How much time will you have?
About 10h is typical
Most cruises spend 10h to 11h in Aberdeen, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
United Kingdom
Aberdeen Cruise Port
Aberdeen is a long port day with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic mostly from May through June.
Usually quiet
~10h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Aberdeen
How busy does Aberdeen get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 8% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~1,000 passengers
- Busy day: 2,150+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 8% of days
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October 2026
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Where Aberdeen fits into a cruise
Aberdeen is most commonly visited on British Isles itineraries, often alongside Leith and Lerwick .
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When to cruise to Aberdeen
Cruise ships visit during 6 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from May through June.
Most cruise traffic clusters from May through June, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Aberdeen typically carry around 998 guests, with Oceania Marina, Viking Sky, and Viking Vesta calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Oceania Marina 6 calls
- 2 Viking Sky 5 calls
- 3 Viking Vesta 5 calls
- 4 Azamara Journey 4 calls
- 5 Viking Libra 4 calls
- 6 Viking Mira 4 calls
Next port calls
Apr 11 Viking Libra
Apr 12 Silver Endeavour
Apr 13 Viking Vela
Apr 17 Viking Libra
May 3 Viking Vela
Cruises that visit Aberdeen
Silver Endeavour
Buenos Aires → Montevideo → Aberdeen → Dakar
Mar 25, 2027 · 23 nights
Visits Aberdeen on day 19
$14,950 suite · $650/night
32% below typical · 3-month low
Silver Spirit
Southampton → Honfleur → Portland, England → Southampton
Jun 29, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Aberdeen on day 5
$6,100 suite · $610/night
70% below typical · 3-month low
Seven Seas Splendor
Southampton → Newcastle upon Tyne → Gothenburg → Copenhagen
Jun 27, 2027 · 14 nights
Visits Aberdeen on day 4
$13,799 suite · $986/night
29% below typical · Price trending down
Seven Seas Mariner
IJmuiden/Velsen → Newcastle upon Tyne → Grundarfjørdur → Reykjavík
Jun 30, 2027 · 14 nights
Visits Aberdeen on day 4
$13,999 suite · $1,000/night
16% below typical · 3-month low
Seven Seas Voyager
Southampton → Fowey → Aberdeen → Leith
May 10, 2027 · 11 nights
Visits Aberdeen on day 11
$11,199 suite · $1,018/night
6% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Aberdeen
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Aberdeen, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Brazil · Argentina & Uruguay
Montevideo → Punta del Este → Paranaguá + 4 more
From Buenos Aires · 23 nights · Next Mar 25
From $14,950 suite · $650/night
Best departure: 32% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
British Isles · France Atlantic Coast
Honfleur → Leith → Aberdeen + 4 more
From Southampton · 10 nights · Next Jun 29
From $6,100 suite · $610/night
Best departure: 70% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Arctic · British Isles
Newcastle upon Tyne → Aberdeen → Invergordon + 7 more
From Southampton · 14 nights · Next Jun 27
From $13,799 suite · $986/night
Best departure: 29% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Arctic · British Isles
Newcastle upon Tyne → Aberdeen → Invergordon + 7 more
From IJmuiden/Velsen · 14 nights · Next Jun 30
From $13,999 suite · $1,000/night
Best departure: 16% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
British Isles
Fowey → Ringaskiddy → Holyhead + 6 more
From Southampton · 11 nights · Next May 10
From $11,199 suite · $1,018/night
Best departure: 6% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
British Isles · Arctic
Dover → Dún Laoghaire → Holyhead + 6 more
From Tilbury · Next Mar 31
From $8,299 balcony · $593/night
Best departure: typical pricing
2 upcoming departures · 2 ships
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FAQ about cruises visiting Aberdeen
Which cruise itineraries usually include Aberdeen?
Cruises that call at Aberdeen often follow itineraries such as Brazil One-Way via Montevideo, Punta del Este & Paranaguá, British Isles Loop via Honfleur, Aberdeen & Cobh, and Arctic Repositioning via Newcastle upon Tyne, Aberdeen & Tórshavn.
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