--- title: "Leixões (Porto) Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/leixoes-porto description: "Port wine cellars on the Douro's banks" --- # Leixões (Porto) 🇵🇹 · Portugal · Western Mediterranean > "Port wine cellars on the Douro's banks" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 10.2h - **Departure Sailings:** 12 - **Visiting Sailings:** 150 - **Cruise Lines:** 10 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Apr (33 sailings), Oct (31 sailings), Aug (22 sailings) ## About Leixões (Porto) Leixões is the cruise port for Porto, sitting in the suburb of Matosinhos about 20 minutes north of the city centre by metro or taxi. Matosinhos itself has one of the best fish restaurant strips in Portugal, where grilled sardines and sea bass are served at outdoor tables along the waterfront. The metro runs directly from near the port into central Porto. Porto's Ribeira district, a UNESCO-listed stretch along the Douro River, has colourful buildings covered in azulejo tiles. The Dom Luís I Bridge spans the river at two levels, with the upper deck offering the best views. The port wine lodges are across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia, where you can tour cellars and taste vintage ports. Livraria Lello, a bookshop with a striking Art Nouveau interior, draws crowds. A francesinha (a heavy meat sandwich drenched in cheese and beer sauce) is the local signature dish. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** Portuguese - **Timezone:** Europe/Lisbon (UTC) - **Tipping:** 5-10% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 41.1738, -8.6950 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Leix%C3%B5es%20(Porto)/@41.17384,-8.69495,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Leix%C3%B5es%20(Porto)&ll=41.17384,-8.69495&z=13) ## Things to Do in Leixões (Porto) 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 | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/61165b88-a422-438d-8475-70df42a13b76.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (34,620) | 2h 30m | ✓ | €3 | Viator | | [Port Wine Lodges Tour Including 7 Port Wine Tastings (English)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d4b95fa6-4be9-44d8-8c13-e1f6f4875c4c.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (2,310) | 3h 30m | ✓ | €56 | Viator | | [Porto Food Tour with Craft Beer by Taste Porto (since 2013)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fa547b40-0c20-4b41-b0a8-b97b9ae6281e.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (1,991) | 3h 30m | ✓ | €75 | Viator | | [Porto's #1 Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/08309cf8-8521-4e85-a736-51260360b53b.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (1,666) | 2h 30m | ✓ | €3 | Viator | | [Authentic Food and Wine Tour in Porto by Food Lover Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a4de1b20-c839-467a-97b0-07793ea5d0e5.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (1,463) | 3h | ✓ | €69 | Viator | | [Porto: Luxury Yacht Cruise – 7 Bridges with Wine Tasting & Snacks](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a56811e3-f62f-4c75-99e6-4e6210c26d98.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (1,126) | 2h | ✓ | €55 | Viator | | [Porto Old Town Hidden Gems and Douro Views Walking Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/73c2dc41-58a9-43bd-a83a-4ea41ce2617c.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (999) | 2h 30m | ✓ | €3 | Viator | | [Porto Progressive Dinner Tour with Food & Wine Tastings](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f60e17ec-b55e-445f-8c5c-8fa36d5004f4.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (998) | 3h 30m | ✓ | €89 | Viator | | [Porto: Private tour in the Douro (1 to 4 people) on a boat just for you](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4b44dc22-79b3-40fa-bd0a-0e0a531a90ba.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (805) | 2h | ✓ | €149 | Viator | | [Porto Food and Local Drinks Evening Tour by Food Lover Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d8b0a4ad-a150-4a09-a501-bc07ce2adf43.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (699) | 3h | ✓ | €75 | Viator | | [Porto: Private Yacht Cruise with Local Wine, Snacks and 6 Bridges](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/86f1e8bd-a30b-4133-be26-96a05d6d1250.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (631) | 2h | ✓ | €290 | Viator | | [Porto Mountains in 4x4-Small Group](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fbdb6e9c-95bb-4a9b-aac0-a04f85835bc5.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (621) | 4h | ✓ | €69 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Vigo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/vigo.md): 64 nm - [A Coruña](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/a-coruna.md): 132 nm - [Ferrol](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/ferrol.md): 140 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.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) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/transatlantic-grandeur-paris-azores-miami~NCL-STAR-20261120-14.md)** - **Price:** €594 per person (€1,188 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Norwegian Star](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-star.md) - **Duration:** 14 nights - **Departure:** 2026-11-20 - **Itinerary:** Transatlantic Grandeur – Paris, Azores & Miami ## Featured Cruises from Leixões (Porto) Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Northbound Reach – Barcelona & Hamburg](https://cruisello.com/cruises/northbound-reach-barcelona-hamburg~COSTA-FAVOLOSA-20270517-12.md) | Costa Favolosa | Costa Cruises | 2027-05-17 | 12 | €1,113 | | [Iberian & French Coast – Porto, Bilbao & Paris](https://cruisello.com/cruises/iberian-french-coast-porto-bilbao-paris~CCL-MIRACLE-20270520-9.md) | Carnival Miracle | Carnival Cruise Line | 2027-05-20 | 9 | €949 | | [Spicemarket Wake – Casablanca & Porto](https://cruisello.com/cruises/spicemarket-wake-casablanca-porto~RCL-MARINER-20270518-9.md) | Mariner Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-05-18 | 9 | €893 | ## Browse Cruises - 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