Getting ashore
South Queensferry 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.
United Kingdom
South Queensferry Cruise Port
South Queensferry is a long port day with frequent tendering and lighter cruise traffic mostly from May through June.
Usually tenders
Usually quiet
~11h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in South Queensferry
How much time will you have?
About 11h is typical
Most cruises spend 10h to 12h in South Queensferry, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does South Queensferry get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 0% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~3,550 passengers
- Busy day: 15,650+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 0% of days
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November 2026
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Where South Queensferry fits into a cruise
South Queensferry is most commonly visited on British Isles itineraries, often alongside Invergordon and Rotterdam .
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When to cruise to South Queensferry
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 South Queensferry typically carry around 3,138 guests, with Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam, and Regal Princess calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Nieuw Statendam 18 calls
- 2 Rotterdam 16 calls
- 3 Regal Princess 11 calls
- 4 Majestic Princess 10 calls
- 5 Oceania Marina 4 calls
- 6 MSC Preziosa 3 calls
Next port calls
Apr 16 Majestic Princess
Apr 27 MSC Preziosa
Apr 28 Majestic Princess
May 3 Nieuw Statendam
May 10 Majestic Princess
Cruises that visit South Queensferry
Majestic Princess
Southampton → Cork → Paris → Southampton
Apr 7, 2027 · 12 nights
Visits South Queensferry on day 10
$2,889 suite · $241/night
11% below typical · 3-month low
Majestic Princess
Southampton → Cork → Paris → Southampton
May 1, 2027 · 12 nights
Visits South Queensferry on day 10
$3,689 suite · $307/night
13% below typical · 3-month low
Majestic Princess
Southampton → Cork → Paris → Southampton
Jul 12, 2027 · 12 nights
Visits South Queensferry on day 10
$2,604 interior · $217/night
6% below typical · Price trending downCruise routes that include South Queensferry
These route families show how cruise lines usually package South Queensferry, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
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 · Canary Islands
Rotterdam → Casablanca → Agadir + 15 more
From Dover · Next Apr 16
From $5,069 interior · $181/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
British Isles
South Queensferry → Kirkwall → Stornoway + 3 more
From Hamburg · 10 nights · Next Apr 25
From $2,079 balcony · $208/night
Best departure: 1% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
British Isles · Arctic
Rotterdam → South Queensferry → Invergordon + 17 more
From Dover · Next Apr 30
From $5,064 interior · $181/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
British Isles · Arctic
Ålesund → Trondheim → Honningsvåg + 17 more
From Rotterdam · 28 nights · Next May 15
From $4,864 interior · $174/night
Best departure: typical pricing
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
British Isles · Northern Europe
Rotterdam → South Queensferry → Invergordon + 7 more
From Dover · 14 nights · Next May 28
From $2,684 interior · $192/night
Best departure: typical pricing
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting South Queensferry
Which cruise itineraries usually include South Queensferry?
Cruises that call at South Queensferry often follow itineraries such as British Isles Loop: Cork, Dublin & Liverpool, British Isles One-Way: Rotterdam, Casablanca & Lanzarote, and British Isles Loop: South Queensferry & Kirkwall.
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