How much time will you have?
About 10h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h 45m to 11h in Portland, England, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
United Kingdom
Portland, England Cruise Port
Portland, England is a long port day with mixed arrival arrangements and lighter cruise traffic during the warmer months.
Usually quiet
~10h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Portland, England
How busy does Portland, England get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 1% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~1,000 passengers
- Busy day: 3,550+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 1% of days
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October 2026
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Where Portland, England fits into a cruise
Portland, England is most commonly visited on British Isles itineraries, often alongside Dover and Tilbury .
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When to cruise to Portland, England
Cruise ships visit during 9 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 Portland, England typically carry around 2,348 guests, with Nieuw Statendam, Norwegian Star, and Regal Princess calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Nieuw Statendam 10 calls
- 2 Norwegian Star 5 calls
- 3 Regal Princess 5 calls
- 4 Viking Astrea 4 calls
- 5 Viking Mars 2 calls
- 6 Viking Vela 2 calls
Next port calls
Nov 6 Sky Princess
Apr 15 Nieuw Statendam
Apr 28 Viking Mira
May 26 Majestic Princess
Jun 25 Norwegian Star
Cruises that visit Portland, England
Silver Spirit
Southampton → Honfleur → Portland, England → Southampton
Jun 29, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Portland, England on day 10
$6,100 suite · $610/night
70% below typical · 3-month low
Sky Princess
Southampton → Portland, England → Santa Cruz de Tenerife → Port Canaveral
Nov 5, 2026 · 15 nights
Visits Portland, England on day 2
$913 interior · $61/night
22% below typical · Price trending down
Norwegian Star
Southampton → Portland, England → Le Havre → Southampton
Jul 4, 2027 · 11 nights
Visits Portland, England on day 2
$4,539 suite · $413/night
26% below typical · Price trending down
Norwegian Star
Southampton → Portland, England → Edinburgh → Southampton
Jun 24, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Portland, England on day 2
$3,869 suite · $387/night
22% below typical · 3-month low
Viking Astrea
Dover → Portland, England → Cork → Greenock
Aug 10, 2027 · 14 nights
Visits Portland, England on day 4
$9,499 balcony · $679/night
5% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Portland, England
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Portland, England, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
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
Madeira · Portugal & Spain Atlantic Coast
Portland, England → Vigo → Funchal, Madeira + 1 more
From Southampton · Next Nov 5
From $913 interior · $61/night
Best departure: 22% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
British Isles · Northern Europe
Portland, England → Cork → Belfast + 6 more
From Southampton · 11 nights · Next Jul 4
From $4,539 suite · $413/night
Best departure: 26% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
British Isles
Portland, England → Cork → Dublin + 4 more
From Southampton · 10 nights · Next Jun 24
From $3,869 suite · $387/night
Best departure: 22% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
British Isles
Edinburgh → Inverness → Portree + 5 more
From Southampton · 10 nights · Next Jul 15
From $3,889 suite · $389/night
Best departure: 38% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
British Isles
Portland, England → Cork → Liverpool + 4 more
From Southampton · 10 nights · Next Aug 5
From $3,929 suite · $393/night
Best departure: 33% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Portland, England
Which cruise itineraries usually include Portland, England?
Cruises that call at Portland, England often follow itineraries such as British Isles Loop via Honfleur, Aberdeen & Cobh, Madeira One-Way via Portland & Vigo, and British Isles Loop via Edinburgh, Inverness & Zeebrugge.
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