Getting ashore
Tema is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Tema, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
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Tema Cruise Port
Tema is a long port day with regular dockside arrivals and lighter cruise traffic during the warmer months.
Usually docks
Usually quiet
~10h typical visit
Smaller ships
What to expect in Tema
How much time will you have?
About 10h is typical
Most cruises spend 10h to 10h in Tema, which makes it a relatively long port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Tema get?
This is usually a quieter cruise stop.
Multiple ships overlap on roughly 0% of days, so most dates should feel manageable.
- Typical day: ~600 passengers
- Busy day: 1,550+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 0% of days
Check your date
October 2026
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Where Tema fits into a cruise
Tema is most commonly visited on West Africa itineraries, often alongside Luanda and Takoradi .
When to cruise to Tema
Cruise ships visit during 2 months of the year.
Cruises tend to show up in 2 months, so options are more seasonal.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Tema typically carry around 450 guests, with Silver Dawn calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Silver Dawn 1 call
Next port calls
Apr 23 Silver Dawn