--- title: "Isle of Portland Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/isle-of-portland description: "Jurassic Coast drama carved in limestone" --- # Isle of Portland πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· United Kingdom Β· British Isles & Western France > "Jurassic Coast drama carved in limestone" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 10.2h - **Visiting Sailings:** 66 - **Cruise Lines:** 7 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Jul (17 sailings), Aug (9 sailings), Jun (8 sailings) ## About Isle of Portland The Isle of Portland is a limestone peninsula connected to the Dorset mainland by Chesil Beach, an 18-mile shingle bank. Portland stone from the island's quarries built St Paul's Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament, and much of central London. The deep harbour, one of the largest man-made harbours in the world, has served the Royal Navy for centuries and hosted the sailing events at the 2012 Olympics. Ships anchor offshore and you tender to the shore. Portland Bill, the southern tip, has a lighthouse and views along the Jurassic Coast in both directions. The quarries themselves, now partly overgrown, have become a popular spot for climbing and have unusual sculpture trails. Tout Quarry is worth walking through for the carvings left by visiting artists. The coastal path around the island is about 12 miles and passes military fortifications, sea cliffs, and a couple of pubs. Portland is quiet compared to nearby Weymouth, which suits it. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** GBP (British Pound) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** Europe/London (UTC) - **Tipping:** 10-15% optional at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 50.5718, -2.4311 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Isle%20of%20Portland/@50.57176,-2.43113,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Isle%20of%20Portland&ll=50.57176,-2.43113&z=13) ## Things to Do in Isle of Portland Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Pauls Walking Tours - Sundays at 10:00am](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/df383c89-f44e-45a9-a0de-2907a83b72dd.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (68) | 3h | βœ“ | €12 | Viator | | [SEA LIFE Weymouth Admission Ticket](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3328a966-b4e1-48b7-a3fb-ca955603b4ea.md?via=markdown) | 4.2β˜… (142) | 2h | βœ“ | €17 | Viator | | [Guided E-Bike Tour of the Isle of Portland, Dorset](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cc7c53b0-2b80-4498-a3e1-e6cd4a2ba78c.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (61) | 6h | βœ“ | €155 | Viator | | [E-Bike Guided Tour: Explore Weymouth and Portland](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2377cbd7-2488-447b-8870-855c538bbc61.md?via=markdown) | 4.7β˜… (19) | 5h | βœ“ | €114 | Viator | | [JURASSIC SPECTACULAR | 10+ Stops on the Jurassic Coast!](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4008e261-4dfe-4ae9-adcd-6047f801b0b5.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (114) | 9h | – | €141 | Viator | | [PRIVATE TOUR of DORSET & JURASSIC COAST | UP TO 8 Passengers](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2f5874d6-e4bd-41a1-9262-e43b576b8e7b.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (47) | 9h | – | €480 | Viator | | [Portland Cruise Excursion - Jurassic Coast Gems!](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/621871ac-dc8a-4a91-9e4b-c1ffbb2ecdf0.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (46) | 7h | – | €95 | Viator | | [Unlimited Free Play Arcade Experience at Continue Arcades](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/296d03fd-b5cb-4aa4-a288-00c27c0eca2a.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (3) | 3h | βœ“ | €16 | Viator | | [Dorset Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (7 Day Pass) UK](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/2443a6b8-4038-4fe4-a6f3-852290393b6a.md?via=markdown) | 3.5β˜… (6) | 4h | βœ“ | €30 | Viator | | [JURASSIC COAST ADVENTURE - Guided Mini Bus Excursion-Small Groups](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ce1a9bb8-77ac-4c31-af95-198af360fed8.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (12) | 8h | – | €140 | Viator | | [Private tour Portland, England, UK: Durdle door, Corfe & Swanage](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cdf47f28-ef2e-4378-bc2b-da3262a987d6.md?via=markdown) | 4.5β˜… (8) | 7h | – | €647 | Viator | | [Jurassic Coast Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (7 Day Pass) UK](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1f40a171-dadb-4d4d-84ae-dd6b0a3b4688.md?via=markdown) | 3.5β˜… (2) | 4h | βœ“ | €30 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Southampton](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/southampton.md): 43 nm - [Portsmouth UK](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/portsmouth-uk.md): 53 nm - [Cherbourg](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/cherbourg.md): 64 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/salty-tide-call-bermuda-dover~HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20270404-12.md)** - **Price:** €849 per person (€1,698 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - **Ship:** [Nieuw Statendam](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line/nieuw-statendam.md) - **Duration:** 12 nights - **Departure:** 2027-04-04 - **Itinerary:** Salty Tide Call – Bermuda & Dover ## Featured Cruises from Isle of Portland Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [ChΓ’teaux & Seafoam – Bordeaux & Bilbao](https://cruisello.com/cruises/chateaux-seafoam-bordeaux-bilbao~AIDA-AIDASOL-20270425-12.md) | AIDAsol | AIDA Cruises | 2027-04-25 | 12 | €1,640 | | [Transatlantic Tidecall – Rotterdam to Fort Lauderdale](https://cruisello.com/cruises/transatlantic-tidecall-rotterdam-to-fort-lauderdale~HAL-NIEUW_STATENDAM-20261205-15.md) | Nieuw Statendam | Holland America Line | 2026-12-05 | 15 | €1,149 | | [Maritime Marble – Isle of Portland & Celtic Fjords](https://cruisello.com/cruises/maritime-marble-isle-of-portland-celtic-fjords~PCL-MJ-20270525-12.md) | Majestic Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-05-25 | 12 | €2,019 | ## Browse Cruises - 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