Getting ashore
Memphis is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Memphis, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
United States
Memphis Cruise Port
Memphis is a cruise embarkation gateway with lighter cruise traffic, typically smaller vessels, and departures mostly from June and November.
Usually docks
Usually quiet
Cruises start or end here
Smaller ships
What to expect in Memphis
How busy does Memphis get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 0% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~750 passengers
- Busy day: 750+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 0% of days
Check your date
October 2026
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Where Memphis fits into a cruise
Since this is usually a gateway port, you might want to spend time planning your visit separately from the rest of the cruise.
When to cruise to Memphis
Cruise ships visit during 10 months of the year, with the heaviest traffic from June and November.
Most cruise traffic clusters from June and November, so month choice can change both ship choice and crowd levels.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Memphis typically carry around 386 guests.