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Klaipeda

Lithuania · Port

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Ships calling
9ships
Upcoming sailings
172sailings
Average stay
9hours

Several cruise lines, including Atlas Ocean Voyages, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, call at Klaipėda. The average port stay is about 8 hours. It is included on a Baltic cruise route linking Gdańsk, Tallinn, Helsinki, and other destinations.

Ports before and after this stop

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Cruise lines calling here

  • Holland America Line
  • MSC Cruises
  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Princess Cruises
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Cruise port in Lithuania

Klaipeda

Allow about 10 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 8.5 hours. 32 places to explore.

Ships calling here
9 ships
Upcoming sailings
172 sailings
Average time in port
About 8.5 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 1,166

Photo by John Morgan on Unsplash

After disembarking

Cruise ships dock at Klaipeda Cruise Terminal. Allow about 10 min each way from the terminal to the city center.

  • Where the ship docks

    Cruise ships dock at Klaipeda Cruise Terminal.

  • The Old Ferry Terminal

    The Old Ferry Terminal to Smiltynė is at Žveju str. 8. Its ferries do not carry cars.

  • Klaipėda Central Terminal

    Ferry passengers to Klaipėda disembark at Klaipėda Central Terminal, which is listed separately from the cruise ship terminal.

  • Palanga International Airport

    Palanga International Airport is described as being 30 minutes from Klaipėda.

About 9 hours in port: where can you go?

Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.

Return travel Time at destination

Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.

Between the terminal, city and airport

Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.

WalkAbout 20 min

Klaipeda Cruise Terminal → Old Ferry Terminal / Šiaurinis ragas

Walk from the cruise terminal to the Old Ferry Terminal, where the passenger ferry to Smiltynė departs.

WalkAbout 10 min

Klaipeda Cruise Terminal → Klaipeda Castle Museum

Walk directly from the cruise terminal to Klaipeda Castle Museum.

WalkAbout 10 min

Klaipeda Cruise Terminal → Theatre Square / old town

Walk directly from the cruise terminal to Theatre Square.

FerryAbout 5 min

Old Ferry Terminal / Šiaurinis ragas → Smiltynė Old Ferry pier

At the Old Ferry Terminal, take the passenger and bicycle ferry and get off at Smiltynė Old Ferry pier.

BusAbout 1 hrEUR 6

Smiltynė ferry terminal → Nida

Take a bus to Nida from the stop right next to the ferry terminal. You can buy a ticket with cash or card when boarding.

Klaipėda places to explore

Explore 22 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.

Jonas Hill
Sights

Jonas Hill

This is a hill where a tributary of the Dane River flows. The writer describes it as a place of relaxation for Klaipeda residents.

Hours
Daily 24 hours
Klaipėda Castle Museum and Museum 39/45
Sights

Klaipėda Castle Museum and Museum 39/45

The exhibits at the castle site cover the history of Klaipeda, while the 39/45 Museum has exhibits about World War II.

Visit
about 30 min
Hours
Mon Closed
Tue–Sat 10:00–18:00

Sun Closed

Reviews say the castle complex is under restoration and the Red Castle building was not open to visitors, so check whether it is open before setting out if you plan to see the interior.

Klaipėda University Botanical Garden
Sights

Klaipėda University Botanical Garden

This garden exhibits collections of conifers, deciduous trees, ornamental herbaceous plants, and medicinal plants.

Hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00
Sat 10:00–20:00

Sun 09:00–20:00
Mary Queen of Peace Church
Sights

Mary Queen of Peace Church

This church was built during the Soviet era and has a 46.5 m-tall tower.

Visit
about 30 min
Hours
Mon 09:30–18:00
Tue–Sat 09:30–19:00

Sun 08:00–19:00
Teatro Platz / Äennchen von Tharau
Sights

Teatro Platz / Äennchen von Tharau

The statue beside the fountain in front of Theatre Square depicts Ännchen von Tharau, a character in a work by Simon Dach.

Hours
Daily 24 hours
The Black Ghost sculpture
Sights

The Black Ghost sculpture

This is a sculpture encountered on a walk along the harbor.

Hours
Daily 24 hours

Trips nearby

With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.

Palanga

About 35 min each wayTime at destination About 7 hr
  • Birutė Park and Palanga Amber Museum
    SightsBirutė Park and Palanga Amber Museum

    The Amber Museum is in Tyszkiewicz Palace in Birutė Park. The museum exhibits amber jewelry, fossils, and more.

    Reviews say the Amber Museum may close on event days or be closed even when shown as open, so check whether it is open that day before traveling to Palanga.

  • Palanga Sea Pier
    SightsPalanga Sea Pier

    This is a signature landmark of Palanga, extending more than 500 m into the Baltic Sea and one of the area's longest piers. It is a good place to take photos, enjoy views of the Baltic coast, and relax.

  • Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
    SightsChurch of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

    This is a Neo-Gothic church in Palanga. Its tower has an observation deck overlooking the town.

  • Palanga Kurhaus
    SightsPalanga Kurhaus

    This building was Palanga's first hotel. Rebuilt after a fire, it is now used as a cultural and youth center.

  • Palanga Beach
    NeighborhoodsPalanga Beach

    This is a white-sand beach in Palanga. The source notes that the area near the pier can be crowded.

Curonian Spit

About 1 hr each wayTime at destination About 6 hr 30 min
  • Nida
    NeighborhoodsNida

    The old village area has colorful fishermen's houses and a walking path along the Curonian Lagoon.

  • Hill of Witches
    SightsHill of Witches

    Wooden sculptures depicting witches stand among forest-covered dunes outside Juodkrantė.

    The walking path has steep sections, exposed tree roots, and stairs; wheelchair access is difficult and strollers may also be inconvenient, so consider your mobility options before visiting.

  • Thomas Mann Culture Centre and Museum
    SightsThomas Mann Culture Centre and Museum

    Thomas Mann's former summer house is used as a cultural center and museum.

  • Parnidis Dune & Sundial
    SightsParnidis Dune & Sundial

    From the top of the dune, visitors can see both the Curonian Lagoon and the Baltic Sea. There is a sundial at the summit.

  • Nagliai Nature Reserve
    SightsNagliai Nature Reserve

    Visitors can see sand dunes known as the Grey Dunes or Dead Dunes from the walking trail.

Cruises calling at Klaipeda

172 sailings are grouped into 84 cruises by ship and route.

84 cruises call at this port.

About Klaipeda

Several cruise lines, including Atlas Ocean Voyages, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, call at Klaipėda. The average port stay is about 8 hours. It is included on a Baltic cruise route linking Gdańsk, Tallinn, Helsinki, and other destinations.

Cruise lines calling here: 5 places

Holland America LineMSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess CruisesRegent Seven Seas Cruises

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