 minutes away and Old Stavanger (Gamle Stavanger) about 10. |
| Bergen Norway | Central quays are 10–15 minutes' walk to Bryggen. From Jekteviken it's 25–30 minutes through an industrial area. |
| Ålesund Norway | The Art Nouveau center is 2–10 minutes' walk. |
| Stockholm Sweden | From Stadsgården berth 160, Gamla Stan is a 10–15 minute walk. From Frihamnen, take bus 76 to Slottsbacken for Gamla Stan. |
| Tallinn Estonia | The medieval Old Town is a 15–20 minute walk. Tram T2 also links the port to the center. |
| Kiel Germany | Central terminals are about 10–15 minutes' walk from the station and center. |
Hawaii (1)
| Port | From the ship |
|---|---|
| Honolulu (Oahu) Hawaii, USA | The piers are downtown. TheBus routes (e.g. W Line, 42, 65) connect to Waikīkī in roughly 15–30 minutes. |
Canada & New England (7)
| Port | From the ship |
|---|---|
| Bar Harbor Maine, USA | You land in downtown Bar Harbor. The free Island Explorer bus hub (into Acadia National Park) is about three blocks up Main Street. |
| Newport (Rhode Island) Rhode Island, USA | Perrotti Park is about a block from Thames Street. |
| Saint John (New Brunswick) Canada | Market Square is about 5 minutes away and the City Market about 10–12 minutes, uphill. |
| Halifax Canada | Pier 21 museum is about 5 minutes away along the flat boardwalk. The Citadel is a 20–25 minute uphill walk. |
| Charlottetown Canada | Victoria Row is 5–7 minutes away and Province House/Confederation Centre about 10. |
| Québec City Canada | From Wharves 21/22, Petit-Champlain and Place Royale are steps away. The funicular climbs to Dufferin Terrace and the Château Frontenac. |
| Montréal Canada | The terminal is in Old Montréal. Notre-Dame Basilica and Place Jacques-Cartier are a 5–15 minute walk. |
Australia & New Zealand (3)
| Port | From the ship |
|---|---|
| Hobart Australia (Tasmania) | Salamanca Place is a 5–10 minute flat walk. |
| Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) Australia | From Port of Airlie, Main Street and the lagoon are 5–10 minutes' walk. |
| Tauranga (Mount Maunganui) New Zealand | Mount Maunganui town is about 250 m from the ship. Mauao (the Mount) is about 1.2 km away. |
South America (3)
| Port | From the ship |
|---|---|
| Montevideo Uruguay | Mercado del Puerto is 5–10 minutes away; Plaza Independencia about 1 km. |
| Punta del Este Uruguay | La Mano at Playa Brava is 10–15 minutes' walk across the peninsula. |
| Ushuaia Argentina | Avenida San Martín is 5–10 minutes' walk. |
Africa & Middle East (7)
| Port | From the ship |
|---|---|
| Cape Town South Africa | The terminal is at the V&A Waterfront; shops, restaurants and the Robben Island ferry are walkable. |
| Tangier Morocco | The Medina and Kasbah are about 0.5 km, roughly 5 minutes' walk. |
| Muscat Oman | Mutrah Souq and the Corniche are a flat 10–15 minute walk. |
| Tenerife (Santa Cruz) Spain (Canary Islands) | Plaza de España and the centre are a 5–15 minute flat walk. |
| Gran Canaria (Las Palmas) Spain (Canary Islands) | Playa de las Canteras is about 20 minutes' walk; old Vegueta is 15–20 minutes by bus or taxi. |
| Funchal (Madeira) Portugal (Madeira) | Town is a 10–20 minute flat walk along the waterfront. |
| Ponta Delgada (Azores) Portugal (Azores) | The historic centre is a flat 3–10 minute walk. |
Pacific Islands (2)
How this list is made
We include ports rated Easy where our guide says the town or main sights are a short walk (about 25 minutes or less) from at least one pier. Walking times come from the sources cited on each port page. Your ship may use a farther pier or a tender, so check the port page and your daily planner. See how we rate ports.