Santa Apolónia → Terreiro do Paço·Baixa
Walk from the new cruise terminal toward Terreiro do Paço and Baixa.
Cruise port in Portugal
Lisbon
Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 11 hours. 46 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 47 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 498 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 11 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 467
Photo: Suad Kamardeen
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Lisbon cruise terminals. Explore on foot directly from the pier.
- 3 cruise terminals
The assigned dock is one of Jardim do Tabaco (JTAB), Alcântara (TPA), Rocha Conde de Óbidos (TPR) and varies by sailing.
- Lisbon Cruise Terminal Identification Codes
The port information lists the four terminals as Alcântara (TPA), Rocha Conde de Óbidos (TPR), Jardim do Tabaco (JTAB), and Santa Apolónia (TPSA·TPSAJ).
About 11 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
- LisbonAt the pierTime at destinationAbout 11 hr
- CascaisAbout 40 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 9 hr 30 min
- SintraAbout 45 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 9 hr 30 min
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.
Jardim do Tabaco → Terreiro do Paço·Baixa
Walk from the new cruise terminal toward Terreiro do Paço and Baixa.
Alcântara → Lisbon city center
Walk from the old cruise terminal toward the city center.
Rocha Conde de Óbidos → Praça do Comércio
Take bus 728, which stops at the terminal, and get off at Praça do Comércio. Buy a ticket from the driver.
Rocha Conde de Óbidos → Lisbon city center
Walk from the old cruise terminal toward the city center.
Santa Apolónia → Praça do Comércio
Take bus 728, which stops at the terminal, and get off at Praça do Comércio. Buy a ticket from the driver.
Alcântara → Praça do Comércio
Take bus 728, which stops at the terminal, and get off at Praça do Comércio. Buy a ticket from the driver.
Lisbon Cruise Port → Lisbon Airport
Take a taxi from the taxi stand at Lisbon Cruise Port. The estimated time is 15–20 minutes and the average fare is 10–15 euros; both may vary with traffic, luggage, and time of day.
Lisbon Cruise Port → Santa Apolónia Metro station
Walk from Lisbon Cruise Port to Santa Apolónia metro station. The stated walking time is 5–10 minutes.
Lisbon Airport → Lisbon Cruise Port
At the airport, take the Red Line metro to São Sebastião. Transfer to the Blue Line, get off at Santa Apolónia, then walk 5–10 minutes to Lisbon Cruise Port. The total estimated time is 30–40 minutes.
Lisbon Airport → Lisbon Cruise Port
Take a taxi from Lisbon Airport. The estimated time is 15–20 minutes and the average fare is 10–15 euros; both may vary with traffic, luggage, and time of day.
Lisbon places to explore
Explore 35 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Torre de Belém
A UNESCO World Heritage Site on the banks of the Tagus, with views over the river from inside.
- Hours
- Mon Closed
Tue–Sun 09:00–17:30
To enter Belém Tower, reserve a timed ticket in advance and do not miss your assigned entry time.
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
A monastery in Belém listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The guide says a visit inside takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 30 min
- Hours
- Mon Closed
Tue–Sun 09:30–17:30
The monastery has a limited number of timed entry tickets, so reserve your preferred time online in advance.
Praça do Comércio
A riverside square open toward the Tagus, surrounded by the Rua Augusta Arch and yellow arcaded buildings.
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Daily 24 hours
Sé de Lisboa
A Romanesque cathedral dating back to 1147. The nave is free to visit; the upper levels and other areas require a separate ticket.
- Visit
- about 30 min
- Admission
- EUR 7
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 10:00–18:00
Sun Closed
Reviews say the interior visit begins with stairs and wheelchair access is difficult, so check which areas are accessible before visiting if mobility is limited.
Oceanário de Lisboa
It offers programs from early childhood through secondary education and family activities, and has a species conservation center focused on marine conservation.
- Hours
- Daily 10:00–19:00
Reviews say the Oceanário was busy even at the first entry time, so allow plenty of time rather than expecting a quiet visit.
Castelo de São Jorge
From the walls and towers, you can look out over Alfama's rooftops and the Tagus River.
- Visit
- about 1 hr
- Admission
- EUR 17
- Hours
- Daily 09:00–21:00
Trips nearby
With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.
Cascais
About 40 min each wayTime at destination About 9 hr 30 min
SightsBoca do InfernoA coastal rock formation with an arch carved by the sea, whose name means “Mouth of Hell.” It is about a 20-minute walk from central Cascais.
Boca do Inferno may be crowded with tour buses at midday, so consider an early-morning visit if you want time for photos.
Food and cafésA Nova EstrelaA restaurant serving fresh Portuguese food with a homemade feel. It serves generous portions of fish with vegetables, and its chocolate tart is also worth trying.
Reviews say A Nova Estrela has turned guests away when full, so arrive early or call ahead if you plan to dine there.
