--- title: "Aberdeen Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/aberdeen description: "The Granite City at Scotland's northeast edge" --- # Aberdeen πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· United Kingdom Β· British Isles & Western France > "The Granite City at Scotland's northeast edge" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 10.9h - **Visiting Sailings:** 6 - **Cruise Lines:** 1 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Mar (2 sailings), May (2 sailings), Apr (1 sailing) ## About Aberdeen Aberdeen's granite buildings give the whole city a silvery look, especially when the sun hits them. The old town, centred around St Machar's Cathedral and King's College, feels separate from the more commercial Union Street area closer to the port. Marischal College is the second-largest granite building in the world, and its front facade is genuinely impressive. The harbour area itself is working and industrial. For food, the West End around Belmont Street has the best concentration of restaurants and pubs. If you have a full day, the Aberdeenshire countryside is the real draw: Dunnottar Castle (a clifftop ruin about 20 miles south) is dramatic, and the Castle Trail takes in several well-preserved Scottish castles. There are whisky distilleries within day-trip distance too, including Royal Lochnagar near Balmoral. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** GBP (British Pound) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** Europe/London (UTC) - **Tipping:** 10-15% optional at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 57.1437, -2.0777 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Aberdeen/@57.14368,-2.07766,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Aberdeen&ll=57.14368,-2.07766&z=13) ## Things to Do in Aberdeen Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~11h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f2d6eb48-e97c-45ea-8b7b-f74b22ac0d0c.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (277) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €17 | Viator | | [Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/07247c3d-978d-431c-a49d-438ed360be8d.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (40) | 1h | βœ“ | €42 | Viator | | [2 hour Gin School Experience in Aberdeen](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e55462e3-2c2a-412a-9f4c-eee141741cc2.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (20) | 2h 30m | βœ“ | €168 | Viator | | [Aberdeen Private Half Day Tour: Dunnottar, Crathes Castles +more](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c2a884fc-1318-4e31-aff3-de2dbb708882.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (20) | 4h 30m | βœ“ | €219 | Viator | | [5 Star Tour of Aberdeen's Historic Centre and Street Art](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/477674d6-cb82-43ad-abab-a455c5142f4d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (17) | 2h | βœ“ | €17 | Viator | | [Old Aberdeen 2 hour Historical Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/86d21d83-0cf1-4127-a087-187da0a7d042.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (15) | 2h | βœ“ | €86 | Viator | | [Sip & Learn Gin Tasting in Aberdeen](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7349ffe2-8d98-41c4-9a94-6dc08107be45.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (14) | 2h | βœ“ | €95 | Viator | | [Aberdeen's Union Street: A Self-Guided Audio Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f8a3962f-cba5-4be2-bff5-22a8d10a7dbd.md?via=markdown) | 4.6β˜… (12) | 3h 40m | βœ“ | €4 | Viator | | [Private Aberdeen City Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/57890adc-d508-4874-a219-2e6125b5b9f6.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (9) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €162 | Viator | | [Dunnottar Castle and Royal Deeside Small-Group Tour from Aberdeen](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4f21f9fa-be8c-4a68-961f-b22d604bffdc.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (215) | 9h | – | €68 | Viator | | [Aberdeen Old Harbour Walking Tour Explore History and Mystery](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f9bbd979-0446-4876-901b-4bd35321ef85.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (7) | 2h | βœ“ | €17 | Viator | | [Balmoral & Royal Deeside Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bca070ba-8288-449b-974a-e762a744cad8.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (108) | 7h 30m | – | €125 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Invergordon](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/invergordon.md): 75 nm - [Leith (Edinburgh)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/leith-edinburgh.md): 79 nm - [Scrabster](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/scrabster.md): 100 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/orkney-odyssey-northern-lights-viking-havens~AIDA-AIDABELLA-20280428-7.md)** - **Price:** €980 per person (€1,960 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [AIDAbella](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidabella.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2028-04-28 - **Itinerary:** Orkney Odyssey – Northern Lights & Viking Havens ## Featured Cruises from Aberdeen Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Thistle & Cairn – Kirkwall & Aberdeen](https://cruisello.com/cruises/thistle-cairn-kirkwall-aberdeen~AIDA-AIDALUNA-20270315-6.md) | AIDAluna | AIDA Cruises | 2027-03-15 | 6 | €1,040 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Aberdeen](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=aberdeen) (6 sailings) ## Browse - [British Isles & Western France cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)