---
title: "Lisbon Cruise Port"
url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/lisbon
description: "Seven hills of fado, pastéis, and golden light"
---

# Lisbon

🇵🇹 · Portugal · Western Mediterranean

> "Seven hills of fado, pastéis, and golden light"

## At a Glance

- **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.1
- **Avg. Time in Port:** 10.1h
- **Departure Sailings:** 78
- **Visiting Sailings:** 606
- **Cruise Lines:** 12

## Peak Season

Busiest months: Nov (117 sailings), Oct (95 sailings), Jul (74 sailings)

## About Lisbon

Lisbon spreads across seven hills along the Tagus River, and cruise ships dock at terminals near the city centre. The 25 de Abril Bridge and the Belém Tower are visible from the river approach. Alfama, the oldest district, has narrow alleys, tiled facades, and Fado music bars. The Castle of São Jorge sits at the top of the hill with views over the city and river.

Belém, downstream, has the Jerónimos Monastery and the Tower of Belém, both from the Manueline era. Pastéis de Belém, the bakery next to the monastery, has been making custard tarts since 1837 and there's usually a queue. Tram 28 winds through the old neighbourhoods and is an experience in itself, though it gets crowded. The Baixa shopping district has shops and restaurants on a grid of pedestrian streets. The Mercado da Ribeira (Time Out Market) has food stalls from Lisbon's restaurants. The metro covers most of the city efficiently.

## Quick Facts

- **Currency:** EUR (Euro)
- **Language:** Portuguese
- **Timezone:** Europe/Lisbon (UTC)
- **Tipping:** 5-10% at restaurants

## Location

Coordinates: 38.7089, -9.1286

- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Lisbon/@38.70894,-9.12859,13z)
- [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Lisbon&ll=38.70894,-9.12859&z=13)

## Things to Do in Lisbon

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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Lisbon City Center Tour - The Unmissable Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0fbeb67e-509f-4e58-b828-242f48aa480b.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (26,939) | 2h 30m | ✓ | €3 | Viator |
| [True 4Hour Private Tuk Tuk Tour: Discover Lisbon with a Local!](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c34cfcd3-610c-4206-b1c7-cb1491a10c79.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (11,444) | 4h | ✓ | €75 | Viator |
| [Winner 2026 Undiscovered Lisbon Food & Wine Tour by Eating Europe](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/559ccfa7-3d7e-4690-bee3-9f7b01e57bdc.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (8,856) | 3h 30m | ✓ | €104 | Viator |
| [Alfama Tour in Lisbon Old Town](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3824dc17-b7c4-4515-9814-a2c08f9fa89d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (5,921) | 2h 30m | ✓ | €3 | Viator |
| [2 Hour Lisbon Sunset and Wine Sailing Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/72cb8a43-adf3-44a7-8fef-8f6aa079888f.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (2,941) | 2h | ✓ | €55 | Viator |
| [Devour Lisbon: The Ultimate Portuguese Food Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/758e778a-4485-4772-a443-e0fd72f4e388.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (2,358) | 3h | ✓ | €67 | Viator |
| [Lisbon Small-Group Food Tour with 18 Tastings in Alfama District](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/92b46c6c-44e6-4d47-a40d-9a506388e0b6.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (2,129) | 4h | ✓ | €105 | Viator |
| [Lisbon Food Tour with 10+ Tastings of Local Delicacies & Wines](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/279254ac-30af-451e-a583-c731985379d1.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (1,487) | 3h | ✓ | €81 | Viator |
| [Escape Hunt Experience](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/39a939e9-4ce0-4799-beda-225b86ad18e2.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (1,355) | 1h 30m | ✓ | €28 | Viator |
| [Belém: Jerónimos Cloister + Pastel Tasting (Skip-the-Line Option)](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b84f7393-95dd-492e-86a2-c29f708e6166.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (990) | 3h | ✓ | €62 | Viator |
| [Lisbon: Dolphin Watching with a Marine Biologist - Ocean Safari](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/73a00055-d355-4b9c-acc9-8dd4cbcc8b54.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (972) | 2h 30m | ✓ | €65 | Viator |
| [Lisbon Private Food Tour – Taste 10+ Local Dishes & Wines](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6ecb6dae-14c1-4c5d-9765-7b874c4bd19f.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (919) | 3h | ✓ | €181 | Viator |

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews.

## Nearby Ports

- [Portimao](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/portimao.md): 99 nm
- [Leixões (Porto)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/leixoes-porto.md): 149 nm
- [Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/cadiz.md): 188 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)
- [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.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)
- [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md)

## Cheapest Available Sailing

**[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/iberian-sunstone-barcelona-cadiz-lisbon~COSTA-DIADEMA-20261102-6.md)**

- **Price:** €365 per person (€730 total for 2 guests)
- **Cruise Line:** [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [Costa Diadema](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises/costa-diadema.md)
- **Duration:** 6 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-11-02
- **Itinerary:** Iberian Sunstone – Barcelona, Cádiz & Lisbon

## Featured Cruises from Lisbon

Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency.

| Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Iberian Coast Odyssey – Bilbao & Lisbon](https://cruisello.com/cruises/iberian-coast-odyssey-bilbao-lisbon~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270530-10.md) | Carnival Sunshine | Carnival Cruise Line | 2027-05-30 | 10 | €715 |
| [Caravel Track – Lisbon, Funchal & Cádiz](https://cruisello.com/cruises/caravel-track-lisbon-funchal-cadiz~AIDA-AIDAMAR-20270110-12.md) | AIDAmar | AIDA Cruises | 2027-01-10 | 12 | €1,130 |
| [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 |

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