Getting ashore
Dublin is usually a tender stop.
Build in extra time at both ends of the day, especially if you are planning an independent tour or want to be first ashore.
Ireland
Dublin Cruise Port
Dublin is a long port day with some tendering and lighter cruise traffic during the warmer months.
Often tenders
Usually quiet
~12h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Dublin
How much time will you have?
About 12h is typical
Most cruises spend 12h to 12h in Dublin, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Dublin get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 5% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~2,350 passengers
- Busy day: 3,550+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 5% of days
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October 2026
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Where Dublin fits into a cruise
Dublin is most commonly visited on British Isles itineraries, often alongside Cork and Belfast .
When to cruise to Dublin
Cruise ships visit during 7 months of the year.
Cruise visits are concentrated in a few busier months, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Dublin typically carry around 2,348 guests, with Majestic Princess, Norwegian Star, and Regal Princess calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Majestic Princess 11 calls
- 2 Norwegian Star 11 calls
- 3 Regal Princess 10 calls
- 4 Azamara Journey 7 calls
- 5 Seabourn Venture 4 calls
- 6 Oceania Insignia 2 calls
Next port calls
Apr 3 Majestic Princess
Apr 10 Majestic Princess
Apr 22 Majestic Princess
May 4 Majestic Princess
May 9 Silver Wind
Cruises that visit Dublin
Scenic Eclipse I
Lisbon → Leixões → Lorient → Dublin
May 16, 2027 · 11 nights
Visits Dublin on day 12
$8,701 suite · $791/night
26% below typical · Price trending down
Silver Wind
Leith → Fair Isle → Belfast → Dublin
May 20, 2027 · 11 nights
Visits Dublin on day 12
$10,950 suite · $995/night
10% below typical · 3-month low
Majestic Princess
Southampton → Cork → Paris → Southampton
Apr 7, 2027 · 12 nights
Visits Dublin on day 4
$2,889 suite · $241/night
11% below typical · 3-month low
Norwegian Star
Southampton → Edinburgh → Dublin → Southampton
Jun 3, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Dublin on day 9
$4,119 suite · $412/night
30% below typical · 3-month low
Majestic Princess
Southampton → Cork → Paris → Southampton
May 1, 2027 · 12 nights
Visits Dublin on day 4
$3,689 suite · $307/night
13% below typical · 3-month low
Norwegian Star
Southampton → Amsterdam → Le Havre → Southampton
Aug 15, 2027 · 11 nights
Visits Dublin on day 8
$4,639 suite · $422/night
26% below typical · Price trending downCruise routes that include Dublin
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Dublin, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast · France Atlantic Coast
Leixões → Ferrol → Avilés + 4 more
From Lisbon · 11 nights · Next May 16
From $8,701 suite · $791/night
Best departure: 26% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
British Isles · Arctic
Fair Isle → Lerwick → Tórshavn + 3 more
From Leith · 11 nights · Next May 20
From $10,950 suite · $995/night
Best departure: 10% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
British Isles · France Atlantic Coast
Cork → Dublin → Liverpool + 5 more
From Southampton · 12 nights · Next Apr 7
From $2,889 suite · $241/night
Best departure: 11% below typical
5 upcoming departures · 1 ship
British Isles
Edinburgh → Inverness → Portree + 4 more
From Southampton · 10 nights · Next Jun 3
From $4,119 suite · $412/night
Best departure: 30% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
British Isles · Northern Europe
Amsterdam → Edinburgh → Inverness + 5 more
From Southampton · 11 nights · Next Aug 15
From $4,639 suite · $422/night
Best departure: 26% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
British Isles
Edinburgh → Inverness → Portree + 3 more
From Southampton · 10 nights · Next Aug 26
From $3,679 suite · $368/night
Best departure: 22% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Dublin
Which cruise itineraries usually include Dublin?
Cruises that call at Dublin often follow itineraries such as Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast Crossing: Leixões, Ferrol & Bordeaux, British Isles One-Way: Fair Isle, Lerwick & Tórshavn, and British Isles Loop: Cork, Dublin & Liverpool.
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