Portland British Isles
Cruise destination intelligence United Kingdom

Cruises visiting Portland

Quietest
Jun-Jul
Busiest
Apr
Upcoming
34+ upcoming port calls

Best time to visit: Jun-Jul (fewer ships)

Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)

Based on 15+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily

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Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.

Best cruises that visit Portland

These sailings rank first because they visit Portland while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.

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When ships are in port

Scan for dates when ships visit Portland, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Portland that day.

Portland is busiest from Apr, with multiple ships per day. Jun, Jul are significantly quieter.

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Selected port-call day

Saturday, June 27, 2026

1 ship visit Portland on this date, carrying about ~2,000 passengers in total.

Day snapshot
Ships
1
Passengers
~2,000 passengers
Cruises
1
Best fare
$126/night

Best time to visit Portland on a cruise

This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Portland still look attractively priced.

June
Median price/night
$306
2 visits
Traffic
↓32% vs typical
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
July
Median price/night
$157
2 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$162
2 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
September
Priciest
Median price/night
$390
1 visits
Traffic
↑17% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$103
1 visits
Traffic
↓19% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
November
Cheapest
Median price/night
$72
1 visits
Traffic
↓37% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$77
1 visits
Traffic
↓32% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$104
4 visits
Traffic
↓33% vs typical
1 ships • 4 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$180
1 visits
Traffic
Near typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked

Cruise itineraries that include Portland

Compare the itinerary families that stop in Portland, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.

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Transatlantic Crossing via Kings Wharf & Portland (Best Balance)

Transatlantic • Next: Apr 4

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $93-$183 / night

From $1,014

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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Transatlantic Crossing via Kings Wharf & Portland (Sea-Day Heavy)

Transatlantic • Next: Apr 4

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $93-$183 / night

From $969

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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Madeira One-Way via Portland & Vigo (Best Balance)

Madeira • Next: Nov 5

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $96-$127 / night

From $1,073

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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British Isles One-Way via Portland & Ringaskiddy (Best Balance)

British Isles • Next: Jun 27

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $675-$882 / night

From $6,799

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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Transatlantic Crossing via Kings Wharf, Portland & Casablanca (Best Balance)

Transatlantic • Next: Apr 4

Best upcoming departure is a good value 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $93-$183 / night

From $3,434

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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Transatlantic Crossing via Kings Wharf, Portland & Rotterdam (Best Balance)

Transatlantic • Next: Apr 4

Best upcoming departure is a good value 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $93-$183 / night

From $3,384

1 upcoming sailing

1 ship

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How to visit Portland on a cruise

Most cruises that stop in Portland depart from:

7-15 nights
12-27 nights
13 nights

Upcoming port calls in Portland

See the next scheduled ship visits into Portland.

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Date Ship Line
Jun 27, 2026 Norwegian Sky Norwegian Cruise Line
Jun 28, 2026 Seabourn Ovation Seabourn
Jul 10, 2026 Majestic Princess Princess Cruises
Jul 18, 2026 Norwegian Sky Norwegian Cruise Line
Aug 8, 2026 Norwegian Sky Norwegian Cruise Line
Aug 15, 2026 Majestic Princess Princess Cruises
Sep 13, 2026 Disney Dream Disney Cruise Line
Oct 20, 2026 Rotterdam Holland America
Nov 6, 2026 Sky Princess Princess Cruises
Dec 10, 2026 Nieuw Statendam Holland America
Apr 15, 2027 Nieuw Statendam Holland America
May 26, 2027 Majestic Princess Princess Cruises
Jun 27, 2027 Norwegian Star Norwegian Cruise Line
Jul 7, 2027 Norwegian Star Norwegian Cruise Line
Jul 8, 2027 Silver Spirit Silversea Cruises
Jul 18, 2027 Nieuw Statendam Holland America
Jul 18, 2027 Norwegian Star Norwegian Cruise Line
Jul 29, 2027 Regal Princess Princess Cruises
Aug 6, 2027 Norwegian Star Norwegian Cruise Line
Aug 27, 2027 Costa Favolosa Costa Cruises
Sep 9, 2027 Disney Wish Disney Cruise Line
Sep 25, 2027 Norwegian Star Norwegian Cruise Line
Oct 21, 2027 Norwegian Prima Norwegian Cruise Line
May 2, 2028 Majestic Princess Princess Cruises
Jul 26, 2028 Majestic Princess Princess Cruises
Aug 18, 2028 Seven Seas Voyager Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Sep 9, 2028 Majestic Princess Princess Cruises
Oct 4, 2028 Seven Seas Mariner Regent Seven Seas Cruises

FAQ about cruises visiting Portland

Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Portland.

What is the best time to visit Portland on a cruise?
November currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Portland, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Portland busiest for cruise traffic?
April currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Portland. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Portland?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Portland include Transatlantic Crossing via Kings Wharf & Portland (Best Balance), Transatlantic Crossing via Kings Wharf & Portland (Sea-Day Heavy), and Madeira One-Way via Portland & Vigo (Best Balance). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Portland?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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