Food and cafésMar do InfernoA restaurant right beside the cliffs at Boca do Inferno, a convenient place for lunch after seeing the arch.
Reserve in advance if you want a particular time or an outdoor terrace table at Mar do Inferno.
SightsCasa das Histórias Paula RegoIt holds paintings and drawings by Paula Rego, with rotating exhibitions in addition to works on permanent display.
NeighborhoodsPraia da Conceição e Praia da DuquesaTwo neighboring beaches accessible from central Cascais, connected around a small headland. They are relatively wide, sheltered from the wind, calm, and popular.
SightsFarol de Santa MartaA blue-and-white striped lighthouse, with a small museum beside it about lighthouses and Portugal's maritime history.
Reviews say Santa Marta Lighthouse is not open every day, so check whether it is open on your planned visit day.
Sintra
About 45 min each wayTime at destination About 9 hr 30 min
SightsCabo da RocaDescribed as the westernmost point of mainland Eurasia, facing the Atlantic and cliffs.
Several reviews say Cabo da Roca is windy and cold even on clear days, so bring a windbreaker or extra layer.
SightsPalácio Nacional da PenaA palace on a mountaintop in Sintra with a brightly colored exterior. It takes about 3 hours to go up by bus 434 and visit both the palace interior and gardens.
If you plan to see the interior rooms of the palace, check when booking that your ticket is not limited to the gardens and exterior.
SightsQuinta da RegaleiraA villa in Sintra featuring the Initiation Well with its spiral staircase.
Quinta da Regaleira may sell out even in the morning, and some time slots fill up a week in advance, so buy tickets before leaving for Sintra.
SightsCastelo dos MourosWalk along the castle walls for views of Sintra.
Food and cafésPiriquitaThe shop best known for Sintra's signature almond-cream pastry, travesseiro (meaning “pillow”). Its sweet almond cream is wrapped in crisp layers of pastry.
Piriquita may be crowded with tourists, so if ordering takeaway, take a number first and wait to be called.
Cruises calling at Lisbon
498 sailings are grouped into 298 cruises by ship and route.
Holland America LineSailing 2026.11Mediterranean cruises · 29 nights · Long cruise
29-Day Atlantic Treasures & Cultural Crossing
Rotterdam → Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Holland America LineSailing 2026.11Mediterranean cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
14-Day Mediterranean & Atlantic Treasures: Lisbon Overnight
Rotterdam departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Celestyal Cruises2 departure dates1 sailing available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.11Mediterranean cruises · 26 nights · Long cruise
26N Combination Cruise Athens to Tarragona
Lavrion → Tarragona
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 2,289
Regent Seven Seas CruisesSailing 2026.11Mediterranean cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Colorful Canary Islands
Lisbon → Barcelona
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 10,699
Celestyal Cruises3 departure dates2 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.02Mediterranean cruises · 22 nights · Long cruise
Grand Mediterranean Discovery (22 Nights)
Piraeus → Tarragona
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,259
Celestyal CruisesSailing 2026.11Mediterranean cruises · 21 nights · Long cruise
Grand Mediterranean Discovery (21 Nights)
Kusadasi → Tarragona
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 1,719
Celestyal Cruises6 departure dates5 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2028.02Mediterranean cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Mediterranean Odyssey (Tarragona – Tarragona)
Tarragona departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,079
Celestyal Cruises7 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2028.02Mediterranean cruises · 7 nights
Mediterranean Splendor: Spain, Gibraltar & Morocco
Tarragona → Lisbon
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 549
Celestyal Cruises6 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2028.01Mediterranean cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Mediterranean Odyssey (Lisbon – Lisbon)
Lisbon departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,079
Celestyal Cruises7 departure dates6 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2028.02Mediterranean cruises · 7 nights
Mediterranean Splendor: Portugal, France & Spain
Lisbon → Tarragona
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 619
Celestyal CruisesSailing 2026.12Mediterranean cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Grand Mediterranean Discovery - Spain, Morocco, Portugal, Italy & Greece - 14 Nights
Lisbon → Kusadasi
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 2,479
Celestyal CruisesSailing 2026.12Mediterranean cruises · 15 nights · Long cruise
Grand Mediterranean Discovery - Spain, Morocco, Portugal, Italy & Greece - 15 Nights
Lisbon → Piraeus
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 2,479
298 cruises call at this port.
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About Lisbon
Set on seven hills on the banks of the River Tagus, Lisbon has been the capital of Portugal since the 13th century. It is a city famous for its majestic architecture, old wooden trams, Moorish features and more than twenty centuries of history. Following disastrous earthquakes in the 18th century, Lisbon was rebuilt by the Marques de Pombal who created an elegant city with wide boulevards and a great riverfront and square, Praça do Comércio. Today there are distinct modern and ancient sections, combining great shopping with culture and sightseeing in the Old Town, built on the city's terraced hillsides. The distance between the ship and your tour vehicle may vary. This distance is not included in the excursion grades.
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