--- title: "Leith (Edinburgh) Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/leith-edinburgh description: "Edinburgh's dockside neighbourhood of character" --- # Leith (Edinburgh) πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Β· United Kingdom Β· British Isles & Western France > "Edinburgh's dockside neighbourhood of character" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 11.5h - **Visiting Sailings:** 160 - **Cruise Lines:** 7 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Jun (37 sailings), May (31 sailings), Aug (27 sailings) ## About Leith (Edinburgh) Leith is Edinburgh's port district, sitting on the Firth of Forth about two miles north of the city centre. Ships dock within walking distance of the Royal Yacht Britannia, now a museum at Ocean Terminal. The Shore area along the Water of Leith has restaurants and pubs in converted warehouses, and it's one of Edinburgh's better food neighbourhoods. A tram or bus runs into the city centre in about 15 minutes. Edinburgh Castle sits on a volcanic rock above the Old Town and is the main landmark. The Royal Mile runs downhill from the castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Arthur's Seat, an extinct volcano in Holyrood Park, has a relatively easy climb with views over the whole city. The National Museum of Scotland is free and covers everything from natural history to Scottish inventions. Whisky shops are everywhere. The pound is the currency, and cards are accepted almost universally. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** GBP (British Pound) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** Europe/London (UTC) - **Tipping:** 10-15% optional at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 55.9852, -3.1793 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Leith%20(Edinburgh)/@55.98516,-3.17934,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Leith%20(Edinburgh)&ll=55.98516,-3.17934&z=13) ## Things to Do in Leith (Edinburgh) Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~12h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/64d95df4-fa60-4c46-a7a3-b5b1e6fea33a.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (4,890) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €34 | Viator | | [Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1d3b789a-0d1a-42b4-a7d5-311ff4c03c53.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (2,855) | 2h 15m | βœ“ | €64 | Viator | | [The Potter Trail Private Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bbbe1e9c-0e50-4a13-9db3-6147db7d2222.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (2,551) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €96 | Viator | | [The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/208ef9ab-cdc3-49bc-b0b8-97e481e154f3.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (2,014) | 2h | βœ“ | €31 | Viator | | [Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3801c137-3d71-4006-b4f4-ba57e78cfe76.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,706) | 2h | βœ“ | €24 | Viator | | [The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience in Edinburgh](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c2ac3650-4d4a-4e14-b963-a5b63f775b09.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (1,638) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €30 | Viator | | [Port of Leith Distillery Tour and Tasting](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/160d14b5-0775-404b-8dd4-d8852e55d20b.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,477) | 1h 30m | βœ“ | €30 | Viator | | [Edinburgh Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings & Local Scotch](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d73f8a8e-bc87-43e6-a1b4-dd6750abec81.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,406) | 3h | βœ“ | €117 | Viator | | [Scotch Whisky Tasting & Stories β€” Bespoke Whisky Lounge](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/64f2bbc2-f03b-4918-9380-1755b1d0259e.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,011) | 2h | βœ“ | €22 | Viator | | [Edinburgh - Dark History](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/18dc356d-0545-49dc-a308-6ac4e9b1ae74.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (922) | 2h | βœ“ | €22 | Viator | | [Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle included](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d9689e19-e27f-419f-bf65-b00e2fef63f1.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (886) | 5h | βœ“ | €115 | Viator | | [Tour de los Fantasmas, Misterios y Brujas en EspaΓ±ol](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/082c769e-eee9-4e83-852a-10c1786ad2c5.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (815) | 2h | βœ“ | €20 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Greenock (Glasgow)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/greenock-glasgow.md): 52 nm - [Aberdeen](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/aberdeen.md): 79 nm - [Oban](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/oban.md): 81 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise β†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tartan-shore-edinburgh-invergordon-from-hamburg~AIDA-AIDALUNA-20270421-5.md)** - **Price:** €810 per person (€1,620 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [AIDAluna](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises/aidaluna.md) - **Duration:** 5 nights - **Departure:** 2027-04-21 - **Itinerary:** Tartan Shore – Edinburgh & Invergordon from Hamburg ## Featured Cruises from Leith (Edinburgh) Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Mystic Highlands & Isles – Edinburgh, Orkney & Belfast](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mystic-highlands-isles-edinburgh-orkney-belfast~MSC-PREZIOSA-20270425-10.md) | MSC Preziosa | MSC Cruises | 2027-04-25 | 10 | €1,319 | | [Heather & Cairn – Edinburgh & Orkney](https://cruisello.com/cruises/heather-cairn-edinburgh-orkney~AIDA-AIDALUNA-20270404-7.md) | AIDAluna | AIDA Cruises | 2027-04-04 | 7 | €1,110 | | [Basalt & Heather – Reykjavik & Edinburgh](https://cruisello.com/cruises/basalt-heather-reykjavik-edinburgh~HAL-ROTTERDAM-20270606-14.md) | Rotterdam | Holland America Line | 2027-06-06 | 14 | €2,049 | ## Browse Cruises - 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